There will be a plant sale to benefit the Pewabic Street Community Garden from 10 am – 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church on Montezuma Ave. in Houghton. Saturday, May 28th.
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North Farm Extension Workshop Series
August 8, 2015 @ 2:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Post-harvest Handling — August 8, 3 hours
One of the most crucial parts of vegetable production is post-harvest handling. With proper care after harvest, your crop will not only look amazing, but it will last longer on the shelf and will be safe to eat. Come learn about techniques, tools, and systems that will help you maximize the salable portion of your harvested crop while maintaining a level of efficiency and safety.
Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI – 1 mile north of the Village of Chatham on the Rock River Road
Participants have two registration options:
- Individuals – select the “Participant Registration” option and select workshops you plan to attend. Workshops are $10/class/person or you can register for the entire series for $50/person.
- Farms or Groups – select the “Farm or Group Registration” option and select the workshops your group plans to attend. Workshops are $15/class/group or you can register your group for the entire series for $75/group.
Plant Exchange – May 28th – Calumet Art Center
Plant Exchange at Calumet Art Center – Saturday, May 28th 1 pm Contact Dawn Andersson as anderssondg@gmail.com for more information
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New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equiptment
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