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SUMMARY:Spring Youth Programming
DESCRIPTION:Spring Youth Programming\nCome learn all about the farm and the garden and your part in taking care of the earth. Activities include seasonal tasks relating to the everyday work on the farm\, including animal chores and all aspects of caring for the plants in the garden. \n8-week session \nClasses for ages 2.5 and up! \n  \nClick on the button below for more information about schedule\, cost and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/spring-2025-youth-programming/
LOCATION:The Pfeiffer Garden\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Water: Beyond H2O
DESCRIPTION:Water: Beyond H2O\nWater is crucial to biodynamics: Not only to water plants\, but for the process of stirring\, which potentizes the preparations. But do we really know what water is\, what tasks it has in life processes\, or how it carries them out? Jennifer Greene of the Water Research Institute takes us far beyond what we commonly know\, or suppose we know\, of this element. \nJennifer Greene is Executive Director of the Water Research Institute of Blue Hill\, ME. Since the 1980s\, she has been a pioneer of flow forms in the United States\, and continues the work of Theodor Schwenk in documenting water quality through the “drop picture” method.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/water-beyone-h2o-2025/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
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SUMMARY:Barrel Compost / Weed & Pest Control Preparations / Small Animals
DESCRIPTION:Barrel Compost / Weed & Pest Control Preparations / Small Animals\nBarrel compost is an efficient way to boost soil fertility\, especially when access to cow manure is limited. In the garden\, Mac Mead leads the class through every step of making this valuable substance\, and how to use it. Mac also covers weed and pest control using biodynamic preparations\, and discusses small animal stewardship (primarily chickens and sheep). An afternoon artistic activity rounds out the day.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/barrel-compost-weed-pest-control-preparations-small-animals-2025/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Nature Whole / Life Rhythms and Planting Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Nature Whole / Life Rhythms & Planting Calendar\nIn the morning\, Craig Holdrege explores how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals to better understand the world around us. In the afternoon\, Sherry Wildfeuer\, a long-time editor of the Stella Natura planting calendar\, explains how the calendar is created\, what it tells us\, and how we can use it to learn to work with\, rather than against\, nature’s rhythms and forces. \nCraig is a biologist\, an educator\, and Director of The Nature Institute in Ghent\, NY\, a research and education organization for a unique qualitative approach to science. Craig is the author of many books and articles on genetic engineering\, genetics\, and a holistic\, Goethean approach to science. \nSherry is the editor of the Stella Natura Biodynamic Planting Calendar\, a co-worker at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills\, PA\, and a long-time active member of the Anthroposophical Society and the Agriculture Section of the School of Spiritual Science.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/seeing-nature-whole-life-rhythms-and-planting-calendar-2025/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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SUMMARY:The Individualized Farmscape and Pruning Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:The Individualized Farmscape & Pruning Fruit Trees\nHugh Williams\, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years\, brings his perspective on harnessing the local ecology to cultivate the farm individuality. Also covered: the science and art of pruning fruit trees\, including a few hours of pruning the Pfeiffer Center’s orchard under Hugh’s expert guidance. \nHugh is the owner of Threshold Farm in Philmont\, NY. He has been growing fruit trees and orchards using biodynamic methods on a commercial scale for more than forty five years.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/the-individualized-farmscape-and-pruning-fruit-trees-2025/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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SUMMARY:Winter Youth Programming
DESCRIPTION:Winter Youth Programming\nWinter Farm Arts\nWinter is a magical time of year on the farm. Our Winter youth sessions introduce farm arts skills that inspire and renew the gardeners’ creative spirit during the quieter months of the year. Each week\, students engage in activities (and take home projects) that are connected to the work of the farm. \n8-week session \nClasses for ages 2.5-14! \n  \nClick on the button below for more information about schedule\, cost and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/winter-youth-programming-2025/
LOCATION:The Pfeiffer Garden\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Agriculture Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Midwinter Agriculture Intensive\nBEE\, COW\, & WORM:\nTHE INTERCONNECTED\nAGRICULTURAL INDIVIDUALITY\n\nAt the heart of biodynamics is the image of caring for the earth and her kingdoms\, as you would for a living being\, that can unfold and develop into an independent\, self-sustaining individuality. The animals that live within (the worm)\, upon (the cow)\, and above (the bee) the earth will be our focus for this Midwinter’s Agriculture Intensive. Each of these realms have a digestive process within that transforms and creates something new\, a gift for the land that is future-bearing. Lectures 4\, 7 and 8 in Rudolf Steiner’s course\, Agriculture\, will be the supporting foundation for our journey together. We hope to deepen our relationship with these visible beings\, as well as their unseen counterparts in the elemental world\, who play such a vital role in weaving together the farm individuality. \nWe will spend this festive Midwinter time in lecture\, conversation\, meal sharing\, and artistic and practical activities. And of course\, you won’t want to miss our much anticipated annual talent show! \n\n\nWho is this course for?