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Building a participatory network of local food systems and learning and working communities that connect people with the joy of growing, donating, preparing, selling, and sharing healthy, delicious food.

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Spring Garden Prep

6Apr

Spring Garden Prep

10:00 am

Soloro

Agenda: Discuss cover crop management practices Compare direct seeding versus planting from starts Soil assessment and preparation: soil testing...

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CA Specialty Crops

12Apr

CA Specialty Crops

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Zones, soil, amendments Specialty crop costs, markets, trends Companion planting, layering, succession, rotation Costing, selling, and...

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Irrigation Deep Dive

1Jun

Irrigation Deep Dive

10:00 am

Soloro

Agenda: Discuss irrigation methods and advantages Overview of water saving techniques and smart timers Timers, valves, PVC pipes, drip ines...

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Grant Strategy and Writing Tips

15Mar

Grant Strategy and Writing Tips

10:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Resourcing grant RFPs (request for proposals), potential partners, and assessing for fit Planning budgets and reviewing compliance Writing...

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CA Specialty Crops

12Apr

CA Specialty Crops

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Zones, soil, amendments Specialty crop costs, markets, trends Companion planting, layering, succession, rotation Costing, selling, and...

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Grant Strategy and Writing Tips

19Jul

Grant Strategy and Writing Tips

10:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Resourcing grant RFPs (request for proposals), potential partners, and assessing for fit Planning budgets and reviewing compliance Writing...

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Sweet Canning Day: Fruits, Jellies, and Jams

2Aug

Sweet Canning Day: Fruits, Jellies, and Jams

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda:  Pick berries and fruit (supplement with purchased depending on availability) Prepare and can Discuss safety with recipe selection, water...

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Savory Canning Day: Tomato Sauces

13Sep

Savory Canning Day: Tomato Sauces

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Taught by Erin-Leigh Dake, Master Canner Pick and roast tomatoes Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning vegetables...

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Peppers: Roasting, Canning, Drying

4Oct

Peppers: Roasting, Canning, Drying

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Pick and roast peppers Practice drying methods Prepare and can hot sauce Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning Discuss...

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Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 1

4May

Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 1

10:00 am

Soloro

Agenda: Discuss what is natural building? What is cob? Why cob?  Overview of the build process: foundation, framing, walls, cob and earthen...

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Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 2

6Jul

Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 2

10:00 am

Soloro

Agenda: What is Natural Building? What is cob? Why cob? Overview of framing materials and methods Hands-on activity: frame doorways and windows...

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Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 3

7Sep

Cob Hut Build Workshop- Part 3

10:00 am

Soloro

Agenda: Discuss what is cob and how it is made Overview of plaster options  Hands-on activity: apply cob to cob hut. Apply earthen plaster...

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CA Specialty Crops

12Apr

CA Specialty Crops

9:00 am

Open Source Ag

Agenda: Zones, soil, amendments Specialty crop costs, markets, trends Companion planting, layering, succession, rotation Costing, selling, and...

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Open Source Ag, Inc.’s mission is to increase the productivity of regenerative agriculture so that farmers, growers, producers, and distributors are more equipped to compete and better able to provide for increasing local and global food and food safety demands.  Read More

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