Midwest Cut Flower School

8900 U.S. 14,Crystal Lake IL 60012

04 March, 2023

Description

The Midwest Cut Flower Growers School is a two-day workshop designed to help beginning growers learn the ins and outs of producing and marketing cut flowers. Learn from two experienced growers - each with different expertise - about variety selection, seeding/planting/harvesting, pest management, tools and equipment, production and financial recordkeeping, and marketing. Find out how to turn your passion into a sustainable business and network with other growers. Speakers will emphasize sustainable production practices. Guest instructors will share strategies for urban growing environments. Saturday and Sunday March 4 and 5, 2023 8:30am - 4:45 pm each day. Highlights include: - planning how to harvest all season - low tunnel construction, trellising, and tilther demos - favorite varieties - high tunnel growing - working with designers and buyers - both wholesale and retail marketing - focus on sustainable and organic practices Morning and afternoon snacks, as well lunch each day, is included. Lunch will be catered by farm to table restaurant Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Nearby housing options, directions, and parking information will be sent after you register. Enrollment is limited, so sign up today! Questions? email Sheri Doyel, Director, at [email protected] REGISTRATION ENDS: WED. MARCH 1st, 11:59 PM