Micro-Farming Fundamentals Course Series, Class #5 0f 6

1051 Sycamore Street,Farmington NM 87401

23 March, 2023

Description

Meet and Greet at 530pm; Class starts at 6pm COMPLETED: Class #1 of 6 Thursday January 12th, 2023, 6pm Class topics include: Fall/Winter/Spring Review such as seed saving, season extension, mulching, perennial care/bulbs, inventory/ordering and much more Class Activity: Seed Saving Collection COMPLETED: Class #2 Thursday January 26th, 2023, 6pm Class Topics: Indoor growing/overwintering for houseplants, herbs, microgreens/sprouts, harvest preservation Class Activity: Aromatherapy Dried Floral Home or Shower Bundle Arrangement COMPLETED: Class #3 Thursday February 9th, 2023, 6pm Class Topics: Raised garden bed design, container gardening, recycling materials, composting, fertilizing, livestock benefits Class Activity: Worm Farm Bin Kits COMPLETED: Class #4 Thursday March 2nd, 2023, 6pm Class Topics: Soil/Water sampling, types of irrigation specifically drip irrigation, water retention/conservation/usage types Guest Speaker: San Juan Soil and Water Conservation Class Activity: Soil and Water Sampling Test Kits Class #5 Thursday March 9th, 2023 , 6pm Class Topics: Landscaping with native/xeriscape, trees, annuals/perennials, cover crops/micro-clover lawns Class Activity: Garden Journal Portfolios Class #6 Thursday March 23rd, 2023 6pm Class Topics: Certification/Training programs, local resources and education, farmers market, local farmer linking programs Class Activity: Guest speakers/local businesses, celebration of course series completion, open floor for questions/discussion, networking, raffle