Small, hands-on classes cover a wide variety of subjects.
Small Farm School is an annual, full day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions for beginning and experienced small-scale commercial farmers. Each year, Small Farm School offers several different tracks with classes ranging from equipment maintenance/repair, animal husbandry (different focus animal group each year), organics, weed management, fruits, nuts, veggies, and more.
This year’s Small Farm School will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Registration opens on May 23, 2019! Save the date!
Why Hold the Event in July?
For six years, Small Farm School was held in September. As farmers know, September is a busy harvest time. Last year, in order to make the event more inclusive and to help farmers build the skills they need, the planning committee chose a slightly calmer time in the growing season to offer this event. Thursday was a big success last year. Let your farmer friends know that this date was designed with their needs in mind.
Who Should Attend Small Farm School?
Dairy animals will be the animal focus for Small Farm School 2019.
Small Farm School is an all-day event for beginning AND experienced farmers and small acreage landowners. Field and classroom workshops will address small farm topics such as crop and livestock production, direct marketing, small-scale equipment, and management for soil and water conservation. Course offerings change each year, so if you have attended in the past, join us again! There is always something new to learn.
Classes are size-limited and will close when full. Early registration is highly recommended to ensure the best class selection.
Keep up to date and learn more about this year’s offerings by following Small Farm School on Facebook!
Ask the Experts
Soil health is the foundation for all successful growing operations!
Each year, Small Farm School brings together a terrific team of experts to talk one-on-one with workshop participants during the generous lunch break. Experts represent topics which have included:
- Water Rights
- Food Preservation
- Farmers Markets
- Soil Health
- Beekeeping
- Organic Farming and certification
- Food Safety and Production
- Small Farm Purchase and Financing
- And more!
Registration Fees:
- Early Registration: $75 – May 23rd – July 2nd
- Regular Registration: $85 – July 3 – July 11th
Classes on tractor and small engine repair are always well attended.
Registration fees cover class materials, lunch, and a coffee break. Registration fees are non-refundable, however substitutions will be allowed through July 11th. No late registration OR walk-in registration will be accepted. Due to space limitations, Small Farm School reserves the right to close registration on July 11, 2019 or when 250 registrations have been received.
Additional information regarding Small Farm School is available online. A complete program and workshop descriptions, as well as registration information, will be available by May 23rd.
Attendance is limited, so mark your calendar to reserve your spot today!
Small Farm School Partners
This event is hosted by OSU Extension, Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District, and Clackamas Community College, with support from Rogue Farm Corps and Friends of Family Farmers.
