This advanced workshop is geared toward experienced farmers who have either started their no-till journey or are seriously considering transitioning their farms. Knowledge of soil science and commercial vegetable production will be assumed. Come get into the nuts and bolts of different bed formation methods, timing and durations of tarping/solarizing, pushing the limits of cover crops, undersowing and interplanting strategies, irrigation specs, mulch types and uses, maintaining field edges, nutrient management, integration of perennials into crop fields, labor considerations, holistic farm design, and more. We expect a lot of farming knowledge to be present at this workshop. Snacks and lunch provided both days, and primitive camping is available at either farm the day before and/or after. August 9th is also pizza night at Frith with live music and local brews, if you want to stick around after the workshop.

Day 1: "Starting and Maintaining a No-Till Farm" will be at Frith Farm to learn the startup methods and time-tested systems behind the success of a 15-year-old no-till vegetable operation grossing well over $100,000 per acre.

Day 2: "Transitioning a Tractor Farm to No-Till" will be at Stonecipher Farm (an hour drive from Frith) to learn how an established 12-acre tractor farm transitioned to 4 acres of intensive no-till production - and increased yields, profits, and quality of life in the process.

August 9th workshop will be at Frith Farm, 61 Ash Swamp Rd, Scarborough, Maine, 9am-4:30pm

August 10th workshop will be at Stonecipher Farm, 1186 River Rd, Bowdoinham, Maine, 9am-4:30pm

Refreshments and farm-fresh lunch will be provided both days.

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Cost is $350 for the full weekend intensive, or $200 for a single day. Primitive camping is available at either farm Aug 8, 9, and/or 10. Sliding scale pricing is available for those who need it (email frithfarmmaine@gmail.com).