\nThis course is most accessible to those who have some familiarity with Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual scientific perspective\, but is open to all. Whether you are a farmer\, gardener\, teacher\, eurythmist or just anyone who would like to spend time in community deepening their understanding of the living earth\, we welcome you! \n  \nPresentation Descriptions\nDetailed Schedule\n  \nRegistration Information:\nScroll to the bottom\, select number of tickets and click ‘Get Tickets’ to register. \nSCHEDULE: The course begins with a presentation on Friday evening at 7:30 pm and concludes with lunch at 12:30 pm on Monday. \nCONFERENCE RATE: $445 (Includes lunches/dinners/snacks). Lodging separately available here. \nEARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Available through December 31\, 2024: 10% savings! Use discount code: midwinter2025earlybird \nDISCOUNTED RATE: We are offering a discounted rate of $345 for people who live and/or work within the Threefold and Fellowship Communities. Please email hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org letting us know your affiliation\, and we’ll give you a discount code. \nAPPRENTICE RATE: A rate of $245 is available for farm apprentices who were active during the 2024 season or will be apprenticing in 2025. Please send an email to hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org with a short description of your apprenticeship and why you feel this course would benefit your continued learning. Once reviewed and approved\, you will receive a discount code. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your registration any time before December 31\, 2024\, for a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be offered after December 31\, 2024. \n  \nCourse Faculty:\nMac Mead\nMegan Durney\nMarney Blair\nSea-Anna Vasilas\nJennifer Kleinbach\nMC Kim Vaughan \nFaculty bios can be found here.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/midwinter-agriculture-intensive-2025/
LOCATION:Upper Brookside\, 287 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midwinter Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
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SUMMARY:Large Animals and the Farm Organism
DESCRIPTION:Large Animals & The Farm Organism\nThe ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk\, meat\, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal\, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management\, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd\, cow barn\, and dairy\, the only one in Rockland County. \nAs Farm Manager\, Megan coordinates the daily work on our farm\, and is an instructor in our One-Year Part-Time Training. She takes a leading role in planning and carrying out our annual Plant Sale and each season’s vegetable production. She directs our seed saving\, herb growing\, and herbal product production\, manages our CSA\, Farm Stand\, and sales to other outlets. Megan is a board member of the Nature Institute and Biodynamic Demeter Alliance (BDA). Megan joined the Pfeiffer Center as an intern in 2006\, and became a staff member in 2010. In 2014-2015\, she studied seed saving under Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. \nAs Herdsperson and Dairy Manager\, Kim heads up the only dairy herd in Rockland County. In addition to supporting all aspects of farm operations and administration\, she is an active member of the Fellowship Community’s Administrative Circle and Community Council. Kim first met biodynamics at a year-long course with Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. She soon joined their CSA and became a star volunteer\, serving on the steering committee\, organizing fundraisers\, and milking the cows on weekends. In 2016\, Kim stepped away from Waldorf kindergarten teaching to become a full-time apprentice at Raphael Garden\, followed by a summer at Fulcrum Farm in Grass Valley\, CA\, where she helped tend a small herd of Scottish Highland cows.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/large-animals-and-the-farm-organism-2024/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Biodynamic Beekeeping\nFriday\, October 4th\, 7 – 8:30 pm\, and Saturday\, October 5th\, 9 am – 5 pm.\nJoin us Friday evening for an introductory lecture on the overarching approach of biodynamic beekeeping\, a meditative path of inquiry into the life of the honeybee. This talk is open to the public for a small fee\, but included for those attending Saturday’s full-day workshop. \nSaturday will include some classroom time: immersing in the life of the bee through the wheel of the year\, preparing for overwintering\, learning about necessary equipment and site preparation for the spring\, and learning how to best support the honeybee in her natural rhythms. We’ll also visit the hives in the Pfeiffer Garden for an up close and personal experience with the bees.  \nOur workshop is for folks looking to deepen their understanding of the honeybee\, and is open to current beekeepers and those still dreaming.  \n  \nPresenter: Alex Tuchman \nDirector\, Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary \nAlex is a beekeeper\, educator\, farmer\, author\, and student of nature. As the Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary\, Alex carries a wide variety of responsibilities on the farm\, with the bees\, in the classroom\, and in administration. Alex arrived at Spikenard Farm in March of 2014 after three years as the Farm Manager of Loyola University Chicago’s Student Farm in Woodstock\, Illinois\, his home-state. Alex is an active member and the co-leader of the Agriculture Section of the School for Spiritual Science and a consistent contributor to the biodynamic agriculture and natural beekeeping movements and regularly teaches at conferences in the U.S.\, around the world\, and online. Alex’s book\, A Lively Hive\, was published in 2021\, outlining the basic biodynamic beekeeping methods that are practiced and taught at Spikenard Farm.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamic-beekeeping-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Biodynamic Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Biodynamic Beekeeping\nFriday\, October 4th\, 7 – 8:30 pm\nJoin us Friday evening for an introductory lecture on the overarching approach of biodynamic beekeeping\, a meditative path of inquiry into the life of the honeybee. This talk is open to the public for a small fee\, but included for those attending Saturday’s full-day workshop. \n  \nPresenter: Alex Tuchman \nDirector\, Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary \nAlex is a beekeeper\, educator\, farmer\, author\, and student of nature. As the Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary\, Alex carries a wide variety of responsibilities on the farm\, with the bees\, in the classroom\, and in administration. Alex arrived at Spikenard Farm in March of 2014 after three years as the Farm Manager of Loyola University Chicago’s Student Farm in Woodstock\, Illinois\, his home-state. Alex is an active member and the co-leader of the Agriculture Section of the School for Spiritual Science and a consistent contributor to the biodynamic agriculture and natural beekeeping movements and regularly teaches at conferences in the U.S.\, around the world\, and online. Alex’s book\, A Lively Hive\, was published in 2021\, outlining the basic biodynamic beekeeping methods that are practiced and taught at Spikenard Farm.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamic-beekeeping-introduction-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Fiber Craft Studio\, 275 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beekeeping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000
