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Discover the Future of Farming:
Join Us at Yellow Barn Farm!
Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and eager to be a better steward of the land? Join us for an inspiring and immersive experience at Yellow Barn Farm, where we will explore the transformative practices of permaculture and regenerative agriculture. This is your chance to learn how these innovative methods are helping create more resilient, sustainable, and self-sufficient agricultural systems in our own backyard!
On our tour of Yellow Barn Farm, we will learn about regenerative agriculture which not only sustains but actively revitalizes the land. This approach improves soil fertility, increases biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and produces healthy food while supporting the long-term health of Boulder County ecosystems. We’ll learn about their silvopasture, where over 3,500 trees were planted in contour swales to integrate plant and animal agriculture through rotational grazing.
During lunch, Amy Scanes-Wolfe will introduce the core principles of permaculture–a design philosophy that harmonizes with nature to create agricultural systems that mimic natural ecosystems. Amy will share insights into permaculture design and discuss how these practices align with regenerative economics and social design. She’ll guide us on how to build an integrated community framework that supports both the land and the people who depend on it.
This event will also challenge the traditional view of farming as merely food production. We’ll explore the concept of “farming as a service,” which emphasizes soil health and ecological balance, ensuring that our agricultural practices benefit the entire ecosystem.
Event Details
- Location: Yellow Barn Farm, 9417 N. Foothills Hwy, Longmont, CO
- Tuition: $20 per participant (reservations required)
- Leaders: Azuraye Wycoff, Executive Director at Yellow Barn Farm and Amy Scanes-Wolfe, Agroecology Incubator Program Manager at Drylands Agroecology Research
Space is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to reserve your spot on Eventbrite soon.
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