Join us for a two-day Forum & Farm Tour to educate small/medium-scale growers about BMPs for sustainable and organic emerging crop production systems, focusing on water & nutrient management. The focus crops are fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops. The event will be held on May 16th & 17th in Quincy at the NFREC station. The first day (May 16th) will be full of educational seminars and the second day (May 17th) will be for farm visits. A Tradeshow will be included to educate growers about resources that are offered from agricultural organizations. Lunch is included on both days.
Day 1 (May 16th): Speakers & Topics 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Keynote Speaker- Dr. Jennifer Taylor
- Soil and Nutrient Testing- Dr. Emma Matcham
- Cover Crops in Organic Vegetable Production Systems- Dr. Danielle Treadwell
- High Tunnel Production: Alternative and Specialty Crops- Dr. Alex Bolques
- Diversified Fruit Tree Systems - Dr. Muhammad Shahid
- Muscadine Production in North Florida- Frank Humphries
- Water Resource and Regulations Programs- Dr. Andrea Albertin
- Sustainable and Organic Farmer Assistance- Florida Organic Growers
Day 2 (May 17th): Farm Tour 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Educantion Center Tour - Quincy, Florida
- Full Earth Farm Tour - Quincy, Florida
