Come out and learn the ins and outs of how to build a high tunnel and best practices to maximize your high tunnel outputs. Chat with an NRCS agent to learn how financial assistance payments, as part of a Farm Bill conservation contract in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for a high tunnel can benefit you and your community.
Be sure to bring reusable water bottles, gloves, hat, closed toe shoes.
Snacks for breakfast with full lunch provided.
Register here
Join Growin’ On Faith Farm for a Farm/Ranch Business Planning & Financial Funding Workshop. Learn the basics of business planning and financial funding and draft parts of a business plan!
Topics Covered:
- What is included in a business plan
- Using your plan to apply for funding
- Values, Mission, Vision
- Creating Operations, Marketing, and Financial Plans
- Funding resources: grants, USDA, etc.
- Selecting funding sources for your farm
- Marketing basics
- Financial planning basics
- Record keeping basics
- and much more!
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $35
Minimum # of participants: 20
Farm Ranch Business Planning Financial Funding Flyer
Register here by July 14, 2019
Come join us at ARTillery Avenue Farm as we help Farmer Rachel assemble her high tunnel. Not only will you get hands-on experience, you will learn about participating in the NRCS EQIP high tunnel program, selecting the site for your high tunnel, considerations in purchasing a high tunnel, and what grows well in the tunnel.
Lunch is included, but feel free to bring any other snacks you might need. Please bring a water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the GROW North Texas Farm Allies program that provides technical assistance to farmers.
ARTillery Avenue Farm is owned and operated by Rachel Mims, a military veteran who understands the need for nature and art therapy for her fellow veterans. She has combined both of these in ARTillery Avenue Farm.
GROW North Texas is a nonprofit organization based in Dallas that works to connect North Texans to food, farms, and community to create a sustainable, secure regional food system that enriches the land, encourages economic opportunity through food and agriculture, and provides equitable access to healthy, nutritious food for all residents.
Register here
Want to recycle your food and yard waste at home, but don’t know how to get started? Join the Turn Team for a free class covering the basics of composting in an urban environment. Taught by Turn founder, Lauren Clarke, you will learn
- why composting is important
- how composting works
- various methodologies for DIY in your urban home space.
The class is free, but donations are accepted here
Register HERE
In partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, we will demonstrating and discussing proper care and maintenance of your sheep including
- Applying ID tags
- Medication/Vaccination
- Castration
- Record Keeping
- Handling/Moving
- Hoof care
- Nutrition
- Behavioral knowledge & selection
- Breed knowledge & selection
- Options for predator control
Whether you are just starting or have been in the game for a while, this class is open to everyone!
What to bring- Gloves, hat, sunscreen, water, boots. Lunch will be provided.
Register HERE by July 23
Join us for a FREE farm tour of Farmers Assisting Returning Military (F.A.R.M.) Urban Farm Park in Dallas, Texas
F.A.R.M. is a local farm established by veterans for veterans. They produce specialty crops and . We will tour the farm and discuss:
- Agri-Tourism (hosting community events & farm tours)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Determining your Niche
- Specialty Crop Production
- Urban Farming
- Veteran Programs
- and much more!
Register HERE!
Agriculture grant opportunities can help you grow your farm or ranch and increase it’s profitability. At this workshop you will learn about grant opportunities available to farmers & ranchers, as well as, gain experience and skills regarding reading requests for applications, determining what opportunities may be right for your operation, key components of grant proposals and tips for applying.
Cost: $25 per participant; Registration limited to 25 participants
Growin on Faith Farm will provide workshop materials, light breakfast foods/snacks, drinks, and a boxed lunch.
Register here by August 7, 2019
Understanding soil health is understanding the basics of organics.
Description:
Looking to learn how to help improve the soils in your pasture? Not sure what kind of cover crops would provide forage for your livestock and help your soil? Trying to manage your land in a more holistic manner? Wanting to learn how to use a tractor and a No Till Drill to overseed your pastures? Plan to attend this workshop and add new tools to your knowledge base and perhaps a new skill.
Topics Covered:
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- Soil Testing
- Seed Selection
- Tractor and Implement Safety
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Hands On Skills Taught:
- No Till Drill Seeding
- Seed Selection
Workshop cost is $50 which includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for both days.
Please make sure to wear something comfortable (with long pants and closed toe shoes) as we will be outdoors on a working farm.
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Please Register here by March 19, 2020
Description:
Wanting to start a garden and just not quite sure how? Want to learn what grows in your area? Bring your garden gloves and be prepared to get dirty. We will be planting a small garden and covering topics related to planning and planting a garden whether for personal use or large enough to sell vegetables at a farmers market.
Topics Covered:
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- Deciding on what to plant
- Determining garden layout
- Companion / Ally vegetables
- Soil Testing
- Pests
Hands On Skills:
- Pairing Companion/Ally vegetables
- Planting a garden
Workshop cost is $50 which includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks for both days.
Please make sure to wear something comfortable (with long pants and closed toe shoes) and bring some gardening gloves as we will be outdoors on a working farm.