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 RoundSelf-Guided Tours
$5/Person
Year Round ReservationCustom Tours (Groups Only)
$25/person
May-OctoberGuided Tours Saturdays 10am-11am
$6/Child(4-12) $12/Adult $10 Online

Plant Sales

Cold Crop Plant SaleStart your garden with organically grown Lettuce, Cabbage and more!Apr 16 2010 - 10:00am - Apr 17 2010 - 5:00pm
Spring-Summer Plant SaleWarm-season vegetable plants, annuals and perennials to complete your garden.May 7 2010 - 10:00am - May 8 2010 - 5:00pm

Festivals

Organic Spring Planting FestivalPlant and garden supply sale, tours, workshops.May 7 2010 - 10:00am - May 8 2010 - 5:00pm
2nd Annual Organic Apple FestivalA one-day event celebrating the start of apple harvest season.Sep 11 2010 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Farmer Training

Transition to Organic FarmingA 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 ProductionAn 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 DayCover Crop-based Systems to Build Soil and Manage WeedsJul 16 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Gardening Workshops

Getting Your Organic Garden StartedOur 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 1Introduction/Getting StartedMar 13 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 1Design and ConstructionApr 17 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Equipment for Farmers and GardenersIf 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 ContainedFrom the roofs of New York City to the windowsill of a small college dormitory, container gardening is how gardeners make it happenMay 8 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Composting for Backyard GardenersDiscover just how simple and convenient back-yard composting can be! May 15 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 2Caring for PlantsMay 29 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Organic Gardening BasicsGardening in general, and organic gardening in particular, offers you the opportunity to establish a personal relationship with natureJun 5 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 2Planning and MaintenanceJun 12 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Basic Soil Biology: Building a Great Garden from the Ground UpCome spend time with the Institute’s renowned soil research staff and learn more about what’s really going on under your feetJun 19 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Natural Water GardensWhether it is a small pond or a sophisticated waterfall, water gardens need careful planning and executionJul 10 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 3Harvesting and MaintenanceAug 7 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture Open HouseJoin the Rodale and Shumei staff and friends for a celebration of summer harvestAug 7 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Native Plants in the LandscapeUsing native plants makes going organic in your garden even easierAug 21 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 3Harvest/Seed SavingOct 2 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
English Garden through the Seasons 4Clean-up and WinterizingOct 2 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Trees for Your Backyard and Basic Pruning PracticesTrees are the most long-lasting plants in the landscape, and in addition to their beauty, trees have a range of benefitsOct 30 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Herbal Gifts from the GardenWe get the most flavor and fragrance from the garden when picking fresh herbs and vegetables for immediate useNov 6 2010 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm