The MarketReady Training program addresses the market development risks and relationships small farmers and ranchers must manage as they seek to develop supplier relationships with restaurants, grocery, wholesale and foodservice buyers. $35, includes box lunch. For course info: Laura Miller , lmmiller@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1945. For registration info: Extension Conference Services, agriliferegister@tamu.edu or 979-845-2604.
Learn which local plants – including many common weeds – are tasty and extremely nutritious. Sample some of the native fare at the end of the workshop. $20.
This happy hour will be our second meetup of the year. Your first round of drinks is on Green Source DFW and there'll also be appetizers and other light snacks. See link to RSVP.
Oak Cliff Earth Day this Saturday features vendors, artists, speakers, yoga and the Pooch Smooch dog kissing booth. Free.
Class for people interested in starting a local farm in an urban setting. Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.For course info, contact: Laura Miller (lmmiller@ag.tamu.edu or 817-884-1945). For registration or payment info, contact Extension Conference Services (agriliferegister@tamu.edu or 979-845-2604). $35.
Annual festival featuring vendors, arts and crafts, kid's activities, car show, bluebird tours, Miss Teen Bluebird pageant.
Taught by Kim Martin of Barking Cat Farm. Cost $25. Payment in advance required. Sign up at: thehouse@thelifehousetx.com. See website for details.
Learn sustainable gardening in a small space, including how to make a compost bin with worms. Take home a finished container and vermicompost bin. $60/nonmembers, $48/members. Registration required.
Student-organized sustainability and music festival, featuring student bands, economically priced food and booths showcasing environmental organizations and vendors. Free.
Explore the culinary attributes of different flowers, which ones are safe to eat and how best to use them to add excitement and color to your menu. $45/$40 includes lunch.