Urban Farming Workshop - Vancouver, BC - May 3

Urban Farming Workshop

There?s a movement happening called Urban Farming. Learn how to start growing food in your neighbourhood for the local markets. Add momentum to the changes necessary to ensure a sustainable and health environment. Learn the art of urban farming.
Presented by Ward Teulon, an urban farmer and owner/operator of City Farm Boy.

Topics Covered :

Farming in the City ? Lifestyle and income expectations.

Urban Farming Planning

The Garden Owner and You - contracts, agreements, arrangements.

Site location ? Finding the best spot to grow your crop in an urban setting.

Soil Prep ? turfgrass reclamation methods, building beds, soil amendments

Crop Management ? what to grow, timing, crop rotations, watering, fertilizing etc.

Organic Integrated Pest / Plant Management - techniques & equipment.

Harvesting ? timing, equipment, methods, keeping things fresh, storage.

Marketing - Farmers Markets, CSAs, restaurants, wholesalers, pocket markets.

The Future of Urban Agriculture

Garden Tour - visit a selection of the gardens that are under production. Bicycle is the best transport.

Space is limited.
Deadline to Register is :
April 26th for the May 3rd Workshop
and July 12th for the Aug 9th Workshop

This 1 day workshop is offered on the following dates :
Saturday May 3, 2008 10 AM to 4 PM
and Aug 9, 2008 10 AM to 4 PM
Vancouver, BC Location to be announced

For More Information Visit www.cityfarmboy.com