'Modern Potato Growing' with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm
20 August, 11am - 12pm
- The Still
- Dundalk Library (Louth County Library), 5 Roden Place, Dundalk
- A91 RC44
- Co. Louth
Louth Urban Food Sanctuary’s team looks forward to hosting an insightful talk with Maria Flynn of Ballymakenny Farm, as she explores the intricacies of growing potatoes in today's predominantly monoculture-driven farming landscape. Discover Ballymakenny Farm's innovative responses to the challenges faced by the potato-farming sector and gain a fresh perspective on the question: Is bigger always better?
Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an aspiring grower, or simply interested in the future of agriculture, this talk promises to provide valuable insights. If you would like to book a space, please email: creativeireland@louthcoco.ie
'The Still' is the newly developed "Outdoor Learning Hub" in Dundalk, developed with funding from the EU's VARCITIES project (more information here https://varcities.eu/pilot-cities/dundalk-ireland/). It is located within the courtyard area of County Library/Museum Quarter in Dundalk.
The regeneration of this area will assist in the creation of a diverse, accessible, safe, inclusive and high–quality green area that will increase well-being and health and deliver a fair and equitable distribution of the associated benefits.