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Basic Landscape Design for Homeowners

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  •  Sat., October 22, 2016
     6:00am - 9:00am

Do you dream of a new yard but don’t know where to begin? Landscape designer Mallory Russell will walk you through the steps needed to get the most out of your space. Through site analysis, this class will discuss design basics: form, function and light patterns to realize your yard’s potential. Please bring a photo of the area you wish to makeover.

Building Healthy Soil

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  •  Sat., October 22, 2016
     2:30am - 5:30am

Building healthy soil is the foundation of a bountiful garden. Join us for a discussion on the composition of soil and how we can improve it, so our crops and other plants will grow better. Discover how to assess what nutrients and amendments our soils need and find resourceful ways to create a flourishing home garden. The class includes hands-on activities.

Fun on the Farm

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  •  Sat., October 15, 2016
     2:30am - 4:30am

Explore the world of trees, leaves, acorns and the other gifts trees give us! Kids will get a chance to make acorn flour, taste acorn bread and make their own fresh, hand-shaken herb butter. We’ll get crafty with leaves and seeds while learning about local trees and the important role they play on our landscape. Youth will have a chance to try seasonal fruits and vegetables, explore the farm and meet the animals. Suggested ages 3-9. This is a child-focused farm experience. Registration is for children only, one adult may accompany each child.

The Art of Home Cooking: Pizza! Pizza!

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  •  Wed., October 12, 2016
     11:00am - 1:00pm

Pizza has a bad reputation for being loaded with cheese, sauce and unhealthy meats, but pizza is also a great way to have a quick, healthy and delicious meal that uses easily-made sauce, vegetables and other toppings. Learn how to make dough, easy and quick sauces, pair vegetables, greens and healthy ways to finish a pizza. Class culminates in baking our pizza in our wood-fired oven.

Farm Business Planning Workshop Series

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  •  Wed., September 28, 2016
     10:30am - 1:30pm
  •  Wed., October 5, 2016
     10:30am - 1:30pm
  •  Wed., October 12, 2016
     10:30am - 1:30pm
  •  Wed., October 19, 2016
     10:30am - 1:30pm
  •  Wed., October 26, 2016
     10:30am - 1:30pm

Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm: September 28, October 5, 12, 19 and 26
This workshop series is intended for beginning farmers and ranchers in the first few years of production. Thea Rittenhouse, along with other sustainable agriculture experts, will address farm business and marketing plans, logistics and legalities of starting a farm business, finding land, and record keeping essentials. Students will finish the series with a draft business plan and a greater understanding of the business skills necessary for a successful farm.

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