Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 am to 4 pm Agroforestry and food forests are terms describing a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature for a variety of social and environmental benefits. If you don’t know much about agroforestry, we have great news — we are […]
Date: Friday, April 12th Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Location: SAHC Community Farm Join us for a public volunteer workday at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, NC. The focus is on planting trees and cover crops in our new food forest and silvopasture area totaling 17 acres. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Engage […]
When: Thursday, April 18th From: 1 pm to 3 pm Location: SAHC Community Farm Tropical perennials can be stunning plants offering a diverse diet for a changing climate. Join The Utopian Seed Project’s Chris Smith in a workshop that will cover the complete growing cycle, including storage and re-sprouting for a range of crops including: taro, […]
When: Tuesday, December 17 from 1 pm - 4 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm (180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701) Are you looking for the perfect farm property but not sure how to create the best plan for your land? Join us for an introduction to planning and layout of land for small-scale farming […]
When: Saturday, February 1 from 10 am - 12 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm (180 Mag Sluder Road Alexander, NC 28701) We will explore the science and strategies behind pruning trees and shrubs for agroforestry systems. The class will discuss the botany of pruning and strategies for silvopasture, alley cropping, food forests, windbreaks, and riparian […]
Friday, March 14 - Pre-Conference Class at SAHC Community Farm Water Wise Management for a Changing Climate Join Pat Battle from Living Web Farm and Thomas Leonard from Contour Lines for a comprehensive workshop on water management strategies. Participants will learn about stream restoration, contour farming, and agroforestry practices with demonstrations, a site tour, and […]
When: Thursday, July 24 from 1 to 3 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm at 180 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC 28701 Cost: $30 Are you interested in producing a value-added product but have a lot of questions? We will host a workshop in the Value-Added Kitchen facility at the SAHC Community Farm, where you will […]
Date: Tuesday, August 26 Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: FREE for SAHC Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for a Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm What can you see on […]
When: Saturday, August 30 from 10 am to 1 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm, 228 Mag Sluder Road, Alexander, NC 28701 Cost: $20 Please join us at the SAHC Community farm for a small engine workshop. We will host a classroom presentation and discussion followed by hands-on engine maintenance and repair work to help […]
Date: Friday, September 26 Time: Starting at 12:00 pm Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.0 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: FREE for SAHC Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for a Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm What can you see […]
