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September 6, 2007
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Agricultural Field day at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is conducting a field day for farmers and those who have an interest in farming. The event takes place on Thursday, September 13th, 2007. There will be nine demonstration sites to train farmers on fruit, vegetable, swine, and goat production. Highly experienced scientists from the fields of pomology (fruit production), olericulture (vegetable production), and swine and goat husbandry will conduct training program. This is a golden opportunity to learn all about production practices of muscadine, blueberry, shiitake mushroom, Asian vegetables, organic vegetables, medicinal crops, other alternative crops and also swine and goat production. In addition, the demonstration programs will include fish and meat seasoning, development of spices, wines and other value-added products.
Registration, refreshments and lunch are free. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is August 31, 2007. Farmers are encouraged to contact: Mrs. Arkon Burks (601) 877-2311 e-mal arkonburks_2006@yahoo.com; Dr. Patrick Igbokwe (601) 877-6542 e-mal patgbokwe@yahoo.com or Dr. Girish Panicker (601) 877-6598 e-mail panicker@alcorn.edu
ASU Extension Program (ASUEP) ProjectNATCHEZ FARMERS MARKET
613 MAIN STREET, NATCHEZ, MS
OPEN THURSDAY- SATURDAY
8:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.
CONTACT: HELEN D. BROOKS
601-807-0376 or 601-442-4648
University Relations Staff
W. Christopher Cason,
Director
Sherita L Bailey, Administrative Assistant,
Writer
Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student
Recruiter
Mail:
P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 ~ Phone:
(601) 877-6130 ~
Email: elenad@alcorn.edu
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Office: WWACB, Suite 511
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