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Rodale Institute 2010 Events
Rodale Institute is located on a 333-acre organic certified farm in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The entire farm is devoted to research, education and certified organic production. The farm is perhaps best known for its Farming Systems Trial (FST), the longest-running U.S. experiment specifically designed to compare organic and conventional farming practices. FST was established in 1981 and attracts interest from scientists, farmers and lay visitors from around the world. In addition to the research experiments, the farm’s production and demonstration areas offer visitors an opportunity to learn how agriculture can either contribute to environmental problems or be a significant solution in solving global warming, improving human nutrition and preventing famine throughout the world.
Visitor Center Hours and Contact Information
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All other weekdays by appointment only
To schedule your visit, or for more information,
contact: Rodale Institute Visitor Center/Bookstore
611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-6009
info@rodaleinst.org
Tours
| Year Round | Self-Guided Tours $5/Person |
| Year Round Reservation | Custom Tours (Groups Only) $25/person |
| May-October | Guided Tours Saturdays 10am-11am $6/Child(4-12) $12/Adult $10 Online |
Plant Sales
| Cold Crop Plant Sale | Start your garden with organically grown Lettuce, Cabbage and more! | Apr 16 2010 - 10:00am - Apr 17 2010 - 5:00pm |
| Spring-Summer Plant Sale | Warm-season vegetable plants, annuals and perennials to complete your garden. | May 7 2010 - 10:00am - May 8 2010 - 5:00pm |
Festivals
| Organic Spring Planting Festival | Plant and garden supply sale, tours, workshops. | May 7 2010 - 10:00am - May 8 2010 - 5:00pm |
| 2nd Annual Organic Apple Festival | A one-day event celebrating the start of apple harvest season. | Sep 11 2010 - 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Farmer Training
| Transition to Organic Farming | A course that teaches the transition process using a hybrid curriculum combining an online course with a face to face training program. | Jun 4 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Enhancing Environmental Protection through Organic Production | An intensive course developed in collaboration with NRCS East National Technology Support Center. | Jun 8 2010 - 9:00am - Jun 9 2010 - 5:00pm |
| RI Annual Field Day | Cover Crop-based Systems to Build Soil and Manage Weeds | Jul 16 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Gardening Workshops
| Getting Your Organic Garden Started | Our expert gardener will show you how to get your garden started and keep it going. | Mar 6 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Shumei Natural Agriculture 1 | Introduction/Getting Started | Mar 13 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| English Garden through the Seasons 1 | Design and Construction | Apr 17 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Small Equipment for Farmers and Gardeners | If you’ve always dreamed of driving a tractor or fixing your lawn mower all by yourself, this is the workshop for you! | Apr 17 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Organic Gardening Contained | From the roofs of New York City to the windowsill of a small college dormitory, container gardening is how gardeners make it happen | May 8 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Composting for Backyard Gardeners | Discover just how simple and convenient back-yard composting can be! | May 15 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Shumei Natural Agriculture 2 | Caring for Plants | May 29 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Organic Gardening Basics | Gardening in general, and organic gardening in particular, offers you the opportunity to establish a personal relationship with nature | Jun 5 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| English Garden through the Seasons 2 | Planning and Maintenance | Jun 12 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Basic Soil Biology: Building a Great Garden from the Ground Up | Come spend time with the Institute’s renowned soil research staff and learn more about what’s really going on under your feet | Jun 19 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Natural Water Gardens | Whether it is a small pond or a sophisticated waterfall, water gardens need careful planning and execution | Jul 10 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| English Garden through the Seasons 3 | Harvesting and Maintenance | Aug 7 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Shumei Natural Agriculture Open House | Join the Rodale and Shumei staff and friends for a celebration of summer harvest | Aug 7 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Native Plants in the Landscape | Using native plants makes going organic in your garden even easier | Aug 21 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Shumei Natural Agriculture 3 | Harvest/Seed Saving | Oct 2 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| English Garden through the Seasons 4 | Clean-up and Winterizing | Oct 2 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Trees for Your Backyard and Basic Pruning Practices | Trees are the most long-lasting plants in the landscape, and in addition to their beauty, trees have a range of benefits | Oct 30 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Herbal Gifts from the Garden | We get the most flavor and fragrance from the garden when picking fresh herbs and vegetables for immediate use | Nov 6 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
