Happy Monday Farmers,
This is your Farm news for the week:
Farm Ed
On March 3rd learn how to make a complete organic fertilizer: we'll mix some up... and maybe test it against compost as a Mercer soil amendment. As always, we'll meet at the Botany Greenhouse 8:30-9:30am, followed by volunteer hours.
Compost Crew
Good farmers grow soil, not crops. Growing crops relies heavily on the organic matter as well as minerals that are present in the soil. Without replenishing these, soils become dead and barren. The Compost Crew is dedicated to the art and science of returning fertility to the soil, through the production and application of compost made via vermi-composting and hot composting methods. In addition to lots of fun with worms and dirt, we will also be hosting work parties with a kindergarten class through Spring quarter.
As winter quarter comes to an end, the crew is ready to SPRING into action. Interested in joining us? Send an email to Kay at chaik@uw.edu to find out about how you can participate! If you are interested in taking on the role of the Compost Crew Coordinator next year (leading is one of the best ways of learning), please state that in the email as well. I hope to hear from you all!
Canning and Fermentation Workshop
Just a reminder to join us and Johnathan Loritsch from Firefly Kitchens March 6th at 6:30pm in the Mercer Clubhouse. We'll learn how to make kraut, the benefits and principles of fermentation, taste different kinds, and make our own batch. Sign up here!
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UW Farmers are a diverse group with a lot going on. Anyone is welcome to submit events, job postings, and other happenings to be included in this newsletter and/or posted on our Facebook page. If you have stuff we need to know about send it over to theuwfarm@gmail.com.
Thank you and make it a great week!
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