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Homestead Gardening Forum | Bedford (3/21)
Join us for an open ‘Homestead Gardening’ forum and community potluck on Tuesday, March 21 (6-8pm) at the Sedalia Center in northern Bedford County. With food prices continuing to climb and inflation rising, the family garden has become more important than ever. Whether you live in an urban, rural, or suburban setting, now is the time to take your garden to the next level.
Farm Social & Spring Forum | Amherst L&T (3/18)
The first Amherst Land & Table potluck of the year is finally here! Join us for a Farm Social and Spring Forum at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County on Saturday, March 18 (5-7pm).
New Agrarian Social & Visioncast (Feb 21)
Join us for the first potluck of the year on Tuesday, February 21 (6-8pm) at the Sedalia Center in northern Bedford County. We will also be discussing Land & Table’s milestone of transitioning into official non-profit status, our vision for transforming the food system in this area, and will be brainstorming about possible topics for events throughout the year. We want to hear from you!
In the Orchard: Apple Tree Pruning Workshop (Feb 18)
Join us for this hands-on Land & Table apple tree pruning workshop with orchardist, heirloom apple enthusiast, and cidermaker John Hoskins on Saturday, February 18 (10 am – 12 noon). This will be an introductory workshop on the art and science of pruning apple trees.
L&T Book Club Launch: December Book by Joel Salatin
Our first book that we’ll be reading for the launch of the Land & Table Book Club is by self-professed ‘lunatic’ farmer Joel Salatin. Like all his books, ‘Folks This Ain’t Normal’ is a thought provoking read. We’ll be reading it through December and then will discuss the book in our first meeting on Thursday, January 5th (7:00-8:30pm) at the Bedford Central public Library in the town of Bedford.
L&T Book Clubs! Coming In 2023
Books have played an important role for many of us in our journey to embracing regenerative agriculture, eating local, and self-reliant living. We are launching several pilot L&T Book Club groups in 2023.
Seed Swap & Potluck (Amherst) – 11/19/22
Join us at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County, on Saturday, November 19 (5-7pm) for a seed swap and the final Amherst County potluck of the year.
Back To Eden: Movie Night (Bedford) – 11/15/22
Join us Tuesday, November 15 (6-8:00pm) at the Sedalia Center for our final potluck of the year and a Back To Eden movie night!
Lynchburg Grows: Urban Farm Tour – 10/18/22
Join us on Tuesday, October 18 (6-8pm) for an open community potluck and urban farm tour of the Lynchburg Grows glass pane greenhouses and grounds.
Cover Crops For Farm & Garden (Amherst) – 10/15/22
Join us Saturday, October 15 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County, Virginia for a potluck and discussion on the importance of cover crops for regenerative soil health and fertility.
Welcoming the Tree Swallow (Amherst) – 9/17/22
Join us Saturday, September 17 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County, Virginia for a potluck and hands on demonstration of building Tree Swallow bird houses. We will be discussing the importance of welcoming these small but mighty birds and the role they play on a holistically managed farm or homestead.
Farm Social: Bramble Hollow Farm (Montvale) – 9/20/22
Join us on Tuesday, September 20 (6-8pm) for a farm social, potluck, and tour at Bramble Hollow Farm in Montvale, Virginia . We will also be welcoming the Roanoke Regional Food System Partnership for some cross-pollinating conversations on building local foodsheds.