The winter workshops for farmers’ market vendors have begun. They are offered in partnership with University of Missouri Extension and cover topics ranging from good farming practices to marketing and business solutions. The first was held on February 5th on the subject of Business Planning and Marketing. The second is scheduled for February 16th, and will cover Integrated Pest Management. All worshops are free and are held at St. Andrew’s Methodists Church, on Rock Road. Notices of vendor workshops always appear here on our blog, but for a complete list of worshops for this season, please see our flyer, DFMWinterWorkshops2013. Workshops are open to the public. They are not limited to vendors. Some workshops require registration as space and supplies are sometimes limited. Please call or email Joyce Rainwater at 314.800.4076 or [email protected] for more information.
WORKSHOP OFFERED-Integrated Pest Management
A Workshop will be held on Pest Management, Saturday, February 16th from 9am to 2:30pm.
Location: 1004 Rock Road, De Soto-St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church.
Speaker-Dr. Jaime Pinero.
The workshop is FREE and a buffet style lunch is included but space is limited and registration is required.
The Men’s Group from St. Andrew’s will also have breakfast available so feel free to come early.
Pest Management Workshop JEFFERSON COUNTY – Feb 16 2013
Contact Joyce Rainwater for registration or questions at 314-800-4076 or [email protected]
Happy trails…
The GHD Hiking Club has had so much fun this year. We have had more smiles per mile than you could shake a hiking stick at! We have seen so many magnificent sights! The picture (left) was taken at Hahn State Park on the White Oak trail. We were stopping for our snack break. We always have to have at least one snack break.
We hike every other Saturday in the fall and winter and different people show up each time. One thing we have learned is that it is a small, small world. It seems no matter who is there on a given week, we all have friends, places, and stories in common. We truly enjoy each other’s company.
We always make it a fairly leisurely hike, taking in all the sights along the way. We have seen creeks, waterfalls, glades, wildflowers, boulders and many other natural beauties, as well as a few manmade ones, such as charming little bridges. We always joke and laugh along the way, and sometimes even sing. It doesn’t seem to matter if we’re in tune.
Missouri has some of the best hiking trails in the country and we have enjoyed many of them this year. We have been to Valley View Glades, Mooner’s Hollow trail, Hickory Ridge trail, White Oak trail, Opossum trail and Victoria Glades. Tomorrow we are heading to the Pine Ridge Loop Trail at St. Joe State Park. It is approximately 6.5 miles. That is the exception for us. Our hikes are usually two to three miles long.
Whatever the length, they are all a pleasure to travel. After tomorrow, we still have four on our schedule for this year. One is Pickle Springs trail, which has been said to have, “more smiles per mile than any trail in Missouri.” Come out and join us someday for plenty-oh-smiles per mile :-)).
TRIVIA NIGHT FOR THE MARKET-MARCH 23RD
We have a night of fun and good times planned on March 23rd at Ball Creek Bowl at 6:00pm. The Market is hosting a Trivia Night to help sponsor the Market this year so plan to join in the fun and put your thinking cap on! More information to follow.
WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY THE MARKET
Here is the schedule of the upcoming workshops that the Farmers’ Market is offering. For questions or to sign up, please contact Debby Campbell at 636-586-4570. Space is limited. All
February 5-Business Planning and Marketing-by Karen Davis, Lincoln University
February 16-Pest Management-by the State Integrated Pest Management Team. Time 9am-2:30pm
February 26-Season Extension and High Tunnels-by Joyce Rainwater, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
March 19-Plant Grafting and Tomatoes-by Katie Krammler
April 9-Vendor Meeting for all vendors to kick off the 2013 season. If you will be using a scale at the Market you must have it certificd by the Dept of Agriculture. April 9th the Dept of Ag will be with us to certify scales. New vendors are welcomed with any questions. All current vendors are asked to attend. The 2013 Rules and Regulations will be reviewed and applications will be available for vendors.
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