Late Summer / Early Fall 2012 Workshop Schedule   

Legumes!!! The Bean Workshop 
Friday August 31st
11 am - 1 pm
Beans are one of those things that can make a huge difference in your health and well-being just by adding them to your weekly eating plan. And we'll go over a bunch of different ways to integrate them into your every day life easily. This workshop will lead to better overall health. Beans have been missing from the typical American diet and people have strange opinions of them, but they are delicious, easy to digest when prepared properly, and nourishing on many, many levels. We'll do a selection of fabulous bean dips, refreshing bean salads (great for packing for work or school lunches), and a big variety of other recipes which will integrate beans in easy and tasty ways! Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 8/28/12


Dark Leafy Greens - The #1 Missing Ingredient in Today's Diets!
Friday, September 7th
11 am - 1 pm  
We will demonstrate a wide range of ways to use dark leafy greens of all types. You will leave feeling empowered to live more healthily with a solid collection of great recipes. Workshop is hands on and tasting is encouraged - it takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 9/4/12



Making Homemade Cat and Dog Food
Saturday, September 8th
10 am - 12 noon
Featured in the NY Times!  Check out the article here!    Healthier, Economical, Delicious. Either as a supplementary meal or as your pets' regular diet, homemade food is better, safer, and easy to make. We will mix up a batch of balanced food using raw chicken as a base. We'll go over tons of options in food bases - raw vs cooked, various nutrition additions, dogs vs cats, special needs pets, and discuss the wide range of commercial diets and brands. You'll take home recipes, a clearer knowledge of the commercial pet food available, and resources for suppliers. We'll also make up a wonderful whole foods supplement that you can add to a commercial diet using higher quality ingredients and for a lot less money than the fancy brand names. Even if you're not ready to switch over completely to a homemade diet, you'll get a lot from this workshop. Workshop takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 9/5/12



Backyard Organic Poultry Rearing Workshop
Saturday September 22nd
10 am - 12 noon   For anyone who has dreamed of walking out to your own chicken coop and collecting fresh eggs for breakfast, this course will guide you through starting up your own flock and in organic and natural rearing methods. We will discuss all of our secrets to Organic chicken care that we have discovered over the years. Chickens are wonderful stewards of the earth; and kept in proper conditions, chickens are valuable assets to the garden, lawn, and compost pile. They also provide backyard joy. They are easy to take care of, are not noisy or smelly, and are an important part of the Organic garden. This is a great time of year to plan for chickens for next Spring. (Please be sure to check with your town to make sure that chickens are allowed where you live.) Workshop takes place mostly outside at Midsummer Farm (dress appropriately - wear boots) and is weather permitting. Cost is $36 | Registration closes 9/19/12


NEW! Advanced Natural Poultry Rearing (Backyard Chickens Part 2)
Saturday September 22nd
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm   
For the experienced poultry enthusiast ... Discussions will include herbal remedies, nutritional issues, whole grain and soy-free feeding programs, flower essences, natural preventative measures, holistic land stewardship, organic certification, things to consider when expanding your flock, and more. Part of the class will take place in the farm kitchen, where we will mix up some herbal remedies including an antibiotic ointment and elecampane tea. Come prepared with your questions and current flock issues for personalized attention and discussion. Workshop takes place at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 9/19/12 

 

Making Homemade Cat and Dog Food
Sunday, October 8th
10 am - 12 noon
Featured in the NY Times!  Check out the article here!    

Healthier, Economical, Delicious. Either as a supplementary meal or as your pets' regular diet, homemade food is better, safer, and easy to make. We will mix up a batch of balanced food using raw chicken as a base. We'll go over tons of options in food bases - raw vs cooked, various nutrition additions, dogs vs cats, special needs pets, and discuss the wide range of commercial diets and brands. You'll take home recipes, a clearer knowledge of the commercial pet food available, and resources for suppliers. We'll also make up a wonderful whole foods supplement that you can add to a commercial diet using higher quality ingredients and for a lot less money than the fancy brand names. Even if you're not ready to switch over completely to a homemade diet, you'll get a lot from this workshop. Workshop takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 10/5/12  

 

 

Making Herbal Infused Salves, Ointments, and Lip Balms
Sunday, October 21st
10 am - 12 noon
With a focus on organic, fair-trade, medicinal herbs and spices, we'll construct a variety of healing and soothing salves and lip balms. We'll also discuss different types of healing herbs, what they can do for us, and where to get them. You'll never want to be without a jar of Anti-itch salve made with white willow bark and plantain or Dry-skin healing Calendula salve made with self heal and chickweed once you see how fun they are to make and how effectively they work. A great autumn/winter project for making use of the herbs in your garden and makes great Holiday Gifts! Workshop takes place in the kitchen at Midsummer Farm | cost is $36 | registration closes 10/18/12  

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