Extended Workshops 2019

Are you interested in learning more about a certain topic? Register for one of our Extended Workshops! Taught by topic experts, these workshops are three hours in length and cost $30-$38. Seating is limited, tickets can be purchased online prior to the Fair or in the MREA Marketplace during the Fair. Please note that the Fermentation A-Z workshop is an additional eight dollars.

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• ENERGY STORAGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY:

Presented by: Juanita Ellias, River City Woodworking
Date: Friday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Yellow Flag Tent
Solar-plus-battery grid parity? Beneficial Electrification? Are you interested in going off the grid? Find out when energy storage systems are appropriate, affordable, and right for your business or you! Systems work on and off the grid, but what are the benefits and costs of both? Find the answers at this extended workshop. System designs and planning will be covered in depth. Christopher LaForge, IREC Certified Master Trainer, Great Northern Solar. ($30)

• FERTILE AND HEALTHY SOIL IN FARMING:

Presented by: FarmHer Donna, new Turning Pointe Farm
Date: Friday, June 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Special Events Tent
Learn how to produce more fertile and healthy soils, while improving yields and nutritional density. We will cover the basic principles behind using (1) the nutrients contained within seeds, (2) indigenous microorganisms (IMO’s), (3) organic growing practices, and (4) tilling avoidance. We will also discuss when in the season to apply each of these principles based on your plants’ stage of growth. You will learn how to use a refractometer to gauge nutrient density. FarmHer Donna, new Turning Pointe Farm. ($30)

• THE PATH LESS TRAVELED IN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS:

Presented by: Juanita Ellias, River City Woodworking
Date: Friday, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Yellow Flag Tent
Learn about the differences between a Net-Zero Building Standard and a PHIUS+ Standard. Understand why people choose the path less traveled and build to a standard not well known. Explore personal responsibility in carbon footprint reduction and how you can contribute to a more livable earth for future generations through higher building standards. Learn the concrete objectives embodied in these higher standard buildings, including inspired design, craftsmanship, and their ability to provide a safe harbor in an unpredictable climate. Juanita Ellias, River City Woodworking. ($30)

• COFFEE, COMMUNITY, AND A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR:

Presented by: Caleb Nicholes, Owner and Alex Stoffregen, Sourcing Coordinator, Kickapoo Coffee Roasters
Date: Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Yellow Flag Tent
Join Kickapoo Coffee’s co-owner, Caleb Nicholes, for an in-depth conversation and tasting exploring the complex world of coffee and its tenuous future. Learn how we can all support a more sustainable coffee supply chain––from the farm, all the way to your morning cup. Caleb will share the realities of coffee production, the socioeconomic inequities producers face, and why Kickapoo Coffee launched a pioneering initiative called “Raise the Bar,” which increased the minimum price they pay for coffee to an unprecedented high in the industry. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to engage in topics ranging from fair compensation for producers to the impacts of climate change on the future of coffee. Attendees will also get to taste a variety of coffees from around the world and learn about how origin, micro-climate, and processing methods impact coffee quality and flavors. Caleb Nicholes, Co-Owner and Alex Stoffregen, Sourcing Coordinator, Kickapoo Coffee Roasters. ($30)

• FERMENTATION FROM A-Z: HANDS ON AND FUN!

Presented by: Linda Conroy, Herbal Educator, Moonwise Herbs
Date:Saturday, June 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Yellow Flag Tent
Join fermentation aficionado Linda Conroy and learn the principles of fermentation. Once we have this understanding, we will dive in and make, as well as sample, a wide variety of ferments, adding herbs and wild food for avor and nourishment. These ferments can easily be replicated at home. Everyone will enjoy samples and recipes to take home. Linda Conroy, Herbal Educator, Moonwise Herbs. ($38)

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