Upcoming Events
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2nd Annual Farmer-Mentor Circle Workshop: "The Art of Teaching" ~ Do you have an apprenticeship program on your farm? Are you thinking about developing one? Join us for a weekend workshop to explore the art of teaching on the farm. Miranda Smith, editor of the New England Small Farms Institute's "On-Farm Mentor's Guide," will keynote. Sponsored by the North American Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program. Hosted at Hawthorne Valley Farm, Harlemville NY ~ February 12-14, 2010
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Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring ~ Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners. Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers. Understand the mechanics of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This is a hands-on workshop, which includes assembling a wooden hive. Presented by HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. Advance registration required. Hosted at New England Farms, Granville, NY ~ February 13, 2010
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Understanding and Caring for Your Honeybees ~ Advanced class in organic beekeeping. Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony; Honeybee health and disease management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods; as well as imparting the value of respecting the lives and needs of your bees. Presented by HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. Advance registration required. Hosted at New England Farms, Granville, NY ~ February 14, 2010
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Biodynamic Winter Intensive - Plants, Earth, and Cosmos: Cultivating Perception and Flexible Thinking ~ Led by The Nature Institute and the Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center in partnership with the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association are offering two complementary weeks of instruction for farmers, gardeners, and others seeking a relation to the land and a fuller understanding of biodynamic agriculture. ~ February 14-19, 2010
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Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring ~ Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners. Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers. Understand the mechanics of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This is a hands-on workshop, which includes assembling a wooden hive. Presented by HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. Advance registration required. Hosted at the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ February 20, 2010
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Biodynamic Winter Intensive - Plants, Earth, and Cosmos: The Theory and Practice of Biodynamic Farming ~ Led by The Nature Institute and the Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center in partnership with the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association are offering two complementary weeks of instruction for farmers, gardeners, and others seeking a relation to the land and a fuller understanding of biodynamic agriculture. ~ February 21-26, 2010
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Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring ~ Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners. Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for first-time beekeepers. Understand the mechanics of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This is a hands-on workshop, which includes assembling a wooden hive. Presented by HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. Advance registration required. Hosted at the Sustainable Living Center, Rosendale, NY ~ March 6, 2010
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Understanding and Caring for Your Honeybees ~ Advanced class in organic beekeeping. Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony; Honeybee health and disease management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods; as well as imparting the value of respecting the lives and needs of your bees. Presented by HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. Advance registration required. Hosted at the Sustainable Living Center, Rosendale, NY ~ March 7, 2010
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Preparing the Garden ~ Preparation is everything! We'll examine aspect, the best place to locate your garden; layout, sectors and zones or what goes where, soil preparation and composting, seeds and where to get them, raised beds, no-till gardening and sheet mulching to enrich soil and reduce weeds. Workshop includes an introduction to basic permaculture design skills for garden, home and community. Workshops are held Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and include organic vegetarian lunch. With Maria Grimaldi and Andrew Leslie Phillips at Panther Rock Farm, Livingston Manor, NY ~ March 20, 2010
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Beginning a Vegetable Garden, with Mac Mead ~ This workshop is for anyone who wants to start a vegetable garden, incorporating basic skills for new gardeners. Pfeiffer Center Director Mac Mead will cover such topics as: planning the garden (what goes where and when), preparing the soil, fencing the garden, planting and raising seedlings, companion planting, and weeding and mulching. Participants will walk away with the information and hands-on experience they need to get started this spring in their own garden. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ March 27, 2010
