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When: February 26, 2021, 9:30AM-3PM

Where: Virtual (registration is required)

Small farmers will have two opportunities to learn about new production practices and technologies, with the Regional Small Farmer Production Workshops being held virtually on February 22 and February 26, 2021.

The workshops will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day and end around 3:00 p.m.  Extension Specialists from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and County Extension staff will conduct the workshops. Growers will have an opportunity to learn a number of production innovations and alternative systems. Topics on February 22 will include High Tunnel Production 101, Sanitation Best Practices to Prevent Contamination, Keeping Your Farm Profitable and Safe During COVID in 2021, and Ergonomics in High Tunnels. On February 26, topics will include High Tunnel Production 102, Ginger Production Research Updates,The Benefits of Pollinators on the Farm, and Hemp Production and Regulations.  Farmers will have the opportunity to register for one or both workshops.

Register here for the February 26 Eastern Region workshop. The registration deadline for both workshops is February 15. 

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