In this workshop, Seeds of Solidarity founder and 3-decade farmer Ricky Baruc teaches several ways of building soil and nourishing soil life for low maintenance, highly productive gardens. Treating the soil as sacred results in the most nourishing food, ways of growing that mitigate the impacts of climate change, and promotes a deeper relationship with […]
Want to take direct action to positively impact pollinator health and reverse the steep decline in honeybee and native pollinator populations? Join instructor Tom Sullivan to learn strategies for planning and planting successful pollinator habitats on your homestead or in your backyard. Pollinator plantings support seed and fruit set for your crops while also […]
Birds and Breakfast is back for its 5th year of spotting beautiful birds and enjoying bountiful breakfasts! Join Pete McLean for a 2 hour bird walk around the varied habitats of Book & Plow Farm. Once the group has seen its fair share of bird beauties we retire to the top of Tuttle Hill where […]
After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, filmmakers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on discarded food in their film, JUST EAT IT. JUST EAT IT brings farmers, retailers, organizations, and consumers […]
Stabilize and Expand your Business This workshop is geared toward established businesses seeking to increase their revenue. Topics presented by Amy Shapiro, Director of Business Development, and a panel of experts will include operational efficiencies, financial management tools, employee hiring guidelines and sales and marketing strategies. Course materials will be provided. Registration for this seminar […]
Conservation Biological Control Short Course Sponsored by the Xerces Society, NE-SARE and USDA-NRCS In response to growing interest in promoting beneficial insects for their pest control services on farms, the Xerces Society has authored the book Farming With Native Beneficial Insects and developed the Conservation Biological Control Short Course to educate farmers, agriculture employees, natural resource specialists, […]
Heading for the Exit: The Realities and Process of Transitioning the Ownership of your Business Presenter Michael Vann, of the Vann Group has been assisting businesses for over 30 years develop business succession plans. One of the largest challenges facing business owners today is how to solve the question of “how do I get out […]
Gardening the Community and the Springfield Food Policy Council invite you to the ANNUAL PLANT SALE & GARDENERS GATHERING The plant sale will be from 9-1 and offers beautiful vegetable, herb and flower plants, just in time for Mothers Day! You can pre-order plants here. FREE Workshops on Gardening, bike mechanics, soap making and more will […]