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Permaculture Techniques for Small Fruit Growers
May 16, 2015 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
When: Saturday, May 16th
Rain date May 17th
9:30AM-12:30PM
12:30-1:30PM Lunch/Discussion
Teacher: Jono Neiger
Workshop Details:
Permaculture is a whole systems design approach for farming, homes, and community. In this workshop we will learn the basics of permaculture, ecological agriculture and agroecology, and explore the ways that Bug Hill Farm is growing small fruit such as currants and elderberries. We’ll learn about polycultures, plant guilds, and growing supportive combinations of productive plants, and design some mutual support plant guilds to help Bug Hill Farm establish a new fruit production area. There will be time to explore the farm, eat fresh, wholesome food together, and talk more about regenerative agriculture.
This workshop is for people who want to learn about permaculture and mutual support guilds, grow small fruit, or farm with integrated systems. It will be useful for farmers, homeowners, homesteaders, permaculture designers, and educators.
Participants will:
- Learn about permaculture design
- Learn about small fruit production, hugulkulture, and growing crops in polycultures
- Engage in hands-on activities including design of small fruit polycultures
- Take home handouts with small fruit resources and list of small fruit support plants
Cost: $45 per person
Food: $15 for hearty lunch buffet & discussion or feel free to bring your own!
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