{"id":2299,"date":"2020-02-04T12:55:47","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T12:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harvestworkerscoop.org.uk\/site\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=2293"},"modified":"2020-03-03T12:32:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T12:32:33","slug":"growing-plot-to-cooking-pot-4-march","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.harvestworkerscoop.org.uk\/site\/event\/growing-plot-to-cooking-pot-4-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Plot to Cooking Pot"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This project is delivered by The Harvest Workers\u2019 Coop and is funded by Learn Devon<\/p>\n

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Learn Devon is funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and European Social Fund. Courses subject to terms and conditions.<\/p>\n

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Growing Plot to Cooking Pot – A New Project<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We understand about living on a budget but we also want to eat good, wholesome food.
\nUnemployed? On benefits?
\nRecovering from ill health?
\nThen this new project from Harvest Workers Coop could be for YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How it will work?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Plot to Cooking Pot<\/strong> is fully funded by Learn Devon.
\nIt is based on afternoon sessions with a focus on learning in a relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n

We will begin with welcome and a taster of what food is in season followed by two practical activities. We will finish by sharing the food we have prepared
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\nPractical Session \u2013 Cooking Pot<\/strong>
\nLooking at cooking skills and recipe ideas
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\nPractical Session – Growing Plot<\/strong>
\nOutside working on practical projects<\/p>\n

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What we will be doing?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cooking Pot Skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Using kitchen tools
\n\u2022 Preparing Vegetables
\n\u2022 Using Edible Weeds
\n\u2022 Making Sauerkraut
\n\u2022 Preserving techniques
\n\u2022 One Pot Meals
\n\u2022 Salads and Dressings
\n\u2022 Sprouting grains and pulses<\/p>\n

Growing Plot Skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Preparing a bed
\n\u2022 Raising & planting out seedlings
\n\u2022 Container Growing
\n\u2022 Making a Mushroom Kit
\n\u2022 Growing Micro Greens
\n\u2022 Making Cuttings
\n\u2022 Composting
\n\u2022 Seasonal Planting
\n\u2022 Potato Sacks<\/p>\n

\u2026\u2026 and more!<\/p>\n

We are VERY happy to include skills that are important for you! Do talk to us.<\/p>\n

When will it take place?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday afternoons<\/strong>
\n1.30 \u2013 4.30<\/p>\n

Preparing<\/strong>
\n19th 26th February 4th March
\nSowing<\/strong>
\n29th April 6th 13th May
\nHarvesting<\/strong>
\n24rd June 1st 8th July<\/p>\n

Booking<\/strong>
\nYou can book for a block of three or come to see what it is like. Book by phone, email or pop into the Harvest Shop.<\/p>\n

Where will it take place?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Eco Hub
\nCourtney Road,
\nOkehampton
\n(next to the College)<\/p>\n

Core Skills<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Plot to Cooking Pot will have Literacy and Maths skills embedded in the practical activity. Measuring time, length and seeds alongside recipes, stories and nutrition facts.<\/p>\n

We will be inviting local people using these skills of food production in their line of work to come and talk to the group about their area of employment. Growers, Cooks, shop keepers and more!<\/p>\n

There is possible financial support for Child Care and Travel for learners who need this.<\/p>\n

Talk to your Employment Coaches, Tutors and Support Workers about how this course could work for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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