This Les Blank double feature showcases two of the legendary documentarian’s gastronomic films, GARLIC IS AS GOOD AS TEN MOTHERS and YUM! YUM! YUM! A TASTE OF CAJUN AND CREOLE COOKING. More than just a nonfiction lark, Blank’s highly personal film ode to garlic, the “stinking rose,” is a loving tribute both to a food […]
Join Pete McLean of True North Facilitation and Zoe Abram of Brookfield Farm to look at Brookfield as a case study for crew management. The workshop is broken into two parts: an introduction to Brookfield Farm as a case study, and a self assessment and analysis of each participant's farm. Pete's approach is very […]
Join Fungi Ally in this fall Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation Workshop: What you will be learning: Mushroom lifecycles- how mushrooms grow, specifically basidiomycetes. Ecological roles- The different roles fungi play in our ecosystems and how we can work with that information to connect more deeply to nature. History of Fungi Intro to Mushroom Cultivation. The basics […]
The fates of native plants and pollinators are intricately interwoven; both are essential to our environment. In this class, Kate Stafford will teach you how to grow the best native plants for pollinators from seed—an affordable solution for creating pollinator habitat in your yard.
Join Valley View Farm for a theatrical presentation along candlelit trails through forest and meadow Departs every 15 minutes for a 45 minute dramatic arts production. This will be an adventure that you and your family will always remember. Please arrive ready to travel 1/2 mile through Valley View Farm’s grounds. All ages will enjoy […]
Topics will include: Why No-till Works! (Kate Parsons, NRCS Resource Conservationist) Nutrient Management in No-till systems (Tom Morris, UConn Plant Science Professor) Cover Crop Selection and Termination (Dave Wilson, PennState Extension Agronomist) Pest and Disease Management for No-Till (Katie Campbell-Nelson, UMass Extension Vegetable Program) Adapting Your Planter for No-Till (John Hoffman, Johnny’s Ag Service, Ellington,CT) Equipment […]
With bittersweet detail, against the stunning backdrop of upstate New York, THE LAST PIG is a documentary that offers an entirely new view of small-scale livestock farming, following pig farmer Bob Comis as he works through the growing conflict he finds in his day-to-day. Find more info and tickets here.
Experience agritourism at three of Vermont’s premiere destinations. Whether you are new to agritourism or have years of experience, you are invited to join farmers as well as agricultural, tourism, and insurance professionals for farm tours and discussion about what works and what doesn’t. Topics will include safety, liability, marketing, and more. Resources and follow-up […]