How to Process Backyard Turkeys
(Nov 17)
Chicken Scratch Ranch (
Gilbert, AZ
)
This hands-on workshop will teach you the necessary skills to process turkeys on your own. Participants will learn:* Proper techniques for processing turkeys
* Information on health, sanitation and safety issues
* Correct methods for handling, packaging, and storing turkeys
* Equipment necessary for processing turkeys
This workshop is limited to 5 participants and the cost is $40.
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Winter Farmers Market in Chicago
(Nov 17)
Coppin Memorial AME Church (
Chicago, IL
)
It's that time of year again! Our lilting little planet is well on its way to solstice, the trees are preparing for their yearly sleep. So it's time to kick off our 2012-2013 Winter Farmer's Market season with an indoor market at Coppin Memorial AME Church!
Thanksgiving Day is just five days away, so come on over and join us in supporting locally grown goods this holiday.
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Soap Making School
(Nov 17)
Creation Farm (
Mackinaw City, MI
)
Soap Class covers Soap Making, and Aromatherapy information from topics of starting your soap business to home herbal enrichment. We will show you how you can make 300 to 500 bars per day for your home business using minimal space and resources.
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Harvest Centerpiece Workshop
(Nov 17)
Greensgrow Farm (
Philadelphia, PA
)
Harvest Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, November 17th - 12-2pm $35.00 registration required.
Maureen and Lisa will walk you through the process of making your very own centerpiece using freshly harvested fruits, vegetables, seasonal fresh cut flowers and tree branches.
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Making Great Vegetable Purees Workshop
(Nov 17)
Midsummer Farm (
Warwick, NY
)
Oh these are so delicious and so comforting on cold nights! They are also festive and creative and make fabulous side dishes for Thanksgiving! They are easy to make a big batch and reheat. At the workshop, we'll be working with fennel, celeriac, carrots, beets, potatoes, winter squash, turnips, rutabagas, and more - creating fabulous purees that have the comfort level of mashed potatoes, but which are just fancier and tastier! Workshop takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 11/14/12
Register using the REGISTRATION FORM on our website: http://www.
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10 Common Herbs that Make Life Sparkle Workshop!
(Nov 17)
Midsummer Farm (
Warwick, NY
)
This workshop focuses on 10 common herbs that you probably have growing in your yard (or, if not, are easy to grow!) that can add SO MUCH to your household's health and well being:
Self-Heal or Heal-All (Prunella)
Plantain (Plantago)
Mint (Mentha)
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Parsley (Petroselinum hortense)
Oregano/Marjoram (Origanum vulgare/Origanum majorana)
These are all easy to grow (some have been classified as weeds).
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Chester County Cheese Artisans Guided Cheese Tasting
(Nov 17)
Yellow Springs Farm LLC with Wybebrook Farm (
Honey Brook, PA
)
Savor Chester County cheeses-- goat, sheep and cow milks--with moderator Seth Kalkstein of Downtown Cheese in Philadelphia.
Cheese will available for purchase, too.
$25 donation per ticket.
Register at http://cccatasting.
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Tastes for the Holidays at home
(Nov 17)
Ossining Farmers' Market (
Ossining, NY
)
Guest Chef Charlie Romero will present fresh tastes and holiday ideas. Plan a holiday feast that will be remembered for years to come.