Hands-on beekeeping workshop at the Mindful Farmer homestead in Conway, Arkansas. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to get more confident working your own hives, this immersive class will walk you through both the theory and the practice of small-scale, sustainable beekeeping in Arkansas. Includes classroom session and in-hive workshop.
An inspiring evening workshop and dinner at the Mindful Farmer homestead in Conway, Arkansas. The fire will be burning and string lights twinkling as we explore how to start a garden from the ground up — from planning and layout to efficient, economical design that saves time, space, and money. (Limited participants)
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to safely make and preserve delicious homemade jams and jellies. Participants will learn the basics of water-bath canning, food safety guidelines, and helpful tips for achieving the perfect set in sweet spreads. Whether you are new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this class...
Blacksmith Matt Hughes will offer a class that will cover forge basics with students working on crafting hand forged campfire accessories and utensils. The registration fee for this one-day class is $75 per student, and $100 for husband/wife or parent/child couples. Class size is limited, so register early. All students must be 18 years of...
Blackberry growers and fruit enthusiasts across Arkansas are invited to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s annual blackberry field tour, scheduled for June 9 at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville, Arkansas. he event will feature research updates from Division of Agriculture researchers as well as members of the Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association.
Learn how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and get some tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest. In this presentation, you will learn how to grow and cook sweet corn. This is another free webinar in the Grow Your Own Groceries series by the University of Arkansas Department...
Join Summer Brown of Goat Island Farm and NCAT's Gabriella Soto-Velez for a practical webinar on holistic and organic-aligned goat management for diversified farms. This session will feature a farm-based video exploring how Summer manages goats as part of a larger market garden system, including herd health practices, sanitation, pasture and manure management, and the...
Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Join us at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village for practical learning with our Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops. Workshop topics include: Composting for a Healthy Garden How to Sharpen Your Knives Using Goats, Sheep, & Chickens to Reclaim Land Make Your Own Sauerkraut...
Experts with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will discuss variety selection, growing methods, soil health and how to deal with common pests or problems. Extension family and consumer sciences agents will also share information on how to store and prepare homegrown produce and demonstrate healthy recipes. This is another free webinar in the Grow Your...
Experts with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will discuss variety selection, growing methods, soil health and how to deal with common pests or problems. Extension family and consumer sciences agents will also share information on how to store and prepare homegrown produce and demonstrate healthy recipes. This is another free webinar in the Grow Your...