8/12/2019 Growing healthy food begins with building a healthy soil. Building soil starts with the soil test, and it’s a test you can’t fail, unless you don’t take it! This class teaches soil sampling, reading the soil test results, and what to do with those results. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday […]
7/9/2019 – 8/29/2019 Learn how to tackle the hot summer months in this course by learning tips to turn a hostile environment into a positive environment for your crops. You will also explore ways to market in this season, in order to maintain relationships, and to keep your farm profitable. Focus on summer greenhouse management […]
7/8/2019 Lots of food plants are very easy to propagate. We’ll learn the basics of making new plants from root or stem cuttings, and from divisions. Propagating plants is an easy and fun way to grow more fresh food! Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm $25 total fee […]
6/10/2019 Gardens are places of Life in all its abundance. Some of that abundance is shared, not always willingly, with the critters that we call pests. We’ll talk about 13 (or more if we have time) of the pests we most often encounter in our gardens. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday […]
NEW DATE: 5/20/2019 Companion Planting is an ancient concept that is new again. We’ll look at ways to get more fresh food from your garden, attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and repel the critters that cause us trouble. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm $25 total fee #95902 […]
New Dates: 5/8/2019 – 5/11/2019 Whether for culinary, landscaping or specific health purposes, growing herbs is a rewarding pastime and can be enjoyed almost anywhere – from a windowsill to a patio container to garden plot! Come join us in an exploration of which herbs to choose, how to start plants by seed and/or transplant, […]
Learn how to make your crops suitable for market in this hands-on course that will teach you how to navigate your business through the agricultural community. You will learn how to manage your own profits by building customer relations in the marketplace, and how to create your own food safety plan to maintain your farm’s […]
4/8/2019 Never planted a garden before? Want to add more variety to your garden? This class will show you the basics of creating a garden for season-long fresh fruits and vegetables. Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm $25 total fee #92136 For more info, contact Sherie Neely at […]
3/18/2019 When to plant is as important as how to plant and what to plant! Join us for a primer on how to plan your garden for healthier plants, more food, and more fun! Classes held at Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm Monday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm $25 total fee #92135 For more info, contact […]
The demand for fresh shiitake mushrooms has grown rapidly. In fact, the meaty shiitake is now the second most popular mushroom in the world. Whether you are interested in growing mushrooms for an exceptional taste, nutritional value, or the commercial potential, this class will get you started. Learn what tools and wood you will need; […]