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Attend MCC's Midwest Cut Flower School

The Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College announces an exciting event for the horticulture and agriculture community this March.

The Midwest Cut Flower School, a two-day intensive designed to help growers learn the ins and outs of producing and marketing cut flowers, will be held at MCC Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5.

The session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day.

Led by seasoned growers Jeanie McKewan of Brightflower Barn and Tania Cubberly of Skyfall Flowers, the session will discuss variety selection, seed starting, planting and harvest schedules, post-harvest handling, pest and disease management, business startup and record keeping, and marketing.

There will be demonstrations on how to use tilthers, low tunnels, and trellising, as well as an emphasis on organic and sustainable practices.

"Our expert instructors will teach you how to turn your passion into a sustainable business," said Sheri Doyel, director of the Center for Agrarian Learning. "It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge while networking with other growers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin."

The event costs $345 to attend and includes catered lunch each day as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Enrollment is limited. Registration ends Wednesday, March 1. Housing options in the area will be sent upon registration.

To register and learn more, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/midwest-cut-flower-school-tickets-525721195247.

For any questions, contact Sheri Doyel at sdoyel@mchenry.edu or (815) 479-7618.

McHenry County College is at 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

If you need an accommodation or a sign language interpreter, contact the Access and Disability Services department at (815) 455-8766 or disabilityservices@mchenry.edu.

The Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will offer the Midwest Cut Flower School, a two-day intensive designed to help growers learn the ins and outs of producing and marketing cut flowers, Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5. Courtesy of McHenry County College
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