Organic Growers Course
A SEASON OF FARMING and Related ARTS!
Through our Organic Growers Course, we facilitate inclusive hands-on experiences in no-till organic agriculture and art, and cultivate a community that celebrates and centers the interconnectedness of people and our Earth!
Orkestai Farm celebrates diversity. We are an inclusive organization that welcomes all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or socio-economic circumstance. We emphasize a slow deliberate pace and the principles of universal design to make the farm accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability, or other factors.
Course Description __________________________________________________
Organic Growers will build community and knowledge around the shared endeavor of tending an actual farm.
Using the practice of organic no-till vegetable growing and pastured poultry as a vehicle, the Organic Growers Course will emphasize:
the skills related to tending a garden (greenhouse propagation, transplanting, mulching, soil fertility, weed ID, bed preparation, harvesting, irrigation, garden planning, etc.)
the tasks needed to keep poultry healthy, safe and integrated into the rest of the farm
the cultivation of wellbeing (being outside, embodied in nature connection)
a sense of belonging and purpose
connection to the Earth, its animals and plants, and to each other
a growing capacity for resilience both personally and environmentally
confidence about one’s unique contributions
skills including problem-solving, physical coordination, stamina and strength, and openness to novelty.
expression through farm related arts: culinary arts, fiber arts, movement, music, herbal arts, floral arts, etc.
In the Field _________________________________________________________
2024 Dates:
Full Season: April 16-November 8, 2024
If you want to do a pilot test of the program please contact us no later than October 1st.
Schedule:
Wednesday/Friday OR Tuesday/Thursday
9:30am-12:00pm
Daily Flow:
9:30am Arrive, Sign in
9:35-9:45 Walking Meditation/Sit Spot
9:45- 11:15am Experiential Farming / Tending Collaborative Learning Garden/Farm Related Nature and Arts Explorations
11:30am- 12:00pm Mindful Movement (Farmer Self Care) and Closing Circle.
COST:
$100/class
FINANCIAL INCLUSION POLICY:
Orkestai Farm is deeply rooted in the belief that wholesome, local, and organically grown produce should be available to everyone; this also includes access to quality agricultural and arts programming. Nevertheless, we acknowledge the many challenges that arise in translating this belief from theory to practice. We invite anyone interested in joining our community to contact us, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances or other factors.
For more information or to sign up email: info@orkestiafarm.org.
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