Welcome Life Long Learners!
Thank you for being here as we create a community where
everyone has access to healthy, local food. Join SCG in any of our upcoming workshops and events by registering below.
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Diversifying Farm Income with Curtis Millsap
TOMORROW!
Weds. July 6th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST
(Zoom Webinar)
Few farms find lasting success relying on produce sales alone. "Production, programming, and property" are critical keys to success for diversifying farm income according to this workshop's presenter, Curtis Millsap of Millsap Farms. Farmers get creative developing value-added products, offering workshops, hosting events, and utilizing their property to generate income. Attend this online workshop to inspire ideas for diversifying income on your farm.
Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell your friends about it on the Facebook event page.
*Please note, this is an online zoom workshop and is NOT an in person Millsap Farm Walk*
This work is supported by 2501 grant AO192501X443G009 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
In-Person Composting Demonstration
with Springfield Compost Collective
Sat. July 16th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
(1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO 65802)
Join Springfield Compost Collective’s Board President, Justine Francesca, at SCG’s Market Garden for an in-depth composting demonstration. We will be building up compost in a three-bin system, so come out to see the process first hand and get your composting questions answered!
This is an outdoor event so please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray if desired. Participants will have the option to help build the compost, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Register here to attend this free in-person workshop and tell
your friends about it on the Facebook event page.
This work is supported by 2501 grant AO192501X443G009 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Millsap Farms Walk: Irrigation
Weds. July 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
(6593 N Emu Lane, Springfield, MO 65803)
Your farm or garden irrigation system should factor in the types of crops you’re growing, the initial and ongoing costs, labor requirements, size and shape of your field, and the water source itself. Come walk and talk about irrigation practices with Curtis Millsap of Millsap Farms.
No registration is necessary for this in person event, however selecting 'Going' on the Facebook event is helpful for planning purposes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug repellent if you desire.
This work is supported by BFRDP grant 2019-49400-30461 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Spots Available for SCG's Half Day Summer Camp! The Grow to Ride 4-H Club brings together youth aged 7-12 from economically challenged neighborhoods to develop personal responsibility through horsemanship, learn the importance of food sustainability, and provide service to their communities. Join us for the first ever half-day summer camp taking place Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm daily, with drop off starting as early as 8:00 am. All participants must be enrolled in Greene County 4-H. The camp fee is $200 with full scholarships available upon request. Read more about this program on our website, or contact us with questions. |
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