The farm tour of ASD’s alley-cropping site is a great opportunity to witness a young system that’s already producing in a big way. This system, implemented in early 2024, is […]
Join us for the unveiling of the forest botanicals sculpture and the celebration of the region's native forest botanicals. The day will feature an herbal-focused arts and crafts fair, food […]
See a budding silvopasture that’s designed to take advantage of the edges of the farm to produce multipurpose trees for shade, ecosystem benefits, and fencepost material. This farm’s pragmatic design uses […]
This will be an in-person workshop, where we will have a guest come show us the basics principles of preserving our produce.Email Joe Kohn at jkhon@asdevelop.org if you are interested. […]
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly approach to controlling pests in gardening and agriculture. Instead of relying solely on chemical pesticides, IPM focuses on a combination of strategies […]
This course will teach the practices that ensure the food you grow and harvest is safe to eat and free from harmful pathogens, contaminants, and toxins. Since food is grown […]
This will be an in-person workshop with a guest instructor. The goal is to focus on foods that promote cardiovascular health by reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood […]
Michael Boring is a second generation root and herb dealer in the Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee. This tour will include a great overview of an established forest farming site, as […]
Come learn about cottage food laws. This allows people to prepare food in their own homes or small kitchens (rather than commercial facilities) and sell them to the public. It […]
This lesson will explain why we compost, how to compost, and the many benefits of using your own compost in your garden.This is a virtual class and will be held […]
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR LOCATION IS ON CENTRAL TIME. (9 AM CST = 10 AM EST)Join us for a tour of a working silvopasture system where sheep rotationally graze a […]
Learn about techniques used to extend the growing season for plants. This allows gardeners to grow crops for a longer period of time, either earlier in the spring or later […]