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SUMMARY:Annual Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Annual Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner\nSaturday\, September 21\, 2024 4 – 9pm\nEnjoy a memorable equinox eve with your farmers and friends in the glow of the garden. \nAwaiting you:\nCanapes and live music in the Pfeiffer Garden\, new live auction on the café terrace\, and a spectacular dinner prepared by Threefold Café featuring biodynamic vegetables from Threefold Community Farm! \n$150 Pre-registration required below \nSchedule of the evening\n4 – 5pm Canapés\, wine\, and music in the garden\n5 – 6:30pm LIVE auction on the café deck!\n6:30pm Farm-to-table sit down dinner\n  \nFull List of Auction Items! \nSponsorship Information \n  \nThank you to our sponsors and donors thus far! \nAnthony Lopinto\nAvena Botanicals\nBarbara Duarte\nBob Lieberman\nChurchtown Dairy\nDave Buckner\nEndeavor 21\nFellowship Community\nFire & Oak\nFossil Farms\nGreen Meadow Waldorf School\nLife Cap Mushrooms\nMarissa Chin\nOff The Hook Seafood\nOutdoor Nurture\nProtected Harbor\nRay Manacas\nSeth Wiley of Pretty Things Architecture\nThe Nature Place\nThreefold Café\nTree Song Tonics\nTreetop Journeys\nWeleda\nWendy Matus \n  \nIf you have any questions\, email us at hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org. \n  \nAll proceeds benefit the educational and agricultural efforts of Threefold Community Farm\, a collaborative initiative between the Pfeiffer Center and the Fellowship Community.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/farm-to-table-benefit-dinner-2024/
LOCATION:Threefold Cafe\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
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SUMMARY:Practical Training in Biodynamics 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:Practical Training in Biodynamics 2024-2025\nYear-Long Course\nIn thirteen full-day workshops from September to June\, our one year part-time practical training in biodynamics covers the basic principles and timely activities of biodynamic agriculture through the seasons. \nIn the classroom\, Mac Mead\, and expert guest faculty introduce and explain Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science\, the foundation of biodynamics\, in the context of Steiner’s “Agriculture Course” of 1924. \nIn the field\, gardening techniques are demonstrated and practices include making and using the biodynamic preparations\, compost making and soil building\, working with large animals\, beekeeping\, greenhouse work\, and much more. \n  \nClick on the button below for more information about tuition\, scholarships\, schedule\, and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamic-course-2024-2025/
LOCATION:Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Course
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SUMMARY:Biodynamics & Earth Evolution / Autumn Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Biodynamics & Earth Evolution / Autumn Tasks\nMac Mead introduces biodynamics in the context of the spiritual-scientific understanding of earth evolution. In the garden\, we do hands-on work with the horn manure preparation\, transplanting\, raised beds\, and planting cover crops. \nMac mentors Threefold Community Farm staff and interns. Mac began farming in 1975\, when he had the “privilege and good fortune” to learn biodynamic methods directly from former co-workers of biodynamic pioneer Ehrenfried Pfeiffer at the Fellowship Community. In 2006\, Mac became the Program Director of the Pfeiffer Center. The core instructor of our One-Year Part-Time Training\, Mac regularly speaks at conferences of the Biodynamic Association (BDA)\, the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. In 2016\, he was an invited speaker at “The Spirit of Sustainable Agriculture\,” a conference of the Harvard Divinity School.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamics-earth-evolution-autumn-tasks-2024/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T150000
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SUMMARY:Farming in Community: Summer Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Farming in Community Summer Session 1\nA farm and garden class for ages 6-14\nSummer Session 1: Tuesdays\, July 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\n1:30 – 3 pm\nThis class welcomes all abilities and levels of experience to the garden; work together to accomplish daily tasks on the farm while learning how to grow food and care for the animals as a community. Great for families\, those with diverse abilities along with their caregiver\, and independent adults. \nClick on the button below for more information\, and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/farming-in-community-summer-session-11-2/
LOCATION:The Pfeiffer Garden\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Earth Keepers Summer Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Earth Keepers Summer Session 1\nA farm and garden class for ages 6-14\nSummer Session 1: Tuesdays\, July 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\n10:00 – 11:30 am\nCome learn all about the farm and the garden and your part in taking care of the earth. Activities include seasonal tasks\, relating to the everyday work on the farm\, including animal chores and all aspects of caring for the plants in the garden. \nClick on the button below for more information\, and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/earth-keepers-summer-session-1/
LOCATION:The Pfeiffer Garden\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T090000
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic Plant Sale 2024
