The group has invited Perennia specialists Rosalie Gillis-Madden and Amy Sangster, along with local farmer Len Vassallo, to share their knowledge on Getting to Know Your Soil; Evaluating Potting Mixes; Healthy Transplants; Tool Show and Tell; and Troubleshooting in the Field.
There will also be time for chatting, seed swapping and sharing in a meal. The Iona Heights Inn has offered their pub, the Frolic ‘n’ Folk, for this gathering. Guests are welcome to stay on for the evening Ceilidh for further informal time for discussions and celebration.
“It is such a great opportunity to put our heads together as our growing season gets under way,” says Jody Nelson, Coordinator of the Island Food Network and owner of LocalMotive Farm in Hunter’s Mountain. “It is also wonderful to have access to specialized knowledge in soils and horticulture without having to venture off the island for it. Mixed with our local knowledge, this session will really get us on the right track this spring.”
The Farmer to Farmer Spring Session will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Iona Heights Inn. The event is currently at capacity. Farmers and aspiring farmers who are interested in participating can be added to the waitlist by emailing islandfoodnetwork@gmail.com.
Island Food Network is an umbrella for collaborative food action to create a vibrant, healthy, just, and sustainable local food system. The IFN envisions a Cape Breton Island that exemplifies a regional model for food systems change, through a unified, collaborative, island-wide team of organizations and individuals committed to food action and education.
