Due to low community interest in this weekend's workshop we will be rescheduling this compost session for the fall. Make sure to watch our website and/or facebook page for info on the wide range of workshops we have available this year. Join us this year to deepen your knowledge and skills in the science, art...

This is the first installment in a three-part series led by Michael Foley, following up on his popular workshop by the same name from the Farmers' Convergence (in Feb.). This workshop will look in detail at various records that need to be kept both to provide information for tax time and to gauge the financial...

This is the second installment in a three-part series led by Michael Foley, following up on his popular workshop by the same name from the Farmers' Convergence (in Feb.). In this workshop, Michael will look at Schedule F, the tax return for farmers and how to fill out the information on income and expenses. We’ll...

Seed Issues and Choices: Terms, Background, and Biology. What is a hybrid exactly? What is the fuss about heirlooms? What are the real gains and losses for farmers? Reading: The instructor will email class participants a couple of short 1-page articles laying out the terminology and issues so everyone will be able to participate from...

Economic & Logistical Planning: How would seed production fit into the farm or garden year? Rotations, time to harvest, economic return and infrastructure needed, choosing which varieties to grow, contracts and contacting seed companies, resources available for farmers. We will view the infrastructure involved at Golden Rule Garden and then map out a potential seed...

In this workshop we will gather herbs, infuse them into oil, and make a healing salve for cuts and sprains.  We will discuss the benefits and characteristics of each herb we use as well as diving into the earliest documented use of salves historically.  Techniques, measurements, and recipes for making salve will be clearly conveyed. ...