Stay tuned for information on this topic for January 2011.
For info on last year's workshop see below.
Growing Greens and Roots for the Winter Market
Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts Chapter
Red Fire Farm, 7 Carver Street, Granby, MA 01033
Presenters: Ryan and Sarah Voiland
Learn techniques for extending your farm or garden's growing season into the dead of winter. Ryan and Sarah, owners and operators of Red Fire Farm, will demonstrate how they are able to produce greens all winter long, providing fresh and local food during the coldest part of the year. Topics that this workshop will cover:
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Ryan Voiland leads tour of his winter Greens Operation in Granby, MA on January 30, 2010.
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Winter Greens
- Different greenhouse structures
- Movable greenhouses
- Heating options
- Crop rotation in the greenhouse
- Growing systems and timing
- Winter greens variety selection
- Using row covers
- Methods for seeding and harvesting
- Packing greens for sale
- Tools and equipment
- Record keeping and economics
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Winter Roots
- Timing the harvest for winter storage
- Root crop variety selection
- Facilities and methods for winter storage
- Packing roots for sale
Winter Marketing
- Farmers markets
- Wholesale
- CSA
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Registration: $30. NOFA membership discount: $5. Early registration (by January 16, 2010) discount: $5.
Contact: Ben Grosscup, 413-658-5374. By email, ben.grosscup@nofamass.org.
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