Research Station Tomato Glean 10-7-15

Posted on Oct 5, 2015

Quantity estimate: approximately 2000 lbs.

Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Time:
Meet at the field by 8:30 am

Location:
Mountain Research Station
265 Test Farm Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786

Directions:
From Main St in downtown Waynesville, turn onto Pigeon Rd (Hwy 276) and drive 1.7 miles. Turn left onto Racoon Rd and drive .7 miles. Turn left onto Test Farm Rd. The tomatoes are in the first field on the right. Parking is on the left side of the road across from the field.
This glean has specific field instructions so please do NOT begin gleaning until instructed to do so by the Glean Manager.

Bring:
It may be wet and muddy in the field, so please bring TARPS if possible for the boxes on the ground. Be sure to mark the tarp with your name. As always, bring sun protection, drinking water and gloves. Please feel free to bring out-of-town guests and/or kids to the gleans. It’s fun for the whole family!

Wear:
Wear boots if possible or shoes suitable for uneven ground and/or muddy conditions.

Weather:
Assume the glean is ON unless otherwise notified via email since it may be raining at your home but not at the field.

Transporters, please call by 5pm Tuesday evening (10/6/15), and leave a message or text.