Winter Workshops at Stone Barns Center (Tarrytown, NY)

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Mel Weiss

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Jan 14, 2014, 10:31:53 AM1/14/14
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT STONE BARNS CENTER
Gain new skills for the season ahead! 

Small Engine Mechanics
January 29, 2014, 2:00PM-4:30PM, $10

Join John DiMarco of Stone Barns Center to gain a basic understanding of small engines and farm machinery maintenance. John will explain the internal workings of small engines, how to disassemble and reassemble small engines, as well as troubleshooting tips. Some prior knowledge may be helpful. For more information, click here. 

Crop Rotation 
February 12, 2014, 2:00PM-4:30PM, $10

Join farmer Jack Algiere of Stone Barns Center to learn how to improve the quality, timing, and performance of crops and cover crops. This workshop will cover several strategies for developing crop rotation systems in a variety of diverse farming operations. Jack will discuss the role of crop rotation as it relates to resilient agricultural principles and how it positively impacts soil and plant health. For more information, click here.

Pastured Turkeys for the Thanksgiving Table
February 24, 2014, 2:00PM-4:00PM, $10

From day-old poults to the Thanksgiving table, farmer Craig Haney of Stone Barns Center will cover the details of husbanding pastured turkeys, giving particular attention to brooding, pasture rotation, housing/roosting, diseases, feeds and preparation for the harvest.  Whether for your family or for profit, this workshop will get you started with broad breasted and heritage turkeys. For more information, click here.







MEL WEISS 
Growing Farmers Initiative Coordinator
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
630 Bedford Road
Pocantico Hills, NY 10520

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