A Taste of Farming

 

A Taste of Farming

October 2022 to March 2023

Are you aspiring to farm or just starting out with farming? If so, this “learn as you go” online series is for you! It is designed to help you get a taste of different farming practices and concepts so you can explore your interests, gain a basic understanding of different farming topics, avoid common pitfalls, and get to know the Extension professionals in Virginia here to assist you. In this Series, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Ag agents and VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Associates post short videos (15-20 min) highlighting key information and considerations about different topics they have years of experience helping aspiring and new farmers navigate. Season 1 ran from October 2021 to March 2022 and videos are archived on the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Taste of Farming webpage. All of the videos are also on a playlist on the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition YouTube Page. 

We are excited to announce Season 2, running from October 2022 to March 2023. Each month, we will release two new Taste of Farming videos for you to watch! A few weeks after a moderated Q & A session will be held with the presenters where you can hear more from them and have your questions answered. Check out our schedule below and on our website to watch the videos that have been released and register for the moderated Q&A Sessions. Please share with your friends and networks!

Please reach out to Sarah Sharpe at seweaver@vt.edu or Katie Trozzo ketrozzo@vt.edu if you have questions.

November Moderated Q& A Session (Please register to join)
Thursday, November 10 from 7-8 pm ET 

• Nicole Shuman, Goochland County VCE Ag Agent
  How to Interpret a Soils Test, video is available now!

• Mike Parrish, Dinwiddie County VCE Ag Agent
  Information for New Pesticide Applicators, video is available now!

December Moderated Q& A Session (Please register to join)
Thursday, December 8 from 7-8pm ET

• Erin Small, Prince Edward VCE Ag Agent
  Floriculture, video will be available on November 14!

• Beth Sastre, Loudoun VCE Ag Agent
  Vineyard Establishment, video will be available on November 14!

January Moderated Q& A Session (Registration coming soon)
Date TBD

• Kevin Spurlin, Grayson County VCE Ag Agent
  Ashley Edwards, Carroll County VCE Ag Agent
  Christmas Tree Farming, video will be available on December 12!

• Speaker TBD
  Tree Fruit Production, video will be available on December 12!

February Moderated Q& A Session (Please register to join)
Thursday, February 23 from 7-8pm ET

• Mandy Fletcher, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Assistant SW VA Region
  Sheep and Goat Production, video will be available on January 16

• Sarah Sharpe, Greene VCE Ag Agent
  Direct Marketing Meat, video will be available on January 16!

March Moderated Q& A Session (Registration coming soon)
Date TBD

• Tracy Porter, VSU Small Farm Outreach Program Assistant, Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, Eastern Shore Region
  Poultry Production, video will be available on February 13!

• Jeremy Daubert, Rockingham County VCE Ag Agent
  Cynthia Martel, Franklin County VCE Ag Agent
  Starting a Small Dairy (Cows and Goats), video will be available on February 13!

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Katie Trozzo at 540-231-4582 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations at least 5 days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

 

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