Reducing Input Costs: Small Acreage, Big Impact

Reducing Input Costs: Small Acreage, Big Impact

🗓️ Date: October 27, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Lafleur's Farm, 3344 Alderman Camp Road, Alcolu, SC 29001
📞 Event contact: Lacy Barnette at lmbarne@clemson.edu or (803) 563-7223

About the program

Join Clemson Extension Horticulture's Dr. Lacy Barnette for an on-farm field day focused on practical conservation strategies that improve soil health and reduce input costs for small-scale producers. Learn firsthand how cover cropping and intercropping has helped Lafleur's Farm reduce inputs and increase production on less than 20 acres.

Through demonstrations, stories of challenge and success, and expert-led discussions, participants will explore how integrating diverse cropping systems can improve soil, lower external inputs, and benefit their farms. Whether you are new to conservation practices or looking to refine your system, this event offers actionable insights tailored to small farm operations.

Lunch is included.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Persons who require additional accommodations due to a disability, please notify the county office administering the program at least 10 days prior to the event. If you need further assistance, please contact Candice Heatherly (ceharpe@clemson.edu).

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