Farmers Fireside Gathering
Saturday, October 22, 2022 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Watauga Farm Stand, 25678 Watauga Rd, Abingdon, VA 24211
Established in 2014 and carved from overgrowth, Watauga Farm flourishes with fields that grow small fruits and vegetables, paddocks that graze livestock, and a farm stand that sells sundries. This is the perfect opportunity to meet the local forage farmers and see their unique compact hay equipment operation. Join us for a fall gathering by the campfire!
• Enjoy a hotdog dinner and roast s’mores.
• Discuss proper preparation for post-season harvest and farm-equipment storage tips.
• Enjoy the season and network with other Southwest VA farmers.
• Hot dog dinner will be provided: please bring a camp chair!
FREE · Space is limited to 20 participants
For more information, contact Mandy Fletcher at 804-892-0108 or afletcher@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.
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