One of our local farmers, Patrice, wanted to share these exciting opportunities with our customers:
His farm, Foundation Farms, is looking for farm trainees for the 2013 season. Click here for more.
Also, starting in February, they will be holding gardening classes for the public. Here are the details:
Foundation Farm Gardening Classes
When: Wednesdays: 3:30 pm to 5 pm, from 02-06 to 03-27
Where: Unitarian Church, 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs, AR.
#1 – Wednesday, Feb. 6th: Selecting Seeds and Growing Transplants
#2 – Wednesday, Feb. 13th: Preparing and Nourishing your Soil
#3 – Wednesday, Feb. 20th: 4 Season Gardening Techniques
#4 – Wednesday, Feb. 27th: Growing great Greens & Lettuce
#5 – Wednesday, Mar. 6th: Growing great Squashes & Cucumbers
#6 – Wednesday, Mar. 13th: Growing great Tomatoes & Peppers
#7 – Wednesday, Mar. 20th: Preparing a Garden Bed (hands-on, at farm)
#8 – Wednesday, Mar. 27th: Caging and Trellising (hands-on, at farm)
Fee: $15/class, or $100 for all 8 classes
RSVP: email: mamakapa@yahoo.com
I would like to take these classes. how do I sign up for them?
Hi Teresa! All you need to do is RSVP to either mamakapa@yahoo.com or 479.253.7461, and then pay the fee for the classes you’d like to take!