Agriculture workshops this month with UOG Cooperative Extension
Agriculture workshops this month with UOG Cooperative Extension
Agriculture workshops this month with UOG Cooperative Extension
5/11/2023
The Cooperative Extension & Outreach service at the University of Guam is holding three workshops this month focused on agriculture. All workshops require registration but are free to attend.
‘Food for Thought’ Farmer Wellness Seminar
Plus Mini BBQ Boot Camp: The Perfect Steak!
Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Farmers Co-op Market, Dededo
Who should attend: Farmers, farm workers, social workers
A seminar from the UOG Farmer Focus Project on resources available to support health and wellness among agricultural producers, plus a special BBQ Boot Camp with UOG animal scientist Dr. Jeng-Hung Liu on how to make the perfectly grilled steak.
To register, contact Elvira Gisog at (671) 735-2062 or gisoge@triton.uog.edu by May 15.
Food Safety Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: University of Guam, Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg., Room 127
Who should attend: Farmers, agriculture-focused small businesses, food safety professionals,
restaurant owners and employees
An introduction to produce safety, including hygienic practices for post-harvest handling of produce, and a review of the quality and health benefits of local honeys. Taught by Dr. Jian Yang, professor of food science.
To register, contact Clarissa at (671) 735-2029 or csnbarcinas@triton.uog.edu by May 18.
Windbreak Workshop
Date: Friday, May 26
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: University of Guam, Agriculture & Life Sciences Bldg., Room 104
Who should attend: Farmers, gardeners, homeowners
A workshop with Extension Specialist Jesse Bamba on how to use ironwood trees and fruit trees to create a windbreak to protect gardens and crops. Each participant will receive an ironwood seedling and a calamansi tree seedling.
To register, email Liz Hahn at hahne@triton.uog.edu by May 24.
