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Black Farmers Symposium- Virtual: February 17th 12:30-2pm
Join us to learn about the history and potential future of Black American farmers during the Black Farmers Symposium on Thursday, Feb. 17, from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.
A panel of four Black agriculturists will share their knowledge about starting, sustaining, and growing a business in agriculture.
Panelists:
Kara Brewer Boyd, event coordinator for the National Black Farmers Association, is an expert on starting and sustaining business in agriculture. She will share information about small scale agriculture and what it takes to earn the distinction of being an American Farmer.
Allan Lanton is an established African American farmer with extensive experience in aquaculture, a sustainable agricultural practice that uses the respiration of fish to feed plant crops in soilless mediums.
Deanna Middlebrooks is starting a new agriculture venture on her family farm alongside her extended family members who have been growing and selling plants for generations. Deanna will share the story of how she and her family use the land to support the different stages of their lives.
Kimani Anku is a DMV native who found a love of farming and gardening through unconventional means and has turned his passion into a thriving garden coaching service. He recently acquired three acres of land outside Richmond and is taking his gardening skills to the next level by starting a farm to produce food for the community.
Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and get ideas about how to get involved in agriculture. Contact: Lawrence Nightingale.
2022 Horticulture Career Fair
Thomas Rainer speaks live at Green Spring Gardens!
When: February 6, 2022 (Sunday 1:30-2:30 pm)
Who: Thomas Rainer is a registered landscape architect, teacher, and author living in Arlington, Virginia. Thomas, a leading voice in ecological landscape design, has designed landscapes for the U.S. Capitol grounds, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and The New York Botanical Garden, as well as over 100 gardens from Maine to Florida. He is a celebrated public speaker who has garnered acclaim for his passionate presentations to audiences across the U.S. and in Europe. Thomas serves as a Principal for the landscape architectural firm Phyto Studio in Washington, D.C. with Claudia West and Melissa Rainer.
Why: There are only 63 tickets for this event and they will go fast! Sign up now to attend the in person lecture from renowned landscape architect and design blogger, Thomas Rainer, He will talk about going beyond the basics of good garden design. Take lessons from his garden creations to improve your own planting plans for an ecologically diverse and beautiful garden.
Cost: $10 per person
Register here: https://fairfax.usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/Activities/Details.aspxsession_id=331044&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4