VSU Annual Ginger And Turmeric Workshop And Field Day

Learn from leading experts about the sustainable production management of ginger and turmeric, integrated pest management, the health benefits of ginger consumption, and proper harvesting and packaging techniques. Presentations will be shared indoors, after which guests will travel by trolley to the field for demonstrations.

Presenters:

• Brian Nelson Hardywood Brewery (Richmond, VA)

• Jim Provost I Love Produce (West Grove, PA)

• Reza Rafie Horticulture (VSU)

• Rafat Siddiqui Food Science and Food Chemistry (VSU)

• Zelalem Mersha Plant and Soil Science (VSU)

SPACE IS LIMITED.

For more information, contact Jessica Harris at (804) 524-5964 or jharris@vsu.edu.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) will follow all current CDC guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this program. Additionally, all VCE employees and members of the public attending a VCE public program are required to: 1) wear a face shield or mask over their nose and mouth, 2) stay a minimum of six feet away from others, 3) wash or disinfect their hands frequently, and 4) stay home if they or anyone close to them have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms any time two weeks prior to the program or if they have been knowingly exposed to someone with COVID-19 two weeks prior to the program.

Events ON Randolph Farm and the Main VSU Campus
Every individual is required to wear a mask, indoors or outdoors. If they are unable to wear a mask due to health reasons, they are asked to please contact [whomever is the point of contact] prior to the event. (The employee contacted will explain campus rules and encourage the person not to attend if they cannot wear a mask. If the person says they cannot wear a mask due to documented health reasons, they will be permitted to attend without a mask and knowing the risk.) Masks and hand sanitizer should be provided at all VCE-VSU events at the check in table. Everyone should try to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet apart, and the event organizer should ensure attendees and VSU faculty/staff do not share equipment, including pens at a check in table. If you need further guidance, please check with your supervisor.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please call (804) 524-5964 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.