Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 7pm
Lessons from the OSU Organic Garden
Speaker: James Cassidy, OSU, Department of Crop and Soil Science
Raised beds vs. straight rows vs. intensive planting? Do you really need fertilizer or will compost do? Double digging? Beetle banks? Companion planting? Get practical advice from James Cassidy, Faculty Advisor to the OSU Organic Growers Club – a student-run organic garden and successful organic produce venture. Take advantage of over 10 years of hands-on experience working in the dirt, right here in our Willamette Valley. Find out what they’re doing right.
James Cassidy received a Master’s degree in Soil Science from Oregon State University in 2001 for his study of the drainage consequences of burrowing rodents. James is currently an instructor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science, teaching introductory soil science courses. In 2006 he was voted Professor of the Year by the students of the College of Agriculture. Additionally, James is one of the founding members of the very popular Oregon State University Organic Growers Club, an all-volunteer, student-run farm which just finished its tenth growing season. The Club is located on university land, and members grow and market about 60 varieties of organically-produced vegetable crops during the growing season. James' love of growing high quality vegetables is founded on a passion for food and cooking. He has had a 15+ year career in the food industry as a chef and cook. James is also an avid home gardener.
