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MSU North Farm Short Course: Small Farm Systems

June 26, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

MSU NORTH FARM SHORT COURSE: SMALL FARM SYSTEMS –

Sunday, June 26 · 1-6 pm      

    
A farm is greater than the sum of its parts. This course looks at several farm systems and how they intersect. Get tips and tricks for building a lean, efficient farm.

Hands-on: Build a strap hoe

Topics:
Transplant care and schedules
Irrigation
Fencing
Low-cost and farm built tools
Time management
Recordkeeping

Venue

UP Research and Extension Center
E3774 University Drive
Chatham, MI 49816 United States
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