“In the Field” Series: Opportunities in Agroforestry

Join Tom Wahl & Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm as they discuss opportunities in agroforestry including how to make money without killing trees.  Bringing 20+ years experience of having successfully established Red Fern Farm (a farm of fruit and nut producing trees, shrubs, and vines), Tom & Kathy will share their knowledge and expertise of the diversity and sustainability of the farming system.

*Fee: $20 (includes tax)
*Space is limited

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
• Masks are required for all participants (regardless of vaccination status) indoors.
• Social distancing will be observed & participants will be spread throughout our Loft area.
• If you are exhibiting signs of sickness, fever, or general unpleasantness, please stay home.

For more information feel free to contact us at info@fourwindsfarmfitchburg.com
We will try to respond within 48 hours of inquiry. Please check your spam/junk folders for replies.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Kathy Dice, born and raised in the Midwest, received a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology at Iowa State University. Tom Wahl, born and raised in Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University in 1984 with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology.  Both have worked for various government agencies in wildlife research, wildlife management, forestry, environmental education and park management.

Married in 1984, they bought 56 acres of steep, rugged timberland in Louisa County, Iowa in 1986.  In 2001 they added 31 acres of rolling farmland.  Over time they established Red Fern Farm: a farm of fruit and nut producing trees, shrubs and vines.  They grow high value tree crops including chestnuts, pawpaws, heartnuts, persimmons, Asian pears and others. They also operate a small tree nursery.
*Fee: $50 per couple (includes tax & take-home materials)
*Space is limited to 16 participants.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
• Masks are required for all participants (regardless of vaccination status) indoors.
• Social distancing will be observed & participants will be spread out at workstations throughout our Loft area.
• Proof of vaccination is required for participation and will be asked for during check-in.
• If you are exhibiting signs of sickness, fever, or general unpleasantness, please stay home.


For more information feel free to contact us at info@fourwindsfarmfitchburg.com
We will try to respond within 48 hours of inquiry. Please check your spam/junk folders for replies.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ashley Shaw Adams is a nature lover, pet mother, and professional creator who was bitten by the artistic bug at a VERY early age and never quite grew out of it. Thankfully, she has a wonderful husband and many friends who continually motivate her to push the limits of her art. When she isn’t renovating her newly purchased home in Baraboo, Ashley can be found digging in her garden or playing tabletop games with friends. A stop motion animator by day and a watercolor artist by night, Ashley has patience and enthusiasm in spades, and can’t wait to teach you how to paint.