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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
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From Seed to Success Starting seeds and growing your own Transplants
Learn how to make the right growing medium, when to start seeds, how to grow, 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
Learn how to make the right growing medium, when to start seeds, how to grow, 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
Learn how to make the right growing medium, when to start seeds, how to grow, how to avoid diseases and other common problems, how to keep transplants healthy and happy, what is needed to get started and much more.
Raised Beds or Garden plots - What is best for you?
This workshop will look at pros and cons of both types of gardening. How to build and maintain, how to have less work and higher yields. Learn how to build, what materials to use, how to choose location, amend soil, what crops to plant and when and how to succession plant, pitfalls to avoid, tips, and much more. In-depth look at Hugelkultur in action and the many benefits. How to work with mother nature not against. This workshop will be interactive in the gardens and greenhouses here at our farm.
Raised Beds or Garden plots - What is best for you?
This workshop will look at pros and cons of both types of gardening. How to build and maintain, how to have less work and higher yields. Learn how to build, what materials to use, how to choose location, amend soil, what crops to plant and when and how to succession plant, pitfalls to avoid, tips, and much more. In-depth look at Hugelkultur in action and the many benefits. How to work with mother nature not against. This workshop will be interactive in the gardens and greenhouses here at our farm.
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 how to construct a family size greenhouse from the ground up. Material choices, site considerations, dos and don’ts, learn how to storm proof 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 or for those that already have a structure but are not really sure how to use it to its fullest.
Entry level course where 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. Enjoy an informative tour of our herb gardens and samples of our products.
Entry level course where 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. Enjoy an informative tour of our herb gardens and samples of our products.
This is an intro 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 for different families of seeds.
Come join us for our Christmas Market and Open House. 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 complimentary treat and hot beverage. There will be activities for the kids, music and loads of great Christmas gift ideas, sweets and treats to buy.
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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 48 hours prior to event start.
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.