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Workshops

Learn about organic fruit trees, grassfed beef, cow milking, herbs and flowers, pest control, sheep shearing, small farm equipment and more... Some workshops available in Spanish! You do NOT need to pre-register for these workshops. They are included in your admission!

 

               

Workshop Line-Up:

12:00 PM

Hands-Only CPR (American Red Cross, California Gold Country Region)- First Aid Booth

12:30 PM

The Wild Side Creek Exploration- Walnut Workshop Area

Come explore Cache Creek! Learn about riparian native habitat and see some of the animals, reptiles and birds that inhabit the Capay Valley. All ages Welcome! Elliot Schoenig, Biologist UCGS. 

1:00 PM

Walking Farm Tour- Main Info Booth

Come see what 40 years of farming get’s ya! Walk through the farm’s diverse crops and ask any of your farming questions. Paul Muller, Full Belly Farm. 

1:30 PM

A Kitchen is Always in Season: Cooking Demo - Farm Kitchen Workshop Area

An inspirational conversation and demonstration of seasonal food and culinary arts with Amaryll Schwertner and Lori Regis, Boulette’s Larder restaurant. 

2:00 PM

Wreath Making - Wreath Room

 Learn to make beautiful wreaths of dried herbs & flowers from the farm. Annie & Ali Main, Good Humus Produce.

Flowers on the FarmWalnut Workshop Area 

Come tour the flower fields and discuss growing, harvesting, drying and arranging with Full Belly Farm’s in-house florist Hannah Muller.

2:30 PM

Raising Goats: Live Demonstration!Natural Fibers Area 

No doubt about it: goats are fun! A live demo of basic goat care and husbandry, for meat and dairy. Say cheese! Led by Cathy Suematsu of Spreadwing Farm. 

The Wild Side Creek Exploration- Walnut Workshop Area

Come explore Cache Creek! Learn about riparian native habitat and see some of the animals, reptiles and birds that inhabit the Capay Valley. All ages Welcome! Elliot Schoenig, Biologist UCGS. 

3:00 PM

 Hands-Only CPR (American Red Cross, California Gold Country Region) - First Aid Booth

Walking Farm Tour- Main Info Booth

 Come walk through the farm’s diverse crops and over 300 acres of fruits, nuts and vegetables with Andrew Brait, Full Belly Farm. 

3:30 PM

Fertile Soil, Healthy PlantsFarm Kitchen Workshop Area

Hear how fertile soil effects everything from the ground up Learn how to maximize your soil health to produce the most beautiful and vibrant plants. Led by Margaret Lloyd of UC Cooperative Extension. 

4:00 PM

 Wreath Making- Wreath Room

 Learn to make beautiful wreaths of dried herbs & flowers from the farm. Annie & Ali Main, Good Humus Produce.

Bug Hunt: Pollinators of the Farm and Garden- Walnut Workshop Area

Have fun catching bugs and learning more about their benefits. All ages welcome! Led by VIvian Wauters and Lucy Weinman of UC Davis Department of Entomology. 

4:30 PM

Starting a Small Farm- Walnut Workshop Area

Hear about the ins-and-outs of starting to farm on small acreage, and how passion, creativity and endurance all play a role in beginning a new farm. Led by Andrew and Eric Walker of Farmboy Organics. 

5:00 PM

Walking Farm Tour: A Final Walkabout - Main Information Booth

The last fam tour of the day with Paul Muller, Full Belly Farm! 

Hands-Only CPR (American Red Cross, California Gold Country Region)- First Aid Booth

 

Please make sure to check the program at the Hoes Down for descriptions and a more current schedule!