Organic Certification Paperwork Session and Introduction to Organic Farming Workshop

Monday, February 18    6:00 p.m.   St. John’s Lutheran Church, Abingdon, VA

Learn the ins and outs of certified organic vegetable production and get a head start on your application for organic certification at the same time. A lively and informative workshop.

Organic Opportunities for Wholesale Growers – Ingles Supermarket

Monday, February 25   5:30 p.m.  Ingles Store, Colonial Heights (Kingsport), TN

ingles is a strong supporter of locally grown, organic produce. Come hear it for yourself and learn how you can get in on this wonderful opportunity to make a healthy income from your farmland.

Marketing Opportunities for Growers in Washington/Smythe Counties, VA

Monday, February 25   6:00 p.m.    Odell’s Market    off Exit 45, Marion, VA

There are growing opportunities for vegetable growers in southwest Virginia – come meet several eager buyers for local foods from local chefs to produce markets to wholesale opportunities.

Selling Free-Range Eggs through Appalachian Harvest

Thursday, February 28  6:30 p.m.   Gate City Health Services Building, VA

Free range eggs are one of the most popular new items being sold through the Appalachian Harvest network of growers. Come learn how you can get in on this healthy new market.

Organic Certification Paperwork Session and Introduction to Organic Farming Workshop

Monday, March 3    4:00 p.m.    Gate City Health Services Building, VA

Learn the ins and outs of certified organic vegetable production and get a head start on your application for organic certification at the same time. A lively and informative workshop.

Appalachian Harvest Growers Meeting and Tomato/Pepper/Eggplant Workshop

Monday, March 3    6:30 p.m.    Gate City Health Services Building, VA

Our monthly growers meeting focuses on ways that local growers can work together for their mutual benefit. This meeting will also feature a workshop on growing healthy nightshade crops organically.

Alternative Energy for Farmers Workshop

Thursday, March  6     9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.   Jonesborough Farm Bureau, TN

For more information, contact Brandon Blevins (865-637-6055 ext.22), or Roy Settle (423-753-4441  ext.4)

Building and Benefiting from Season Extending Hoop Houses

Saturday, March 8     2:00 p.m.   Abingdon Organics Farm, Abingdon, VA

These low cost, simple hoop houses can have you picking tomatoes, beans and squash weeks before your neighbors – we will erect one before your very eyes. This is a hands-on workshop.

18157 Wyndale Road – exit 13 off I-81, follow Rt. 611 to Wyndale Road. Turn left, then second right.

Building and Benefiting from Season Extending Hoop Houses

Saturday, March 15   2:00 p.m.   Watson Family Farm, Jonesville, Va

These low cost, simple hoop houses can have you picking tomatoes, beans and squash weeks before your neighbors – we will erect one before your very eyes. This is a hands-on workshop.

From west Jonesville, go south on Curtis Russell Road (662) 1 mile. Turn left onto Hurricane Road (654). After two miles, cross Powell River, turn right onto 616. About 4 miles, left on Lone Branch Road (665). House on left.

Appalachian Harvest Growers Meeting and Squash/Cucumber/Melon Workshop

Monday, April 7    6:30 p.m.    Gate City Health Services Building, VA

Our monthly growers meeting focuses on ways that local growers can work together for their mutual benefit. This meeting will also feature a workshop on growing healthy nightshade crops organically.