DESCRIPTION:Biodynamic Plant Sale 2024\nDates & Times\nFriday\, May 17\, 9 am – 4 pm\nSaturday\, May 18\, 9 am – 4 pm\nSunday\, May 19\, 9 am – 4 pm \nCome to buy beautiful\, healthy\, biodynamic plants for your garden. We will have vegetables\, herbs\, and flowers\, along with Garden Gold compost\, as well as salves and lightroot herb salt. We look forward to helping you start your 2024 garden. Stop by or stay all day! A family friendly event. \n2024 Plant List\nClick here for a full list of this year’s biodynamic veggies\, herbs and flowers. \nSpecial Events\nSaturday\nCelebrating 100 years of Biodynamics! \n11:00 am Welcome talk by Mac\, Megan and Kim \n11:30 am Our cobb oven pizza baking and live music begin\, to be enjoyed through the afternoon \nThroughout the Weekend\nChildren’s activity table \nLocation & Parking\nThe Plant Sale takes place in the Pfeiffer Garden\, across from Threefold Main House (285 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY 10977). Please park on Orchard Lane (on your left off Hungry Hollow Road). For a map of our campus\, click here. For general information about getting here\, visit this page. \nVolunteer Opportunities\nThis event relies on the support of our community! Please consider lending a hand by signing up to volunteer. We need assistance with set up and clean up\, working the register\, tallying plants\, and helping customers find their way around the flora. \n  \nAll proceeds from the plant sale benefit the programs of the Threefold Community Farm.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamic-plant-sale-2024/
LOCATION:The Pfeiffer Garden\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T170000
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic Course 2023-2024
DESCRIPTION:BIODYNAMIC COURSE 2023-2024\nYear-Long Training in Biodynamics\nIn thirteen full-day workshops from September to June\, our one year part-time practical training in biodynamics covers the basic principles and timely activities of biodynamic agriculture through the seasons. \nIn the classroom\, Mac Mead\, and expert guest faculty introduce and explain Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science\, the foundation of biodynamics\, in the context of Steiner’s “Agriculture Course” of 1924. \nIn the field\, gardening techniques are demonstrated and practices include making and using the biodynamic preparations\, compost making and soil building\, working with large animals\, beekeeping\, greenhouse work\, and much more. \n  \nClick on the button below for more information about the tuition\, scholarships\, schedule\, and to register. \n  \nMore Info & Register
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamic-course-2023-2024/
LOCATION:Upper Brookside\, 287 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T110000
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SUMMARY:Dandelion Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dandelion Festival 2024\nThreefold Community Farm invites you to witness the splendor of leaping cows in a field of yellow blossoms. Our annual Dandelion Festival and First Cow Pasturing will be held on Wednesday\, April 24th at the old Duryea Farm beginning at 10am. We invite you to participate in harvesting dandelions that will be used in our compost preparations and\, if you’re crafty\, you can make a flower crown for the cows to wear as they spring out onto the lush new pasture. All ages welcome! \nSee you at Threefold Community Farm\, 101 Ackertown Rd.\, Monsey\, NY.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/dandelion_festival/
LOCATION:Threefold Community Farm\, 101 Ackertown Rd\, Monsey\, NY\, 10952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T160000
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SUMMARY:Begin a Garden
DESCRIPTION:Begin a Garden Workshop\nWith Mac Mead\nThis workshop is for anyone who wants to start a vegetable garden\, or improve their existing one! \nTopics covered will include:\n– Planning the garden (what goes where and when)\n– Preparing the soil\n– Fencing the garden\n– Planting and raising seedlings\n– Companion planting\n– Making and using compost\n– Weeding and mulching \nParticipants will walk away with the information and hands-on experience they need to get started this spring in their own garden.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/begin-a-garden-2024/
LOCATION:Upper Brookside\, 287 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T170000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED! Water: H2O or Much More?
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES!\nWATER: H2O OR MUCH MORE?\nWater is crucial to biodynamics: Not only to water plants\, but for the process of stirring\, which potentizes the preparations. But do we really know what water is\, what tasks it has in life processes\, or how it carries them out? Jennifer Greene of the Water Research Institute takes us far beyond what we commonly know\, or suppose we know\, of this element. \nJennifer Greene is Executive Director of the Water Research Institute of Blue Hill\, ME. Since the 1980s\, she has been a pioneer of flow forms in the United States\, and continues the work of Theodor Schwenk in documenting water quality through the “drop picture” method.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/water-h2o-or-much-more-2/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Nature Whole / Life Rhythms and Planting Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Nature Whole / Life Rhythms & Planting Calendar\nIn the morning\, Craig Holdrege explores how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals to better understand the world around us. In the afternoon\, Sherry Wildfeuer\, a long-time editor of the Stella Natura planting calendar\, explains how the calendar is created\, what it tells us\, and how we can use it to learn to work with\, rather than against\, nature’s rhythms and forces. \nCraig is a biologist\, an educator\, and Director of The Nature Institute in Ghent\, NY\, a research and education organization for a unique qualitative approach to science. Craig is the author of many books and articles on genetic engineering\, genetics\, and a holistic\, Goethean approach to science. \nSherry is the editor of the Stella Natura Biodynamic Planting Calendar\, a co-worker at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills\, PA\, and a long-time active member of the Anthroposophical Society and the Agriculture Section of the School of Spiritual Science.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/seeing-nature-whole-life-rhythms-and-planting-calendar/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodynamic Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T170000
