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Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium – Docville Farm, Violet
December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium
This event is for backyard gardeners, brewers, chefs, farmers, purveyors of fine foods or anyone interested in learning more about pawpaws.
Location
Docville Farm
5124 East Saint Bernard Highway Violet, LA 70092
About this event
Our Keynote speaker is Blake Cothron who owns and operates Peaceful Heritage Nursery LLC, a specialty naturally-grown nursery that specializes in Pawpaws, figs, and mulberries. He has over 25 years experience in horticulture and organic farming and is the author of Pawpaws and The Berry Grower. He lives in Stanford, KY. Retired LSU Ag. center agent Charlie Overstreet will speak about his experiences growing and grafting and eating Pawpaws in Baton Rouge. Lastly, Michael Smith a Pawpaw grower from Gainesville Florida will speak about Pawpaw biodiversity and endemic Pawpaw species in Florida.
The first 50 guests who sign up on Eventbrite and attend the entire symposium will receive two free pawpaw trees!
