“Farmer to Farmer Field Days” free workshop to be held May 29

MENDOCINO CO., 5/23/18 — Summer is almost here, and the busiest season for our local farmers is in full swing — which means it’s a great time to learn from other farmers in action! This coming Tuesday, May 29, you can participate in a free workshop at Irene’s Garden in Laytonville, CA, as part of an ongoing series from farmers, for farmers, designed to teach you to “work smarter, not harder.”

Called the “Farmer to Farmer Field Days,” the workshops are intended to connect local farmers through free educational events held on local farms throughout Northern California, focused on improving efficiency and increasing profitability. The upcoming event will feature tips and hands-on know-how from Irene Engber, who runs a three acre “truck farm” in Laytonville, and is a member of the Mend-Lake Food Hub and the newly formed CSA “The Farmers Kitchen.” Engber will be discussing her “innovations in seeding lettuce for wholesale and weed management for carrots.” The series is organized by The MendoLake Food Hub, The Farmers Guild, CAFF, the School of Adaptive Agriculture, and the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.