Harvest of wisdom

Growing season will soon be upon us and our next Harvest of Wisdom XII workshop is on Saturday, March 9. 2024. We’ll focus on preparing our gardens and ourselves for spring and beyond.

We have lined up some outstanding speakers for the day, including one of the leaders of the revitalized “Catholic Land Movement” in the U.S., Michael Thomas. Michael is a very popular speaker and lives the life he champions in rural New York. This is a special opportunity to hear his vision for a return to Catholic values in our working lives.

Coming back for another presentation is Reuben DeMaster, owner of Willow Haven Farm, who hosted our last workshop at his farm in September. And retired Penn State Cooperative Extension agent, Scott Guiser, shares his wisdom and research on raising fruits, both large and small.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY Shape

8:30 am

Registration Coffee/Refreshments

9:00 am

Welcome and Opening prayer

9:05 am

Revitalizing the Catholic Land Movement – Michael Thomas

10:00 am

Healthy Soil for Successful Harvest - Reuben De Master, Willow Haven Farm

11:00 am

Tree Fruits and Small Berry Production – Scott Guiser, retired Penn State Cooperative Extension

12 noon

Pray the Angelus

12:05 pm

The 9 Categories of Preparedness - Jan Valeriano

12:20 pm

Refuse Disposal and the Dry Toilet – Dave Lozinger

12:45 pm

Rosary – Fr. Kevin Robinson

1:00 pm

Lunch – Pasta, Salad, Bread and Soup

2:30-3:30 pm

Round Table Discussions - sharing tricks and advice; topics to include (but may change): Making herbal medicine; Fermenting fantastic foods; Living the self-sustainable life of a homesteader; The extended family farm; Turning gardening dreams into reality.

Marketplace will be open for selling and buying – please contact Stefanie for details about marketing your products.