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March 15, 2012

Biodynamic workshop series at GeerCrest Farm


This spring, GeerCrest Farm is hosting a series of workshops on biodynamic agriculture. The classes are taught by Beth Weiting, Master Biodynamic Gardener, on selected Saturdays from 2-5pm. Suggested donation is $25 per workshop or $80 for the series.

March 9, 2012

Local groups team-up to offer gardening workshop series


Marion-Polk Food Share, Pringle Creek Community, Willamette University and Marion County Master Gardeners are joining forces to offer a series of 13 workshops aimed at beginning and intermediate gardeners. All workshops are hosted by experts and enthusiasts from the local community. A $5 donation is suggested per workshop.

You can RSVP to any and all workshops by calling 503-581-3855 ext. 329, or email imcdonald@marionpolkfoodshare.org. Address and directions will be provided upon RSVP. See the workshop schedule below for dates and descriptions.

January 14, 2012

Grand Ronde weekend permaculture design course


The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Aprovecho are partnering to offer a Permaculture Design Certificate Course this winter.

January 6, 2012

January 2012 classes in the MPFS Community Kitchen


Kitchen Strategies To Stretch The Food Dollar
Wednesday, January 18th, 9:30am - 12:30pm, $5.00

Join instructor Michelle Priddy for a comprehensive class in good nutrition, smart meal planning, food storage and preservation, and some basic cooking skills that will help you stretch your food dollar to the max. The $5.00 class fee includes class handouts and a simple chicken soup and bread lunch. Michelle’s START CHART recipe booklet, a handy guide to creating your own recipes using what you have on hand, will be available to order for an additional $10.00 fee. Class limited to ten. Register through Friday, January 13 by calling Kat Daniel at Marion-Polk Food Share, 503-581-3855, ext. 322.

Delicious, Nutritious Meals On A Shoestring
Tuesday, January 24th, 1pm - 2:30 pm, $5.00

Kitchen Angels Penny Strand and Janet Rogers are developing a series of classes that will focus on healthy, seasonal foods that can be prepared easily and economically by busy cooks. In this first class Penny and Janet will be demonstrating a recipe for Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables as a main dish in a vegetarian menu or a side dish in a menu that includes a protein source. The $5.00 class fee includes suggested menus, recipe handouts, and a sample taste of the featured dish. Class limit 12. Register by calling Kat Daniel at Marion-Polk Food Share, 503-581-3855, no later than Friday, January 20th.

More information can be found at www.marionpolkfoodshare.org.

December 2, 2011

Urban Farmer Certification Program accepting applicants for 2012


The Pringle Creek Community Urban Farmer Certification Program is now accepting applicants for the Urban Farmer Certification Class for 2012. This is a great opportunity for anyone curious about learning to garden in the urban setting.

September 16, 2011

Minto Island Growers offers class on tea cultivation

Minto Island Growers is hosting a class about tea on Saturday, September 17th. Topics of discussion at this event include cultivating, drinking, and processing tea at home. The class also includes light dishes featuring tea, and tea tasting. Attendees will take home several varieties from Minto Island Growers' camelia sinensis plot. Tea expert, Balazs Hengar, will lead the class.

To register, contact Elizabeth Miller at elizabeth@mintogrowers.com.

Pick and Make Your Own Tea Class
Saturday September 17th, 11am - 3pm
$25.00 per person
Minto Island Growers - 10 minutes from downtown Salem
3394 Brown Island Rd. S. Salem, OR 97302

June 23, 2011

Food preservation and canning class at Old Mill Feed and Garden


by Nate Rafn

Old Mill Feed and Garden will host a food preservation class on Saturday, July 9th, at 2pm. The class will cover basic food preservation techniques, including canning, drying, and freezing. Attendance is free, although registration is required.

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