3-day workshopSeasonal focus

Sustainable Farming

A hands-on introduction to small-scale sustainable farming. You’ll spend time in the fields each day, learning how to read the soil, prepare beds, manage pests ideally without chemicals (though moderate chemical or organic spray use is sometimes appropriate), and plan a productive seasonal garden. This program is grounded in the principles we use on our own farm in Clifton, Tennessee.

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Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Soil health and composting
Bed preparation and direct seeding
Transplanting and spacing
Irrigation basics
Pest and disease identification
Harvest timing and storage
Crop rotation planning

What's Included

✓All field materials and tools
✓Printed seasonal planting guide
✓Seed packet to take home

Schedule

Day 1Soil science, composting, and bed preparation
Day 2Seeding, transplanting, irrigation, and pest management
Day 3Harvest, storage, and planning your home garden

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Your Instructor

John Glick

John was raised on an Amish farm and has been growing food sustainably for over 30 years. He oversees all field operations at Amish Homesteading.

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Questions

Frequently Asked

Sturdy closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and a hat. We work outdoors in all weather—dress in layers.

Yes. Children aged 8 and up can participate alongside a parent. Younger children are welcome on the homestead but may not be able to participate fully in all field activities.

We work in most weather—rain doesn’t stop a farm. In cases of severe weather, we move to covered work or classroom sessions. See our Weather Policy for details.

All tools are provided. If you have favorite gloves, feel free to bring them, but it’s not required.

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