Northern Michigan Events: Grow Benzie and NCRS are presenting Craig Schaaf, a highly regarded agricultural specialist who will lead a series of classes in Northern Michigan this fall. For anyone who loves to garden, beginner or experienced, Craig’s classes will increase your knowledge about gardening, food preservation, and other alternatives you may not have considered.
Gardening & More
Please join in by bringing a dish to share, $7 per person or $10 per family. Potluck at 6:00 p.m, class at 7:00 p.m.
Pests and Disease Problems
October 16, 2012
Craig Schaaf will discuss the strategy for dealing with “pests” and other four-legged animals that can wreck havoc in your garden. Basic preventive measures to ward off disease will be covered along with specific problems that may arise. Fall is a good time to plan for proactive measures for next season’s gardens.
Thriving, Not Just Surviving off the Grid
October 30, 2012
Learn how to transition from living on the grid to completely off it. Craig has first hand experience, having gone off it 8 years ago.
Food Preservation without Refrigeration
November 13, 2012
Craig will discuss alternative means of preserving food, from storing food in a root cellar, techniques for storing in the ground, and using fermentation.
Business Model for the Small Farm
December 11, 2012
An innovative class teaching the basics of starting a business, targeting farmers but also of value to anyone starting a business.
Cooking Classes
Sneak it in Spaghetti Sauce
October 23, 2012
With Abby Beale. Fee $20. 6:00 p.m. potluck, bring a dish to pass and your own table service and beverage.
Fall Soups
Ocober 25, 2012
Fee $20. 6:00 p.m. potluck, bring a dish to pass and your own table service.
Pie Making Featuring Pumpkin and Apple
November 13, 2012
Fee $20. 6:00 p.m. potluck, bring a dish to pass and your own table service.
Sewing Classes
(contact Mary Ann 231.882.9292)
A Beary Warm Mitt
October 22, 2012
6:00 p.m. Wool mittens made from recycled sweaters that have been shrunk. Bring your own supplies or $5 for supplies. Fee $25.
Make a T-Shirt Skirt
November 12, 2012
6:00 p.m. Bring your own t-shirts or $5 for supplies. Fee $10.
For more information on these classes, contact Deb Query, Director, 231 352 6157 growbenzie@gmail.com, growbenzie.org.