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Integrated Pest, Pollinator and Native Hedgerow Management
June 4, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mid-Valley Small Farms teamed up with OSU Organic Growers Club to offer a class on IPM, Pollinators, and Native Hedgerow Management.
All participants will take part in the following activities:
- Explanation of the organic farming methods on site for the rotational vegetables and perennial caneberry systems.
- Plant identification and tagging – from willows to pollinator gardens, herbs and cut flowers!
- Insect collection and ID
- Native bees and Bee Hotels
- Delicious hot lunch from the earth oven
WHEN: June 4, 9am-1pm
WHERE: The Student Farm at OSU
COST: Event is free, but growers can make a suggested donation of $10. Limited to the first 10 growers. Sign up soon!
For more information contact:
Growers: Victoria Binning – Marion County Extension
Students: Robert Yarnall – Event Assistant Coordinator