Community Connections and Environmental Education Highlights of Spring Fair
Since its beginning over 15 years ago (!) Back to Basics has been about bringing people together to learn about resilient and sustainable...
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Jenny Hill
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
Exploring Farms and Co-ops for Local Foods
Spring brings the return of Farmer’s Markets and increases our urge to travel and explore. Have you ever wondered who are the “farmers”...
Jenny Hill
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
There's Still Time to Celebrate Earth Day
If Earth Day snuck up on you (like we keep hoping Spring-like weather will sneak up on us), know there is still time to celebrate your...
HDT Team
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Getting a Jump on the Growing Season
Happy Dancing Turtle’s Grower Dave starts 10,000+ seeds on campus every year. He grows plants in many ways–using hoop houses, aquaponics,...
HDT Team
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
A Drop in the Bucket
World Water Day is March 22. This annual United Nations Observance celebrates water and raises awareness of the two billion people...
Jenny Hill
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Veggie Pizza Even for People Who Don’t Think They Like Veggie Pizza
When is pizza more than just pizza? When it is jam-packed with vegetables! In my family, mushroom and spinach is a popular combination...
Dave Wilson
- Mar 4, 2022
- 3 min
Spot, Treat, and Prevent Aphids
Finding you have aphids is always a little upsetting, but knowing how to deal with them keeps what might be a little problem from turning...
Jim Chamberlin
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
Fire’s Historic Use/Future Potential as a Tool in Food Systems
Just a couple of centuries ago in this great land, prairies, savannas, and forests thrived, rich in diversity, not just above ground, but...
Jenny Hill
- Jan 28, 2022
- 4 min
Eating Well in 2022
You have probably heard about the trend that more people ate at home since the start of the pandemic. Indeed, research shows that people...
Jenny Hill
- Jan 20, 2022
- 5 min
Keynote Examines Crucial Issue of Food Sovereignty
Happy Dancing Turtle recently interviewed food sovereignty advocate and Minnesota author Diane Wilson who will deliver the virtual...
Jenny Hill
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Back to Basics 2022 Registration Now Open!
We are happy to announce registration for the 16th Annual Back to Basics is now open. For 2022 you can choose from virtual and in-person...
Jim Chamberlin
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Ruminants for Resilience
Restorative and resilient farming practices are vital to producing quality crops and to maintaining soil health.
Jenny Hill
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Joy of Squash
You know you are around a crowd of true vegetable lovers when you can create a stir just by asking about squash. That’s what happened on...
Jenny Hill
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Yard Waste or Garden Gold?
In the fall, once the gardens are put to bed, many of us feel the urge to “clean up” our yards. We tend to label fallen leaves, pine...
Colin Mclain
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Renewed Art of Canning
Some learned an instrument, some started workout routines, and others looked to get their hands dirty by starting their own gardens.
HDT Team
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Seed Saving - Carrots
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables out there. Whether eaten with ranch, in a stew, or even as a dessert, you'll find many...
HDT Team
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Family Fall Fun
Wow, that was quick! Summer just shot by us like an acorn falling from an oak tree. We hope you got all your sunshine and swimming in...
Jim Chamberlin
- Aug 20, 2021
- 3 min
Local Support Available for Farmers During the Drought
I write this in the midst of one of the most severe droughts to hit our region in decades. Field crops without irrigation are dead or...
HDT Team
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
A Seedtastic Opportunity
If you ask the average person what a seed library is, most likely they won’t know. So, we’re here to help out! According to Mary H. Dyer,...
HDT Team
- Jun 25, 2021
- 4 min
Picking the Right Onion
You can do so much with an onion. Purée it, sauté it, or chop it raw. It just doesn't matter what you do to it. It's gonna taste great,...
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