Grow Your Own…
An NSAC Summer Workshop Series

Eating real food and choosing local products are two simple but effective ways to support healthy, sustainable communities.

Another is to start on your own food production journey by growing your own.

NSAC is offering a series of hands-on, practical workshops to teach the science behind the food production journey – from soil to plate - beginning in June.

“At a time when we worry about our vulnerability in being reliant on food from far away, what could be a more positive response than to grow food for ourselves on our own properties and our own community gardens?” explained Dr. Tarjei Tennessen, head, department of Plant and Animal Sciences. “At NSAC, we can show you how to manage the green urban garden and how to make best use of it for your own personal, extremely local food production.”

In June, two one-day workshops will be offered on soils and composting, including soil types, soil health, making compost and planning a garden. Other workshops in the series will be offered throughout the summer on Weeds, Tools and Pests and Preserving your Bounty.

”We are pleased to be able to offer these workshops to those interested in producing some of their own food,” said Continuing and Distance Education Program Manager Tracy Kittilsen.
“The information will give participants an understanding of the principles and practices of producing food that is not only local, but safe for themselves and the environment.”

The Centre for Continuing & Distance Education at NSAC delivers lifelong learning opportunities to assist in the achievement of the personal and professional goals of its learners. What better place to reconnect with your environment than at NSAC. For more information on the “Grow your Own” Workshop series and to register please visit nsac.ca/cde

NSAC is a specialized university that cultivates learning and research, focusing on improving and sustaining our environment for the health and well-being of society.