George Orser will present a workshop on perspectives on homesteading and small-scale sustainable agriculture on Sunday, July 24 from 1-4 p.m. at Orcas Farm.
The workshop will focus on soil building and whole farm fertility management, including:
- Composting, compost crops
- Cover crops, mulch, and mulch production
- Compost tea, vermiculture (worm bins)
- Crop rotation
Included will be information on seed saving, raising small livestock, bed scale animal feed production, and growing your own food.
All are invited to come for an in-depth exploration of this homestead/market garden.
Cost is $20 upon arrival. Contact Learner Limbach at foodmasters.orcas@gmail.com to inquire about scholarship and/or work trade opportunities.
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