The South Hill Farmer’s Market is holding an interest meeting next Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the South Hill Town Hall. If you are interested in growing for a farmer’s market but aren’t sure which products are needed, want to learn more about how to display your products or work with customers, or information on rules and regulations for vendors, come check it out.
Just a reminder that if your private pesticide license expired in December of 2013, you have a grace period in which you may recertified and not have to retake the test. (However, you CANNOT purchase RU pesticides after December 31).
Tonight, February 11, 2014 is the last local pesticide recertification of which I am currently aware, so if you need recertification, then please be sure to attend tonight’s meeting at the Southside Virginia Community College Workforce Building in Keysville, VA from 6-9pm.
Forestry Camp
Do you know any youth aged 13-16 who are interested in natural sciences? Please consider nominating them to attend Holiday Lake Forestry Camp, held June 16-21 at Holiday Lake 4-H Center near Appomattox. Led by natural resource professionals, this residential camp provides field-based learning, skill development, and an introduction to natural resource careers. All campers receive a substantial scholarship, keeping out-of-pocket costs low. The nomination form and information can be found at www.dof.virginia.gov/camp. The nomination deadline is April 11. Please contact Ellen Powell (ellen.powell@dof.virginia.gov) if you have questions.
The Amelia Barter Town Farmers’ Market will be accepting vendor applications for its April-October market 4-7 PM on Tuesdays at the Amelia County Fairgrounds. If you have questions, call market manager contacts on vendor form or contact Laura Siegle (804-561-2481, laurab08@vt.edu)
Vendor application form and market rules here
