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Mary Damm, of Bloomington, Indiana, holds a native prairie plant aloft. Mary is a prairie ecologist and owner of Prairie Quest Farm, a grass-based livestock operation located.

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Farminar: “Getting Started Growing and Marketing Unusual Fruits” – Tim Clymer

November 20, 2018

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What started 10 years ago as a backyard hobby has now turned into a commercial orchard featuring a wide variety of unusual fruits. Tim Clymer, of Threefold Farm, will share how he and his wife started their farm business, which includes a U-pick orchard, plant nursery and wholesale outlets for their fruit. He’ll also discuss the unique production and marketing considerations for a few of their crops, which include figs, pawpaws, kiwi berries and Asian persimmons.

Nov 20

Farminar: “Getting Started Growing and Marketing Unusual Fruits” – Tim Clymer

Webinar
Nov 27

Farminar: “Where to Begin With Winter Wheat Production” – Kristy and Bob Walker, Paul Ackley

Webinar
Nov 30

Beginning Farmer Retreat

Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center 3005 E Ave Montour, IA 50173
Dec 4

Farminar: “Grazing Cover Crops with Sheep” – Richard Ehrhardt

Webinar
Nov 20

Farminar: “Getting Started Growing and Marketing Unusual Fruits” – Tim Clymer

Webinar
Nov 27

Farminar: “Where to Begin With Winter Wheat Production” – Kristy and Bob Walker, Paul Ackley

Webinar
Nov 30

Beginning Farmer Retreat

Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center 3005 E Ave Montour, IA 50173
Dec 4

Farminar: “Grazing Cover Crops with Sheep” – Richard Ehrhardt

Webinar

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