Upcoming events.
Spring Fling
Come on out to the farm on May 4 from 1-4 p.m. for this FREE, family-friendly event to celebrate Spring! We'll have live music, free food, fun activities for kids, vendor samples and demos, farm tours and MORE! All are welcome.
Market Mingle
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon out at the farm! We'll have pop up vendors offering local products for sale, samples available as you shop the market, you-pick bouquet making, and music and lawn games. Check out the wood-fired oven in action and learn the basics of cooking and baking with live fire.
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Join us at the farm for a workshop on dyeing with indigo! Harvest fresh indigo right from the farm and turn it into a vibrant natural dye with textile artist Karen Lane. Learn to create patterns and hand dye on natural silk, and leave with your own silk textile. No experience needed. All materials included. Further details and registration link forthcoming.
Market Mingle
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon out at the farm! We'll have pop up vendors offering local products for sale, samples available as you shop the market, you-pick bouquet making, and music and lawn games. Check out the wood-fired oven in action and learn the basics of cooking and baking with live fire.
Field Day
We're back with our second annual Field Day for farmers and growers of all scales and exeperience levels. This FREE event features workshops, demos, and more from a variety of agricultural service providers including WVU and WVSU Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service, West Vriginia Department of Agriculture and members of New Roots Community Farm staff. Connect with resources for small farms and orchards, and network with fellow growers. Lunch is provided.
Market Mingle
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon out at the farm! We'll have pop up vendors offering local products for sale, samples available as you shop the market, you-pick bouquet making, and music and lawn games. Check out the wood-fired oven in action and learn the basics of cooking and baking with live fire.
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Join Joe and Brenda, the dynamic duo behind E.B.Fungi, at New Roots Community Farm for an unforgettable outdoor gourmet mushroom cultivation demonstration on April 13th, 2024. With over a decade of combined experience in mushroom cultivation, Joe and Brenda have empowered enthusiasts across the region with their expertise. Now, they're bringing their knowledge straight to you! In this hands-on workshop, you'll unlock the secrets to multiple easy methods of growing mushrooms outdoors: Log Inoculation: Harness the natural power of logs to cultivate your own delicious fungi. Totem Style Logs: Elevate your mushroom cultivation game with this innovative technique. Mushroom Garden Beds: Transform your outdoor space into a bountiful mushroom paradise. But the learning doesn't stop there! Explore our array of premium products and growing supplies available for purchase, ensuring you have everything you need to kickstart your mushroom-growing journey. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Mark your calendar for April 13th and embark on your mushroom-growing adventure with E.B.Fungi! 🌱🍄 Further details and registration link forthcoming.
Pruning and Grafting Workshop
Join WVSU Extension at New Roots Community Farm in Fayetteville on Saturday, April 6, from 1-4 p.m. for a combination apple tree grafting and fruit tree pruning workshop. Participants can expect to learn about the different ways to graft an apple tree and then graft one to take home! Then, we will discuss best management practices for pruning fruit trees for health and production and go outside for some hands-on demonstration.
This workshop is limited to 25 participants, and registration is required because supplies are limited. All supplies will be provided, including rootstocks, scion wood, grafting tools, cut-resistant gloves, and hand pruners! If you want to bring your own apple scion wood, please feel free to do so, but the rootstocks will be limited to one per registrant. Further details and registration link forthcoming.