Lecture, Discussion and Q & A
In the Education Tent
Host: Nathan Winter, U of M Extension Service
10:30 Electrical Pollution
Dr. Lee Aberleand & Jeff Friesen discuss “EMF Poisoning”, a common ailment that causes unexplained & unresolved medical problems through electrical pollution, effecting people & animals. Aberle & Friesen will explain why & how EMF’s are a problem & some simple solutions.
11:15 Herbs for Health
Dorie Buck is a Certified Natural Health Professional, consulting on using Herbs, Supplements, & Essential Oils. She will share which herbs to have on hand and how they can be used.
12:00 Growing Garlic in Minnesota
Joel Girardin, the "Grandfather of MN Garlic" talks about growing garlic, varieties, planting, harvesting, garlic scapes, and garlic powder.
1:30 Vegetables & Roadside Sales
Jean Peterson (www.delanofarm.com) & her husband Al Sterner of Peterson Produce, near Delano, have been growing & selling veggies from their roadstand for 28 years. If it’s about veggies, she knows!
2:15 Growing Great Garlic
Jerry Ford, Living Song Farm & MN Garlic Festival Director, gives a rapid-fire discussion of his technique for growing large yummy garlic.
3:00 Garlic 101 - The Basics of Growing in MN
Dr. Carl Rosen, U of M Extension Soil Scientist, discusses major garlic types, the best varieties for MN, & the basic requirements for a successful crop.
3:45 Quality Maple Syrup the Old Fashioned Way
John Peterson of Peterson Produce, Delano, on making the elusive highest grades of maple syrup, summarizing their "old-time" production process.
4:30 Low-energy Year-round Vegetable Greenhouse
Chuck Waibel & Carol Ford, will expound on the techniques in their new book, "The Northland Winter Greenhouse Manual: A Unique, Low-Tech Solution to Winter Vegetable Production", which will be for sale!
5:15 Basic Beekeeping…You Can Do It!
Harmony Lillie (www.harmonyshoney.com) gives a crash course on how simple it can be to keep bees.
6:00 Sustainable Pest Management
Nathan Winter, U of M Extension, will describe practical applications and thoughts on Integrated Pest Management for fruit and vegetable production.
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