http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/forum/gardening-and-herbs Discussion, Q&A, and marketplace for DFS class participants, instructors, and community members. en-US Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:53:05 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-6 q http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/search.php http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/advice-requested#post-48 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:47:00 +0000 Diana Burns 48@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>I live on a 250 acre farm in Ohio whose main crop is apples. We have plenty of room for growth. I am overwhelmed however at the amount of space and what to do to be more self-sufficient. I have an alloted space about 60x100 fenced in for a garden. I would like to produce as much of my own food, including grains, and maybe have some for sale in our produce market on the farm. I also would like to have chickens, goats and bees. I have a moderate amount of food preservation skills and love gardening. I just feel like I can't get a grasp of where to start and find myself in a state of prolonged procrastination. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I think if I had a plan that broke things into manageable chunks that I could develop a routine and become more productive. </p> http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/topic/small-farms-conservancy#post-23 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:17:20 +0000 admin 23@http://driftlessfolkschool.org/forum/ <p>The Driftless Folk School is proud to announce it has joined the Alliance Program of the Small Farms Conservancy. We feel the mission of the SFC is consistent with our own and that the alliance will benefit both organizations. The mission of the Small Farms Conservancy is to protect, sustain, and inspire small farming worldwide. As with DFS, education is central to the work of SFC. We encourage all supporters, instructors and students to learn more by visiting the SFC website <a href="http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.smallfarmsconservancy.org</a>. </p>