LEARNING SITES

This full day is set aside for participants to attend various educational workshops and learning sites.  These “breakout sessions” are on-site, hands-on learning events for conference attendees.

Vegetable and Fruit Production

Location—Indian Springs Farmers Cooperative—Petal, MS
Depart Hotel—8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Farm—8:45 a.m.
Site Coordinator—Dr. Frank Chukuma
Site Host—Rilondricks Beeman

Beef Cattle Production

Location—Mr. Lafaund Cooley Farm—Hattiesburg
Depart Hotel—8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Farm—8:45 a.m.
Site Coordinator—Rondall Hawkins
Site Host—Ralph Arrington

Forest Stewardship

Location—Indian Springs Farmers Cooperative
Depart Hotel—8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Farm—8:45 a.m.
Site Coordinator—Sandra Ford
Site Host—Rockiell Woods

Alternative Livestock (Goat) Production

Location—G & M Goat Farm—Wiggins, MS
Depart Hotel—8:00 a.m.
Arrive at Farm—9:10 a.m.
Site Coordinator—Dr. Gregory Reed
Site Host—Audrey Wilson