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Farm Tours

Valley Road Micro-Farm Tour

Sunday, August 2nd from 9am-12pm

Meet at the Valley Road Site


This is the first tour of the Great Basin Community Food Co-op’s farm tour series of local farms.  The morning will include viewing and learning about our row crops, raised beds, bee hive, and chickens.  Additionally, Nevada Naturals will show the new small-scale hydroponic operation that is nearing completion on-site.

  1. Bullet  Farm produce will also be for sale

Bring gloves to lend a hand as you learn and enjoy the morning.


Workshops


Organic Micro Farm Series

Instructors: Tom Stille, Jana Vanderhaar, Stephanie Stika, & guests

6 Saturday Classes starting April 11th, 9:00 - 12:00

Be part of creating and establishing a small-scale urban farm from the ground up at our Valley Road site.  Applicable lessons for the home gardener  and especially those who want to ramp up their production in this gardening renaissance.


Location:  Valley Road Micro-Farm


Dates & Times (all classes 9:00 am -12:00 pm)

  1. April 11: Soil Preparation & Raised Beds

  2. April 25:  Irrigation & Water Harvesting

  3. May 9: Crop Planting & Seeding

  4. May 23: Composting

  5. June 6:  Poultry Management

  6. June 20:  Beekeeping


Cost:  $100 for the series (please pay in advance)

           RSVP required

           $20/pp drop-in

      


Apprenticeships


Mayberry Farm has apprenticeship positions available for people interested in immersing themselves in gardening and growing.  Contact us for details.

Mayberry Farm

7777 White Fir Street

Reno, NV 89523

(775) 747-3910

contact@riverschool.info

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