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East Brunswick Library will hold event on environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe
East Brunswick Library will hold event on environmental sustainability in Zimbabwe
The presentation will be led by Tait Chirenje, professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Stockton University.
Climate change is wreaking havoc in rural farmers’ lives in Zimbabwe, often leading to poor or no harvests in back-to-back seasons. This talk will focus on results from a four-year effort to help rural farmers transition from vulnerable large-scale field-based agricultural practices like corn/soybean growing to small-scale controlled environment systems like shed-grown mushrooms and hydroponics.
The talk covers how a demonstration center’s development helped provide incentives for local farmers and international experiences for Chirenje’s university students.
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East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive) and the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental partner to host the event Sustainable Agriculture Projects in Zimbabwe.
This virtual presentation is on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 pm. It is led by Tait Chirenje, Professor of Environmental Science & Sustainability at Stockton University.
Climate change is wreaking havoc in rural farmers lives in Zimbabwe, often leading to poor or no harvests in back-to-back seasons. This talk will focus on results from a four-year effort to help rural farmers transition from vulnerable large-scale field-based agricultural practices like corn/soybean growing to small-scale controlled environment system like shed-grown mushroom and hydroponics. The talk covers how a demonstration center s development helped provide incentives for local farmers and international experiences for Chirenje s university students.
Jan. 23
Foreigners Journey: 5 and 8 p.m. at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Main Street, Woonsocket. Foreigner and Journey tribute. Tickets are $36 and are available by calling 762-4545 or visiting stadiumtheatre.com.
Kim Trusty: 7:30 p.m. at Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House at the First Congregational Church, 300 High St., Bristol. Jazz. 253-4813. Reservations suggested. $20.
Jan. 24
Dorr Rebellion historical talk: 1 p.m. on Zoom via the Museum of Work & Culture. Erik Chaput will present The People s Martyr and the Dorr Rebellion an exploration of the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 Rhode Island rebellion that bears his name. Register at bit.ly/359QeUm.
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