Classes and Demonstrations
Most Saturday mornings we hold a free demonstration. During the demonstration, we’ll do the thing in front of you and explain what we’re doing along the way – like a live YouTube tutorial, but you can jump in and ask questions! Most demonstrations are about one hour.
Basic Yeast Breads
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, July 19th at 9:00 AM
Sourdough is great, but sometimes you just want to get bread on the table in a couple of hours! We’ll teach you how to make breads like loaves, rolls, hamburger buns, and cinnamon rolls using yeast. Click to RSVP.
Lacto-Fermentation Basics
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, September 13 at 9:00 AM
Learn the basics of lacto-fermenation, the simple way to preserve vegetables from pickles to kimchi to sauerkraut. Click to RSVP.
Foundations of Soil Health
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, September 20 at 9:00 AM
Feed your soil and it will feed your garden! Learn how to improve and work with the soil you have. Click to RSVP.
Baking with Home-Ground Flour
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, September 27 at 9:00 AM
Learn the nuances of cooking and baking with freshly-milled flour of all types. There will definitely be some tasting involved! We can mill grains for you at our store so don’t hesitate to attend if you don’t have a grain mill. Click to RSVP.
Homemade Yogurt
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 AM
Making your own yogurt is simple, economical, and healthier with more diverse cultures and no extra ingredients! We’ll walk you through how to do it. Click to RSVP.
Cooking with Flavor
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 11 at 9:00 AM
If you feel like your cooking is bland or just missing something, join this class to learn how to build layers of flavor in your food! Click to RSVP.
Composting 101
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 18 at 9:00 AM
Greens, browns, aerobic, anaerobic – we’ll break down the composting process into plain English and get you started actually making compost you can use! Click to RSVP.
Beginner Sourdough
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 AM
Want to join the sourdough revolution but need some help? We’ll help you get started making sourdough with basic methods that you can adapt to your style and schedule. Click to RSVP.
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These demonstrations are part of our regular rotation and will be repeated in the future. Make sure to get on our email list to hear the latest!
Water Bath Canning
Walk through the basics of waterbath canning jam and other low-acid foods. Perfect for the first-time canner or if you only vaguely remember canning with your grandmother.
Biochar for Garden & Livestock
Adding biochar to soil can drastically improve water rentention and improve nutrient availability. And Joel Salatin has said if your pigs are ailing, the first thing to do is give them some charcoal to detoxify! We’ll teach you how to use biochar effectively.
Water Bath Canning
Walk through the basics of waterbath canning jam and other low-acid foods. Perfect for the first-time canner or if you only vaguely remember canning with your grandmother.
Seed Starting Basics
April is not too late to start seeds – in fact, it’s a great time! Learn how to start seeds indoors, then how to transplant them successfully.
Intro to Meat Rabbits
Learn how to incorporate this underutilized but valuable animal into your homestead. Whether as meat or compost creators, rabbits are a low-maintenance asset to your food growing systems.
Pressure Canning 101
Get over your fear of pressure canning! Watch us demonstrate pressure canning and you’ll get the boost you need to get started pressure canning your own chicken broth, beans, and garden produce.
Home-Brewed Kombucha
Boost your gut health by brewing your own kombucha. Learn how to ferment and flavor this refreshing beverage at our demonstration event.
Rabbit Butchering
You’ve got meat rabbits – now what? Jeremy will walk you through the process of butchering a rabbit from start to finish. A live rabbit will be dispatched in this class so be prepared!
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