Mechanical Cultivation with Josh Volk

Tired of breaking your back pulling weeds, or watching your row crops get out-competed?!

Learn more about the principles of mechanical weed management, including proper timing of activities and which tools are right for the job. We are very excited to present a hands-on workshop taught by Josh Volk – market gardener, consultant, and former engineer right HERE in Central Oregon that will cover both hand tools and tractor implements.

Join this hands-on workshop to learn:

*   Weed management considerations: tillage and planting prep, seeding/planting, and cultivation
*   Mechanical cultivation fundamentals (how tools move through soil)
*   Hand tool options for weed cultivation
*   Proper toolbar setup for tractor weed cultivation (including sweeps, knives, shovels, fingers, etc)

What: Mechanical Cultivation Workshop w/ Josh Volk <http://www.slowhandfarm.com/>
When: March 21st, 10am –  3pm, lunch provided
Cost: $15 per individual
Register on-line by March 19th: https://secure.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms-events/register/199

Agenda
10am – 12:30pm:  Weed management and mechanical cultivation fundamentals, hand tools demonstrations
1pm-3pm:  Tractor toolbar setup on rear-mounted and belly-mounted systems with a variety of implements