Jul 19, 2021Virginia State University College Of Agriculture Field Day set for July 30
The Virginia State University College Of Agriculture Field Day will be held July 30 from 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m
It will be held at the Virginia State University (VSU) Randolph Farm, 4414 River Road, Petersburg, Virginia, 33803.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. This year’s field day is expanding with a new demonstration site that showcases cattle production. It is the first time in nearly 30 years that cattle have been a part of a field day at the farm.
The event will also feature a broad range of topics and presentations, including managing goats and sheep, cultivating the best vegetables and berries and discovering new ways to prevent plant diseases. Also included is a tour of the farm’s revamped hydroponics and aquaponics production facility.
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