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Saturday,
January 23, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Paradee Center, Dover, DE
Session Leader: Anna Stoops, Univ
of Delaware Cooperative Extension
9:15 a.m.—9:45 a.m.
Vermiculture and Vermicomposting: Techniques for
Raising Worms and Using the Vermicompost in Your
Operation
In this session you will learn about
raising earthworms for the benefit of composting
and nutrient-rich compost. Topics will also include
using vermicompost teas to fertilize your plants
as well as methods to use the compost that the
worms produce in your plant production. Mr. Wellik
will give an over-view of his certified all-natural
alpine strawberry operation and how he's improved
his production through vermiculture.
Michael Wellik, The Strawberry Store; Middletown,
DE
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Funding Opportunities to Transition to Organic
Production
In this segment learn about available programs
with funding available to help you transition
to organic farming and production
Delaware Department of Agriculture
10:15
a.m.—12:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions
Track 1: Season Extenders: Row
Covers, Greenhouses, Cold Frames, Low and High
Tunnels
In this segment, you'll learn about green houses,
cold frames, low tunnels and high tunnels. Learn
how to construct your own cold frame. Learn about
basic greenhouse and high tunnel design, configurations,
and construction and get your questions answered.
G. Johnson, Univ Delaware; J. Glancey, Univ Delaware;
Mike Wellik, The Strawberry Store.
Track 2: Flint Hill Farm Education
Center and All-Natural Dairy Goat Production
In this segment you'll learn about the
community based educational programs that are
offered by Flint Hill Farm Educational Center,
and how they work to promote sustainable agriculture
and environments, as well as get an overview of
their product offerings and dairy goat operation.
Kathy Fields, Flint Hill Farm Educational Center,
Lehigh Valley, PA
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. COVERED DISH LUNCH
Bring your dish to share with the group.
1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.
Annual Membership and Business Meeting
1:30
p.m.—3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions Track 1: Marketing Session: Community
Supported Agriculture - Panel
Representatives from area Community Supported
Agriculture operations will provide overviews
of their enterprises. They will offer practical
advice on the pros and cons of CSA's and their
personal experiences. There will be time devoted
for the panel to field questions from participants.
Pam Stegall-Roberts, Calvert Farms; Andy and Sherri
Roddick, Blackbird Heritage Farm
Track 2: Organic Insect Pest
Management
In this segment you will learn about managing
your insect pests using organic pest control methods:
including cultural; biological; mechanical and
approved organic pesticides and where you can
obtain the information. You'll also learn to identify
various insect pests species to help you better
manage your pest problems.
Gerald E. Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, Univ
Maryland Central MD Research and Education Center
Marlboro, MD
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