2018 WorkshoPS AND EVENTS

Our Market Farming Workshops are open to the public, they cover a wide range of topic areas and are intended to benefit a variety of experience levels. Growing Growers Apprentices receive free registration to all Growing Growers Workshops and Partner Events. The core workshop series cover more foundational subjects of farming practices and are apart of the required curriculum for apprenticeship. The Advanced Series highlight more specialized information and activities which we update annually. Half-day workshops are scheduled on Monday afternoons and are typically $15 for registration whereas full-day workshops take place on Saturdays, the registration is $30 and includes lunch. The full 2018 schedule is shown below.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:


Insect, Disease and Weed Management
@ POWELL GARDENS: The Community Room
1609 NW US HWY 50, KINGSVILLE, MO 64061
Saturday, June 16th, 2018, 10 am-3 pm

Pest control is an essential part of any specialty crop grower’s operation. This workshop will cover the basic concepts of plant disease, insect identification and control, and tips for weed management. We will also cover the basics of scouting, and why it is key to a successful growing season. Resources for getting assistance in identifying pests will be discussed as well. an emphasis will be put on organic control solutions when possible. Cost of attendance includes lunch and a copy of the 2018 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers.

  • 10:00-10:15 Registration
  • 10:15-11:00 Controlling Weeds in the Field without Herbicides​
  • 11:00-12:00 Diagnosis, Identification and Control of Major Insect Pests
  • 12:00-12:30 Lunch
  • 12:30-1:30 Introduction to Plant Disease and Cultural Control Options
  • 1:30-3:00 Field Identification of Pests; with hands-on diagnosis of pest problems and an introduction to field scouting

Visit Eventbrite to register. Contact creedca@missouri.edu for more info.​​​​ Share the event flyer. 

2018 Core Workshop Series 
  • Mon. March 26th, 2pm-5pm: Plant Propagation and Production Planning. Lawrence, Kansas.
  • Mon. April 2nd, 1pm-6pm: Postharvest Handling and Food Safety. Olathe, Kansas.
  • Mon. April 30th, 1pm-6pm: Building Healthy Soils. Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Mon. May 21st, 1pm-6pm: Equipment Maintenance. Olathe, Kansas.
  • Sat. June 16th, 10am-3pm: Insects, Disease and Weed Management. Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Sat. July 14th, 10am-3pm: First Steps in Farm Business Planning. Kansas City, Missouri
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2018 Advanced Workshop Series and Partner Events