Horticulture and Organic Vegetable and Flower Production

• There are hundreds of nurseries and orchards in Virginia and nearly 46,000 farms.
• Organic farming and local farm-market businesses are becoming increasingly more popular.
• Shenandoah School of Hope will provide formal training and hands-on experience in its organic orchards, green houses and gardens.
• Some of the skills taught include: Soil preparation, composting, planting, pruning, fruit thinning, fertilization, pest management and many other skills.