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Join us for an exciting, hands-on field day designed for Virginia farm producers at the VSU Randolph Farm. This event will allow farmers to enhance their skills, learn about the latest technologies and techniques, and network with other Virginia producers.
The event will feature live demonstrations of various agricultural practices. Attendees will have the chance to engage with VSU Ag Researchers, Virginia Cooperative Extension specialists, and other experts who will be on hand to share their expertise and answer questions.
TRAINING STATIONS (REGISTRANTS CAN ONLY CHOOSE THREE STATIONS TO VISIT).
- Cut Flowers - Ms. Anita Robeson & Dr. Theresa Nartea
- High Tunnel Construction - Grace Summers
- Cattle - Alston Hilliard & Dr. Neil Brown
- Plastic Mulch Laying Drip Irrigation & Tensiometers - Dr. Sanjun Gu & Dr. Leonard Githinji
- Pond Cage Construction - Dr. Nick Romano, James Hill, Albert Spells
- Sheep - Dr. Dahlia O’Brien & Dr. Stephan Wildeus
- Sprayer Calibrations & IPM - Mike Parrish & Dr. Zelalem Mersha
For more information, contact Jessica Harris at 804-524-5964 or jharris@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-5964 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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