Join us for the first two workshops in our 2008 Farmer Education Series:

The Up and Coming Organic Landscape and Lawncare Industry August 26, 2008, 3-5 PM NC Arboretum Auditorium Asheville, NC

There is an increasing demand for organic nursery stock, organic lawncare, and landscaping that can be maintained organically. Attend this workshop to learn about opportunities this might present for your business. In many cases there are organic fertilizers and sprays that accomplish similar objectives to conventional approaches. These materials may have added benefits such as helping with drought-hardiness. In other cases sprays may be applied with fewer applicator protections than needed for chemical pesticides. While you may not want to switch your whole practice to organic, understanding organic concepts may allow you to offer a product that sets you apart from your competitors.

Next Month: Chemical-Free Weed Control Methods, an ON-FARM Demonstration
September 27, 2008 3-5 PM
Jafasa Farm
Mills River, NC

Click HERE for Details.

Registration Fee: $20.
Contact Meredith McKissick at (828) 450-2026 or
info@organicgrowersschool.org to register.

Second Annual True Nature Country Fair
September 26-28, 2008
Deerfields- Mills River, NC
A celebration of sustainable living in the southern Appalachians! Watch here for details.

2008 Farmer Education Series
Ten, on-farm workshops, from August 2008 to May, 2009.

Organic Growers School Spring Conference
The 2009 spring conference will be a TWO DAY EVENT, March 21 and 22. Watch here for details.