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Organic Farming as a Business
Organic Farming as a Business: A 12-Month Course Are you passionate about organic farming and healthy local food systems? Are you ready to build skills to expand your organic farming practices? Do you want to be part of the next generation of regenerative farmers in Minnesota? Join Pam Benike of Prairie Hollow Farm and Jacquelyn…
Aquaponic Farming: From Fingerlings to Fish Fry
From Fingerlings to Fish Fry: A 7-Month Training Course in Aquaponic Farming Are you interested in pursuing a career in aquaculture or growing fish in your basement or hoop house? Diversifying your farm with aquaponics? Growing fish and greens together provides both fresh organic greens and uncontaminated protein from fish. This 7-month course will give…
7-Month Training Course for Beginning Beekeepers
Become a beekeeper in this seven-month hands-on class that meets one Sunday per month while following the life of Honeybees. The first class is Sunday, April 27, 2025, and continues every fourth Sunday of the month from April through October unless otherwise noted. This experiential class will cover the historic folklore, agricultural politics and current…
How to Grow Microgreens from Seed to Sprout
Discover the joy and immense nutritional value of growing your own microgreens. In the class, students will learn the terms associated with growing microgreens, the equipment needed, where to source seed and how to record growing data. We will talk about options for small scale to larger scale grows. Students will learn strategies to overcome…
Gardening from Scratch 1: Building and Planting
Gardening from Scratch Session 1: Building and Planting May 10, 2025 at WEI’s Amador Hill Farm and Orchard This is the first class in a three-part series with sessions in spring, summer, and fall. Come learn how to start and maintain your own garden from scratch. This family-friendly gardening course will include 3 sessions throughout…
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How to Turn Your Hose Bibb on After Winter Ends
After a long winter, it’s finally spring! That means it’s time to start prepping your lawn for the warmer months. We hope you remembered to turn off your hose bibb – commonly known as a spigot or outdoor tap – before winter hit. If so, now you’ll need to turn it back on! We’ll walk you…
Introducing New Intern/Doctor at Perreault Chiropractic & Acupuncture!
Mason is in her last trimester of chiropractic school at Northwestern Health Sciences University and will be graduating in December! She is currently interning with Dr. Julie and will start seeing patients in January! She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Kinesiology. Mason loves working with people…
Meet Your Public Candidates
The political position of the Chamber of Commerce is neutral. However, our goal is to give voter information on candidates running for public office. We asked each of the candidates running for Mayor or Council in North Branch and Harris to write 50-120 words to share with us. We have published their submission if or…
Keeping Your Pets Safe In The Summer
By: North Branch Veterinary Hospital – Source Keep those paws safe in the summer sun! As temperatures soar, it’s crucial to keep pets cool and comfortable. From staying hydrated to avoiding hot pavement, we’ve compiled 5 essential summer safety tips to ensure your pets stay happy and healthy. North Branch Veterinary Hospital …