Lawrencetown hosts Small Farm Expo July 31

Experienced, new, and aspiring farmers will have the chance to expand their knowledge and skills at a small farm expo July 31 at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition grounds in Lawrencetown.

It’s the second of two expos. The other is set for Bethany Gardens, Antigonish on July 24.

“By holding expos in two different locations this year, we’re expanding access and increasing opportunities to help develop our agriculture sector,” said Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell. “These expos draw a large crowd each year and are a great opportunity for industry members to share trends and best practices.”

The expos will feature workshops led by local farmers and will explore how today’s small-scale farmers are building on the foundation of traditional farming knowledge and practices with modern production technology, farm business management, and marketing.

The Lawrencetown expo starts at 8 a.m. and is broken into two streams – livestock and horticulture and both streams involve farm tours.

Workshops include: -- compost essentials -- direct marketing local beef

-- value-added hemp products

-- beef production and pasture renovation

-- small scale beef and sheep production

-- vineyard management -- pest control in vegetable and berry production

-- market gardening.

For more information and to register for one of the expos, go to https://novascotia.ca/thinkfarm/support/ small-farm-expo.asp .