2026-02-24
Time: to
Location:
Northampton Parks and Rec 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, VA (8am to 1pm)
Picketts Harbor Farms, 3119 Pickett's Harbor Drive, Cape Charles, VA (1:30pm to 3pm)
Online meeting link
Tickets: Free Admission
Contact:
Helene Doughty
hdoughty@vt.edu
757-678-7946 ext. 3
Accessibility Contact:
Amanda Hurley
amandalh@vt.edu
757-678-7946
About the Event
Join us for the 2026 Eastern Shore Small Farm / Homesteader Workshop
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Morning Session (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Northampton County Parks & Rec (former middle school)
- Fruit tree production basics: site selection, varieties, and management
- Common insects and diseases
- Budding & grafting demonstrations with hands-on practice
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM–3:00 PM)
Pickett’s Harbor Farms
- On-farm pruning demonstration on peaches and blueberries
$15 per person • Lunch and refreshments provided
Space is limited—please register by February 20:
https://tinyurl.com/VCE-SFW-2026
Questions?
📞 Northampton: 757-678-7946 | Accomack: 757-787-1361
📧 hdoughty@vt.edu | tpittman@vt.edu