Getting fresh greens in the winter can be a challenge, but not if you grow them yourself. Join us for this one-hour session with agrifood instructor and farmer Lee Arbogast on how to grow your own microgreens. Microgreens are packed with nutrients, and they add a lot of flavor and freshness to winter meals. More in-depth classes on growing food at home and homesteading skills will be offered next year. Information about logging in to this live Zoom session will be sent to all registered participants the day before the class.

Mushrooms are a great addition to any outdoor garden, and they could also very successfully grow in a basement or a spare room indoors. This 1 - hour FREE intro session on cultivating mushrooms at home will cover topics like deciding what kind of mushrooms to grow, where to obtain the cultures and materials needed for production, and how to create good environments for mushroom growth. Guidelines on how to monitor and support the mushroom growth will be provided. More in-depth, in-person mushroom cultivation classes will be offered next year. Information about logging in to this live Zoom session will be sent to all registered participants the day before the class.

Join us for this one-hour live session with seed stewards Amy Newday and John Edgerton, and learn practical skills on how to save seeds from your garden and become a more resilient gardener. More in-depth, season long classes on Seed Stewardship will likely be part of the next year community programs at the Food Innovation Center. Information about logging in to this live Zoom session will be sent to all registered participants the day before the class.

Foraging is increasing in popularity, and that demands a knowledge of habitat, and stewardship. This FREE presentation will cover correct identification, collecting techniques, processing and other suggested guidelines for wildcrafting. Information about logging in to this live Zoom session will be sent to all registered participants the day before the class.