Ginger and Turmeric Field Day 2016
Ginger Turmeric Field Day
Dr Reza Rafie and Chris Mullins Introduction to Ginger Turmeric
Richard Harrison – The Farm At Red Hill – Large volume wholesale Production
Michael Clark – Planet Earth Diversified – Growing Seed
Bill Cox – Casselmonte Farm – Change
Agri Starts – Tissue Culture Ginger and Turmeric
Hardywood – Ginger in Hand Crafted Brewery
November 10, 2016
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
VSU Randolph Farm
4415 River Road • Petersburg, VA
REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://goo.gl/forms/GGPRYK1nuu1W9n293
$10 registration fee is payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
Ginger and turmeric have been used widely throughout history in many different types of cuisines for their spice and flavor, and these spices may also provide a number of health benefits. Learn more about the production and marketing of ginger and turmeric and see how to harves, clean and package these spice crops.
This field day will include a field visit, a round table grower discussion and a culinary demonstration.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Agriculture & Natural Resources Program office at (804) 524-5960 / (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.