About this Event
Tickets on sale Wednesday 4/24/24 at 11am PST
Inspired to compost, but not sure where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how our farm uses compost to build healthy soil that produces flavorful, nutrient-dense food.. and how you can, too!
During this workshop, our Farm Team will guide you to a few spots around the farm for an in-depth look at and information about all the ways ALF composts:
- Check in at the regenerative market garden, where you'll meet your guides and group
- Gain a big-picture view of how ALF approaches farming within an integrated ecosystem, focuses on healthy soil, and generates fertility from within.
- Learn how to build healthy soil, the role of worms & microbes, and the parallels between soil health and gut health
- Stop by the lemon orchard to check out our hot compost piles & windrows. You'll learn about the natural process of composting and how exactly food scraps transform into fertile, nutrient-rich soil when given the proper, harmonious conditions.
- Dig into our 40 foot worm composting bin and compost tea brewing tanks. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of our farm's vermicompost program, and how you can utilize worms to break down food scraps on a small scale at home.
- Gain hands-on experience building a backyard composts pile
- The workshop ends with a comprehensive 1 hour walking tour of the farm
WHEN
Saturday, June 8, 2024
AM session: 8am - 12pm
PM session: 1pm - 5pm
Saturday, July 27, 2024
AM session: 8am - 12pm
PM session: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday, September 8, 2024
AM session: 8am - 12pm
PM session: 1pm - 5pm
3 hour compost workshop + 1 hour farm tour — choose either morning OR afternoon session
About Apricot Lane Farms
13 years ago, John and Molly Chester embarked on a journey to farm in harmony with nature, bringing health back to this land.. starting with the soil. Today, Apricot Lane Farms is a 234 acre working farm is integrated within a reawakened ecosystem. We regeneratively grow more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables; and raise sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, goats and guardian dogs with reverence... while farming in harmony (or a comfortable level of disharmony) within a dynamic ecosystem. Our farm is certified Biodynamic and Organic.
See our story:
Follow along: @apricotlanefarms
Learn more: www.apricotlanefarm.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Apricot Lane Farms, 10700 Broadway Road, Moorpark, United States
USD 200.00
