FairShare CSA CoalitionCalendar of Events
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1 DFS: Fermented Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda Making and more!DFS: Fermented Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda Making and more! Crazy Rooster Farm Permaculture Design Certification Course Crazy Rooster Farm Permaculture Design Certification Course June 24, 2012 – July 1, 2012 In this hands-on course, you’ll learn about sustainable food production, renewable energy, water harvesting, natural building, earthworks, animal husbandry and much more, all geared to give you the skills to… MOSES: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Operation MOSES: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Operation July 1, 2012 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM As the demand for fresh organic produce continues to grow, there is great opportunity to increase your farm’s production. Wholesale distributors, retail stores, restaurants, and even expanding your farmers market… | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 MOSES: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Operation Herbs Just for Kids Herbs Just for Kids July 7, 2012 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Turn over a new leaf with easy natural remedies for your children. This class will cover herbs for concentration, digestion, sleep, anxiety, and sickness. We focus primarily on the topics… |
8 | 9 | 10 Herbs Just for Kids The Urban Gardener Part III: Growing Organic Tomatoes The Urban Gardener Part III: Growing Organic Tomatoes July 10, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM This hands-on class is all about tomatoes! The class will be held at Troy Community Farm and the adjacent community gardens. We will focus on growing a successful crop of… | 11 The Urban Gardener Part III: Growing Organic Tomatoes AOLC: Home-milked Ice Cream AOLC: Home-milked Ice Cream July 11, 2012 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Can you guess which ingredients in ice cream come from the farm? Together, we’ll milk the goats, visit the beehive, and look for fruit from the land…then make up a… | 12 | 13 AOLC: Home-milked Ice Cream MFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New Farmers MFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New Farmers July 13, 2012 3:00 PM – July 14, 2012 3:00 PM Join us for a unique 1.5-day workshop for returning veterans interested in
starting a career in farming. This workshop is focused on business planning
and marketing for diversified, entrepreneurial agricultural enterprises, such… | 14 MFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New FarmersMFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New FarmersMFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New FarmersMFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New FarmersMFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New FarmersMFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New Farmers MFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New Farmers MFAI: Planning for Profit: Marketing and Financial Management for New Farmers July 13, 2012 3:00 PM – July 14, 2012 3:00 PM Join us for a unique 1.5-day workshop for returning veterans interested in
starting a career in farming. This workshop is focused on business planning
and marketing for diversified, entrepreneurial agricultural enterprises, such… Intensive Learning Experience: Herbs for Allergies Intensive Learning Experience: Herbs for Allergies July 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This all-day intensive focuses on herbal remedies and dietary choices to help our families cope with common effects of seasonal and food allergies and sensitivities. We will build our understanding… DFS: Composting Simplified DFS: Composting Simplified July 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM In this class you will learn the basics of composting—starting with carbon and nitrogen materials ID. Then we will talk about bins, and building a compost pile, plus needs, sites… Hilltop Community Farm: Currant Events Festival Hilltop Community Farm: Currant Events Festival July 14, 2012 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Celebrate fruit, learn about the current state of local, sustainable agriculture from area experts, contribute to growing the regional fruit/food economy and culture and relax with a jam session (both… Speed Skilling for Transition Speed Skilling for Transition July 14, 2012 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Rediscover Wisconsins farmstead roots of self-reliance and community collaboration with a diversity of seasoned mentors sharing their inspiring skills and talents. From food preservation techniques to renewable energy, come learn… AOLC: Winemaking AOLC: Winemaking July 14, 2012 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM After introducing the science of winemaking, we’ll jump right into making a small batch of wine. Each participant will use wild fruits to make one gallon of wine starter (or… |
15 AOLC: WinemakingAOLC: WinemakingAOLC: Winemaking Day on the Farm Day on the Farm July 15, 2012 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Experience the true taste of a Wisconsin summer admidst the seeminly endless fields of fresh produce at Crossroads Community Farm! Guests will enjoy a picnic-style lunch featuring farm-fresh ingredients prepared by chefs… MOSES: Saving Labor on the Market Farm MOSES: Saving Labor on the Market Farm July 15, 2012 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Market farming is all about moving stuff around, whether you’re moving vegetables from the soil to the packing house, water from the well to your transplants, or seeds from their… COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs July 15, 2012 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Part of the 2012 Food Use & Preservation Workshop Series: Extending the Local Food Season
