Agriculture workshops this month with UOG Cooperative Extension
The Cooperative Extension & Outreach service at the University of Guam is holding three workshops this month focused on agriculture. All workshops require registration but are free to attend.
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo
Who should attend: Farmers, farm workers, social workers
A seminar from the UOG Farmer Focus Project on resources available to support health and wellness among agricultural producers, plus a special BBQ Boot Camp with UOG animal scientist Dr. Jeng-Hung Liu on how to make the perfectly grilled steak.
To register, contact Elvira Gisog at (671) 735-2062 or gisoge@triton.uog.edu by May 15.
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: University of Guam, Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg., Room 127
Who should attend: Farmers, agriculture-focused small businesses, food safety professionals,
restaurant owners and employees
An introduction to produce safety, including hygienic practices for post-harvest handling of produce, and a review of the quality and health benefits of local honeys. Taught by Dr. Jian Yang, professor of food science.
To register, contact Clarissa at (671) 735-2029 or csnbarcinas@triton.uog.edu by May 18.
Date: Friday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: University of Guam, Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg., Room 104
Who should attend: Farmers, gardeners, homeowners
A workshop with Extension Specialist Jesse Bamba on how to use ironwood trees and fruit trees to create a windbreak to protect gardens and crops. Each participant will receive an ironwood seedling and a calamansi tree seedling.
To register, email Liz Hahn at hahne@triton.uog.edu by May 24.