Biochar workshop added to Farmstock

A workshop on producing biochar has been added to Farmstock, KMUN's regional homegrown festival Labor Day Weekend, September 3-4, at Fred's Farm in Naselle.

Jim Karnofski, retired registered nurse and microbiologist, will demonstrate his kit for producing biochar in the home and explain how biochar has been used by indigenous cultures for millennia to turn marginal soil into long-lasting nirvana for vegetables.

Karnofski joins the roster of workshops to be presented all day Saturday at Farmstock. Scheduled for three sessions, visitors to the farm will have a wide array of expertise on hand.

Fruit Wine production will be presented at 10 a.m. by George Exum, and in a separate area at that time will be Aaron Schneider's "All Grain Brewing" workshop.

Filling-out the schedule at 10 a.m. will be Carol Carver sharing tips and experience in winter gardens.

At 1pm and again at 3:35 pm, Farmstock will be host to presenters in Seed-saving, Chicken Cooping, Bio-intensive food production, Homestead Economy and more.

An all-day demonstration of welding will be hosted by Solstice Forge. Visitors will have a chance to create their own link to be added to a chain.

Farmstock commences Saturday at 10 a.m. with a Tailgate Farmers Market.

The musical entertainment schedule includes

Astoria band, Anitize; veteran country folk performer, Ray Prestegard; Angie and the Car Wrecks will be featured Saturday afternoon, and the evening's entertainment will begin with violin virtuoso, Kim Angelis, with Josef on guitar.

A 10 a.m. plenary conversation is scheduled for Sunday bringing together stakeholders in a secure and sustainable future for our region.

Admission to Farmstock is free. Tickets for Fred's Farmhouse Dinner are priced at $25. Proceeds from sales of other food and beverage will benefit programming on the non-profit Coast Community Radio.