Please stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of our experts, learn about projects happening across the state, talk about your own activities, and more! Stay for the entire meeting or just pop in for what you can.

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Join us for an immersive journey into the fundamentals of soil health with our Physical Vitality workshop. Delve into the intricate world beneath our feet as we explore the essential components that shape soil structure and vitality. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, participants will gain a deep understanding of soil physical properties, including structure, porosity, and compaction. Equipped with tools such as penetrometers, shovels, and infiltration rings, attendees will learn how to assess and evaluate these critical aspects of soil health directly on the farm. Whether you're a seasoned agricultural professional or a curious novice, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical skills to enhance your understanding of soil and optimize farm management practices.

Únase a nosotros para un viaje inmersivo en los fundamentos básicos de la salud del suelo con nuestro taller Vitalidad física. Sumérjase en el intrincado mundo bajo sus pies mientras exploramos los elementos esenciales de la estructura y la vitalidad del suelo. A través de demostraciones y actividades interactivas, las personas participantes adquirirán un entendimiento profundo de las propiedades físicas del suelo, incluyendo su estructura, su porosidad y su compactación. Nos equiparemos con herramientas como penetrómetros, palas y anillos de infiltración para que las personas asistentes aprendan a evaluar y medir estos aspectos cruciales de la salud del suelo en vivo y en directo. Ya sea usted un/a experimentado/a agricultor/a profesional o sólo un/a principiante, este taller ofrece valiosos consejos y destrezas prácticas para mejorar su entendimiento del suelo y optimizar las prácticas de manejo de su granja.

September 14, 2024

10am – 2 pm with a pot luck lunch at noon

Price: $50 – $100 – sliding scale

Presenters: Julie Rawson, Jennifer Peck, Marissa Gabriel and, Paula Bowie

We preserve hundreds of pounds of food each year enough to fill 7 freezers, 400 mason jars, a […]

Are you a farmer or market gardener seeking to start or transition to no-till methods that use simple tools, build healthy soil, reduce labor and cost inputs, promote climate resilience and increase your connection to the land? You’ll learn several no-till, climate resilience techniques in this experiential, day-long workshop with seasoned farmer Ricky Baruc and […]