TWILIGHT ORGANIC FARM MEETINGS
Want to learn more about specific aspects of organic farming, about livestock grazing, cut flower production, perennials and nursery stock, blueberry production, growing alliums? Come join other farmers and gardeners after your day is done for a pot luck supper and field site visit.The Twilight Organic Farm Meetings provide opportunities to learn new techniques and exchange ideas and information while sharing the joys of farming/gardening with fellow growers throughout the state. MOFGA's Director of Technical Services, Eric Sideman, or other staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding organic growing techniques. This year, the focus is on five topics:
Monday, July 2 (5:30 - 8:30)
Livestock Grazing
Paula & Sumner Roberts, Meadowsweet Farm
Swanville (338-1265)
Sunday, July 22 (5:30 - 8:30)
Alliums & Onions
Jason & Barbara Kafka, Checkerberry Farm
530 Wellington Road, Parkman (277-3114)
Wednesday, July 25 (5:30 -8:30)
Blueberry Production
Rudd & Lizabeth Douglass, Blueberry Ledge Farm
Palmer Rd., East Pittson (737-8522)
Monday, July 30 (5:30 - 8:30)
Cut Flower Production
Don Beckwith & Bruce Hinks, Meadowood Farm
45 Beckwith Street, Yarmouth (846-4294)
Monday, August 13 (5:30 -8:30)
Perennials & Nursery Stock
Peter & Julie Beckford, Sweet Pea Farm
269 Rebel Hill Rd.,Clifton (843-6916)
For more information call the MOFGA office, 568-4142