On the Farm

Yoga on the Farm

Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a morning of mindfulness and introductory yoga with instructor Shikha Pursnani! Please come dressed for yoga and bring your own mat. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Shikha Pursnani developed a love for yoga from her grandparents and deepened her practice after college as she began exploring self and the greater universe. Off the mat, Shikha is an attorney (seeking admission in New York) and a circle keeper. She was drawn to the study of law and restorative justice to promote social justice and empowerment. She strives to bring mindfulness and stress management to all and to build a mindful community. Most of her classes are free or donation-based. For more information about upcoming classes, visit her website: YogawithShikha.com.

Harvest Festival

September 28, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Featuring live music by SnL Acoustic Duo (https://carsonartmusic.com/snl/), fall bread contest, pickling and fermenting workshop, face painting, kids’ crafts and games, food samples and more! Free street parking is available on 129 Stillwater Avenue and in the upper deck of 215 Stillwater Avenue.

To enter the fall bread contest, RSVP by September 23rd to fairgatefarm@gmail.com

Rules: Fall breads must be homemade and must use fall inspired ingredients. Ideas include zucchini, pumpkin, apple, and cranberry! Get creative and have fun!! Please email your ingredients (for allergy precautions) to fairgatefarm@gmail.com. Two prize categories: Over 18 and Under 18 – so bakers get ready and bring your loaf bread to the Farm at 11:00 a.m.!

Farm-to-Table Thursdays

Thursdays in August at 6 p.m.

Join us as we create simple, incredibly tasty meals from the produce grown on the Farm. Classes might include summer soups, salads with baby greens and edible flowers, expanding your vinaigrette repertoire, the beauty of the tomato, and more! We will keep you updated as we develop each week’s menu.

Organic Gardening Class, Part 2

June 15, 2019 at 10 a.m.

This class builds on Organic Gardening Class, Part 1. We will cover lots of topics to keep your garden growing at its peak. We will talk about keeping up with weeds, trellising, and dealing with pests and plant diseases.

Strawberry Festival

June 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo – 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Pie baking contest, music, face painting, crafts, food samples and more!
To enter the Pie Baking Contest, RSVP by June 3rd to fairgatefarm@gmail.com

Rules: Pies must be homemade, Pies must be fruit pies and you must email your ingredients (for allergy precautions) to fairgatefarm@gmail.com. Two prize categories: Over 18 and Under 18 – so bakers get ready and bring your pie to the Farm at 10:00 a.m.!

Organic Gardening Class, Part 1

May 18, 2019 at 10 a.m.

This class will focus on one of the most important aspects of organic gardening – the soil. You will learn the difference between chemical farming and using compost, learn how to feed your soil and learn the benefits of companion planting.

Container Gardening

May 11, 2019 at 10 a.m.

This is the perfect class for those who have small balconies or a small garden plot to work with. You can enjoy a successful garden by planting in a variety of containers! Learn what fruits, vegetables and herbs work best in small containers and how to have a productive garden no matter the size.

Get Gardening!

May 4, 2019 at 10 a.m.

This will be a beginner’s gardening class. We will discuss what you need to get started, offer tips to improve yield, talk about the best tools, and provide basic knowledge on keeping your garden growing throughout the season. We will be holding a plant sale on May 4^th, which is a great opportunity to jump start your new garden!