The farm tour of ASD’s alley-cropping site is a great opportunity to witness a young system that’s already producing in a big way. This system, implemented in early 2024, is already producing woody cut florals, dahlia tubers, cut flower stems, and coppiced willow stems for weaving and conservation plantings. We’ll spend the morning on a […]
Join us for the unveiling of the forest botanicals sculpture and the celebration of the region's native forest botanicals. The day will feature an herbal-focused arts and crafts fair, food trucks, music, guided storywalks along the trail, giveaways, and so much more. About the SculptureLocated at the High Knob Destination Center, an in-progress sculpture created […]
See a budding silvopasture that’s designed to take advantage of the edges of the farm to produce multipurpose trees for shade, ecosystem benefits, and fencepost material. This farm’s pragmatic design uses simplicity to gain big benefits with low complexity. We’ll enjoy a farm tour of the silvopasture, riparian buffer plantings, and diverse animal systems, followed by […]
This will be an in-person workshop, where we will have a guest come show us the basics principles of preserving our produce.Email Joe Kohn at jkhon@asdevelop.org if you are interested. We will confirm if there is a spot for you closer to the event.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly approach to controlling pests in gardening and agriculture. Instead of relying solely on chemical pesticides, IPM focuses on a combination of strategies to prevent, monitor, and manage pest populations in a way that is both effective and sustainable. This class is virtual and will be held through Zoom.You […]
This course will teach the practices that ensure the food you grow and harvest is safe to eat and free from harmful pathogens, contaminants, and toxins. Since food is grown in the soil and exposed to the environment, it's important to take steps to prevent contamination from sources like pests, diseases, improper handling, and environmental […]
This will be an in-person workshop with a guest instructor. The goal is to focus on foods that promote cardiovascular health by reducing the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. This style of cooking emphasizes the use of nutrient-rich, heart-healthy ingredients and healthy cooking methods.The address will be announced soon.Email Joe […]
Michael Boring is a second generation root and herb dealer in the Sequatchie Valley of Tennessee. This tour will include a great overview of an established forest farming site, as well as a brief demonstration of typical post harvest handling and cleaning of forest botanicals. Tour participants will see American Ginseng, Black Cohosh, Goldenseal, Mayapple […]
Come learn about cottage food laws. This allows people to prepare food in their own homes or small kitchens (rather than commercial facilities) and sell them to the public. It encourages entrepreneurship for those who want to make food as a side business or hobby, such as baking, preserving, or making jams and jellies.This class […]
This lesson will explain why we compost, how to compost, and the many benefits of using your own compost in your garden.This is a virtual class and will be held through Zoom.You can register here.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR LOCATION IS ON CENTRAL TIME. (9 AM CST = 10 AM EST)Join us for a tour of a working silvopasture system where sheep rotationally graze a mix of grass species. This system supports soil health, forage growth, and livestock while contributing to carbon sequestration.Participants will see tree plantings designed for biodiversity, […]
Learn about techniques used to extend the growing season for plants. This allows gardeners to grow crops for a longer period of time, either earlier in the spring or later into the fall.This class is virtual and held through Zoom,You can register here.