Learn how lactic acid fermentation works and make two ferments, one pounded (like sauerkraut) and one brined (like dilly beans). Specific recipes used will vary from class to class depending on seasonally available produce. You will have the chance to sample our homemade ferments and go home with one of the ferments we make in class. If you're intrigued by […]
What would a green economy with many thriving agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, and permaculture businesses look like? If you have a business idea that falls into one of these three categories, or if you are interested in hearing what others in the region are planning, scheming and developing, come to a Green Economy development meeting in […]
The Springfield Food Policy Council will host a series of workshops focused on community gardens and gardening. This one will focus on soil health in your community garden. For more information and to register, contact: Anna Muhammad - 413-214-1237.
The next Backyard Herbalism class is going to be a real treat! Full Kettle Farm is covering Essential Oil Distillation & Aromatherapy. Greg Disterhoft, owner of Full Kettle Farm will be demonstrating how to distill herbs for essential oils. Donna Whyte, certified aromatherapist and family nurse practitioner, is going to share her knowledge & wisdom of aromatherapy, and Hannah Jacobson-Hardy […]
Spend two weeks in July (July 11-July 22) enjoying the bounty of Summer. Through partnership with Bramble Hill Farm, and with the use of The Common School's Garden, we'll harvest seasonal goodies and prepare them in the kitchen. Fresh pickles, farmers cheese, jam, pesto and pie to name a few. Come with an appetite and […]
Ever want to apply for a SARE farmer or partnership grant? Looking to improve your farming practices through research? This workshop is for you! Farmers and Agriculture Service Providers welcome. We will provide hands-on training in setting up a replicated field plot, and include practice taking measurements and collecting data. Concepts learned may be applied […]
Please join the Pioneer Valley Workers Center for their joint event with the Food Chain Workers Alliance,"Voices from the Food Chain" Friday 7/15 at 6PM for a dynamic panel with farm workers and owners, food justice advocates, and others as they talk about how they can merge their movements! This event is part of the week long exhibit […]
Have you ever wondered what the course of a season looks like inside a beehive? Every third Saturday of the month starting May 14th, beekeeper Daniel Berry of Invisible Cities Apiary will open up his hives housed here at the farm for exploration. Come once for a single 30-minute session, or make it a summer […]