Check out the Long Island Small Farm Summit Friday
Long Island crops are washed after harvest. Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan
The Long Island Small Farm Summit, which brings local agriculture experts together for a day of workshops and discussions geared toward backyard gardeners and local farmers, will be held at SUNY Old Westbury from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
There will be sessions on starting an organic vegetable garden, raising chickens, beekeeping and community-supported food programs.
Admission is $35 and includes breakfast and lunch. Go tolongislandsmallfarmcentral.comlongislandsmallfarmcentral.com or call 516-626-0908 for more details and to register.
