Field Day at Winfield Farms

Join the Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Caucus for a Field Day at Winfield Farm, where we’ll dive into practical, low-cost approaches to irrigation, water conservation, and regenerative farming practices. This workshop is designed to give farmers, growers, and community members hands-on insights into sustainable methods that can improve soil health, crop yield, and farm resilience.

• Interactive Learning: Learn about Winfield Farm’s innovative, low-cost irrigation system designed for blueberries and other crops.
• Regenerative Practices: Explore how the farm is incorporating soil-building and conservation practices to restore and protect their land.
• Hands-On Experience: Walk the blueberry and persimmon fields, join a hayride and guided tour of the farm, and see practices in action.
• Community Building: Connect with fellow farmers and food system advocates in a supportive learning environment.
• Refreshments & Networking: Enjoy time to relax, reflect, and network with peers over provided refreshments.

• Farmers and growers interested in affordable, sustainable irrigation solutions
• Students, apprentices, and emerging growers looking to deepen their knowledge
• Advocates and community members engaged in regenerative agriculture and food justice

• Welcome & Introductions
• Overview of regenerative farming at Winfield Farm
• Blueberry irrigation system and fertigation demonstration
• Visit to blueberry and persimmon fields
• Hayride and full farm walking tour
• Refreshments and closing discussion

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