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We consider ourselves a teaching farm, and to that end, we offer tours, speaking engagements, workshops and apprenticeship opportunities. We have a very well-developed background in program development, facilitation, and delivery. With over 30 years of experience for Frank, 25 years for Lisa and 7 years for Julie. What we offer is quite varied and can be interactive, hands-on, lecture- style and even one on one. We can customize workshops and lectures to fit the needs of the group so as to offer effective and relevant training.
This is where some of the most exciting things happen. Here we take you on one of the many educational gardening adventures that we offer. All our on-farm events include delicious snacks, coffee and various teas. We can easily fit groups up to 25 people in comfort. Small groups, hands on, immersed in the topic and seeing it in actual operation. These workshops will give you the knowledge and the tools for you to build on. (Scroll down to see upcoming workshops & events)
Farm Tours
From spring to fall, we offer tours of our farm, showing how we integrate our herbal business, seed business, and vegetables to offer a diverse selection of products all coming from the farm and complimenting each other in numerous ways. Tours are typically 1 to 2 hours long and outdoor picnic area is available. For more in-depth adventures and information call or email us. This is a great opportunity for schools and groups to get a look at a diverse farm and agribusiness combined. No pets, registered service dogs only. No smoking on the farm.
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Upcoming Workshops and Events
From Seed to Success: Starting seeds and growing your own transplants
This is our most popular workshop and a game changer for those wanting to see the rewards from their labor. Get off to your best start, by learning how to make the right growing medium, when to start seeds, how to get them to germinate and grow. Discover how to avoid diseases and other common problems, how to keep transplants healthy and happy, what is needed to get started and much more.
From Seed to Success: Starting seeds and growing your own transplants
This is our most popular workshop and a game changer for those wanting to see the rewards from their labor. Get off to your best start, by learning how to make the right growing medium, when to start seeds, how to get them to germinate and grow. Discover how to avoid diseases and other common problems, how to keep transplants healthy and happy, what is needed to get started and much more.
This workshop will look at how to build and maintain different types of gardens. Discover how to have less work and higher yields, while learning what materials to use, how to choose site locations, amend soil, select crops to plant, pitfalls to avoid, tips, and much more. Take an in-depth look at Hugelkultur in action and its many benefits. Learn how to work with mother nature not against her.
This workshop will look at how to build and maintain different types of gardens. Discover how to have less work and higher yields, while learning what materials to use, how to choose site locations, amend soil, select crops to plant, pitfalls to avoid, tips, and much more. Take an in-depth look at Hugelkultur in action and its many benefits. Learn how to work with mother nature not against her.
Extend your growing season on both ends. This workshop will show you how we extend our growing season by months and how much you can produce from a small hoophouse/greenhouse. Learn about material choices, site considerations, dos and don’ts, storm proofing and how to overcome pests, humidity, high heat, disease and much more. This is an excellent workshop for those thinking of implementing some form of season extension into their gardening practices or for those who already have a structure and want to use it to the fullest.
Have you always wanted a water feature but didn’t know where to start? Thinking of a goldfish pond or a fountain? In this morning workshop we will discuss how to plan and build water features on your property. What materials to use, the dos and don’ts, how to keep it clean and functioning, and how to do repairs and upgrades. Learn about the various benefits of having water features on your property.
Great way to get into medicinal herbs. Here you will learn how to identify, grow, wild forage, harvest, dry, store and use medicinal herbs economically. Make your own herbal teas, mother oils, and tinctures. We will look at the tools and tricks that will improve your end results. Enjoy an informative tour of our herb gardens and samples of our products.
Great way to get into medicinal herbs. Here you will learn how to identify, grow, wild forage, harvest, dry, store and use medicinal herbs economically. Make your own herbal teas, mother oils, and tinctures. We will look at the tools and tricks that will improve your end results. Enjoy an informative tour of our herb gardens and samples of our products.
Do you feel as passionate about saving your own seeds as we do? Our family has been saving seeds for over 40 years. This is a great course for learning how to plan, dry, test and save seed successfully. We will cover roguing, population genetics, control methods, variables, traits and look at different methods of saving and processing for various seed types. Attending this workshop will lay the foundation for your own seed saving journey.
Christmas on the Farm Market and Social 11th Annual
Come join us for our Christmas Market and Social. Lots of fun and festivities with the perfect vendors for your Christmas shopping. A chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Relax in one of our comfy areas with a treat and hot beverage. There will be activities for the kids, music and loads of great Christmas gift ideas, sweets and treats to buy.
Get your Christmas Shopping done and support great local businesses!
If you wish to book a dedicated workshop here at our farm for your group, or have us come to your group please call 902-671-2378 or email cochranefamilyfarm@bellaliant.com.
How to Register
Click on link beneath desired workshop or click on shop then workshops and events and select the workshop(s) you wish to add to your cart.
If having difficulties registering online you can call and register by phone and payment can be made by e-transfer or credit card in advance to hold your spot.
Please contact us to book a private session. You must be pre-registered to attend as our workshops do fill up. Refunds will not be issued for cancelations less than 72 hours prior to event start.
– Dress for outdoor weather, being in gardens, greenhouses, & classroom – Bring own lunch if needed – Bring something to take notes – Taking photos welcomed – Please arrive 15 minutes prior
Cochrane Family Farm is 30 acres of organic certified farmland, featuring a unique country store with a full line of organic and local food products, our vegetables, heirloom seeds and herbal products and a seasonal garden centre.
