McKinney workshop to focus on small-scale agriculture
As food security becomes more of an issue, McKinney farmers are finding that even a small acreage can be highly productive. A workshop that will be facilitated by a representative of Texas AgriLife Extension will show how this can be possible, and is within reach of almost any grower.
Dr. J. Masabni, who specializes in small acreages, will lead a presentation that will be all about how to make a small plot of land as productive as possible. He will review the best practices for this type of agricultural model, and there will also be a brief discussion about the various programs offered by the state and federal governments that can help.
The students will learn about how to grow top-quality crops that are highly marketable, and both organic and conventional methods will be included. Controlling weeds and insect pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques will be reviewed, and a representative of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will also take part in the session.
Those who attend this sort of function often want to gather as much information as possible and are eager to learn. Simple manuals that focus on small acreages can be crafted to give to the students in this sort of class by area print shops.
McKinney's Myers Park and Event Center has set aside January 24 for this learning opportunity, and it will begin at 8:30 am. The fee to participate is $30.
Dr. J. Masabni, who specializes in small acreages, will lead a presentation that will be all about how to make a small plot of land as productive as possible. He will review the best practices for this type of agricultural model, and there will also be a brief discussion about the various programs offered by the state and federal governments that can help.
The students will learn about how to grow top-quality crops that are highly marketable, and both organic and conventional methods will be included. Controlling weeds and insect pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques will be reviewed, and a representative of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will also take part in the session.
Those who attend this sort of function often want to gather as much information as possible and are eager to learn. Simple manuals that focus on small acreages can be crafted to give to the students in this sort of class by area print shops.
McKinney's Myers Park and Event Center has set aside January 24 for this learning opportunity, and it will begin at 8:30 am. The fee to participate is $30.