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.
Beginner Sourdough
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 18 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.
Beginner Sourdough
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 AM
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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.
Bone Broth & Soups
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, November 1st at 9:00 AM
Make your own nutrient-dense bone broth for a fraction of the cost of buying it, and with infinitely more health benefits than the pre-made stuff. We’ll also cover how to build a soup from scratch, without a recipe. Click to RSVP.
Elderberry Syrup
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, November 15th at 9:00 AM
Give your immune system a boost with homemade elderberry syrup! Learn how to make your own at home (we have elderberries available at Harvey’s). Click to RSVP.
Intro to Meat Rabbits
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00 AM
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. Click to RSVP.
Homemade Marshmallows
A Free Saturday Morning Demonstration
Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 AM
Delight your children and impress your friends with homemade marshmallows. They’re delightfully easy and much tastier than Jet-Puff. We’ll also share an easy way to make hot chocolate from scratch. 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!
Baking with Home-Ground Flour
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.
Foundations of Soil Health
Feed your soil and it will feed your garden! Learn how to improve and work with the soil you have.
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.
Cooking with Flavor
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!
Composting 101
Greens, browns, aerobic, anaerobic – we’ll break down the composting process into plain English and get you started actually making compost you can use!
Homemade Yogurt
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.
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.
Lacto-Fermentation Basics
Learn the basics of lacto-fermenation, the simple way to preserve vegetables from pickles to kimchi to sauerkraut.
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.
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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