Throughout the growing season, Farm Manager Pete Novajosky and a variety of guest educators come to share their unique knowledge with the community. The majority of the Farm’s classes are held under Anthony’s Arbor, our grapevine-shaded outdoor classroom.
We have three recurring workshops we hold many times throughout the season:
Diggin’ In with Farmer Pete – Our bi-monthly series of “mini master classes” in which each session we dig into a new gardening topic such as container gardening, garden tools, or everything you want to know about growing tomatoes. These workshops take place Saturday mornings, run between 30-60 minutes, and are a combination of lecture style, live demonstration, and even some hands-on practice.
Farmer’s Kitchen – Our fun, farm food-focused cooking demonstration and health workshops. Often with guest chefs and health professionals, we’ll demonstrate recipes right in front of you using seasonal produce. We also dive into various health topics such as gut health, plant-based eating, plants as medicine, and more.
Work and Learn Evenings – Our monthly volunteer sessions where student/volunteers can come help us work the land while learning the hows and whys of different regenerative farming techniques. This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn how to grow their own food! Topics include seed starting, harvesting herbs, supporting healthy plant growth and more!
If you would like to suggest topics you want to learn about for Diggin’ In, Farmer’s Kitchen, or Work and Learn, please send an email to fairgatefarm@gmail.com.
In order to keep these educational opportunities accessible to all we do not charge a fee, however for those able to do so, a donation to the Farm allows us to keep offering these experiences to everyone. We also welcome donors and sponsors to help us provide these programs to the community.
