Exploring Organic Certification
Thursday, June 8, 2023 · 9 am–1 pm
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
Organic is one of the fastest areas of growth in agriculture. Organic certification verifies that your farm or handling facility complies with USDA organic regulations. Patrick Johnson, of Nanih Farm and Garden Inc., will explore these regulations and explain how and why they work. Come learn how to establish organic farming and ranching systems to suit your needs.
For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@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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