BIOINTENSIVE FARMING PRACTICES

AUGUST 15th, 2024
Opal's Farm 2500 LaSalle Street Fort Worth, TX 76111
9:00 am - 11:00 am

              

Biointensive agriculture is an organic agricultural system that focuses on achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land, while simultaneously increasing biodiversity and sustaining the fertility of the soil. The goal of the method is long term sustainability and it is particularly effective for backyard gardeners and small-scale farms.

Greg Joel, the Farm Manager at Opal's Farm has implemented this practice at their operation I'm Ft. Worth and is willing to share the why's, tips, challenges and triumphs of transitioning the farm to bio intensive practices. 

This workshop will take place outside, so please bring water, sunscreen and dress appropriately for walking around on a farm.

ABOUT OPAL'S FARM: Opal’s Farm, named after legendary community activist Opal Lee, 92, who had a dream of an urban farm providing farm-fresh, nutritious food for residents of the city, has officially started working the five-acre urban farm east of downtown to address local food deserts and revitalize the health of local neighborhoods. Her desire to help those less fortunate find self-worth and purpose in an honest day’s labor for an honest wage is surpassed only by her desire for people to have access to healthy produce and nutritious food. 

ABOUT GREG JOEL: https://boldjourney.com/meet-gregory-joel/