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Join herbalist Abby Artemisia to explore native elderberry's medicinal properties and watch a live syrup-making demonstration. The $50 ticket includes a jar of elderberry syrup to take home, plus 10% off same-day elderberry shrub purchases.
Everything you need for mushroom cultivation for beginners. Always wanted to grow your own mushrooms but not sure where to start? We will guide you through the steps so you can go home and start growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms right away. You will learn how to grow fantastic fungi at home whether you live
Join Ben Kitchen to see a successful, sustainably-managed forest farm in a rich cove forest in Cherokee County. With decades of experience growing wild-simulated native herbs, Ben will share his techniques and wisdom as we wind through diverse multi-aged understory plantings. Seeds and planting stock may be available for purchase. Due to parking constraints, we
Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health, weeds, pests, and diseases for the whole farm. Each session also addresses standards and record-keeping requirements for applying for and maintaining Organic Certification. Schedule: All sessions are Monday evenings, September
Overview Producers & youth are invited to explore NRCS conservation practices through a farm tour, expert panels & breakout sessions. Connect with fellow producers and explore career pathways in conservation agriculture at this comprehensive field day! Experience hands-on learning through guided tours of NRCS demonstration sites, followed by "Real Talk" discussions with producers, technicians, and
This training is primarily geared towards established farms (3+ years in production). Farmers will gain an understanding of how to assess their risk due to changing climate, identify and evaluate opportunities to become more resilient as the climate changes. This training incorporates models for risk assessment currently being used in other regions (Upper Midwest &
Cultivate Our Community with this uniquely tasteful event to be held from 11:00am to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2nd, at Olivette Farm Stand at 172 Old Macedonia Rd., Alexander NC. FREE to attend, with any donation proceeds benefiting the local food pantry Beacon of Hope Services. Local and regional fermenters will be presenting their products
Learn to create your own low-maintenance terrarium in this beginner-friendly class that covers everything from proper soil layering and drainage to choosing the right plants for your space. You'll master the essentials of light, humidity, and plant selection while building a miniature garden from the ground up. Perfect for anyone curious about terrariums but intimidated
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a deeply nourishing, herbal-infused salve using locally available plants. Whether you’re interested in natural remedies, sustainable self-care, or simply looking for a new skill, this class will guide you through every step of the process. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and safely forage wild medicinal herbs
Many mushroom species love to grow on trees naturally. The easiest way to simulate this natural relationship is to inoculate cut logs with mushroom spawn. This is a low-tech, no waste, regenerative way to grow mushrooms and easy enough to do at home. In this afternoon workshop you will receive: Access to Chris Parker’s 30