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Mar 3, 2010
Urban Farming Series: Biointensive Growing

Biointensive farming centers on the goal of small scale production that can feed a family for a year. We'll explore the components of this system:

* double digging beds,
* composting & companion planting,
* which crops to grow and how to grow them, and
* maximizing your yields.

Instructor Courtney Tchida is the Student Program Coordinator for the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) and a member of the PRI Cold Climate Teacher's Guild. She coordinates Cornercopia Student Organic Farm at the University of Minnesota, where they use many different growing methods to produce fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to feed their local community. She has completed training in Permaculture, SPIN Farming, Organic and Biointensive growing, and has a Masters in Agricultural Education.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

WHERE: Science Building Room 123, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454

COST: $20 at the door, or $15 if you pay in advance. Pay in advance for the entire Urban Farming Series and get 5 classes for $60 -- that's 5 classes for the price of 4!

For more details or to register, please visit http://www.pricoldclimate.org/event/urban_farming_series_biointensive_growing.

For more information, contact:
This class is sponsored by Permaculture Research Institute - Cold Climate. Please contact Evelyn at comcoord@pricoldclimate.org with any questions.

Region:   Twin Cities
Topics:   Agriculture, Individual Choices, Land Use
Audience:   Citizens

Submitted By:  Evelyn Hadden

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