WEST KINGSTON, R.I. — NOFA-RI and URI Cooperative Extension present “A Midsummer Night’s Crop Walk at Brandon Family Farm, West Kingston, RI” on July 7, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 PM at 592 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston, RI 02892. A map may be viewed at: https://goo.gl/maps/
Take a walk through the fields as we discuss production successes and issues with farmer Alby Brandon, and with Heather Faubert and Andy Radin of URI Cooperative Extension.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/
Topics will include:
- Pest and Disease Management: ID, Prevention using Cultural Practices and Variety Selection, and Organic Control Options
- Weed Control
- Soil Amendments and Fertilization
- Watering Practices
- Cover Cropping
Questions? Contact Andy Radin andy_radin@uri.edu.
–Northeast Organic Farming Association of Rhode Island
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