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Event
Winter Greens Workshop Series: Continuous and Efficient Production throughout Winter
Natick Community Organic Farm systems include passive solar greenhouses one free standing and another attached to the barn - and unheated hoop houses with both single and double layer covers. This workshop will focus on using greenhouses continuously fall through spring, for both winter greens and seedlings, with emphasis on soils, harvesting techniques, and pricing, as well as experiments with flower growing.Founded in 1975, The Natick Community Organic Farm is a nonprofit, certified-organic farm providing productive open space, farm products, and hands-on education for all ages, year-round.; Committed to farming methods that are ecologically healthy and sustainable, the Farm places special emphasis on service to youth through year-round classes, work-experience programs and volunteer opportunities for working the land.This is one in a series of workshops on winter greens production. To view additional offerings, click here.
About the presenter:
Presenter: Casey Townsend. Casey Townsend helps manage the Natick Community Organic Farm with the support of staff, volunteers and high school apprentices. Having previously worked at Land's Sake Farm in Weston and for the Trustees of the Reservation at the Northampton Street Rooftop Garden, Casey will share his knowledge growing mesclun, braising, and spicy greens using unheated structures.
Refund policy:
Pre-registration is required unless arranged by phone with organizer. For more information, Glenn Oliveira, Education Events Organizer, at glenn@nofamass.org or 774-678-9644. Refund Policy: Refunds are given up until 10 days prior to the event minus a 15% processing fee. No refunds are provided within 10 days of event.
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