Upcoming events.
Making a Micro Farm Work — A Real-World Look at Diversification
In this workshop, we’ll use Soloro as a living example to explore what it takes to make a small, diversified farm viable. We’ll walk through how growing a wide variety of crops can support soil health, extend the harvest season, and create multiple income opportunities.
We’ll also look at the other side of the equation—diversifying where and how food is sold. From CSA programs and direct-to-community sales to workshops and on-farm experiences, we’ll share how Soloro approaches building multiple market streams to support the farm.
Together, we’ll explore the balance between ecological farming and financial sustainability, and how thoughtful design—both in the field and in the marketplace—can make a micro farm not just productive, but resilient and community-connected.
Whether you’re dreaming up your own farm or refining an existing one, this workshop offers a transparent, real-world look at what’s working, what’s evolving, and what’s possible.
Free event, lunch provided. Please RSVP by text at (805) 400-4999 by May 13th
Harvest Fest
Family-Friendly day at the farm. Come enjoy music, food, local vendors, workshops, yoga, swimming, pumpkin patch, and more. This event is a fundraiser for next year’s regenerative agriculture workshop series. Free event, suggested donation of $25.
Hedgerow Design and Implementation
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how to design and implement effective hedgerows. We’ll cover key principles of design including layout, plant selection, irrigation, mulch, and functionality, followed by a hands-on planting session. We’ll also discuss available funding opportunities and local resources to support your project. Free event, lunch provided.
Fall Fest
Family-Friendly day at the farm. Come enjoy music, food, local vendors, workshops, yoga, swimming, pumpkin patch, and more. This event is a fundraiser for next year’s regenerative agriculture workshop series.
Grant Strategy and Writing Tips
Agenda:
Resourcing grant RFPs (request for proposals), potential partners, and assessing for fit
Planning budgets and reviewing compliance
Writing the draft application
Reviewing, editing, and submitting an application
Please bring a snack to share.
Note from Kelly: My experiences strategizing and writing grants began as a CA community college instructor in 1997, continued as a college administrator through 2022, as a contractor through to the present, and as a small farmer since 2017. I strategize and write primarily in sectors agriculture, career technology education, workforce development, and technology, and agriculture. A quick number for legitimacy, in 2024 I developed the strategy for and wrote over $30m in awards. This year I’m focused on small local, foundation, a few state grants for agriculture and conservation. I am submitting 2 per week.
Kid’s Gardening Workshop
Agenda: Organic growing - soil, weather, pests. Planting seeds, plugs, and plants. Weeding, watering, and waiting. Hands-on mini-garden to take home $10.00 is for take home supplies and snacks.
Irrigation Deep Dive
Agenda: Discuss irrigation methods and advantages. Overview of water saving techniques and smart timers. Overview of valves, PVC pipes, drip lines, emitters, drip tape. Hands-on activity: Install a valve, timer, and surface irrigation. Tickets: You may purchase securely via Stripe OR RSVP