Drying is the oldest and least expensive method of preserving food. Dried foods use little storage… | 16 COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs MFAI: Renewable Energy Systems for the Farm MFAI: Renewable Energy Systems for the Farm July 16, 2012 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM This overview course will provide participants with a basic overview of solar and wind energy technologies and how they can be incorporated into a farm operation, to supply some or… | 17 MFAI: Renewable Energy Systems for the FarmMFAI: Renewable Energy Systems for the Farm Urban Agriculture: Many Farms, Multiple Benefits Webinar Urban Agriculture: Many Farms, Multiple Benefits Webinar July 17, 2012 This free, one-hour webinar hosted by Orion will discuss the many benefits urban agriculture delivers with Jennifer Cockrall-King (author of Food and the City: Urban Agriculture and The New Food Revolution), Jason Mark… FairShare, Farmers & YOU @ Mallards Baseball FairShare, Farmers & YOU @ Mallards Baseball July 17, 2012 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM What could be better than friends, farmers and some good old fashioned baseball?? Only knowing that $2 from every ticket sold benefits FairShare CSA Coalition! (Tickets must be purchased through… | 18 | 19 FairShare, Farmers & YOU @ Mallards BaseballFairShare, Farmers & YOU @ Mallards BaseballFairShare, Farmers & YOU @ Mallards Baseball MOSES: Organic Dairy Farm Tour MOSES: Organic Dairy Farm Tour July 19, 2012 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Laverne, Arlene, Ross & Tiffany Nelson provide a unique opportunity to see a successful multi-generational organic dairy farm in detail. Learn how the Nelsons have expanded their operation to allow… MOSES: Organic Dairy Farm Tour MOSES: Organic Dairy Farm Tour July 19, 2012 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Laverne, Arlene, Ross & Tiffany Nelson provide a unique opportunity to see a successful multi-generational organic dairy farm in detail. Learn how the Nelsons have expanded their operation to allow… COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs July 19, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Part of the 2012 Food Use & Preservation Workshop Series: Extending the Local Food Season
Drying is the oldest and least expensive method of preserving food. Dried foods use little storage… | 20 COALITION WORKSHOP: Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout July 20, 2012 – July 22, 2012 Join us at Heritage Farm for the Seed Savers Exchange 32nd Annual Conference & Campout! This is a great place to meet like-minded gardeners, learn from experienced seed savers, and… | 21 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout July 20, 2012 – July 22, 2012 Join us at Heritage Farm for the Seed Savers Exchange 32nd Annual Conference & Campout! This is a great place to meet like-minded gardeners, learn from experienced seed savers, and… MOSES: Organic Livestock Production for Beginners MOSES: Organic Livestock Production for Beginners July 21, 2012 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Join Will Winter, DVM and Wayne, Karla and Jake Kostka of Castle Rock Organic Farms for a day-long intensive training designed for beginning farmers. Learn what it takes to produce… |
22 MOSES: Organic Livestock Production for BeginnersMOSES: Organic Livestock Production for BeginnersMOSES: Organic Livestock Production for Beginners 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout 32nd Annual Seeds Savers Exchange Annual Conference & Campout July 20, 2012 – July 22, 2012 Join us at Heritage Farm for the Seed Savers Exchange 32nd Annual Conference & Campout! This is a great place to meet like-minded gardeners, learn from experienced seed savers, and… DFS: The Art of Pickling DFS: The Art of Pickling July 22, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM In this class, we will explore the world of pickles. Join instructor Corina Bergan as she guides you through the process of pickling using a variety of herbs and vegetables. … AOLC: Farm Dreams- Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden AOLC: Farm Dreams- Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden July 22, 2012 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Have you ever dreamed of starting your own farm? In this interactive workshop, we’ll learn about types of sustainable farming careers in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, take part in… | 23 | 24 | 25 AOLC: Farm Dreams- Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden MOSES: Organic Crop Production MOSES: Organic Crop Production July 25, 2012 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join veteran organic crop and dairy farmer Keith Wilson for an in depth look at best organic crop production practices with a special emphasis on soil fertility, soil amendments, feed… | 26 MOSES: Organic Crop Production Bike the Barns Training Ride @ Capital Brewery Bike the Barns Training Ride @ Capital Brewery July 26, 2012 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM This year our friends at the Capital Brewery Bike Club are partnering with us to offer three training rides to get you ready for Wisconsin’s beautiful rolling hills! Training rides will conclude… | 27 | 28 Bike the Barns Training Ride @ Capital Brewery Making Herbal Salves and Infused Oils Making Herbal Salves and Infused Oils July 28, 2012 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM This workshop demystifies the craft of making salves, topical herbal preparations based on beeswax and oils. We will discuss the medicinal benefits of salves and cover recipes for several common… |
29 Making Herbal Salves and Infused Oils DFS: Fermented Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda Making and more! DFS: Fermented Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda Making and more! July 29, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join John and Linda for this fun and inspiring day. Learn how easy it is to make beer, wine, mead and soda in your own kitchen. Learning the basics participants… | 30 | 31 |