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Soil Fertility, Seedlings and Planting ~ Soil testing and pH scale, soil horizons and soil science, rock minerals and amendments, vermiculture (worms), cold frames, frost protection and row covers, extending the season, seed starting, timing, schedules and cycles, swales and irrigation, planting potatoes and onions. Workshop includes an introduction to basic permaculture design skills for garden, home and community. Workshops are held Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and include organic vegetarian lunch. With Maria Grimaldi and Andrew Leslie Phillips at Panther Rock Farm, Livingston Manor, NY ~ April 17, 2010
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Raised Beds in the Garden and the Farm Organism ~ In hands-on sessions, we will learn how to build up, amend and cultivate raised beds, progressing from handwork, to medium-size production methods, to a demonstration of tractor methods in the field. This workshop is ideal for individuals who want to understand both the principles underlying raised-bed cultivation and the practical aspects of growing in raised beds, especially on a larger scale. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ April 17, 2010
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Organic Beekeeping Workshop, with Ross Conrad and Chris Harp ~ Sign up early for this popular annual event! For beginners and experienced beekeepers who wish to learn the most natural, holistic methods of caring for bees. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ April 23-24, 2010
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Planting Your Garden ~ Seedlings to garden, spacing, fertility factors, compost and mulching, water, sun and shade, plant guilds and companion planting, pests and natural predators, trellising, and vertical gardening, stacking functions or how to get more yield in less space. Workshop includes an introduction to basic permaculture design skills for garden, home and community. Workshops are held Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and include organic vegetarian lunch. With Maria Grimaldi and Andrew Leslie Phillips at Panther Rock Farm, Livingston Manor, NY ~ May 14, 2010
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Farm Life Ecology: A Field and Table Intensive at Green Mountain College ~ This 13-week, 12-credit summer farm intensive immerses student in the theory, sweat, and rhythms of managing a small-scale, highly-diverse farm. Students live on the farm and will have the opportunity to learn about organic vegetable production, animal husbandry, and draft power. Classroom sessions are closely integrated with fieldwork to give students the why and how of sustainable farming. To provide a broader perspective, regular field trips are taken to many of the innovative and dynamic farms found in Vermont. Students will be able to learn what the future of organic farming systems could look and feel like and how they can be part of a growing movement to bring back the small family farm. Here, students experience sustainable agriculture and sustainable community. Best of all, students live off the farm by consuming farm-fresh milk, vegetables and eggs! ~ May 24 - August 20
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The Role of the Horse in the Farm Organism ~ In this one-day workshop, farmer Mac Mead will present a comprehensive picture of the role of the horse in the farm organism. After reviewing the basic nature and care of the draft horse and its harness and equipment, we will move from the classroom to the barn, where attendees will get hands-on instruction and practice in the tasks of grooming and harnessing. In the field, attendees will try their hands at several practical tasks, such as logging, plowing, discing, and working raised beds. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ June 5, 2010
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Garden Care, Maintenance, Succession and Yield ~ Transplanting and replanting, natural pest control and maintenance, plant succession, harvesting early greens, summer recipes – from garden to kitchen, food preparation. Workshop includes an introduction to basic permaculture design skills for garden, home and community. Workshops are held Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and include organic vegetarian lunch. With Maria Grimaldi and Andrew Leslie Phillips at Panther Rock Farm, Livingston Manor, NY ~ June 19, 2010
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Summer Organic Beekeeping Workshop ~ This workshop covers topics suitable for commercial and hobby beekeepers, with a primary focus on intermediate and advanced methods. Specific seasonal tasks will be included as well as more general activities and concerns. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ June 19, 2010
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Apitherapy: Health and Healing with Products from the Hive ~ The honeybee and hive products have historically played a significant role in disease care and prevention. Today, science is finally catching up to what herbalists, acupuncturists, and beekeepers have known for years. Covered will be the healing properties of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax and honeybee venom. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ June 20, 2010
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Continuing the Vegetable Garden ~ Learn and practice basic skills for the mid-season garden, including weeding, mulching, watering, succession planting, harvesting, pest control, and cover cropping. This workshop is a follow-up to Beginning a Vegetable Garden (March 27), though attendance is not a prerequisite for this workshop. All gardeners, especially beginners, are welcome to participate. Presented by the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge, NY ~ July 17, 2010
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