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Growing local know-how: growing for local markets workshop set for Sept. 20 Doug Walton, a market gardener/manager from Muskogee and coordinator of the community foods program at the Kerr Center, will discuss cover crops. Cover crops help maintain soil fertility in organic farming, among many other benefits.
Alan Ware, head of producer outreach at the Kerr Center, will demonstrate drip irrigation systems. Drip irrigation meets crops’ water needs while saving both water and money. Registration includes lunch and costs $45, due by Sept. 15. Spouses and additional persons from the same farm or business can register for $30 each. Register at www.kerrcenter.com or 647-9123. Extension agents can receive continuing education credit for attending the workshop. Connors students can get college credit if they attend. For student registration, contact Dr. Ron Ramming at 463-2931, Ext. 6328 or rronald@connorsstate.edu The workshop will be held rain or shine; attendees should wear outdoor shoes. 
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