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Fundamentals of Organic Farming and Gardening |
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| Host | Georgia Organics |
| Date | September 18, 2009 - October 18, 2009 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Description | Want to be an organic farmer? Or, on a smaller scale, would you like to grow delicious, nutritious, organic vegetables for you and your family?
Come join Lynn Pugh and other beginning farmers and gardeners for three educational and inspiring weekends at peaceful Cane Creek Farm. The fundamentals of organic growing, such as soils, plant biology, insect, disease and weed management, composting, marketing and certification will be explained in a lively, interactive fashion with plenty of hands on farm activities woven throughout the weekend. Participants will experience field trips to other farms, videos, and plenty of practical farm tasks.
The course is based on Georgia Organics “Fundamentals of Organic Farming and Gardening” which Lynn helped to develop and then revise. Concentrating the course into three weekends will allow us to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather, finish before the holidays, and provide time for you to get a cover crop in before the winter. Class will be held Friday evening from 5:30-8:30, Saturday 8-5, and Sunday afternoon 1-5 on September 18,19, and 20, October 2,3,4, and October 16,17,18. Continental breakfast will be available Saturday morning and a light vegetarian lunch will be served Saturday noon. Limited overnight accommodations are available. Information about the farm and farmer, location and directions can be viewed at www.canecreekfarm.net.
To receive the most benefit from the course, participants should be in good physical condition and willing to learn by doing. No prior knowledge or experience in growing is required.
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| Cost | $450 for Georgia Organics members; $475 for non-members |
| Location Info | Cane Creek Farm
5110 Jekyll Road
Cumming, GA 30040 |
| County | Forsyth |
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