This conference will take place on Saturday January 26, 2013 at the Gaston County Cooperative Extension office in Dallas, NC.
Here is the press release.
Media Contact:
Lara Worden
704-922-2112
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
If you are looking for ways to make a living or supplement
your income off of your land, we invite you to attend the Putting Small Acreage to Work
Conference on January 26, 2013 at
the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center in Dallas, NC from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. The goal of this conference is to encourage the success and viability of
small farm operations through educational workshops, roundtable discussions,
and networking opportunities. You will
be able to explore alternative enterprises by speaking with successful
producers, university personnel, and experts in the field who are already
growing, producing, and researching various crops, livestock and field techniques
to enhance production. Conference tracks include sessions on aquaculture, fruit
production, pastured pork, pasture management, beef cattle production, parasite
management for small ruminants, growing specialty crops, direct marketing of
meats, forages for free range birds, importance of cover crops, and QuickBooks
for farmers.
Class sessions will start promptly after registration. The
program will include three breakout sessions, plus a special session on
parasite management for small ruminants. Three to four topics will be discussed
concurrently during each of these breakout sessions.
Pre-registration forms and a fee of $35 per person and $20
for each additional person are due by Monday, January 23. Checks made payable
to Gaston County Cooperative Extension. To register go to: http://smallacres.eventbrite.com or
call Gaston Co. Cooperative Extension at 704-922-2112 for more information.
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