On the Farm

Composting 101

April 17, 2021 at 10 am

Location: Fairgate Farm

Learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.

Class size is limited to 12. All participants are required to wear a mask.

Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 2) – SWEET!

February 13, 2021 at 10 am

Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.

Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them to make some sweet treats. Chocolate Sweet Potato Mousse and other plant-based sweets will be on the menu this week. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!

Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83714241954?pwd=Wk9aN1NKSmlFazgwYWdBaDVFUXYyZz099

Meeting ID: 837 1424 1954
Passcode: 171274

Plant-Based Winter Sweets Recipes
Aquafaba Whipped Topping

Planning A Spring Garden

February 20, 2021 at 10 am

Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.

Don’t wait until May to get your garden started, get growing now! We’ll talk about making a plan for your garden, starting your seeds, what can be done before planting time, getting some crops in the ground earlier than you think, and transitioning from spring to summer.

Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87546944448?pwd=a1M2ZjdzUDMwY0gyL3c0ZUk4THhjZz09

Meeting ID: 875 4694 4448
Passcode: 168652

Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 1) – SAVORY!

February 6, 2021 at 10 am

Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.

Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them in some delicious, savory dishes. They’ll be making two great dishes for a warming winter meal; Kale and Potato Soup, and a hearty Root Veg Pot Pie. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!

Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82793863020?pwd=Q3R2aVNWWkpkSHF2V3BSOTFMb1RMdz09

Meeting ID: 827 9386 3020
Passcode: 619269

Recipe 1: Crustless Root Vegetable Pot Pie
Recipe 2: Portuguese Kale and Potato Soup

Bringing Greens Indoors

January 30, 2021 at 10 am

Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.

In this class, we will discuss how to grow your own herbs and microgreens indoors during the winter. This is a simple and inexpensive way to add fresh and nutritious greens to your meals.

Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82491897639?pwd=Zmc4ZWVLQ0Y1a1gyUWdiMS9zRVNrUT09

Meeting ID: 824 9189 7639
Passcode: 958772

Fairgate Farm Market

Open Thursdays and Saturdays. Closed July 4th.

For the safety of our community, our Farm Market will be operational through an online ordering system with curbside pickup only. The order form will open each week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Orders received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday will be ready for pickup on Thursday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Orders received on Thursday by 8 p.m. will be ready for pickup on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. We will fill orders until we run out of a given product and reach out if something has sold out.

Hydroponics 101

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
October 13, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

This will be a virtual look all about getting started in Hydroponic growing.   Learn what it takes to grow without soil, see different types of hydroponic systems, and find out what you need to hydroponically, even indoors!

Hydroponics 101 Online Zoom Class

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315009150?pwd=QUk1RDlEN05ya0dJQjhoTURDY0lsQT09

Meeting ID: 823 1500 9150
Passcode: 094304

Composting 101

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
October 20, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.

Composting 101 Online Zoom Class

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85689975923?pwd=aU92N3kzaHZpMDFCWnk0MW0xNkM4Zz09

Meeting ID: 856 8997 5923
Passcode: 957261

A Creative Look at Food Waste Reduction

Postponed. New details will be announced soon.

Join us as we have an open conversation about the creative ways that we can all work to reduce food waste. We will share ideas on shopping and eating seasonally, food storage, how to make the most of your vegetables and elevating leftovers. Come prepared to share your tips and what you do at home so we can all learn together!

Composting 101

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
July 16, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.

Composting 101 Online Zoom Class

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87652960767?pwd=SCtVTDFYSy9WM2IvVitPb3JJZWlVZz09

Meeting ID: 876 5296 0767
Password: 012690

Composting 101

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
June 18, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

If you missed our April 18^th class, this is a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.

Composting 101 Online Zoom Class

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82586971121?pwd=Q0FWemlDTWtmSFNybTZjQWJQcDZOdz09

Meeting ID: 825 8697 1121
Password: 638037

Composting 101

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 6, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

If you missed our April 18^th class, this is a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.

Composting 101 Online Zoom Class

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051874529?pwd=cWkrc2NaNTNuTG15QVFIRk8yVjZXUT09

Meeting ID: 860 5187 4529
Password: 013184