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SUMMARY:The Individualized Farmscape and Pruning Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:THE INDIVIDUALIZED FARMSCAPE & PRUNING FRUIT TREES\nHugh Williams\, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years\, brings his perspective on harnessing the local ecology to cultivate the farm individuality. Also covered: the science and art of pruning fruit trees\, including a few hours of pruning the Pfeiffer Center’s orchard under Hugh’s expert guidance. \nHugh is the owner of Threshold Farm in Philmont\, NY. He has been growing fruit trees and orchards using biodynamic methods on a commercial scale for more than forty five years.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/the-individualized-farmscape-and-pruning-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Farm Arts Course for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Winter Farm Arts Course for Youth\nAs the weather cools\, the last of the season’s crops are harvested and the farm beds are put to rest. Over the winter\, the farmers will often look inwards and spend this quieter time reconnecting and renewing their creative spirits. Yet\, there is still some activity on the farm: the animals need to be fed and looked after\, and old gates and other projects need repair that are put aside for a later time. It also is a time for dreaming and planning for next year’s growing season. \nJoin us “over the winter” in our Winter Farm Arts youth program! \nThe Winter Farm Arts course for youth introduces a series of hands-on\, farm-to-table arts skills that inspire and renew the gardeners’ creative spirit during the quieter months on the farm. During this course\, students engage in activities that connect to the work that farmers experience\, guide\, and create in the garden. As the weather warms\, we will return outside and prepare for an early spring planting. \nEach class will consist of a brief introduction of the topic\, a demonstration of the project\, and a hands-on activity complete with a take home project. \nAges: 7-14 \nCost: $300 and $75 material fee\n(each topic/activity includes take home projects/information) \n\nWinter Farm Arts Schedule\n \nFridays\, January 19 – March 29\, 2024\n1:30 pm – 3 pm \nJoin our current group on Friday afternoons. \n\nWeek 1 (Jan 19): Lactic Fermentation & Seasonal Vegetables/Fruits \nWeek 2 (Jan 26): Growing Microgreens & Follow Up Fermentation (One Week Later) \nWeek 3 (Feb 2): Seed Selection & Garden Planning \nWeek 4 (Feb 9): Fiber Arts – Hand Carding & Preparing Wool for Projects \nWeek 5 (Feb 16): Fiber Arts Project Continued \nWeek 6 (Mar 1): Garden Box Construction – Cutting & Measuring \nWeek 7 (Mar 8): Garden Box Continued – Construction & Painting \nWeek 8 (Mar 15): Greenhouse Work & Start Seedlings \nWeek 9 (Mar 22): Early Signs of Spring & Walk around the Farm \nWeek 10 (Mar 29): Planting Early Peas and Onions \n\nFor further details or questions\, email shannon@threefoldcommunityfarm.org\, or click here to tell us about yourself or your youth group.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/winter-farm-arts-course-for-youth-2024/
LOCATION:Pfeiffer Garden\, Across from 275 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044117
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SUMMARY:The Agricultural Individuality - Celebrating 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Centennial of the Agriculture Course: Approaching the Agricultural Individuality\nPublic lecture by Mac Mead to open the biodynamic conference MidWinter Agriculture Intensive. For more information about the biodynamic conference\, click here.\nWe’ll look at the context and significance of Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture lectures given in June 1924 in Koberwitz\, Silesia\, and focus on a central theme\, the agricultural individuality. What are the What\, Why\, How\, and When of this guiding star of biodynamic work? \nMAC MEAD\, mentors Threefold Community Farm staff and interns. Mac began farming in 1975\, when he had the “privilege and good fortune” to learn biodynamic methods directly from former co-workers of biodynamic pioneer Ehrenfried Pfeiffer at the Fellowship Community. In 2006\, Mac became the Program Director of the Pfeiffer Center. The core instructor of our Biodynamic Course\, Mac regularly speaks at conferences of the Biodynamic Association (BDA)\, the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. In 2016\, he was an invited speaker at “The Spirit of Sustainable Agriculture\,” a conference of the Harvard Divinity School.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/the-agricultural-individuality-celebrating-100-years/
LOCATION:Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Road\, Chestnut Ridge\, 10977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T140000
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SUMMARY:Midwinter Agriculture Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The Pfeiffer Center at Threefold Community Farm\nMidwinter Agriculture Intensive\nTHE AGRICULTURAL INDIVIDUALITY\nWith Mac Mead\, Megan Durney\, Kim Vaughan\,\nHarald Hoven\, Alex Tuchman\, Hugh Williams\,\nSea-Anna Vasilas\, Jennifer Kleinbach\n  \nTO REGISTER\, SCROLL DOWN OR CLICK HERE \nIn this centennial year of the lectures “Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture\,” given by Rudolf Steiner in June\, 1924\, we are focusing on what for many is the guiding star for the biodynamic work – the image of caring for the earth and her kingdoms as for a living being that can unfold and develop into an independent self-sustaining individuality. \nWe will explore the inner and outer practices helpful in nurturing this special being in lectures\, open conversations\, and artistic activities. \nApproaching the 100 year anniversary of biodynamics\, we look forward to gathering around the topic of the Agricultural Individuality. As land stewards\, how do we hear the voice of the land and support its manifold expressions? How does our inner life influence the development of the landscape? Please be inspired by the land you live with and bring your landscape with you in spirit to our gathering. On Sunday night we will have a Talent Show where we hope your offerings can be influenced by the landscapes you carry in your hearts. \n***** \nClick here for detailed schedule.