Seed and Sow Skill Share!

This event gathers talented experts, who are members of the Hudson Valley Food Network for an afternoon of learning all about local food topics. Admission is $5.

 

Creating Water Kefir Sodas Dina Falconi, Wild Earth Programs Dina will demonstrate how to use local dried plants for herbal infusions and kefir soda. Bring a jar and she'll also share with you her grains.

Backyard Organic Chicken Rearing Barbara Taylor-Laino, Midsummer Farm Barbara will review the simple steps to easily and safely keep chickens on a small scale in your backyard or small farm and with a focus on keeping them organically.

Mushroom Propagation Marc Eisenson, Mid Hudson Mycological Association Learn about wild shiitake, stropharia and oysters mushrooms and the ways you can grow them at home or in your yard.

Integrated Pest Management Jay Levine, Hudson Valley Backyard Farm Company This skill share will discuss Integrated Pest Management, a system aimed at anticipating and controlling pests or diseases that is especially useful when growing plants organically.

Local Food For The Small Business by Mimi Fix, owner of Baking Fix Do you have an idea for starting a food business using local ingredients? This workshop focuses on refining and developing ideas.

Artisan Sausage Making Mark Elia, Elia's Catering & Meats Learn how to create your own blend of sausage from selecting meat to dreaming up new spice combinations.

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Comment by Francesca Noble on February 23, 2011 at 12:12pm

I agree! We'll be talking to Mark to see if it's possible for him to make hot dogs from our beef. Thanks to all who made the event happen.

Comment by Jack T Maniscalco on February 20, 2011 at 10:42pm

Mark's sausage demo was very informative and well done. Hoping to see more seminars like that at future events

Comment by Francesca Noble on February 19, 2011 at 9:12pm

Hi Meghan - Charles and I would like to attend the Chicken  Rearing and Susage Making workshops. We could also bring some info about Movable Beast for the Information Table. I hope it's not too late! Francesca