Ginger & Turmeric Field Day
OCTOBER 18, 2018
8AM - 4PM
VSU RANDOLPH FARM
4415 River Road • Petersburg, VA
$25 per person.
Students/Children under 12 attend free.
Ginger and turmeric have been used widely throughout history in many different types of cuisines for their spice and flavor, and these spices may also provide a number of health benefits.
Learn more about the production and marketing of ginger and turmeric and see how to harvest, clean and package these spice crops.
This educational event will include presentations, demonstrations and a field visit.
8:00 AM - REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 AM - WELCOME
Dr. Ray McKinnie, Dean and 1890 Extension Administrator, Virginia State University College of Agriculture
Ginger and Turmeric 101: Production, Disease Management, and Results from a Preliminary Post-Harvest Study at Virginia State University, presented by Dr. Reza Rafie (Extension Specialist), Dr. Toktam Taghavi (Agricultural Research Station), and Dr. Zelalem Mersha (Agricultural Research Station)
9:30 AM - GROWER PRESENTATIONS
Experiences with Growing and Marketing Ginger and Turmeric
Bill Cox, Casselmonte Farm
Richard Harisson, Farm at Red Hill
Michael Clark, Planet Earth Diversified
11:00 AM - FIELD VISIT
Ginger and Turmeric Harvesting, Washing and Packing Demonstrations, presented by Chris Mullins and Dr. Reza Rafie (VSU Cooperative Extension)
12:00 PM - LUNCH
1:00 PM - NETWORKING
Visit our Vendors and Exhibitors
2:00 PM - HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER & TURMERIC
Turmeric/Curcumin: Working to Strengthen the “Barrier” to Disease Development, presented by Dr. Shobha Ghosh, VCU Medical School
Anti-Breast Cancer Effects of Turmeric, presented by Dr. Young Ju, Virginia Tech
The Effects of Health Information on the Acceptability of a Functional Beverage Containing Fresh Turmeric, presented by Dr. Carlin Rafie and Azin Pourkhalili, Virginia Tech
Antioxidation and Anti-Obesity Properties of Ginger, presented by Dr. Rafat Siddiqui, Agricultural Research Station, VSU
3:00 PM - PANEL DISCUSSION
Value-Added Products
Dr. Theresa Nartea, Extension Specialist, VSU
Michael Clark, Planet Earth Diversified
Jackie & Paul Anctil, Sans Soucy Vineyards
Donnie Montgomery, Homestead Creamery
Brian Nelson, Hardywood Craft Brewery
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Horticulture Program office at mklein@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-5960 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.