The Santa Rosa County Extension Office will be hosting weekly farming workshops starting September 14. You can choose to join us for one or all the workshops. The 10-part AGRItunity Farming Series is designed to give beginning farmers and experienced farmers the tools needed to either start or diversify their operations.
Registration is $20 for individual workshops, or save 25% by registering for the entire, 10-workshop series for $150 . Registration fees cover supplies, materials, and refreshments for each event.
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Series Schedule:
1. Hydroponics – September 14
2. Mushroom Production – September 21
3. Microgreens – September 28
4. Fruit Trees – October 5
5. Blueberries & Blackberries – October 12
6. Nut & Oil Trees – October 19
7. Nutrients, Cover Crops, & Composting – October 26
8. High Tunnels & Greenhouses – November 2
9. Marketing, Cottage Food, & Egg Sales – November 9
10. Beer/Wine Making – November 16
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Registration can be completed online through Eventbrite.
Matt Lollar is the Santa Rosa County Commercial Horticulture Agent.He began his Extension career in 2010 in Sanford, FL as the Seminole County Horticulture Agent.Matt is originally from Belle Fontaine, AL.He earned his MS and BS degrees in Horticulture Production from Auburn University.
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