The fourth session in a series of workshops for those interested in marketing products at farmer’s markets will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:30 pm at St. Andrews Church, 1004 Rock Rd. in De Soto. The workshop, entitled “Soil Testing and Resources from MU Extension to ID Weeds and Plant Diseases”, will be presented by Dean Wilson, MU Agriculture Specialist. Bring your soil samples for testing and learn how the Jefferson County Extension Center can help you recognize and control weed,insect, and plant disease pests.
     This workshop is free and open to anyone who is interested. You do NOT have to be a vendor at the De Soto Farmer’s Market to attend. Registration is not necessary. This series of workshops are sponsored by the De Soto Farmer’s Market, Get Healthy De Soto, the Jefferson County Health Department and University of Missouri Extension.