2022-AND A NEW SEASON BEGINS
Dear Friends of Abbondanza Farm
Thank you for visiting my web site
Last year at this time, as the pandemic still had us in it's grip, I wrote in this space that I was optimistic that we would come out of this with a better sense of what was valuable and worth holding on to and what we needed to permanently abandon because it never really served us or our beautiful planet.
Well after another difficult year, I still remain hopeful and I am looking forward to an exciting, productive and beautiful season.
WORKSHOPS 2022
Education and activism is an important element of what we do here at Abbondanza Farm and after an unplanned and unwelcome two year hiatus (Thanks Covid.) I am looking forward to being able to offer you a series of informative and practical workshops on a range of topics to help you learn to grow and transform your own food and provide you with the skills to live more sustainably.
Please visit the Workshop page for all the details on this seasons events.
OUR NEXT WORKSHOPS:
DIY CHICKEN BUTCHERING
TBA
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
$20
If you have ever thought about raising your own poultry, this workshop will give you a hands on experience in how to humanely slaughter, butcher and freeze your own chickens.
And even if you never plan to have your own flock, the workshop will give you the opportunity to learn how that chicken breast got to your plate- and isn’t that important for every omnivore to know!
The workshop will be given by Carmen Sherrer who has been raising and slaughtering chickens since she was a girl on her parent’s farm. She approaches the task with a calm respectfulness that comes from experience and a genuine affection for her birds.
Please dress appropriately.
The workshop will be bilingual.
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SEED SAVING FOR EVERYONE Sunday October 2 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $30 Have you always wanted to save seeds from your favorite garden vegetables and flowers but weren’t quite sure how to do it? Well it’s easier than you think! In this workshop you will learn everything you need to get started saving and storing your own seeds. And, you will find out why seed saving is not only a fun, practical addition to your gardening activity but can also make an important contribution towards preserving and protecting our precious agriculture heritage. And you are saving money! |
FUN WITH FERMENTATION
Sunday October 23 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $30 You can find fermented food in the diets of every human culture. The process makes foods both more nutritious as well as delicious. And hundreds of medical and scientific studies confirm what folklore has always known - the microscopic organisms that transform the food also extend its usefulness by helping people stay healthy. During the workshop we will make Sauerkraut with organic root veggies, and Sauer brined mixed vegetable pickles with the freshest vegetables harvested right from our farm. Participants will prepare and take home a 1l jar of their choice of ferment. |
TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPS
MANSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 2022
I am happy to report that the market is open for the season and will run until Thanksgiving week-end, 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Last year, in spite of the pandemic we still had a fantastic market season with so many people coming to show their support for our local producers, their delicious food and beautiful artifacts.
And this year I am happy to say that the music and special events are back.
Visit our Face Book page Marché Public Mansonville Public Market for all the great activities happening this season.
We will have some terrific new vendors this year and of course all the proper safety protocols will be in place. So come one and all!!
Take care of yourselves and your family. Better times are here.
