Don't have tens of thousands of dollars to drop on permanent deer fencing? Many farmers in our region find themselves in this situation or can't justify the cost of installing permanent fencing on leased land. Heart Beets Farm in Berkley MA installs and manages temporary electric fencing systems each season to protect their certified Organic produce from deer intrusion. Join us to see their setup in action and discuss the benefits and challenges of such a system. We will address fence installation, maintenance including keeping a "hot" electric line and managing weeds along the fence line, and what to do when deer intrude anyway. This is a great opportunity to see practical solutions you can employ on your own farm, and brainstorm strategies with fellow farmers. Also, UMass Extension will be joining to talk about Pepper Maggot, identification and strategies for dealing with this issue on your farm.