\n***** \nThe Midwinter Agriculture Intensive 2024 will include the following presentations: \n“Celebrating the Centennial of the Agriculture Course – Approaching the Agricultural Individuality” by Mac Mead\n(This is part of the conference; separate tickets are also available\, click here.)\nWe’ll look at the context and significance of Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture lectures given in June 1924 in Koberwitz\, Silesia\, and focus on a central theme\, the agricultural individuality. What are the What\, Why\, How\, and When of this guiding star of biodynamic work? \n“Raphael Garden: An Individuality of Farm & Farmer” by Harald Hoven\nCreating a farm or garden individuality begins with a great deal of consideration\, love\, and confidence that the work can be done. Becoming intimately familiar with each part of your landscape\, the plants\, animals\, and other beings seen and unseen\, helps to bring them together as a whole as you learn to listen and speak to the being of the land. Harald will share his experience shaping the individuality of Raphael Garden for over 30 years and offer insights for your own journey.\n \n“The Spikenard Individuality and Honey Ceremony” by Alex Tuchman\nThe living relationships\, which create a network of kinship in the diversity of a farm ecosystem\, have both a physical reality\, and a spiritual one. Where does the plant end? Where the insect begins! In this time together\, we will explore the wonderful mysteries of the insect world and their interactions and relationships within the agricultural individuality. This time will end with an experiential study of honey through a ceremonial process\, bringing us into a sensory connection and enlivening our relationship to the being of the landscape. \n“Experiencing the Individuality of Your Landscape: Inner Work” by Alex Tuchman\nWho are you? What do you need? How can I serve you? These earnest\, heart-felt questions\, held as a path of inquiry\, inform an experiential process for developing loving interest in the other. When we don’t assume we know it all\, and remove prejudices from our consciousness\, an intimate beholding and communion can happen between us and the other. But how can we do this with an agricultural individuality? Who is this being? The paradox is that this individuality is both one being\, and a dynamic multidimensional being with many faces and facets. We will begin this time together by exploring a spiritual relationship to individuality\, and then go outdoors and engage in experiential exercises to connect and commune. \n“My Karma Ran over My Dogma: Individualizing a Farm” by Hugh Williams\nHugh Williams has worked in biodynamics for almost 5 decades and will share what has most inspired him\, the unfolding of the farm organism into a unique individuality\, crafted in a specific location by individuals karmically connected. \n“Cows and Compost: The Belly of the Land” by Kim Vaughan & Megan Durney (walk and talk)\nThe farm individuality expresses itself before our very eyes. We walk within the belly of the farm in a world that is in constant transformation due to the dynamic metabolic activity of the animals and soil itself. We will explore some lawful relationships that allow the being of the land to be seen. \nSpeech with Jennifer Kleinbach\nWe will start the day with speech — working generally with the elements of our speaking and particularly with the planetary qualities that underly Rudolf Steiner’s beloved verse “Being sprung of the world-all\,” which gives a picture of a stage in the incarnation of a human individuality.\n \nEurythmy with Sea-Anna Vasilas\nIn the harmonious movement art of eurythmy\, we will explore the beings of the planets\, their movements and gestures\, in relationship to a verse given by Rudolf Steiner from the Mysteries of Ephesus. \nThe Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble is presenting an evening program\nA Shovel of Stars Overhead: Where To? What Next?\n(This is part of the conference; separate tickets are also available\, click here.) \n***** \nClick here for detailed schedule.\n***** \nPlease note: This is not an introductory course. Participants are expected to be familiar with Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture lectures and to have some working knowledge of biodynamics. \n***** \nREGISTRATION: Click on the ticket link below to register. \nSCHEDULE: The course begins with a presentation on Friday evening at 7:30 pm and concludes with lunch at 12:30 pm on Monday. The detailed schedule will be posted soon. \nCONFERENCE RATE: $395 \nAn Early Bird Special through December 31\, 2023: A $15 adjusted rate for those who have participated in previous years. Please email hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org letting us know when you participated in the past. \nDISCOUNT RATE: We are offering a discounted rate of $295 for Fellowship members and employees at institutions in the Threefold community. To obtain the discount registration link\, please email hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org letting us know your affiliation. \nAPPRENTICE RATE: A rate of $195 is available for farm apprentices who were active during the 2023 season or will be apprenticing in 2024. Please send an email to hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org with a short description of your apprenticeship and why you feel this course would benefit your continued learning. Once reviewed and approved\, you will receive a link to register at the apprentice rate. \nCANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel your registration any time before December 31\, 2023\, for a full refund\, less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be offered after December 31\, 2023. \nMEALS: Catered lunch Saturday-Monday and dinners on Saturday and Sunday\, all provided by Threefold Café\, are included in your registration fee. The Café will also be open for dinner on Friday evening and will be offering simple breakfast options each morning on a pay-as-you-go basis. \nACCOMODATIONS are available on campus at the Holder House\, through our local homestay list\, or at several hotels a short drive away. Click here to visit the Holder House web page for more information about these accommodation options. Once registered\, you will receive a booking code to reserve a room at Holder House. \n  \n\n  \nPRESENTERS \nMAC MEAD mentors Threefold Community Farm staff and interns. Mac began farming in 1975\, when he had the “privilege and good fortune” to learn biodynamic methods directly from former co-workers of biodynamic pioneer Ehrenfried Pfeiffer at the Fellowship Community. In 2006\, Mac became the Program Director of the Pfeiffer Center. The core instructor of our Biodynamic Course\, Mac regularly speaks at conferences of the Biodynamic Association (BDA)\, the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. In 2016\, he was an invited speaker at “The Spirit of Sustainable Agriculture\,” a conference of the Harvard Divinity School. \n  \n  \n  \nHARALD HOVEN founded and ran Raphael Garden at Rudolf Steiner College (Fair Oaks\, CA) from 1987 to 2007. There he trained close to 100 apprentices\, created a seed-saving and breeding program\, established biodynamic adult education at RSC\, and operated a year-round 70-member CSA. Since his retirement from RSC in 2017\, he has consulted\, trained\, and mentored biodynamic farmers in the U.S. and abroad\, focusing on preparation making and biodynamic practices. