BREWER — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop with community partners to explore best practices for growing food safely in urban soils. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 20 Ivers St. in Brewer. The event is co-hosted with Food and Medicine, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Organization, American Farmland Trust and Weezy’s Farm and Flowers.
Urban farmers and gardeners will engage in activities and discussions to understand the potential contaminants in urban soils, and strategies to grow food safely. The workshop will feature several interactive sessions to prepare growers to interpret risk, amend their soils, build raised beds and learn the history of lead contamination. Partner organizations will be tabling with information about sustainable urban growing, soil testing and community events.
Refreshments will be provided. The event is free, and registration is requested on the event webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Carrick Gambell at carrick.gambell@maine.edu or 207-691-1238.