Come check out the VSU Randolph Farm pollinator plots to see annual flower strips in bloom and learn how bees, butterflies and beneficial insects support healthy farms. You’ll learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to protect precious pollinator species. Answer trivia questions for a chance to take home prizes. Enter to win a gift basket valued at $50!
Planned Agenda:
8:30 AM – Registration & Enter Raffle to Win a Gift Basket (valued at $50)
8:45 AM – Introduction: James Gibson, VSU SFOP
9:00 AM – Annual Flowers Plot Visit & Role of IPM: Dr. Zelalem Mersha, VSU ARS
9:30 AM – Native Perennial Pollinators for Small Farms: Mr. Ben Dukes, VSU SFOP
9:45 AM – Pollinator Activity at Randolph Farm: Ms. Nasya Bugg, COA
10:00 AM – Edible Flowers & Herbs High Tunnel: Dr. Theresa Nartea, VSU CE
10:20 AM – Evaluation & Gift Basket Raffle: James Gibson, VSU SFOP
10:30 AM – Event Ends
For more info, contact: James Gibson
804.720.6826 | jegibson@vsu.edu
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.