Agenda: Discuss hedgerow design: location, layout, plant selection, irrigation system Review ecosystem services of a hedgerow and beneficial organism highlighting the importance of diversity Hands-on activity: layout plants to design specs, plant, water, mulch Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop.
Agenda: Resourcing grant RFPs (request for proposals), potential partners, and assessing for fit Planning budgets and reviewing compliance Writing draft application Reviewing, editing, and submitting an application Please bring a snack to share.
Agenda: Your questions, strategy, and ideas Fine tuning budgets Bringing in Partners CDFA, USDA, etc. Q&A This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Kelly will email Zoom details two weeks prior.
Agenda: Discuss cover crop management practices Compare direct seeding versus planting from starts Soil assessment and preparation: soil testing, amendments, and compost Hands-on activity: prepare, plant, and irrigate an early spring bed Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop.
Agenda: Zones, soil, amendments Specialty crop costs, markets, trends Companion planting, layering, succession, rotation Costing, selling, and creating value-add products: canning, cooking, etc. Please bring a snack to share.
Agenda: Discuss what is natural building? What is cob? Why cob? Overview of the build process: foundation, framing, walls, cob and earthen plaster Hands-on activity: build cob hut foundation Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop. Cob Hut Build Workshop cost is $100 […]
Agenda: Discuss irrigation methods and advantages Overview of water saving techniques and smart timers Timers, valves, PVC pipes, drip ines, emitters, drip tape Hands-on activity: Install a valve, timer, and surface irrigation Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop.
Agenda: Pest challenges and experiments to mitigate Transition to organic solutions, introduction to biologicals Practice applying neem oil, diatomaceous earth, copper, etc. Please bring a snack to share.
Agenda: Organic growing - soil, weather, pests Planting seeds, plugs, and plants Weeding, watering, and waiting Hands-on mini-garden to take home $10.00 is for take home supplies and snacks.
Agenda: What is Natural Building? What is cob? Why cob? Overview of framing materials and methods Hands-on activity: frame doorways and windows, build walls Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop. Cob Hut Build Workshop cost is $100 for all three days or […]
Agenda: Resourcing grant RFPs (request for proposals), potential partners, and assessing for fit Planning budgets and reviewing compliance Writing draft application Reviewing, editing, and submitting an application Please bring a snack to share.
Agenda:Â Pick berries and fruit (supplement with purchased depending on availability) Prepare and can Discuss safety with recipe selection, water bath and pressure canning options Discuss cottage industry paperwork, value-add options, markets, canning compliance regulations, and pricing $15 supplies and snacks fee. Maximum of 6 attendees. Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: […]
Agenda: Your questions, strategy, and ideas Fine tuning submissions Managing compliance and reporting CDFA, USDA, etc. Q&A This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Kelly will email Zoom details two weeks prior.
Agenda: Regenerative agriculture growing methods and garden maintenance Picking, washing, packaging Companion planting, succession planting Hands-on mini-garden to take home $10.00 is for take home supplies and snacks.
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 Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay at the workshop. Cob Hut Build Workshop cost is $100 for all three days or […]
Agenda: Taught by Erin-Leigh Dake, Master Canner Pick and roast tomatoes Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning vegetables Prepare and can Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning Discuss value-add options, markets, canning compliance regulations, and pricing $15 supplies and snacks fee. Maximum of 6 attendees. Tickets: You may purchase securely via […]
Agenda: Pick and roast peppers Practice drying methods Prepare and can hot sauce Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning Discuss value-add options, markets, canning compliance regulations, and pricing $15 supplies and snacks fee. Maximum of 6 attendees. Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will pay […]
Agenda: Discuss harvest methods, what to do with surplus, seed saving Discuss garden cleanup and prep Hands-on activity: harvest, food prep, garden dinner and celebration RSVP and additional information on the potluck will be emailed in September.
Agenda: Taught by Erin-Leigh Dake, Master Canner Pick and prepare Cook and can sauces Discuss safety with recipe selection and pressure canning Discuss value-add options, markets, canning compliance regulations, and pricing $15 supplies and snacks fee. Maximum of 6 attendees. Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP: You reserve a spot and will […]
