RI Grown Week: Intro to Cut Flowers Workshop
Join DEM, the Young Farmers Network, and Little State Flower Co. for a cut flower workshop focusing on perennial cut flower production.
Anna of Little State Flower Co. will give us a brief farm tour, talk about perennial cut flowers, and discuss what
a diversified cut flower business looks like. Join afterwards for a pizza potluck! Brad will be firing up the pizza oven, so please bring a dish, drink, or pizza topping to share if you're able!
Time: Workshop 4:00-6:00 pm, potluck 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Address: Little State Flower Co. Tiverton, RI 401-424-1331
If you are interested in carpooling to the farm, email Katelyn at youngfarmernight@gmail.com
Services Provided at Event: Free Childcare & Interpretation. Please notify us if you will be utilizing our services ahead of time. *Must RSVP 2 weeks before event to give us time to coordinate*
About Little State Flower Co:
Little State Flower Company is a 5 acre specialty-cut flower farm based in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Little State focuses on sustainable, environmentally-friendly growing practices in an effort to create local, healthy options for the wedding and event industry
in and around Rhode Island. Our mission is to lower the environmental impact imported flowers are having on our community and highlight New England plants, flowers and foliages as a viable option for florists and designers to create with. By offering a sustainable option for local flowers,
Little State can provide high-end floral product that is grown within your community, has a very low carbon footprint, and thrives in the New England climate minimizing the use of heating fuel, electricity and water.
About Young Farmer Network:
The Young
Farmer Network (YFN) connects farmers, aspiring farmers, and farm allies from all social, racial, and economic backgrounds. Our mission is to create an environment within which people of all ages and agricultural
backgrounds can cultivate personal and professional relationships across state borders. We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling
lives.