Virginia State College is internet hosting its annual Agriculture Area Day at Randolph Farm, its 416-acre evaluation farm in Petersburg, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 30.

The free event alerts the reopening to The general public of the farm, which has been closed As a Outcome of The start of the pandemic.

A selection of subjects and reveals Shall be coated all by way of field day, collectively with cultivating greens and berries, managing goats and sheep and A mannequin new demonstration website showcasing cattle manufacturing.

Individuals additionally will tour the farm’s revamped hydroponics and aquaponics manufacturing facility, each rising sectors of Virginia’s agriculture enterprise.

“COVID highlighted the significance of agriculture to the world,” said Dr. M. Ray McKinnie, dean of VSU’s School of Agriculture. “This field day Is An alternative to showcase how strong the enterprise is in Virginia.

“Almost every thing we eat and put on starts with agriculture, and whereas Most people solely Think about farming, there are numerous sectors Inside the enterprise that positively influence our Daily lives.”

William Crutchfield, director of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at VSU, said This Is in a place to be The primary time in nearly 30 years that cattle have been An factor of the university’s field day.

“As extra small farmers and producers are diversifying their farm operations and including cattle, there’s A necessity for them To know biggest practices for grazing these animals,” he said.

The farm is located at 4415 River Road in Petersburg.

The event is free, however pre-registration is required at www.ext.vsu.edu/calendar. Click on on the event After which click on the registration hyperlink.

Individuals with a incapacity who Might have assistive mannequins or providers may contact Tina Cabrera at [email protected] or (804) 524-5836 or TTD (800) 828-1120.