{"id":26570,"date":"2017-01-26T20:36:37","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T01:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=26570"},"modified":"2017-04-26T15:41:38","modified_gmt":"2017-04-26T19:41:38","slug":"2017-events-rodale-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=26570","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming 2017 Events\u00a0at Rodale Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"

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March 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Garden Store Open House <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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March 4 @ 10:00 am<\/span> – 4:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Garden Store Open House
\nMarch 4, 2017 | 10am to 4pm<\/p>\n

Beat the winter blues by joining us at the Rodale Institute Garden Store as we kick off our 2017 season in grand fashion! The Garden Store will be open Thursday-Saturday this winter beginning January 5.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Organic Gardening 101 <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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March 4 @ 10:00 am<\/span> – 1:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organic Gardening 101
\nMarch 4, 2017 | 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<\/p>\n

If after a long, dreary winter you experience that \u201cSpring Gardening Fever,\u201d we have just the cure for you! Join us for this class that will cover the best practices for starting your plants in a greenhouse, cold frame or a windowsill.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Tomato Grafting <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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April 8 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – 11:00 am<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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April 8, 2017 | 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/p>\n

This workshop will show experienced and inexperienced growers and farmers the ancient art of grafting. Tomatoes are the crown jewel of the farming season, but can be difficult to deal with year after year, especially if they are grown in the same location (high tunnel, small garden).\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Earth Day at the Farm <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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April 21 @ 12:00 pm<\/span> – 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Earth Day at the Farm<\/p>\n

April 21, 2017 | 1:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n

Join Rodale Institute\u2019s staff and interns to celebrate this Earth Day by volunteering at our 333 acres research farm. We scheduled a tour of the farm at 1:00 PM followed by a few farm activities to help prepare the farm for the coming season.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Keeping Chickens <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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April 22 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Keeping Chickens
\nApril 22, 2017 | 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<\/p>\n

Want to have chickens in your backyard and collect fresh eggs every day? Come see our chicken operation and find out how easy it is to start your own.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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May 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

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Pastured Hogs <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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May 6 @ 12:00 pm<\/span> – 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pastured Hogs
\nMay 6, 2017 | 1:00 pm \u2013 4:00 pm<\/p>\n

The demand for organic and pastured-pork has grown rapidly in recent years. To address this demand, Rodale Institute is currently conducting research and educational outreach for farmers interested in including organic heritage pastured pork into their farm operation.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Organic Plant Sale <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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May 12 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – May 13 @ 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organic Plant Sale<\/p>\n

May 12 and 13, 2017 | 10 am- 4 pm<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t wait to get your hands dirty? We have everything you need to get your organic garden going and growing. Certified organic plants, compost, seeds, tools and more!\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Organic Gardening School <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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May 13 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – 2:30 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organic Gardening School
\nMay 13, 2017 | 10:00 AM \u2013 3:30 PM<\/p>\n

Spend a day with Rodale Institute learning a wide-variety of backyard gardening skills! Mini classes will include soil health for gardeners, backyard composting, planting for pollinators, container gardening and more!\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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May 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n
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\u00a0Organic Plant Sale <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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May 19 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – May 20 @ 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can\u2019t wait to get your hands dirty? We have everything you need to get your organic garden going and growing.<\/p>\n

Certified organic plants, compost, seeds, tools and more! Enjoy organic snacks, play some games and check out our farm.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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June 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Hobby Beekeeping <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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June 17 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – 12:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hobby Beekeeping
\nJune 24, 2017 | 10:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a beekeeper, bee enthusiast or just curious, you will want to attend this class.<\/p>\n

Participants will learn about the current issues facing honeybees and available solutions and why they should first consider the well-being of the honeybee when engaging in beekeeping practices.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pasture Walk <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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June 17 @ 2:00 pm<\/span> – 5:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pasture Walk
\nJune 17, 2017 | 3:00 pm \u2013 6:00 pm<\/p>\n

Pasture walks are a great way for farmers and other visitors get a more personal look at what does into a grazing system. The Rodale Institute harnesses the power of grazing to reduce grain costs and create a better quality product.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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July 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n
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2017 Annual Field Day <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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July 21 @ 7:30 am<\/span> – 2:30 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2017 Rodale Annual Field Day
\nJuly 21, 2017 | 8:30 am \u2013 3:30 pm<\/p>\n

Join Rodale Institute\u2019s researchers and staff to learn about the latest results of our research projects and visit all demonstration stations on our 333 acres experimental farm.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Organic Plant Sale <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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July 21 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – July 22 @ 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organic Plant Sale
\nJuly 21 & 22, 2017 | 10:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n

Does your garden need a makeover? Get fresh, organic vegetable seedlings at our Midsummer Organic Plant Sale!<\/p>\n

Visit the Rodale Institute Organic Plant Sale and give your garden a refresh with new vegetable seedlings.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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August 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Growing with Healthy Soil Biology <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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August 26 @ 8:00 am<\/span> – August 27 @ 11:00 am<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Growing with Healthy Soil Biology
\nAugust 26 and 27, 2016 | 9:00 am \u2013 5:00 pm, first day
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Healthy soil provides a foundation for all agricultural production systems, and regenerative practices are used to build and strengthen that foundation.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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September 2017<\/span><\/h1>\n

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2017 Organic Pioneer Awards <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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September 9 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> – 8:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2017 Organic Pioneer Awards
\nSeptember 9, 2017 | 6 pm \u2013 9 pm<\/p>\n

JOIN US for the Organic Pioneer Awards as we gather at the historical Rodale Institute organic farm in Kutztown, PA. Together we will honor individuals who led the way in growing the organic industry.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9th Annual Organic Apple Festival <\/span><\/u><\/a><\/h2>\n
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September 16 @ 9:00 am<\/span> – 3:00 pm<\/span><\/div>\n
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Rodale Institute<\/span>,<\/p>\n

611 Siegfriedale Rd<\/span>,<\/span> Kutztown<\/span>,<\/span> 19530<\/span><\/span><\/address>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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9th Annual Organic Apple Festival
\nSaturday, September 16, 2017 | 10am-4pm<\/p>\n

Fall is the season for apple picking! Rodale Institute is proud to offer the option for families to pick their own apples in our organic orchard.\u2026 Click here to read more…<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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