The Home Farmer: A Workshop Series on Sustainable Agriculture

The Home Farmer Workshop Series consists of thirteen weekly sessions, each an hour long, focused

on various aspects of gardening and sustainable agriculture. The sessions cover a wide range of topics,

including soil health, vegetable selection, seed starting, cultivation, hand tools, irrigation systems,

composting, container gardening, pest control, harvesting, garden design, garden-to-table cooking, and

a wrap-up session. Each session combines practical advice, such as choosing vegetables for specific

climates, with hands-on techniques like pruning, composting, and irrigation. The workshops are

designed to provide comprehensive knowledge for home farmers, from basics to advanced gardening

skills.

Week Date Topic Time

1. Jan. 10th Introduction to Gardening and Soil Health 1 hour
2. Jan. 17th Vegetable Selection and Planning 1 hour
3. Jan. 24th Seed Starting and Transplanting 1 hour
4. Jan. 31st Cultivation and Maintenance of Vegetables 1 hour
5. Feb. 7th Using Hand Tools in the Garden 1 hour
6. Feb. 14th Water Efficient Irrigation Systems 1 hour
7. Feb. 21th Composting and Soil Fertility 1 hour
8. Feb. 28th Container Gardening 1 hour
9. Mar. 6th Garden Pests and Diseases 1 hour
10. Mar. 13th Harvesting and Preserving Vegetables 1 hour
11. Mar. 20th Garden Design and Aesthetics 1 hour
12. Mar. 27th Garden-to-Table Cooking and Nutrition 1 hour
13. Apr. 3rd Wrap-up and Review 1 hour