Wild Fern Farm Tour and Cooperative Farming Model Discussion
June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$20
Join us on June 2nd as Liz Willey, the owner/operator of Wild Fern Farm, discusses conducting business within the innovative cooperative model at Bakie Farm. We’ll delve into some of the challenges, and many benefits she has found through this less common approach.
Located in picturesque Kingston, NH, Bakie Farm offers a model of how farms collectively sharing land, infrastructure, and equipment can lower their own costs which in turn can lower the barriers to entry to farming. Bakie Farm currently hosts three vegetable and flower businesses; Wild Fern Farm, Hungry Heart Farm and Bakie Farm Flowers.
Wild Fern Farm is a very small scaled, certified organic vegetable farm which currently supplies some of the Seacoast Eat Local farmer’s markets, the Three River Farmers Alliance food hub, as well as a small CSA. Come join us as we take a walking tour of the three farms at Bakie Farm and end the day with a seedling to take home.
Participating in this workshop is not just an outing; it’s an investment in the future of sustainable agriculture and community resilience. By understanding the intricacies of farming in New Hampshire, attendees equip themselves with knowledge essential for supporting local farmers, fostering food security, and nurturing vibrant, interconnected communities. Moreover, the chance to engage directly with Liz Willey and explore the operations of Bakie Farm provides inspiration and practical know-how for aspiring farmers, seasoned agriculturalists, and sustainability enthusiasts alike.
When: Sunday, June 2nd
Where: 35 Powwow River Rd, Kingston, NH 03848
What to bring: Come ready with walking shoes and with your thinking cap on to help think about how to increase food production on the Seacoast with a collaborative approach!
Additional details: This workshop is being offered as a collaboration between Seacoast Eat Local and Wild Fern Farm. Attendees will secure their spot with a $20 ticket purchase, each participant will receive a $10 voucher to spend at Wild Fern Farm’s market booth during select Seacoast Eat Local Summer Farmers’ Markets. This is a tangible return on your experience, putting money back in your pocket to support local, sustainable agriculture.
Cancellation Policy: In order to receive a full refund, you must notify us at least 48 hours prior to the start of the event. If you notify us in less than 48 hours or do not come to the event, we are not able to refund your ticket purchase.
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