2023 Classes:
First Light Farm's Educational Mission is to provide learning experiences that help people reconnect with the sacred life in the of the soil, learn new life skills, and build more resilient communities
1. "Learn and Grow" with Jeremy Houston, First Light Farm's lead farmer
An Experiential Learning Program for people wanting to learn to grow their own vegetables
Taking reservations for the 2023 season.
There's so much to learn if you want to know how to grow your own vegetables. Join this small group of individuals in this experiential class with First Light Farm's lead farmer, Jeremy Houston, and learn not only the basics, but how to grow your own vegetables. Two-three hours on Sunday afternoons, March through October.
You'll grow your own food by learning soil prep and amendments, seeding and propagation, familiarity with planting, different crops, seasonal cycles, and crop rotation. You'll also learn how to use some small equipment, irrigation techniques, weed and pest control, harvest techniques, and how to build a high tunnel. You will also be able to sell any of your produce at First Light Farm's farm stand. You'll participate in our community of farmers and learn the skills you'll need to become proficient as a grower. Email for cost, details and program description. Join us for a great season of growing!
2. Upcoming Farm Classes - watch for more details as we get closer to the dates
April 22nd, 1-2:30 pm - Make your own Mason Bee House with Kaila and Mark Russell
May 13th, 1-4 pm - Learn how to make your own Basket with Kaila Russell
June - Learn how to plant, grow and harvest your own microgreens
July 22nd - Learn how to make Dilly Beans
August 19th - Learn how to make Cucumber Pickles
September 9th - Learn how to make Salsa
First Light Farm's Educational Mission is to provide learning experiences that help people reconnect with the sacred life in the of the soil, learn new life skills, and build more resilient communities
1. "Learn and Grow" with Jeremy Houston, First Light Farm's lead farmer
An Experiential Learning Program for people wanting to learn to grow their own vegetables
Taking reservations for the 2023 season.
There's so much to learn if you want to know how to grow your own vegetables. Join this small group of individuals in this experiential class with First Light Farm's lead farmer, Jeremy Houston, and learn not only the basics, but how to grow your own vegetables. Two-three hours on Sunday afternoons, March through October.
You'll grow your own food by learning soil prep and amendments, seeding and propagation, familiarity with planting, different crops, seasonal cycles, and crop rotation. You'll also learn how to use some small equipment, irrigation techniques, weed and pest control, harvest techniques, and how to build a high tunnel. You will also be able to sell any of your produce at First Light Farm's farm stand. You'll participate in our community of farmers and learn the skills you'll need to become proficient as a grower. Email for cost, details and program description. Join us for a great season of growing!
2. Upcoming Farm Classes - watch for more details as we get closer to the dates
April 22nd, 1-2:30 pm - Make your own Mason Bee House with Kaila and Mark Russell
May 13th, 1-4 pm - Learn how to make your own Basket with Kaila Russell
June - Learn how to plant, grow and harvest your own microgreens
July 22nd - Learn how to make Dilly Beans
August 19th - Learn how to make Cucumber Pickles
September 9th - Learn how to make Salsa
