Rodale Institute 2012 Events

Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach. For over sixty-years, we’ve been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing our findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest options for people and the planet.


Visitor Center Hours and Contact Information

The Bookstore's spring hours are Friday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm

Starting April 13 the bookstore will be open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4 pm, closed Mondays


To schedule your visit, or for more information,
contact:
Rodale Institute Store and Visitor Center
611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-6009
store@rodaleinst.org

 


Workshop/Class Cancellation and Refund Policy

 

Rodale Institute reserves the right to cancel a scheduled event at any time and for any reason. Registrants will receive a full refund.

Registrants who have paid for an event that they will be unable to attend can request a full refund if they call to cancel ten (10) or more days before the event. Rodale Institute can not accept requests for refunds less than ten (10) days before. Please note that processing of refunds may take two to four weeks.

 


 

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Tours

Self-Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours
$5/Person
Group Tour PackagesGroup Custom Program Menu

Farmer Training

Transition to Organic FarmingThis one day training program will help you understand the benefits of transitioning your farm to organic practices. Jun 8 2012 - 9:30am - 3:30pm
Annual Field DayThis one day event for farmers and agricultural professionals presents information and research results from Rodale Institute and partner nonprofit organizations, land grant universities and governmental institutions.Jul 20 2012 - 9:30am - 5:00pm
Food Scraps CompostingThis comprehensive one-day training for existing and potential compost practitioners and policy makers will be held in Kutztown, PA at Rodale Institute's onsite food and yard waste composting operation. Oct 4 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Plant Sales

Spring Open HouseHours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. both days. Get your warm-season plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, check out the garden tools and how-to books, and sign up for one of the workshops. See you there!May 11 2012 - 10:00am - May 12 2012 - 10:00am

Festivals

Organic Apple FestivalJoin us for a day of picking organic apples, sampling organic food and other fun family-oriented activities.Sep 22 2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Winter Holiday Open HouseHelp us celebrate the winter holiday season! Dec 1 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Gardening Workshops

Basic Soil Biology: Building a Great Garden from the Ground UpSpend time with the Institute's soil research staff and learn about what's REALLY going on under your feet (and around your plant's roots). Jun 2 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Constructed Wetlands in Wastewater TreatmentJoin us for a professional training program that is recommended for homeowners, land developers, EPA and DEP professionals, environmental studies students and educators, and the general public. Jun 15 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Organic Gardening with KidsJoin us to learn how to start that perfect garden where the whole family can work and learn together - and create memories for a lifetime. Jun 23 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture Open HouseJoin us for a celebration of the summer harvest in the Shumei Natural Agriculture demonstration garden at Rodale Institute. Aug 11 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Preserving the HarvestWhether from your own garden, or from local farm stands, learn how to preserve summer's abundance simply and safely.Aug 18 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 2 - Caring for Plants and Making CompostLearn how to make healthy compost following Natural Agriculture principles. Aug 25 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shumei Natural Agriculture 3 - Harvest and Seed SavingThis last in a series of three workshops will introduce you to the Natural Agriculture techniques of seed saving and harvesting of crops.Oct 6 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm