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Eastern Shore Small Farms & Homesteaders Workshop

Get the latest science-based information from our specialists from Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia State University and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 

  • Cut/Edible Flower production and marketing
  • Small Fruit production and marketing
  • Small Flock/Backyard Chicken raising and care

When: 

Thursday, February 13th 2025 * 8am - 4pm

Where: 

Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center
33446 Research Drive, Painter, VA

Cost:

$15 per person (lunch provided)

Registration:

Eastern Shore Small Farm and Homesteader Workshop Registration

Featured Speakers

Dr. Jayesh Samtani
Dr. Jayesh Samtani, Small Fruit Specialist
Roy Flanagan
Roy Flanagan, Small Fruit Producer
Dr. Mike Persia
Dr. Michael Persia, Poultry Nutrition & Management Specialist
Dr. Hailey Quercia
Dr. Hailey Quercia VDACS Avian Diagnostician
Dr. Theresa Nartea
Dr. Theresa Nartea, Small Farm Marketing Specialist
Dr. Helene Doughty
Helene Doughty, Northampton ANR Extension Agent
Theresa Pittman
Theresa Pittman, Accomack ANR Extension Agent
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