By Karen Johnson, U of M Extension
Extension’s Regional Sustain-
able Development Partnerships (RSDP) connects Greater Minnesota communities to the University of Minnesota to support local sustainability projects. RSDP brings together community and University knowledge and resources to drive sustainability in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, clean energy, natural resources and resilient communities.
Through this program, the Local Foods College is an interactive distance learning educational opportunity available to gardeners and farmers interested in community-based food systems. Please join us for the seventh annual Local Foods College webinar series! These free online classes will be available Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m., Sept. 18 – Oct 23, 2018.
Date and topics include:
9/18/18: To till or not to till? Tips for fall soil prep for vegetables
9/25/18: Growing great garlic in MN
10/9/18: Fall Vegetables: Storage and preserving tips
10/16/18: Growing pains: What the bug is this?
10/23/18: FSMA and food safety introduction
Local Food College is free but registration is required. Please visit the Extension Local Foods College website at https://extension.
umn.edu/courses-and-events/local-foods-college to sign up today.