We invite farmers, backyard gardeners, food-lovers, students, and anyone with an appetite for learning to join us for our 2020 workshops. Allegheny Mountain Institute workshops provide the opportunity to learn hands-on from local experts and ask all of your gardening and food questions. Join us for fun-filled learning at the AMI at Augusta Health Farm in Fishersville, VA and our Allegheny Mountain Farm campus in Highland County, VA.
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Class and Event Calendar
For Farmers
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Navigating Food Safety Requirements for Farmers
February 6, 2020
High Tunnels I: Hot Crops
June 2, 2020
Soil Management Principles
June 17, 2020
Cover Cropping
September 22, 2020
High Tunnels II: Season Extension
October 6, 2020
For Foodies and Homesteaders
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Canning for Beginners
July 2020
Fermentation 101
June 16, 2020
Local Food Sourcing
August 24, 2020
Sourdough Success
October 4, 2020
For Young Sprouts
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Natural Crafts
Postponed - Date TBA
Art in the Garden
Postponed - Date TBA
Food Science for Young Chefs
Postponed - Date TBA
For Green Thumbs
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Planning and Planting your Garden
March 24, 2020
Ergonomics in the Garden
April 9, 2020
Gardening Small
April 28, 2020
Water Conservation & Harvesting
May 12, 2020
Your Garden Year: Preservation & Storage
May 27, 2020
Growing and Arranging Flowers
July 18, 2020
Compost Made Simple
Postponed - Date TBA
Vermicompost
August 19, 2020