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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.
Mushroom Inoculation + Potluck | Amherst (4/15)
Join us for the monthly Amherst Land & Table potluck at Brooklyn Hills Ranch on Saturday, April 15 (5-7pm). There will be a free hands-on demonstration on how to inoculate logs with mushroom spores
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.