Instructors Debra Hannu and Patrick Thomson share their journey from “city kids” to learning to do things the way the grandparents did on the farm, with a few twists! From growing produce to fruit trees, beekeeping to pest control, composting toilets to woodchucks, forest management to solar power, the proprietors of Uncle Herman’s Farm and Aunt Bee’s Honey will share their adventures and learning along the way!

Deb and Pat started out growing veggies on a small cleared piece of soil, and quickly realized that growing vegetables would play a large part in their lives!  Having come from families who valued growing food and using resources wisely, the two pursued classes from Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association. Their interests in growing produce soon expanded to managing land and resources, and continuously seeking better ways to live in concert with the land and community. Deb recently retired from teaching Visual and Media Arts in the Duluth Public Schools, and Pat works as a Targeted Case Manager for Brightwater Health. The two bring their enthusiasm to continually refining their small, sustainable operation!

Registration is $5. A $5 Whole Foods Co-op gift card will be provided to all who attend, in addition to seeds and honeysticks.