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Are you interested in getting the basics of starting a small farm before you dive in? Consider attending one or all of these free courses designed to give you a leg up starting a small farm business. Classes are taught by extension agents, farmers, and other professionals working in small agriculture. If you'd like to know more about a specific class call or email Robin Seydel at 505-217-2027 or toll free 877-775-2667, or at
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This year is shaping up to be as educational, healing and fun as last year. Our classes begin in late January and go though March. All classes are free and open to the public. RSVP for these classes below! By RSVPing, we can be sure to bring enough handouts for all students attending and notify you if times, dates, or locations change.
All veterans, active service and National Guard people are welcome and encouraged to come to these FREE farming and gardening skills classes. The VA van will be offering rides to both the classes and garden site from the Albuquerque V.A. Campus. For more information contact Robin Seydel at 505-217-2027, toll pokies no download free at 877-775-2667 or e-mail her at
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or contact John Shields at the V.A. at 505-256-6499 ext.5638 or email him
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All classes will take place at the Bernalillo County Extension Office education room, at 4901 Indian School Road NE, NE Albuquerque in the NMSU Albuquerque Campus, downstairs in room G104.
| Date |
Course |
Instructor |
| January 31 |
Introduction to the Business of Farming |
John Garlisch, Bernalillo County Extension Service |
| February 7 |
LandLINK: Finding a Place to Grow |
Tiffany Terry, Agriculture Collaborative Mid-Region Council of Governments |
| February 14 |
Growing Good Soil |
Joran Viers, Bernalillo County Extension Service |
| February 21 |
Organic Production: Hows and Whys! |
Dr. Tess Grasswitz, NMSU |
| February 28 |
Organic Production: Hows and Whys! |
Joanie Quinn, NMDA Organic Program |
| March 7 |
Succession Planting for Market Success |
Sarah Wentzel-Fisher, La Montanita Co-op, edible Santa Fe |
| March 14 |
Intro to Biodynamics and Wholistic Farming |
Amanda Rich, Erda Gardens |
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