Wednesday Jul 29, 2015 3:00 PM - Wednesday Jul 29, 2015 5:30 PM | $25.00 - $31.00 |
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Growing Certified Organic Cut Flowers
There are a limited number of registrations available for this workshop, and we expect it to fill up quickly. Pre-registration well ahead of time is highly recommended. For more information contact Glenn Oliveira, Education Events Organizer, at glenn@nofamass.org or 774-678-9644.
Description: During this mid-summer workshop, Lynda Simkins, Executive Director of Natick Community Organic Farm and long-time organic flower grower, will welcome participants to the farm to learn about all aspects of organic flower production. The workshop will explore harvest and post-harvest of certified organic cut flowers, weed management, marketing and selling, and strategies for season extension. This is fantastic opportunity for those who are just starting or those who would like to transition to organic flower production.
About the presenters: Lynda Simkins has been Executive Director at Natick Community Organic Farm for over 30 years. Throughout her tenure, Lynda's innovative thinking has been integral in shaping the Farm into an educational, community-based organization. Lynda is the go-to woman for organic flowers with many years of experience growing and selling certified organic flowers through the farm. Lynda is also a past president of the NOFA/Mass Board of Directors, and Natick Community Organic Farm is a longtime NOFA/Mass member.
Refund policy: Refunds are given up until 10 days prior to the event minus a 15% processing fee. No refunds are provided within 10 days of event.
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LocationNatick Community Organic Farm, Natick, MA (View)
117 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
United States
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Kid Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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