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36 Plow SbZW[ 1e quired to sign a liability waiver before working. - Growers can receive a 10% tax credit for the crops they permit to be gleaned. The General Assembly of North Carolina passed this tax credit in 1984. At the beginning of the year, the SoSA will send notification concerning the type, amount, and value of a grower's donations over the previous year. - A trained field supervisor is on hand for every gleaning event. This person is in charge of the gleaners and makes certain that the grower's instructions on where to park and what to glean are followed, as well as making sure that the land on which the event is taking place is respected. If you are interested in having gleaners come to your farm, contact the Society of St. Andrew at their toll -free produce recov- ery line: 1- 877 - 783 -3011. Other contact information: Email: sosanc@endhunger. org Address: SoSA, PO Box 25081 Durham, NC 27702 Fall Classes in the Sustainable Farming Program at CCCC Comparative Study of Sustainable Farm- ing Systems: Visits to local farms will form the basis for this course. Students will have the opportunity to participate in planned group activities on different farms. Individ- ual farmers will share the particulars of their farming operation with the visiting students. The students will work with the lead instruc- tor to synthesize a comparison of local farm- Page 4 ing systems. Recommended for interns, those ready to begin their own farm busi- ness and anyone interested in the details of local farming operations. Emphasis will be on vegetable production, but tours will also include fruits, cut flowers, herbs and livestock. Offered Mondays, 1:00 -5:00 PM, 9/10/01 to 11/12/01; Doug .Jones, in- structor. Greenhouse Construction: This hands -on class will cover the construction of green- houses and cold frames. Students will as- sist in the design and installation of a solar greenhouse at the Sustainable Farming program's Land Lab. The goal is to de- velop the skills for making intelligent deci- sions for your farm operation's needs. Of- fered Mondays, 2:00 -6:00 PM, 9/10/01 to 11/26/01; Bill Dow, instructor. Organic Vegetable Production: This course will cover the planning, installation and maintenance of an organic fall vegeta- ble garden. Consisting of class and field time, students will gain hands on experi- ence in producing vegetables for local markets. Instruction on season extension and winter cover crops will also be in- cluded. Offered Mondays, 6:00 -9:00 PM, 9/10/01 to 12/10/01; Tony Kleese and Doug Jones, instructors. Plant Identification for Southern Land- scapes: This class will focus on the funda- mentals of plant identification using the Carolina Certified Plantsman list as a basis for selection. Classroom instruction and field trips to local nurseries, gardens, and arboretums will provide students with a variety of learning opportunities. The goal is to provide the students with the informa-