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nHUGH WILLIAMS\, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer\, brings his perspective on harnessing the local ecology to cultivate the farm individuality. Hugh is the owner of Threshold Farm in Philmont\, NY. He has been growing fruit trees and orchards using biodynamic methods on a commercial scale for more than forty five years. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nALEX TUCHMAN is a beekeeper\, educator\, farmer\, author\, and student of nature. As the Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary\, Alex carries a wide variety of responsibilities on the farm\, with the bees\, in the classroom\, and in administration. Alex arrived at Spikenard Farm in March of 2014 after three years as the Farm Manager of Loyola University Chicago’s Student Farm in Woodstock\, Illinois\, his home-state. Alex is an active member and the co-leader of the Agriculture Section of the School for Spiritual Science and a consistent contributor to the biodynamic agriculture and natural beekeeping movements\, and regularly teaches at conferences in the U.S.\, around the world\, and online. Alex’s book\, A Lively Hive\, was published in 2021\, outlining the basic biodynamic beekeeping methods that are practiced and taught at Spikenard Farm. \n  \nMEGAN DURNEY is the Farm Manager and coordinates the daily work on our Threefold Community Farm\, and is an instructor for Pfeiffer Center’s one-year part-time biodynamic training. She takes a leading role in planning and carrying out our annual Plant Sale and each season’s vegetable production. She directs our seed saving\, herb growing\, and herbal product production\, and manages our CSA\, Farm Stand\, and sales to other outlets. Megan is a board member of the Nature Institute. Megan joined the Pfeiffer Center as an intern in 2006 and became a staff member in 2010. In 2014-2015\, she studied seed saving under Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. \n  \n \nKIM VAUGHAN\, Herdsperson and Dairy Manager\, heads up the only dairy herd in Rockland County. In addition to supporting all aspects of Threefold Community Farm operations and administration\, she is an active member of the Fellowship Community’s Administrative Circle and Community Council. Kim first met biodynamics at a year-long course with Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. She soon joined their CSA and became a star volunteer\, serving on the steering committee\, organizing fundraisers\, and milking the cows on weekends. In 2016\, Kim stepped away from Waldorf kindergarten teaching to become a full-time apprentice at Raphael Garden\, followed by a summer at Fulcrum Farm in Grass Valley\, CA\, where she helped tend a small herd of Scottish Highland cows. \n \n  \nSEA-ANNA VASILAS has been teaching eurythmy internationally since 2011\, after graduating from the four-year eurythmy training at Eurythmy Spring Valley in Chestnut Ridge\, NY. She first encountered eurythmy through her work with biodynamic agriculture and has continually been inspired by the living relationship between biodynamics and eurythmy. Sea-Anna earned her MA in Performance Eurythmy from Alanus Hochschule (Germany)\, and is currently a member of the Eurythmy Spring Valley faculty and ensemble. \n  \n  \nJENNIFER KLEINBACH\, Speech Artist\,  teaches speech for the School of Eurythmy\, Sunbridge Institute\, and the Fiber Craft Studio. She also coordinates community speech ensembles for local festival performances. Jennifer received her Speech Formation diploma from the Speech School of North America and her eurythmy diploma from Eurythmy Spring Valley. She has toured with Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble as a eurythmist and speaker\, and performed in Threefold community productions of Rudolf Steiner’s mystery dramas (2007\, 2012-2014). Jennifer holds a BA in classical languages from Haverford College and an MA in medieval studies from the University of Notre Dame. \n 
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/midwinter-agriculture-intensive-2024/
LOCATION:Upper Brookside\, 287 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midwinter Intensive
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SUMMARY:Farm Kindergarten’s Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:The Green Meadow Waldorf School’s FARM KINDERGARTEN will be selling lotion bars to benefit the Duryea Farm. The Farm Stand will be open from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm this Friday afternoon\, and the children will have the opportunity to be friendly helpers at the table\, taking care of customers. \nWe are looking forward to this fun and meaningful experience. \nThe money/donations will go to a much needed shelter for the large round hay bales\, which the farmers — Duryea Farm\, not the kindergarten — use for the cows. \nThe creams and lotion bars are created from hand plucked chamomile blossoms from the farm kindergarten garden\, are steeped in oil\, and infused in the sunlight for many months. They make for wonderful holiday gifts and come in a little drawstring bag. The lotion bars are created with the children’s enthusiastic help. \nPlease feel free to spread the word!\nIf you have any questions\, contact Carol Grieder.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/farm-kindergartens-farm-stand-2023/
LOCATION:Farm Store\, 101 Ackertown Road\, Monsey\, NY\, 10952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Product Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pop-Up at Threefold Café & Hungry Hollow Co-Op
