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SUMMARY:SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES With JUSTEN DICK
DESCRIPTION:Integrating operations is key to incremental success in farming. Farms aren’t about single product lines\, but about how you can design your operations to support each other and build your assets (and soils) for the long haul. Shift away from extractive farming methods and focus on long-term success.  \n\n\n\nAt Kelly Ridge\, Justen will discuss their experience (both successes and failures) with building synergy in farm operations. Topics under discussion will include livestock (pigs\, sheep\, horses\, chickens)\, alternative feeds\, composting\, pasture maintenance\, kid rearing\, specialty crops (such as hops)\, integrated processing services\, fertigation\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nYou can register here.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/sustainable-practices-w-justen-dick/
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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SUMMARY:FOREST BOTANICALS AND MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCTION AT LAUREL FORK SAPSUCKERS
DESCRIPTION:Laurel Fork Sapsuckers Sugar Camp is tucked away in the western part of Virginia\, high in the Appalachian Mountains at 4\,108 feet. This 600-acre mountain farm was purchased by the family in 1957 and has provided shelter\, heat\, food and decades of outdoor fun and recreation for five generations. The property contains a portion of the headwaters of the Laurel Fork stream\, which is a native brook trout area that flows through the George Washington National Forest. It is also home to a high elevation cove forest\, which contains native red spruce trees.  Forest management and sustainability are extremely important to the family\, who are proud members of the American Tree Farm System\, and were awarded the 2019 Virginia Tree Farm of the Year.   \n\n\n\nThe farm produces maple syrup\, shiitake mushrooms\, ramps\, elderberry and ginseng. Current projects include creating migratory bird habitat through specifically designated timber harvests\, planting non-timber forest products in the understory of more mature trees\, establishing wild leeks (ramps) in wet drainages\, and planting heirloom apple and pear trees to maintain the original fruit orchard.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Click this link to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/forest-botanicals-and-maple-syrup-production-at-laurel-fork-sapsuckers/
CATEGORIES:Agroforestry
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Heart-Healthy Cooking- Washington County
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 18 (6-7:30 pm) at the ASD Greenhouse for our Heart-Healthy Cooking Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nGerontologist Frances Bale will bring some delicious dinner and talk about the effects of what we eat on our bodies – specifically\, on our hearts! We will talk about nutrition in backyard gardening and attendees will leave with some great recipes to try at home (and full bellies). \n\n\n\nEmail mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-heart-healthy-cooking-washington-county/
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SUMMARY:TN Agrability Project/UT Gardens Veterans Horticultural Therapy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 6-hour workshop is designed for current military personnel\, veterans and spouses. Research shows that exposure to nature and gardening has been shown to improve mental health outcomes for veterans. This workshop will explore the following:  \n\n\n\n1. Career options for veterans and opportunities to learn about how TN AgrAbility Project can assist veterans.  \n\n\n\n2. Hands-on gardening/horticulture activities that can help assist veterans when starting a career in horticulture/agriculture.  \n\n\n\n3. Opportunities to network with other veterans with similar interests.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/tn-agrability-project-ut-gardens-veterans-horticultural-therapy-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Steve Payne and Chad Overhold
DESCRIPTION:Begin in the Farm Clubhouse\, where Steve and Chad will describe how to start your own apiary and then move to the apiary and open a hive (extra protective suits are available). The hope is to convince participants that this is hard\, interesting\, lots of fun\, and well worth doing. \n\n\n\nYou will learn about how to connect with other beekeepers\, learn more\, and develop a support team. Steve’s beekeeper and good friend\, Chad\, will assist him. “He knows a lot more than I do\,” says Steve. If you are interested in starting your own hive\, Chad and Steve will gladly assist; however\, you will need to wait until next spring\, when they typically start new hives. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $10/class or $50/all 8 classes. It is available for free to military veterans\, but also available for free to anyone interested in trading the cost for 8 volunteer hours. \n\n\n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/beekeeping-with-steve-payne-and-chad-overhold/
CATEGORIES:Southwest Virginia Field School
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SUMMARY:GYO Workshop: Heart-Healthy Cooking - Tazewell County
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 30 (6-7:30 pm) at the Tazewell County Public Library (Bluefield Branch) for our Heart-Healthy Cooking Grow Your Own Workshop. \n\n\n\nGerontologist Frances Bale will bring some delicious dinner and talk about the effects of what we eat on our bodies – specifically\, on our hearts! We will talk about nutrition in backyard gardening and attendees will leave with some great recipes to try at home (and full bellies). \n\n\n\nEmail mbradley@asdevelop.org to save your spot.
URL:https://asdevelop.org/event/gyo-workshop-heart-healthy-cooking-tazewell-county/
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