KALAMAZOO COUNTY (MICH.)-Learn to make some $ – Green – $ from your expanded vegetable garden by growing enough produce to sell!  The demand for local, fresh vegetables continues to increase across Michigan.  This program focuses on turning a home garden into a small business, supplying produce for farm markets and farm stands. The program covers business planning, equipment needed and effective pest and disease management. You will be provided with ideas on what to grow and how to market your produce.

Market Garden Topics:

o Keeping records

o Equipment needed

o What to grow

o Seed selection and seed sources

o Common vegetable pests and diseases

o Where and how to market your produce

The  session takes place from 6-9 p.m. April 26 at the Kalamazoo County Human Services Building, Georgia Room,  3299 Gull Road. Cost to attend is $55. To register visit    www.msue.msu.edu/kalamazoo

For additional information about this program, visit: http://migarden.msu.edu/ or call: Bob Bricault, Horticulture Educator, MSU Extension, Washtenaw/Jackson County

at 734.222.3826.