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F1. Historic Preservation Tax Credits (HPTC) and LEED Standards (1 AIA LU): This workshop will explain how Historic Preservation Tax Credits can work in perfect harmony with LEED standards, to return older buildings to productive use without sacrificing economic viability. Leslie will provide an overview of the Historic Preservation program, LEED, and provide case studies. *Members of the American Institute of Architects will receive 1 LU thanks to Seventhwave (p. 51 for details.) Leslie Perrigo, Historic Preservation Specialist, ARCH. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in the Purple Tent l

F2. Investing Sustainably: Learn how to align your investments with your sustainable living beliefs. Daniel Thies, Financial Services Professional, Custom Financial Strategies. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in the White Tent l

F3. Socially Responsible Investing: This educational workshop defines socially responsible investing and its impact on society and the environment. This talk is perfect for people who are looking to align their values with their investments. David Behnke-Seper, First Affirmative Financial Network. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in the White Tent l

F4. Solar Financing for Business, Homeowners, and Nonprofits: Want to unlock the financial power of solar energy? Come gain insight by learning how to use MREA’s powerful Solar Finance Simulator Tool to choose the best financing option and harness solar energy for your business, home or nonprofit. Eric Rehm, Solar Finance Manager, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA). Sunday 2:00 p.m. in the Red Tent llll

F5. Solutions for Financing Local Government Solar Projects: Want to unlock the financial power of solar energy? Come gain insight into local solar financing options using UW-Extension’s Solar Energy Financing Guide and MREA’s Solar Finance Simulator Tool. Eric Rehm, Solar Finance Manager, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), and Sherrie Gruder, Energy Program Manager, UW-Extension. Friday 12:00 p.m. in the White Tent llll

G Sustainable Farm & GardenG1. Advanced Backyard Composting (Demo): Learn how to

actively manage your compost pile to achieve maximum results year-round. Participate in an in-depth Q&A about home systems, the process, and troubleshooting. Attendance at Backyard Composting Basics workshop is encouraged. Karin Sieg, Executive Director, Recycling Connections. Saturday 3:30 p.m. at the Forest Stage ll

G2. Arbor Care—Pruning and Maintenance of Urban Trees: Gain a basic understanding of planting and pruning young trees and shrubs. Review types of tools and methods for maintaining different species. Learn proper pruning techniques to establish healthy trees. Michael Barrett,

Manager/Horticulturist, Alternate Plan, LLC. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in the Black Tent ll

G3. Arbor Care—Pruning and Maintenance of Urban Trees (Demo): Gain a basic understanding of planting and pruning young trees and shrubs. Review types of tools and methods for maintaining different species. Learn proper pruning techniques to establish healthy trees. Michael Barrett, Manager/Horticulturist, Alternate Plan, LLC. Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the Forest Stage ll

G4. Backyard Composting Basics: We will discuss the basics of backyard composting, bin selection, materials to use, how-tos, and troubleshooting. Angie Lemar, Program Director, Recycling Connections. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in the Black Tent l

G5. Bees for Free—Swarms and Cutouts: Beekeeping is a wonderful hobby and, for some, a full-time business. When honeybees become a nuisance, they need to be removed by an experienced beekeeper who can relocate them to a safe place. John Holzwart, Plant Based Services, LLC. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in the Black Tent ll

G6. Biochar, Ancient Miracle (2 hours): We will cover history, making, preparation, and use of biochar. Highlighting the carbon sequestration possible, conditioning char and preparing it for use. Tony C. Saladino, Director/Guide, ECO-Tours of Wisconsin, Inc. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in the Pink Tent l

G7. Design Inspiration for a Creative Vegetable Garden: Learn about fresh ideas to elevate an ordinary garden to an extraordinary one. Design a garden that inspires joy and learn tips for adding artistic touches, where to go for inspiration, and colorful varieties to grow. Megan Cain,

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Owner, The Creative Vegetable Gardener. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in the Pink Tent l

G8. Eating Year-Round from the Garden: Strategies for extending the harvest and planning for local food throughout the seasons. Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Homestead Subsistence Gardener and Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds and Larisa Walk, Co-Author, Feeding Ourselves - The Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate. Saturday 3:30 p.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G9. Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms for the Rest of Us: Do you like mushrooms but are not sure what to pick, grow, or propagate? From spore to mycelium to fruiting body, the mushroom is an amazing part of our natural world. Join us for this basic overview. John Holzwart, Plant Based Services, LLC. Friday 4:30 p.m. in the Black Tent ll

