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Bittersweet Farm's Field Day and Fencing Demonstration Flyer

Sunday, June 3 2007

June 2007 Bittersweet Farm Field Day

Power of the Pig

June 2007 Bittersweet Farm Field Day

Fencing Demonstration

June 2007 Bittersweet Farm Field Day

Buckwheat

Agenda

  • 10:00 - 10:30am - Sign up and Introductions
  • 10:30 - 12:00 - Buckwheat Planting Demo
    • Presentation on the planting and the use of buckwheat for weed suppression and soil improvement
    • "Power of the Pig" Demo Preparing land with pigs
  • 12:00 - 12-30pm - Brown Bag Lunch Bring your own, Beverages provided
  • 12:30 - 2:00pm - High Tensile Fencing demonstration with staff from Tru Test. Learn the tricks of the trade with Ryan Dunn, Tru Test.
Sponsored by Heifer International, Adirondack North Country Association, and Franklin County Cooperative Extension.