Aquatic Weed Management for Farm Ponds

Tuesday, April 28 • 9:00AM

Zoom Event

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This virtual program will cover aquatic weed problems in farm ponds. The common types of aquatic weeds found in most ponds will be examined. Management and control of aquatic plants will be discussed.

Speakers: 

Dr. David Crosby, Fish Health Extension Specialist, Virginia State University
Dr. Brian Nerrie, Aquaculture Extension Specialist, Virginia State University
Cynthia Gregg, Extension Agent, ANR/UC Brunswick County

For more information, contact David Crosby at dcrosby@vsu.edu.

YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM MEETING LINK IN THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK, PLEASE EMAIL MJKLINGMAN@VSU.EDU.

Small Farmers Listening Session

Friday, April 24 • 9:00AM-11:00AM

Zoom Event

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Join us for an opportunity to learn from each other about how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting small farmers, food producers, our patrons and communities as we face new and unprecedented challenges. This is a chance to share the challenges you are or may face during this crisis, explore new opportunities that present themselves during the pandemic and discuss innovative and resourceful responses underway to keep our communities safe and food secure.

Representatives from VDACS, USDA agencies, Small Business Administration, Virginia Cooperative Extension and others will also answer concerns.  Questions can be shared at https://vasmallfarmers.com/listening-session prior to the session. A Zoom link to the call will be emailed upon registration. We want to foster farmer-to-farmer connections and come together to make this crisis an opportunity for us all to grow together and better serve our communities.

For more information, contact Michael Carter, Jr. at (804) 691-0490 or via email at micarter@vsu.edu or the Small Farm Outreach Program office at (804) 524-3292 or email smallfarm@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 (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.