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Ag Tourism: From Workshops to Farm Stays

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Ag Tourism:  From Workshops to Farm Stays

Involvement in agriculture extends beyond growing food and fiber to educating the public about how food & fiber is grown.  The vast majority of the US population is not directly engaged in agriculture, therefore introducing consumers to farms and ranches is a key component of agricultural advocacy.   Read More.. by Amy Brown, Ag Circle Magazine, Cal Poly

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10 of SLO County’s Tastiest Festivals

10 of SLO County’s Tastiest Festivals

We're excited The Central Coast Beef and Wine Festival and the Heirloom Tomato Festival were selected as the top 10 picks for local food festivals!! Make sure to mark your calendars for August 26 and September 23-24, you won't want to miss it! Check out the article by Sarah Linn for more information!  http://www.sanluisobispo.com/living/food-drink/article157962694.html   

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FARMstead ED Sounds Off with KPRL

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FARMstead ED Sounds Off with KPRL

We had a great time chatting with Jaime Umphenour about our locally grown, thanks for having us on Sound Off! Listen here to the show (our interview starts at 34:45, following President Ronald Reagan's tribute to John Wayne, and Sheriff Parkinson & Supervisor Peschong.)  

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A Quick Bite with FARMstead ED

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A Quick Bite with FARMstead ED

Always a pleasure to be invited to chat with David Wilson on A Quick Bite radio about upcoming FARMstead ED events & workshops! David chats with great friend of the show, Lynette Sonne, founder of FARMstead ED, whose mission is to bring folks together with locally-grown-locally-made via Ag Ed experiences, events and gatherings. Most events typically include a site tour, a farmstead demonstration, a hands-on workshop and a pop-up mercantile that’s often stocked with the materials necessary for you to do-it-yourself at home. Upcoming events include: All About Sausage with J&R Natural Meat on June 10th, Yoga with Goats on...

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Summer Happenings & Workshops announced...

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Summer Happenings & Workshops announced...

It has been a busy Spring and kick-off to Summer for FARMstead ED!  Check out some highlights from our first workshop of the year, and our upcoming classes that include old faves & new inspirations in our latest newsletter!

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