This course will provide small-scale farmers in Alabama's Black Belt with valuable information on how to successfully grow and promote Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle, as a cash crop. Participants will learn about the ideal growing conditions for Roselle, including soil requirements, watering needs, and pest management strategies. Additionally, the course will cover marketing techniques to help farmers sell their Roselle products and maximize profits.

Throughout the course, farmers will gain hands-on experience through practical demonstrations and field visits to successful Roselle farms. They will also have the opportunity to network with other farmers and industry experts to exchange knowledge and best practices for growing and promoting Roselle. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and resources needed to establish Roselle as a profitable cash crop on their farms.

Key Lesson Concepts:

• Learn optimal growing conditions for Roselle
• Understand effective pest management strategies
• Explore marketing techniques for selling Roselle products
• Gain hands-on experience through field visits
• Network with other farmers and industry experts
• Establish Roselle as a profitable cash crop