G10. Energy Wise Food Storage—Root Cellaring: Two seasoned organic gardeners will share their tips for “root cellaring” live foods and other winter storage tricks and methods. Larisa Walk, Co-Author, Feeding Ourselves - The Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate and Jan Erdman, Gardener. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G11. Farmstead Chef: Organic Eating on a Dime: Join Lisa Kivirist as she shares practical tips and strategies for enjoying more sustainable, healthy, nutritious foods while both saving money and stewarding the environment. Lisa Kivirist, Co-Author of Soil Sisters, Homemade for Sale, Farmstead Chef, ECOpreneuring, and Rural Renaissance. Saturday 10:00 a.m. in the Black Tent l

G12. Food Preservation—Dehydrating and Canning: Preserve food utilizing time-proven methods in updated ways that save energy. Learn about building and using the Walk solar food dryer as well as using steam for canning and juicing. Larisa Walk, Co-Author, Feeding Ourselves - The Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate. Saturday 11:00 a.m. in the Pink Tent lll

G13. Frozen Assets: WI Summer in Your Freezer: Learn how Central Rivers Farmshed started an innovative frozen vegetable CSA program working with their shared commercial kitchen, sustainable local farms, and participating community members! Gregory Petz, Kitchen Coordinator, Central Rivers Farmshed. Friday 10:00 a.m. in the Black Tent l

G14. Gardening 102: Getting a Garden Going (Demo): We all want to grow our own food, but do we have what it takes? The answer is, “You betcha!” Jason Wendt, Proprietor/Consultant/Head Gardener, The Garden Guru. Friday 12:00 p.m. at the Forest Stage ll

G15. Growing and Enjoying Staple Crops: Explore growing, harvesting, processing, and cooking Midwestern staple crops, such as legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, for the adventurous gardener or cook. Larisa Walk, Co-Author, Feeding Ourselves - The Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G16. Growing Your Own Fruit Trees in Hostile Climates: While it’s pretty easy to grow fruit trees in moderate climates, there are many challenges we northern homesteaders face. Learn how to select the best varieties to match your zone, what trees NOT to waste your money on, how to plant, and care for throughout the year, and how to keep your baby trees safe from pests. Nearly every yard has room for a few fruit trees. Jackie Clay, Homesteader, Writer for Backwoods Home Magazine. Saturday 3:30 p.m. in the Black Tent ll

G17. How to Use a Hoop House Year-Round: With a hoop house/greenhouse you can replace the cold sunny days with warm sunny days year-round. Learn about the benefits including eating more nutritious year-round, reducing cabin fever, and more. You will understand how a greenhouse works and what to consider when purchasing one. Dale Niggeman, Owner, Multi Stove Co. and Robert Braun, Pigeon River Farm. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in the White Tent l

G18. Hyper-Local Ecosystem Based Food (Demo): Creative new American cuisine based on what ecosystem, bio-region, and farmshed you find yourself in. A combination of wild and fresh products and foods to make bright, fresh, and distinct food. Dan Solberg, Farmer, Chef, Stack Farm & Food Co. Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Stage lll

G19. Launch Your Organic Farm Dream: Covering everything from business planning to tool use to integrating family into farm and field operations, this workshop is for anyone dreaming of bringing their vision of agricultural entrepreneurship to life. Explore farming resources from business planning to grants and education. Lisa

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Kivirist, Co-Author of Soil Sisters, Homemade for Sale, Farmstead Chef, ECOpreneuring, and Rural Renaissance. Friday 4:30 p.m. in the White Tent ll

G20. Making Soil Biology Work for You: Introduction to soil microbiology and how it helps you grow healthy toxin free food. Learn how the soil food web works and how to take advantage of the unseen helpers below our feet. Reduce fertilizer use, weed pressure, and increase beneficials in your ecosystem. Designed to be easy to understand with no prior experience needed. Rob Turner, Rare Earth Vermicompost (REV Organic). Sunday 2:00 p.m. in the Purple Tent l

