The Delaware Beginning Farmer Program is for new and beginner farmers working in small-scale vegetable and/or fruit production. Through hands-on training, demonstrations, workshops, field trips and farm tours, as well as self–study, growers will spend an entire growing season learning and growing with Delaware Cooperative Extension, and other invited agriculture industry professionals. Although not limited to the following topics, this training will explore the fundamentals of soil fertility and health, basic crop production, integrated pest management, food safety, business planning and development, and provide an excellent networking opportunity.
Topics
Business Plan/Mission Statement
Soil Health » Composting, Cover crops
Variety Selection » Seeding, Crop budget, Crop rotation
IPM » Insect, Disease, Weed
Irrigation/Tillage Equipment
Marketing
Crop/Season Extension » Post-harvest, Safety
Program Dates
Tuesday, February 20, 6-8pm
Saturday, February 24, 9-11am
Wednesday, March 21, 6-8pm
Saturday, March 24, 9-11am
Wednesday, April 18, 6-8pm
Saturday, April 21, 9-11am
Wednesday, May 16, 6-8pm
Saturday, May 19, 6-8pm
Registration information is online HERE
or contact Carrie Murphy (cjmurphy@udel.edu) or Dan Severson – (severson@udel.edu) (302) 831-COOP
If you have special needs that need to be accommodated, please contact the office two weeks prior to the event.