Veteran Bus Tour/Agricultural Marketing
Saturday, August 14, 2021 • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Leaving From Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Cost: $5, Limit 10 people
New and beginning farmers, ranchers and military veterans will take a bus trip to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, North Carolina, to learn about retail and wholesale marketing of agriculture products. Participants will have an opportunity to talk with vendors and learn techniques for selling products to the public. The farmers market is one of the nation’s premiere markets with over 75 acres of indoor and outdoor specialty shops, restaurants and a garden center that sell fruits, vegetables, meats and gifts from across the state.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS.
For more information, contact Derrick Cladd at (804) 892-4489 or dcladd@vsu.edu.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.
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 Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
