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Classes and Workshops

A note to our customers in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak: We are taking the health and safety of our customers and staff very seriously.  In accordance with the state advisory, we have cancelled workshops through April 7, and will assess further cancellations on a week-by-week basis.  If you are already registered for an upcoming workshop, you will receive an email notification should it be cancelled, and your registration fee will be refunded at that time. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

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Raising Chicks

Come learn the basics of raising chicks!  This class will prepare you for everything from taking your chicks home to moving them into their coop.  We'll cover breed selection, setting up their brooder, basic heath and nutrition, development milestones, and more.


$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Sunday, March 15th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 5th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Raising Backyard Chickens

Join us at Agrarian to learn everything you need to know about keeping a small flock of chickens right in your very own backyard. You'll learn the basics about chicken breeds, what to feed your flock, chicken coop necessities, and how to keep them safe from predators.  You will leave this class ready to start your very own backyard chicken flock.

$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Wednesday, March 18th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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How to Build a Chicken Coop

This class will cover everything you need to know to build your own chicken coop and chicken run. We'll cover materials, dimensions, and all the necessities for keeping your flock safe and comfortable. Whether you want a fancy chicken palace or something simple and functional, you'll leave armed with the knowledge to get it done!

$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Sunday, March 22nd

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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How to Build a 4' x 8' Raised Bed

We will have all of the tools, lumber, hardware and instruction you need to build your very own raised bed for vegetable gardening.  You will leave with a raised bed that you have constructed yourself, with our expert supervision, of course!  

$100/raised bed built.  Work in a team with your family or friends - there's no additional per person charge!

Wednesday, March 25th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Rain Barrel Workshop

We will have all the tools, hardware, barrels and instruction you need to complete a working rain barrel.  You will leave the workshop with a finished barrel and for an additional $35 you can make a pressure treated platform for your barrel.

$90/barrel.  Work in a team with your family or friends - there's no additional per person charge!

Sunday, March 29th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 19th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Introduction to Beekeeping

Joe Tucker of Sourced Honey will share all the basics of beekeeping along with tips and insight from his own extensive experience.  You'll leave this class feeling ready to start your own hive this spring!

$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Tuesday, March 31st

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrub

Join Sharon Patterson of Azure's Secret to learn how to make your own bath bombs and sugar scrubs.  Sharon will have all the supplies on hand you need! 

$30/person.

Tuesday, March 24th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Soap Making

Learn how to make your own bar soap!  Cindy Kitchel will teach you the basics, then send you home with a kit of supplies, so you can make more when you're ready.

$45/person.

Thursday, April 9

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Introduction to Keeping Goats

Join Laura Dodds to learn about the basics of keeping goats along with stories, tips and insight from her own experience.  You're guaranteed to leave wanting goats of your very own!

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$10/person, kids may attend for free.  Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.

Sunday, April 26th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Raising Quail 101

Interested in adding some variety to your backyard flock?  Come learn about raising quail!  Shelby Carpenter will walk you through everything you need to consider to add these tiny but efficient producers to your coop.


$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Sunday, May 8th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Introduction to Keeping Ducks - Virtual Workshop

Raye Hodgson will take you on a live virtual tour of her own duck pen, sharing her tips and experiences along the way.  You'll leave feeling ready to add waterfowl to your own backyard flock!

$10/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.

Thursday, August 24th

6:00 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to Permaculture

Learn about basic tenets of permaculture, including its ethical foundations and design principles.  Guest instructor Megan Abdallah will share her knowledge and first-hand experience with permaculture practices such as water catchment design and stacking functions for increased efficiency.

$10/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.

Sunday, August 5th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Introduction to Vermicomposting

Come learn all about the bounty worm poop can provide! Keith O'Dell of Castaway Compost will teach you all you need to know about caring for your red wigglers and using their castings in your garden. You can even take home worms or a flow-through composter of your very own!


$10/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.

Sunday, August 13th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Keeping Backyard Chickens

The Agrarian team will equip you with everything you need to know about keeping a small flock of chickens in your own backyard. You'll learn the basics about chicken breeds, what to feed your flock, chicken coop necessities, and how to keep them safe from predators, and more.

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$10/person, kids may attend for free.

Sunday, August 27th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

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Soap Making

Sharon Patterson of Azure's Secret will teach you the basics of hot and cold process soap making.  Please note that this is not a hands-on class, but you will leave with the step-by-step knowledge and recipes to start making your own soap at home!

$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.

Thursday, September 7th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

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Bath Bombs and Shower Steamers

Join Sharon Patterson of Azure's Secret to learn how to make your own bath bombs and shower steamers.  You'll leave with the recipes and know-how to make your very own!  

$15/person, optional bath bomb kits available for an additional $15.

Thursday, September 14th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

We'll be adding more topics soon, so check back in frequently!

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