Post-Harvest Preparation Workshop and Farm Tour: Prairie Rose Farm in Glyndon, MN
Sat, Sep 28
|Glyndon
This on-farm learning experience will train emerging vegetable farmers in how to choose, grow, grade, clean, and package produce for wholesale or farmers market retail.
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Glyndon, 5172 100th Ave N, Glyndon, MN 56547, USA
About the event
In response to the growing number of emerging vegetable farmers in Clay County, the University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a free, in-person workshop on Saturday, September 28th, from 11am until 4pm at Prairie Rose Farm in Glyndon, MH. The workshop will feature UMN-Extension consultant Ariel Pressman, who will be demonstrating how to grade, clean and package produce for wholesale or farmers market retail. A wide variety of techniques for successful vegetable production and sales will be covered, including:
-wholesale grading
-produce varieties that are best for markets
-fall preparation for spring crops
-bed shape, tilling, and compost practices
-technical assistance, funding options, and cost share programs with USDA