This course provides a basic introduction to soilless growing, with an emphasis on hydroponics and aquaponics. This course gives participants a glimpse into the past, and looks at current trends in soil-less growing in today's agricultural world. Participants will dive into the basic needs and choices of system design, material ...
Learn the principles of sustainable agriculture for animal, crop, and garden production. Dates: October 27 - December 16Class format: Zoom classroomInstructor: Jennifer SantryFind out how to make a farm, homestead, or garden a reality and to make current agricultural endeavors more sustainable, efficient, and profitable. Students will learn sustainable theory ...
Learn how you can become an urban AG-vocate by getting involved in urban agriculture in your community and in your home! Green in the City is an annual environmental seminar series that explores key climate issues through the lenses of local, municipal, and regional speakers. Learn about lifestyle and behavioural ...
Farm City Week (Day 2) Join us Tuesday, November 10, as we share virtual farm tours and interviews with Harnett County farmers, agricultural trivia activities, and a lesson on preparing your own Farm City Banquet using locally sourced foods. Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has served as an opportunity to ...
Teaching and learning about growing food and gardening.
Farm City Week (Day 3) Join us Wednesday, November 11, as we share virtual farm tours and interviews with Harnett County farmers, agricultural trivia activities, and a lesson on preparing your own Farm City Banquet using locally sourced foods. Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has served as an opportunity to ...
Farm City Week Awards Night Join us Thursday, November 12, as we enjoy a special presentation by Craig Senter and recognize our Farm Family of the Year, Female Agriculturalist of the Year, Friend of the Farmer, and Innovative Farmer of the Year. Since 1955, National Farm-City Week has served as ...
Productive summer veggie gardens and sustainable urban food production. Join us for this workshop looking at backyard gardening and urban food production with Darren Tinker from CERES.Create or maintain a thriving veggie garden this summer, take a virtual tour of CERES, and learn about building sustainable urban food systems and ...
Talk with First Coast Farmers, Ask Questions, Buy Local Goods, Find Money and Get Answers to Start Farming today! Panelists:Caria Hawkins, Abundant Harvests Farm Punita Patel, Backyard BuffaloJessi Fiske, Juicy Roots Farm & HomesteadAmie Keslar, Front Porch PickingsBreakout Sessions:Find Money for Farming - Paul Gleason, Natural Resources Conservation Service & ...
Join us for Composting 101 with Fleet Farming (Webinar) on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 PM. Join us for Composting 101, a class intended for growers who want to learn the basics of composting and why reducing food waste is an important environmental action. In this virtual Zoom workshop, you ...
Vertical Farms are taking the innovation lead in agriculture. How can the CEE region reap the benefits of the trend and does it have to? Technology made it possible to grow greens and other crops upon each other in layers, scaling production capacity vertically (hence the name Vertical Farms or ...
Teaching and learning about growing food and gardening.
