There will be a plant sale to benefit the Pewabic Street Community Garden from 10 am – 3 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church on Montezuma Ave. in Houghton. Saturday, May 28th.
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North Farm Extension Workshop Series
April 11, 2015 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Siting and Planning for Hoophouses — April 11, 2 hours
Site preparation is arguably the most crucial point in hoophouse construction. Join The North Farm for a discussion regarding proper site preparation and considerations for hoophouses and learn about drainage, solar exposure, anchoring mechanisms, and snow load considerations. This workshop will be incredibly valuable for individuals in the planning stages of their hoophouse construction.
Workshop starts at 2 p.m. EST and are located at The North Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI – 1 mile north of the Village of Chatham on the Rock River Road
Participants have two registration options:
- Individuals – select the “Participant Registration” option and select workshops you plan to attend. Workshops are $10/class/person or you can register for the entire series for $50/person.
- Farms or Groups – select the “Farm or Group Registration” option and select the workshops your group plans to attend. Workshops are $15/class/group or you can register your group for the entire series for $75/group.
Plant Exchange – May 28th – Calumet Art Center
Plant Exchange at Calumet Art Center – Saturday, May 28th 1 pm Contact Dawn Andersson as anderssondg@gmail.com for more information
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New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equiptment
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