Events
Classes, music, markets and more at the farm.
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Small Space, Big Harvest: Growing Food in Fabric Grow Bags
Sunday, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
You don’t need acres of land to grow your own food. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to successfully grow herbs, vegetables,…
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Sweetwater Homegrown Songwriterfest
Saturday, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Presented by the Will McLean Foundation and WMNF 88.5 FM Community Conscious Radio, it’s Sweetwater Farm’s annual music fest with cameos by regional leaders…
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Cheesemaking 101: The Easy Cheeses, Chevre and Ricotta
Sunday, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Homemade cheese might seem like a daunting skill to learn, but although some cheeses are very complicated to make, others are incredibly simple, and…
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Winter Wellness: 3 Home Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
Sunday, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Learn to make Fire Cider, Elderberry Syrup and Oregano and Garlic Tincture using simple, organic ingredients. These time-honored remedies strengthen immunity and bring warmth…
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Backyard Biochar: Build Your Garden Soil with a Simple Amendment
Sunday, Jan 17 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Backyard Biochar is a 2 hour workshop introducing biochar, the many types of soil carbon, how we make biochar, the many uses, the tools…
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Homemade Pasta Making 101
Sunday, Jan 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Have you ever had fresh homemade pasta and been amazed at how much better it tastes than anything you can get at a store?…
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Permaculture Aging: Retirement Beyond the 401(k)
Sunday, Apr 4 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What happens when you’re too old to prune all the trees in that food forest you worked so hard to establish in your yard…
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Prepare Your Garden to Survive Drought During 2027’s La Nina
Sunday, Apr 11 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Droughts and heavy rainfall are more frequent nowadays, which makes it harder to maintain a garden. In addition, NOAA has predicted that a “Super…
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First Sunday Farmers Market
Nov 1 – May 1
The First Sunday Farmers Market at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is more than a market—it’s a monthly celebration of healthy food, healthy community, and…
