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Introduction to Backyard Hobby Farming

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
1:00 pm2:30 pm

Robyn Affron and her arborist husband have transformed their half-acre property in Chestertown into a sustainable, productive, and lively oasis. In this series, she will share her journey and joy of backyard farming and gardening. Affron is a Certified Professional Horticulturist and Master Naturalist Intern with 16 years of experience in horticulture. This three-part series also includes Maintaining the Backyard Hobby Farm on June 6 and a Backyard Hobby Farm Field Trip on September 22.

In this first session, learn to create sustainable landscape practices in your own backyard, no matter the size of your property. Learn how to raise free range chickens for fresh eggs and establish gardens that create habitat for wildlife and produce food for you and your family. This session will also cover raising rabbits and dwarf goats and starting a beehive.

Registration required.
Fee: Members: $15 each session or $35 for all three programs in the series
General Public: $20 each session or $45 for all three programs in the series

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