Throughout the year, we will be offering a mix of in-person field days, live Zoom workshops, and self-paced online learning focused on sustainable growing, pollinator stewardship, and practical skills for small farms and home growers.
All educational activities are supported by grant-funded outreach and are designed to be accessible, low-cost, and realistic for everyday growers.
All events require advance registration.
👉 Visit individual event listings to register and receive details.
Dry Farmer & Solo Farmer Free Previews
Self-paced preview lessons on low-input farming and solo farm systems, including landscape fabric use, dry-farm seed selection, and building sustainable systems that reduce labor and burnout.
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Social Media for Farmers & Growers
A recorded training on what to post, how often, and how to educate and promote your farm without overwhelm or constant content creation.
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 | Medicinal Garden Field Day: Composting, Pollinators & Starting Herbs
Hands-on field day covering composting, soil health, starting medicinal herbs and pollinator plants, and safe plant identification practices.
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Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Sustainable & Regenerative Farming for Beginners
Live online workshop teaching low-cost ways to improve soil health, conserve water, and grow healthier plants using real-world farm examples.
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Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Hibiscus Roselle Field Day: Planting Seedlings
Field-based learning focused on planting Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) and understanding sustainable production practices for small-scale growers.
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Growing & Using Hibiscus (Self-Paced Workshop)
A fully self-paced online workshop covering how to grow, harvest, dry, and use hibiscus with pollinator-friendly practices.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Medicinal Garden Field Day: Harvesting & Pollinator Habitat Care
Learn ideal harvest timing for medicinal plants, drying basics, and mid-season pollinator habitat care during summer stress.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Dry Farming Basics for Low-Budget Growers
Live online class on growing vegetables and flowers with little or no irrigation using proven dry-farming techniques.
Dry Farming for Hot Summers
Evergreen training on minimal-watering strategies, plant spacing, soil cover methods, and crop selection for heat tolerance.
Drying & Storing Hibiscus at Home
A focused lesson on harvesting, drying, and storing hibiscus for tea, crafts, and value-added uses using simple small-batch methods.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Medicinal Garden Field Day: Herbal Teas, Salves & Native Seed Collection
Hands-on herbal tea and salve demonstrations plus native seed and acorn identification, collection, and safe handling practices.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Hibiscus Roselle Field Day: Harvesting Hibiscus
See hibiscus harvesting in action and learn sustainable methods for processing and using Roselle as a small-scale cash crop.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Low-Cost 3-D Deer Fencing That Actually Works
Live online workshop teaching an affordable, proven 3-D fencing method to protect gardens and crops from deer.
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Supporting Pollinators at Home: Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Fireflies
Learn simple habitat strategies like planting nectar plants, reducing lawn areas, leaving leaf litter, and supporting wildlife through fall and winter.
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Native Trees, Acorns & Winter Habitat Planning
Seasonal planning session on acorn harvesting, growing native trees, winter habitat preparation, and why not raking leaves supports pollinators and soil health.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Medicinal Garden Field Day: Winter Prep & Garden Planning
Close the year with mulching, compost additions, cover cropping/no-till basics, and planning spring plantings using collected seeds and acorns.
Sunday, December 27, 2026 | No-Till (Low-Till) & Pollinator-Friendly Growing
Live online workshop on no-till steps and pollinator-supporting plants that improve soil health and reduce long-term workload.
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