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Aug

11

Natural Pest Control & Organic Pesticides

by Farms at Work

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Sun, 11 August 2013

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Wheelbarrow Farm

535 Regional Road 13

Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0

Canada

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Description

Are you a market gardener looking for chemical-free solutions to reduce pests and improve yields? Farms at Work and Plan B Organic Farms have come together to offer this advanced-level, hands-on workshop in natural pest control methods. Taught by agroecologist, Dr. Fulvio Gioanetto, a summer guest of Plan B Organic Farms, this workshop is meant for you! Topics include:

  • Wild plants as bioindicators of soil health
  • Using native plants and common weeds as organic pesticides
  • Organic management of garlic nematodes
  • How to improve compost and soil fertility

Optional organic lunches from Wheelbarrow Farm will be available for purchase ($12/plate). Please email jay@farmsatwork.ca if you would like to order lunch.

For directions to Wheelbarrow Farm, see the link below.

http://goo.gl/maps/j4t0z

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  • Ontario Events
  • Things to do in Durham, Canada
  • Durham Classes
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