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY POP-UP\nThreefold Community Farm’s teas and herb salt are available at the Threefold Café now through December 22\, and at the Hungry Hollow Co-Op into the New Year.\nStop by the Threefold Café and Hungry Hollow Co-Op for a holiday pop-up with handmade gifts made by our campus neighbors. \nThere is a beautiful selection of pottery and woven items from the Fellowship\, lots of candles\, sugar scrubs\, air freshners\, and other goodies from Endeavor 21+\, and tasty teas and herb salt biodynamically grown right here on campus from Threefold Community Farm. \nEverything made\, grown\, and produced right here at the Threefold campus and proceeds support the Threefold organizations. \nFind something unique and crafted with love.\nIt doesn’t get more local than this.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/holiday-pop-up-at-threefold-cafe-2023/
LOCATION:Threefold Cafe\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044117
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T201003Z
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SUMMARY:Large Animals and the Farm Organism
DESCRIPTION:LARGE ANIMALS & THE FARM ORGANISM\nThe ideal biodynamic farm is a self-contained individuality to which cows contribute milk\, meat\, and soil fertility. Megan Durney shares about the essential nature of the animal\, and Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management\, including rotational grazing and pasture management. The day includes a visit to our herd\, cow barn\, and dairy\, the only one in Rockland County. \nAs Farm Manager\, Megan coordinates the daily work on our farm\, and is an instructor in our One-Year Part-Time Training. She takes a leading role in planning and carrying out our annual Plant Sale and each season’s vegetable production. She directs our seed saving\, herb growing\, and herbal product production\, manages our CSA\, Farm Stand\, and sales to other outlets. Megan is a board member of the Nature Institute and Biodynamic Demeter Alliance (BDA). Megan joined the Pfeiffer Center as an intern in 2006\, and became a staff member in 2010. In 2014-2015\, she studied seed saving under Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. \nAs Herdsperson and Dairy Manager\, Kim heads up the only dairy herd in Rockland County. In addition to supporting all aspects of farm operations and administration\, she is an active member of the Fellowship Community’s Administrative Circle and Community Council. Kim first met biodynamics at a year-long course with Harald Hoven at Raphael Garden in Fair Oaks\, CA. She soon joined their CSA and became a star volunteer\, serving on the steering committee\, organizing fundraisers\, and milking the cows on weekends. In 2016\, Kim stepped away from Waldorf kindergarten teaching to become a full-time apprentice at Raphael Garden\, followed by a summer at Fulcrum Farm in Grass Valley\, CA\, where she helped tend a small herd of Scottish Highland cows.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/large-animals-and-the-farm-organism/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044117
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SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Annual Benefit Dinner
DESCRIPTION:FARM-TO-TABLE ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER\n\nSaturday\, September 30\, 2023\, at 5:30 pm\n$125 \nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! \nGet the ticket for the benefit dinner below.\nIf you have any questions\, email us at hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org. \nTo make a donation or sponsor a farmer\, scroll down and choose the options. \n\n  \n5:00 pm (gather at 4:45 pm\, depart at 5 pm)\nHayride Farm Tour with the farmers\nReserve your seat for the Hayride Farm Tour\nas you register for the Farm to Table Benefit Dinner \n     \n5:30 pm\nCanapés\, wine\, and music with Chestnut Chamber Ensemble\nand silent auction on the deck of the Threefold Café \n6:00 pm\nGourmet biodynamic meal\,\nfeaturing produce from Threefold Community Farm\,\nexpertly prepared by Chef Jen Fox of Threefold Café\nCLICK HERE TO SEE THE MENU \n7:30 pm\nSilent auction and raffle winners announced! \n  \n\nAll proceeds benefit the educational and agricultural efforts of\nThreefold Community Farm\, a collaborative initiative between\nthe Pfeiffer Center and the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Community. \n\nPRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! \nScroll down to get the ticket for the benefit dinner.\nIf you have any questions\, email us at hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org. \n\nBECOME A FARM-TO-TABLE SPONSOR!\nClick here for more information. \n  \nMAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION for auction or raffle items.\nContact us at hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org. \n\nThank you sponsors and donors! \nAvena Botanicals \nBill Reda Property Management Company \nHudson Valley Seed Company \nJosephine Porter Institute \nOutdoor Nurture \nProtected Harbor \nMontinore Estate \nWeleda\, Inc. \n*** \nHungry Hollow Co-op Natural Foods Market \nThe Fellowship Community \n*** \nEndeavor 21+ \nFiber Craft Studio \nGreen Meadow Waldorf School \nSunbridge Institute \nThreefold Café \nThreefold Pond \nThreefold Educational Foundation\, Inc.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/farm-to-table-annual-benefit-dinner-2023/
LOCATION:Threefold Cafe\, 285 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T044117
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SUMMARY:Biodynamics & Earth Evolution / Autumn Tasks
DESCRIPTION:BIODYNAMICS & EARTH EVOLUTION / AUTUMN TASKS\nMac Mead introduces biodynamics in the context of the spiritual-scientific understanding of earth evolution. In the garden\, we do hands-on work with the horn manure preparation\, transplanting\, raised beds\, and planting cover crops. \nMac mentors Threefold Community Farm staff and interns. Mac began farming in 1975\, when he had the “privilege and good fortune” to learn biodynamic methods directly from former co-workers of biodynamic pioneer Ehrenfried Pfeiffer at the Fellowship Community. In 2006\, Mac became the Program Director of the Pfeiffer Center. The core instructor of our One-Year Part-Time Training\, Mac regularly speaks at conferences of the Biodynamic Association (BDA)\, the Northeast Organic Farming Association\, and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. In 2016\, he was an invited speaker at “The Spirit of Sustainable Agriculture\,” a conference of the Harvard Divinity School.
URL:https://threefoldcommunityfarm.org/event/biodynamics-earth-evolution-autumn-tasks/
LOCATION:Side Room at Threefold Auditorium\, 260 Hungry Hollow Rd\, Chestnut Ridge\, NY\, 10977\, United States
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