US (CA): Organic flower production at EcoFarm Conference

Crop producers who attend the 2018 EcoFarm Conference in January are in for an abundance of relevant subject matter to help with crop planning, plant and soil nutrition and other production and marketing subjects.

Organic Flower Production will open up a whole new realm for growers looking to diversify from vegetables or who enjoy being surrounded by beautiful blooms. Flowers are not only gorgeous and satisfying to produce, but they preserve biological diversity for pollinators and insects that feed on nectar and pollen. They are a great choice for those on the edges of urban areas where flowers are very popular.

Presenters Joanna Letz of Bluma Farm and Courtney Mellblom from San Luis Obispo will discuss uses of flowers to heal and uplift people as well as help create and preserve diversity in all forms. Everything from choosing varieties to grow, to propagation, pests and diseases, marketing, and post harvest management will be covered. This session will be held on Friday, January 26 at 10:30 am.

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