LEARN HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE OFFERINGS FOR FREE… You are never too old to learn a new skill in the kitchen, on the farm or starting a new business. Here is an opportunity to learn over lunch with FARRMS Weekly Wednesday Webinar Series. And this semester it’s FREE. Watch a special introductory video and find the key words to gain access to any or all of the spring webinars. Each webinar runs from 12 to 1 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2. All sessions are recorded for access at a later date if you miss one or are late to arrive. It’s informal and entertaining and available to anyone with a computer and Internet access; but limited to 25 participants so sign up early. Registration is simple. Find the video with key words and the webinar registration link at farrms.org. If you have questions, please email [email protected]. All sessions are taught by experts in their fields and include: Jan. 28 – FARRMS offers programs to grow farmers… Want to know more? Join us for a webinar outlining FARRMS and its programs like Grants to Grow, Intern program and upcoming SOLE – Summit on Local Economies… Feb. 4 – How to Become Certified Organic - this presentation will include an overview of the organic certification process as well as a look at the various organic rules and regulations that should be taken into consideration by an operator prior to applying for organic certification in order to have an understanding of what is expected of an operation wishing to be certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program, and most importantly, a basic overview of the organic certification process and what it entails. Feb. 18 – Cool Fruits for Cold Climates with Kathy Wiederholt, Fruit Project Manager, Carrington Research Extension Center. Theres a world of tasty fruit beyond raspberries and strawberries. The Northern-Hardy Fruit Project in North Dakota will introduce you to healthy and hardy fruiting shrubs that are easy to care for and laugh off winter. Feb. 25 – The Need to Network with Glenn Muske… no man is an island. Whether searching for a job, starting a business or expanding into new territory – you get by with a little help from your friends… March 4 – Curing bacon with Glen Philbrick. Everyone loves bacon. Learn how to make your own. March 11 — What is Gametophytic Incompatibility? With Frank Kutka. It has a funny name, but this natural trait in corn can prevent unwanted outcrossing with transgenic varieties or other market classes of corn. Find out about the breeding that is going on with this trait and how to breed your own organic corn from Kutka, a corn breeder and NPSAS Farm Breeding Club Co-coordinator. March 18 - Chick Brooding and Care with Annie Carlson, Morning Joy Farm… Learn the where, how and when to order chicks; brooder set-up and management, feed and water requirements. March 25 – Gluten free cooking with Quinoa and Amaranth? Glen Philbrick has been growing ancient grains on Hiddendale Farm near Turtle Lake. Learn about these gluten-free grains and how to use them in your everyday cooking. April 1 - Backyard Hens with Annie Carlson, Morning Joy Farm. Turning table scraps into eggs means healthy eating and less garbage. Annie will cover where to get hens, housing those birds, laying, feed, water requirements and management. April 8 – Cooking with pork. Annie Carlson of Morning Joy Farms will cover the most common pork cuts, preparation methods best suited to those cuts, recipes and what to do with leftovers. April 15 – Cooking with lamb. Annie Carlson of Morning Joy Farms will cover the most common pork cuts, preparation methods best suited to those cuts, recipes and what to do with leftovers. April 22 – Things you should know before you purchase a high tunnel with Holly Mawby, Entrepreneurial Center for Horticulture Dakota College at Bottineau. April 29 – Stephanie Blumhagen will show you how to harvest cottonwood tree buds and make your own healing salve. May 6 – If you cant beat them, eat them! Learn which weeds are edible and try some new recipes with Stephanie Blumhagen. For more information or assistance with registering, please call Sue at 701-527-5169. FARRMS is a nonprofit based in Medina – We Grow Farmers. ###
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