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Sustainable Seedlings and Seeds at Belmont Farmstead
The Belmont Farmstead is expanding its operations and now is the time to ask all your plant propagation and farm-business questions! Operating her business now for 15 years, Amanda is an experienced horticulturalist dedicated to soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability. She grows thousands of seedlings each season, offers individual support to ensure thriving gardens, creates beautiful botanical displays for local businesses, and has recently purchased a seed business to further grow her impact and scale. Ask your questions on the ups and downs of farm-business development, management and growth, learn about native seedling propagation and how you can balance the needs of your business, community, and environment for positive impact. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, native plant enthusiast, new farmer, or simply passionate about local food, don’t miss this opportunity to grow your network and learn with Amanda from Belmont Farmstead!
Tour highlights include: greenhouse seedling production, native plant propagation techniques, scaling a farm-based business, and lessons learned from 15 years of building a diversified horticultural enterprise.