Future Harvest’s 2007 Field Day Series
Putting Machinery to Work on Small Farms
Farmers cultivating small and mid-sized plots got an up-close view of “smart” equipment designed for small operations and intensive growing conditions at an April 14 field day in Waterford, Va. more...
High Tunnel Twilight Series
Walk through season-extending high tunnels this summer with Future Harvest! Choose from three Maryland locations.
Field Day #1: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14, University of Maryland Central Maryland Research and Education Center, Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, Md. Features 17' x 48' high tunnel used for organic tomato, strawberry and flower production. See patented "strawberry sling" growing method!
Field Day #2: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 12, Calvert's Gift Farm, 16813 Yeoho Road, Sparks, Md.
Field Day #3: 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, Truck Patch Farm, Union Bridge, Md. more...
Future Harvest’s 2006 Field Day Series
June 2006: Take Charge of Your Farm Business
Learn more about how Baltimore County farmer Jack Gurley,
an organic direct-market vegetable grower, supports a family
of four without off-farm income. more...
Aug. 2006: Pest Management Techniques for Organic Vegetables
Farmers and vegetable gardeners seeking tips on pest management in organic systems should mark their calendars for a summer twilight tour that will demonstrate successful strategies to combat pests in small fruits and vegetables. more...
Sept. 2006: Farm Tour to Highlight Season Extension Using High Tunnels
Fruit and vegetable farmers looking to improve their strawberry and raspberry production and increase profits through season extension should mark their calendars for a fall twilight tour that will demonstrate high tunnel technology. more…
Oct. 2006: Find the right equipment for your farm.
Farmers cultivating small and mid-sized plots on their own or with just a few helpers can get an up-close view of "smart" equipment designed for single operators and intensive growing conditions at a field day set for Oct. 17. more...
Nov. 2006: See Unique Cover Crops
To learn the latest about how cover crops can improve soil and crop performance on your farm, don’t miss the next Future Harvest field day set for Nov. 27. more...
Future Harvest-CASA
P. O. Box 1544
Eldersburg, MD 21784
phone: 410-549-7878
fax: 410-549-9778
email: fhcasa@verizon.net
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