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Southside Sustainable Agriculture Tour

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a display of vegetables at the market

Southside Sustainable Agriculture Tour

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 • 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Cullen, Virginia


Join us for a one-day tour of the Southside Produce Auction, and take a close look at their operation. We will discuss planting, growing, and harvesting techniques; successful marketing strategies; and other methods used by farmers in Virginia's Southside. We will also experience a live auction, with an emphasis on preparation, buying and selling, and networking.

For more information, contact Clifford Somerville at (804) 892-4581 or csomerville@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 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.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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