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May
19
Sat
Farm Hacks – Bio Char Hands On Workshop @ F.A.R.M.
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Farm Hacks - Bio Char Hands On Workshop @ F.A.R.M. | Dallas | Texas | United States

What is Bio-Char? Come learn about bio-char and build a “J” shape rocket stove to make bio-char.

Join us as we talk about this 2,000 year-old practice converts agricultural waste into a soil enhancer that can hold carbon, boost food security, and increase soil biodiversity, and discourage deforestation. The process creates a fine-grained, highly porous charcoal that helps soils retain nutrients and water.

Participants will learn the importance of Bio char and why is it good for soil health and crops. They will also learn how to build a J shaped rocket stove out of standard farm equipment.

Skills Taught:

  • Understanding the basics of soil health
  • Organic matter management
  • Understanding Culture needs of crops
  • Designing bio diverse systems
  • Determining moisture needs
  • Fabricate tools & equipment
  • Build soil health & productivity

Register HERE

Jan
18
Fri
Texas Seasonal Crop Planning
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Texas Seasonal Crop Planning

Almost every type of weather condition is experienced in Texas. It can be somewhat unpredictable resulting in crop losses. Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space has begun building their farm.

In this workshop we will discuss how to choose the best crops for the season with an emphasis on soil health for crops to produce, which crops to choose to build soil, and determining moisture needs. After class, we will go outside to learn how to plant potatoes and onions!

Skills Taught:

  • Planning soil building crops
  • Basics of soil health
  • Crop selection
  • Direct seeding
  • Determining moisture needs
  • Basic tractor operation

Register HERE

May
4
Sat
Market Garden Planning @ Mesquite Field Farm
May 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

As we move toward the development of our market gardens to meet our customer needs it is important that we prepare our soil, prepare our planting spaces, plant the appropriate crops, plant companion crops to reduce insect stress and maximize our garden space for successive plantings and profit.

This class will provide a discussion of the benefits of cover crops, which crops to plant, when to plant them, and a planting demonstration.

Instructors:

  • Koen Stokes – Horticulturist, Veg’d Out Urban Farms
  • Doug Havemann, Army Veteran, Co-Owner, Mesquite Field Farm
  • Melissa Havemann, Co-Owner, Mesquite Field Farm

Skills Taught:

  • Farm tool safety
  • Crop planning
  • Seed supply calculations
  • Compost development
  • Soil amendment requirements
  • Farm implement usage (small scale planters)
  • Soil preparation
  • Planting bed preparation
  • Watering methods

Market Garden Planning Flyer

REGISTER HERE

Jun
1
Sat
Sheep 101 Workshop – Red Oak
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

In partnership with Growing on Faith Farm, 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.

Register here

Jun
15
Sat
High Tunnel Workshop
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

Jul
19
Fri
Farm/Ranch Business Planing & Financial Funding Workshop @ Flatt Community Center
Jul 19 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Farm/Ranch Business Planing & Financial Funding Workshop @ Flatt Community Center

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

 

Jul
20
Sat
High Tunnel Workshop @ ARTillery Avenue Farm
Jul 20 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
High Tunnel Workshop @ ARTillery Avenue Farm

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

Aug
2
Fri
Farm Tour – F.A.R.M. @ F.A.R.M. Urban Farm Park
Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

Aug
8
Thu
Marketing on the Farm or Ranch @ Richard & Patsy Wallrath AgriLife Extension Building
Aug 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Marketing on the Farm or Ranch @ Richard & Patsy Wallrath AgriLife Extension Building

Marketing is one aspect small farms and ranches have to consider when producing farm products.  In order to have a successful business, you have to sell your products.

Join us for a Marketing 101 Workshop where we will cover the basics of marketing, marketing plans, and marketing for farms and ranches.  Participants will have an opportunity to develop their own marketing plan during the workshop.

Lunch will be included.

Register HERE by August 6

Dec
7
Sat
Cattle AI Workshop @ F.E.A.T. Farm
Dec 7 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Join us for a cattle AI workshop in Coryell County (Flat), Texas. This workshop is a one-day workshop designed to provide information about the AI process for cattle and is open to all producers.

Workshop sessions will include:

  • Chute Side Manners (Basic Handling from moving cattle to basic skills like palpation, blood draw, with live AI demonstration) – Presented by Bell County Extension Agent Lyle Zoeller
  • Cattle Nutrition (Maintenance, Breeding, Lactating) – Presented by Purina Nutritionist Jennifer Ramthun
  • Understanding EPD’s

Workshop cost is $25 which includes breakfast, lunch, and drinks.

Please make sure to wear something comfortable (with closed toe shoes) and warm as we will have a couple of Hands On Learning events outdoors in the morning before moving to our afternoon classroom portion.

View Cattle AI Workshop Flyer here

Register here by December 2

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