Restoring the Family Farm with Organic Production Field Day
Coleman Crest Farm Lexington, KY 40516
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Category: Events
Restoring the Family Farm with Organic ProductionJim Coleman was raised in Fayette County on his family’s farm, Coleman Crest, which was originally purchased by his great grandfather in 1888 after he and his family had tilled the farm under enslavement. Today, Jim is the 4th generation owner of Coleman Crest Farm. In 2020, Jim began the work of restoring Coleman Crest Farm to achieve three primary functions: achieve certified organic crop production, serve as an incubator farm for aspiring farmers and welcome visitors as an agritourism site. This OAK Farmer Field Day will highlight
This Field Day is open to any interested farmer, aspiring farmer, or agriculture professional. Registration is required. Funding for this Field Day is made possible by Grow Appalachia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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