Fresh From The Vines

Sustainable Farm and Bakery

Education and Outreach

We believe that education plays a very important role in our farm’s sustainability.  As people gain awareness of their food and a connection to farmers and the land, they are empowered to make the right decisions for themselves and the environment.  We provide a number of opportunities for you to expand your knowledge of sustainable living and farming.

Walking Tours

We invite groups to our farm to experience it directly.  Walking tours are guided by a knowledgeable member of our farm team.  Contact us to schedule your group’s tour.  The fee is $10 per hour spent at the farm, and $2 per person for light refreshments to be served after the tour.  We ask that you wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.  For more information, click here. 

Volunteer

Another way to get involved is to volunteer for a day’s work on the farm.  Currently, several groups of students from Allegheny College make regular visits to the farm to help with planting, cultivation, and harvest.  This is a great way to gain knowledge and experience, along with a feeling of accomplishment.  Please contact us if you would like to volunteer.

Off-Farm Initiative

We welcome the opportunity to reach the public in an off-farm setting.  We are available to speak about our farm and sustainability.  We can also set up a display and be there to answer questions as people look at photos and information about our farm. 

If you belong to a group that is intersted in learning more about the foods they eat and would like Fresh From The Vines to speak at a meeting or participate in an event, contact us at info@freshfromthevines.com or call 814-763-4606. 

 

Display table and baked goods for sampling and sale at Allegheny College's Campus Center
Rebecca Vines, Sandra Wayman (student), and Scott Gast (student) at Allegheny College's Campus Center.
Classes and Workshops

Join Jessica Roberts, farmer, baker, and seasoned cook as she teaches skills for sustainable eating.  Some of the classes include:

Bread and Butter

In this workshop, students will learn the basic skill of making a delicious, hearty loaf of bread.  While the loaves are rising, we learn how to use the cream from local, raw milk to churn fresh butter.  Enjoy the rewards of eating the bread hot out of the oven with a sweet pat of homemade butter.

Cooking in Season

In an age where many people rely on the over-processed “convenience foods” it can be difficult to start eating locally and cooking with fresh vegetables.  Through a number of classes, Jessica will present a delicious and balanced meal using locally grown, seasonal vegetables.

Food Preservation

A challenge that we all face in eating locally is the availability of fresh produce in our temperate climate.  We educate you on the ways that you can preserve the bounty of the growing season.  As the season progresses, we will host workshops to teach groups how to can and freeze fruits and vegetables.  We will also host a special workshop on the techniques of lacto-fermentation, where we will make sauerkraut, pickles, and other fermented vegetables.


For more information about the classes and workshops, please contact Jessica at jessica@freshfromthevines.com