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2023 SWVA Summer Field School
The Summer Field School (May-August) has 8 on-farm classes to explore production methods and farm enterprises that are thriving in SWVA.
When and where
Date and time
May 4 · 5:30pm - August 17 · 7:30pm EDT
Location
About this event
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The Summer Field School has 8 on-farm classes to explore production methods and farm enterprises that are thriving in Southwest Virginia. Classes are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday during the months of May through August at 5:30pm.
**SWVA Field School Events are sponsored by funding through the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement for up to 3 years. When the funding period ends, there may be a cost associated with the program.**
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Agritourism w/ Daisy Sturgill & Jennifer Martin
Stormbrew Farm
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Soil Health & No Till Farming w/ Dylan and Denita House
Creative Seeds Farm
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Season Extension w/ Tamara McNaughton
TNT Farm N Greenhouse
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Rotational Grazing w/ Trevor Hansard
Red Tail Grove
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Aggregation, Distribution, and Land Tour w/ ASD Team
ASD Ag Campus
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Sustainable Practices w/ Justen Dick
Kelly Ridge Farm
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Beekeeping w/ Maria McWatters & Debbie Mott
Fun Girl Farms, LLC
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Apple Orchards w/ Tom McMullen
Kelly Ridge Farm
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Field School Students Can:
- Tap into the knowledge of seasoned farmers and agriculture professionals from across the region.
- Meet like-minded people who are also looking to take their passion for farming to the next level.
- Learn how to connect with the local food scene, with government resources, with new ideas, with markets for farm products, with legal guidance, and with proper laws.
- Workshop their ideas with their peers, experienced farmers, and industry experts to get specific feedback and invaluable insights.
About the organizer
Since 1995, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) has been working to propel our mission to build a thriving regional food and agriculture system that creates healthy communities, respects the planet, and cultivates profitable opportunities for Appalachians.
In the beginning, ASD focused exclusively on 15 counties in northeast TN and southwest VA, where 1 in 5 citizens are at or below the federal poverty line. Today, our work has expanded to include partners in eastern WV, KY and southeast OH.
ASD collaborates with a variety of partners to significantly expand its impacts by leveraging the intersections between agriculture, economic development, community building and health.