G21. Permaculture Basics: There are many ways to make a space more productive with less work while ensuring your own health and that of the planet. Learn about permaculture and turn your yard into your own private grocery store. John Holzwart, Plant Based Services, LLC. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in the Black Tent ll

G22. Processing Maple Sap into Maple Syrup: This workshop will discuss how to process maple sap into maple syrup. We will discuss different processing methods, proper finishing, and filtering to ensure a quality product for you and your customer. Jim Adamski, Sales Consultant, Sugarmaker for 30+ Years, CDL Wisconsin / Roth Sugarbush. Saturday 2:30 p.m. in the Pink Tent lll

G23. Raising Pigs on Green Pasture: Learn how to raise pigs sustainably on green pastures with low inputs. This presentation will tell you what to expect throughout the seasons, including changes in diet, housing requirements, farrowing, and weaning. Dave and Hunter Cronauer, White Bison Farm. Friday 2:30 p.m. in the Black Tent l

G24. Sustainable Living Simplified: Grow your own food and prepare it in your farmstead kitchen! Craft your version of the good life based on self-reliance and interconnected systems addressing food, energy, nature, and finances. John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, Co-Authors of ECOpreneuring, Homemade for Sale, Farmstead Chef, Rural Renaissance, and Soil Sisters. Sunday 12:00 p.m. in the Blue Tent ll

G25. Tools and Techniques for Light-Footprint Gardens: Hand tools, season extension tricks, and cultural practices to make the ‘mostly-by-hand’ garden possible. Learn which tools and techniques we’ve found to be essential from soil prep to harvest. Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Homestead Subsistence Gardener and Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds and Larisa Walk, Co-Author, Feeding Ourselves - The Four Season Pantry from Plant to Plate. Saturday 4:30 p.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G26. Try “Yardening” with Mother Nature: “Yardening” is the blissful marriage of your yard and garden! Join “Mother Nature” for a lively presentation on “yardening” to encourage a more eco-friendly, edible, productive, low-maintenance landscape! Margaret Mary Gerhard, Volunteer, and Kim Diaz, Helfenstein Soup Council. Saturday 4:30 p.m. in the Black Tent llll

G27. Understanding Soil Chemistry, Microbes, and Yields: More advanced level of soil biology. Discussion about soil chemistry, how it effects weeds and plant yields, how microbes can change it, and how we can help the microbes out with supplements and catalysts when soil chemistry is out of balance. Rob Turner, Rare Earth Vermicompost (REV Organic). Sunday 3:00 p.m. in the Purple Tent l

G28. Using Herbs Creatively in the Vegetable Garden: Creatively incorporate herbs into your vegetable garden by learning how to build an herb spiral, create artistic plantings and combinations, grow unique varieties, and easily preserve herbs. Megan Cain, Owner, The Creative Vegetable Gardener. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in the Maroon Tent l

G29. Vegetable Seed Saving Part I: Why and how to save seed from your own garden vegetables. Focus will be on the easiest, self-pollinating crops for beginners. Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Homestead Subsistence Gardener and Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G30. Vegetable Seed Saving Part II: Will look at cross-pollinating crops, biannuals, and other seed-saving challenges. Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Homestead Subsistence Gardener and Seed Saver, Plum Creek Seeds. Sunday 11:00 a.m. in the Pink Tent ll

G31. Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening: Learn how you can grow fresh salad greens throughout the winter with no lights, no greenhouse, and little more than a cupboard and a windowsill. Lee Olson will teach you a method that provides delicious, healthy salad greens in less than ten days at a fraction of the cost of buying them at the market. You will go home with a “growing salad” and information on how and where to purchase inexpensive supplies for more growing. Lee Olson, Grant Recipient, Macalester College and Barb Wagner. Friday 3:30 p.m. in the Maroon Tent l

WORKSHOP LEVELS BEGINNER: l

Little or no prior knowledge on the subject.

INTERMEDIATE: l Understand the basic concepts and vocabulary. Workshop provides more specific information on a topic.

ADVANCED: l Knowledgeable and skilled in an area. Workshops are more like continuing education courses, where specialized knowledge is shared.

TEACHERS: lThe workshop is applicable for teachers and educators.

CHILDREN: lThe workshop is intended for children at or above the indicated age. 56