Feed Your Mind: Organic Gardening Basics with Extension Agent Allen West
Description: Dig into the essentials of organic gardening in this informative and inspiring lunchtime talk! Whether you’re dreaming of transforming your backyard into a food haven or simply want to grow healthier plants naturally, this class will guide you through the principles and practices of organic gardening. Learn how to build rich, living soil, manage pests using organic methods, and choose the right plants for a thriving, sustainable garden in North Carolina.
Audience Target:
Adults and teens ages 10+ interested in gardening or sustainability. No prior gardening experience required.
Format:
A Lunchtime lecture. Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your questions!
Presenter: Allen West currently serves as the Consumer Horticulture Extension Agent for Cumberland County. He has received a Bachelors and Masters of Agriculture Education from NC State University, as well as a Masters of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Theological Seminary. He previously served as a high school horticulture teacher and FFA advisor for 14 years. Allen lives on his hobby farm in Sampson County with his wife Amy and two sons Ben and Brady. He enjoys hiking, reading, writing, watching baseball and playing in the dirt in his garden and greenhouse.
