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Summer Social – Bedford (8/15)
Join us for the Land & Table Summer Social and community potluck at Mountain Run Farm in Bedford County on Tuesday, August 15 (6-8pm). This will be a great opportunity to network with others in the Lynchburg regional local food movement
Creek Health & Livestock – Amherst (8/19)
Join us for this month’s Amherst Land & Table potluck on Saturday, August 19 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch as we discuss pros and cons of fencing off creeks to prevent livestock access and how a more ecological approach may demand deeper thinking.
L&T Book Club: Our Wilding Farming Life (8/3/23)
We will be discussing the book ‘Our Wild Farming Life: Adventures On A Scottish Highland Croft’ on Thursday, August 3 (6:30-8:00pm) at the Bedford Library. The authors stumble headlong into a life of farming, with one question: “What does farming in harmony with nature look like?”
Raising Meat Rabbits – ReSkill Workshop
COST: $20 (per person)Are you interested in self-reliant living and taking charge of food production for your family? Learn how to start raising your own meat rabbits in this comprehensive ReSkill homesteading workshop by Land & Table on Saturday, July 29 (9:30am...
Farm Tools And Appropriate Tech (Forest)
Join us on Tuesday, July 18 (6-8pm) at Great Day Gardens in Forest for the monthly Bedford Land & Table potluck. After we eat together we will have an open forum on farm tools and appropriate technology. Come ready to share about your favorite farm tool
Foliar Feeding Sprays – Amherst (7/15)
Join us on Saturday, July 15 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch for the monthly Amherst Land & Table potluck. This month we will follow up from last month’s meeting on fruit production with an in-depth look at the benefits of foliar feeding sprays for delivering direct nutrients to vineyard, garden, and forage.
The Budget Homestead | Huddleston (6/27) (NEW DATE!)
Join us Tuesday, June 27 (6-8pm) at The Little Rustic Homestead, owned by Pete Accomando and Krystal Vullo, in Huddleston (Bedford County) for a potluck, mini-farm tour, and discussion on establishing a family homestead on a small budget.
Regenerative Vineyard and Berry Production | Amherst (6/17)
Join us Saturday, June 17 (5-7pm) at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County for the monthly Amherst Land & Table potluck and skillshare. We will be diving into trellising options, plant health, and pruning. We will also be discussing how to run sheep and poultry through a productive fruit growing system.
Livestock Fencing | Amherst (5/20)
Join us on Saturday, May 20 (5-7pm) for a community potluck and hands-on fencing demonstration at Brooklyn Hills Ranch in Amherst County. We will be discussing practical functions and the features that each fencing provides for different kinds of livestock.
Tax Basics For Small Farms | Bedford (5/16)
Are you the owner of a small farm enterprise, or thinking of starting one? Are you making the most of the nuances in the tax code as it relates to your small farm? Join us Tuesday, May 16 (6-8pm) at the Sedalia Center for a community potluck and talk by professor of law Rodney Chrisman, as he provides an overview on small farm tax basics.
L&T Book Club: In Defense of Food – Discussion (5/4)
Throughout the month of April the L&T Book Club is reading award winning author Michael Pollan’s book: In Defense of Food. Join us as we discuss this thought-provoking book and it’s examination of our modern American diet on Thursday, April 6 (6:30-8:00pm).
Seed Swap & Networking Potluck | Bedford (4/18)
Gardening season is upon us! Join us for our Spring Seed Swap and networking potluck on Tuesday, April 18 (6-8pm) at Mountain Run Farm (Camp Sedalia) in northern Bedford County.