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Growing Herbs for the Beginner - Part 2

  • George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center 9432 North James Madison Highway Rapidan, VA, 22733 United States (map)

Growing Herbs for the Beginner - Part 2

Saturday, March 22, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733


Workshop participants will learn the health benefits of growing herbs and their uses in value-added products and by-products. Sheila Jackson, Minority Veteran Farmers of Piedmont garden coordinator and the Carver Center herb developer, will take us through her herb-growing journey. Business owner Kae Walker will discuss how she found success using by-products of herbs.

For more information, contact Roland Terrell at 804-892-4612 or rterrell@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, sex (including pregnancy), 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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