Upcoming Events
Elderberry Syrup Workshop Thursday, Sep. 2, 5pm
Is Organic Food Superior? Saturday, Sep. 11, 10.30am
Composting Workshop Saturday, Sep. 11, 1pm
Foraged Feast Thursday, Sep. 16, 6-9pm
Mushroom Workshop Saturday, Sep. 18, 1pm
Monday Meditation Monday, Sep. 20, 5pm
Cooking Class Saturday, Sep. 25, 10:30am
Monday Meditation Monday, Sep. 27, 5pm
---Events are Free---
Registration Recommended / Donations Welcomed!
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Save the Date
Cocktail Party by Haute Feast
-Friday October 15-
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Update: On Saturday May 15, 2021 we broke ground at the latest expansion of the Farm Without Borders along Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park. With the help of a team of loyal and exuberant volunteers, the vacant lot (owned by the City of Asbury Park) was transformed into a garden. We hope that the flowers bring joy and peace to the community.
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Fundraiser Results
Thank you all who gifted during our fundraiser campaign, it was incredibly successful. Even now we continue to receive donations through the Challenge site, even though the challenge has closed.
We finished 25th in our tier of non-profits out of 180 that participated!
We have received $15,225 in support for the Kula Farm Expansion project through 98 individual gifts.
We greatly exceeded the minimum $6,000 requirement to be eligible for a grant from our Local Market. And, while it’s a long shot, we are in the running for a grant from the national Gannett Foundation for our project.
With these funds we will improve our facility so we can better accommodate you during your visit for a workshop, class or dinner. More info here.
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Elderberry Syrup Workshop
Thursday - Sept 2
5pm - 6pm
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Join us as we make Elderberry Syrup from this years berries with area herbalist Leslie Feingold of Wildcraft Herb. Learning how to make Elderberry syrup is simple and easy. We are happy to welcome Leslie back to teach one of our most popular workshops!
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Is Organic Food Superior?
A Workshop By James Montgomery
Saturday - Sept 11
10.30am - 12pm
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We were all blown away by James' last workshop so we're super happy he's back. He is so knowledgeable that this is a must come event you really don't want to miss. He will be able to answer all your questions.
James is a Registered Dietitian specializing in weight management, diabetes and cardiac related issues. He believes that making a few lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can make a big difference to a person’s wellbeing.
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Composting Workshop
By Lori Garton
Saturday - Sept 11
1pm - 2.30pm
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This workshop will explain how you can use free or low cost resources to supply your garden’s soil with more nutrition, beneficial microbiology, and improve its water holding capacity. You’ll learn how to build and maintain a compost pile the right way to reap the many benefits of composting! |
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FORAGED FEAST
Thursday Sept 16, 6-9 pm
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Rules:
- Dish must contain at least 1 foraged item
- Bring enough to serve 5 people if you can
- If foraging did not work out for you and you want to participate, garden grown produce is accepted.
- Only forage what you are 100% certain of.
- Please list the ingredients in your dish on a notecard.
- Enjoy your time foraging and please forage responsibly do not take more than you need!
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Welcome all foragers!
We are hosting a casual potluck of foraged foods at the Kula Farm in Asbury Park.
Pet and kid friendly environment
Event will take place in our cozy greenhouse and wild gardens. We will supply dishes, forks, drinking glasses etc. but we HIGHLY encourage you to bring your own dish, glass and fork as we aim for a waste free event.
BYOB if you like
Please share this invite with others!
Any questions please contact Lisa at info@kulafarm.org
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We had a great turnout for this event two years ago and are looking forward to once again coming together to share in seasonal food. |
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Mushroom Workshop
Saturday - Sept 18
10:30am - 12pm
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Join us at the Kula Farm for a workshop all about mushrooms. Learn how to cultivate them outdoors using low tech methods, and how to cook a satisfying oyster mushroom dish. Participants will taste some delicious mushrooms and leave with some of their own to cook at home.
This workshop will be given by Deanna Greene, a Sustainability and Urban Farming educator based in NYC. She explores the role of fungi as a food source, as medicine, as an ecological ally and as a model for building relationships with each other and the Earth.
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Monday Meditation
Monday - Sept 20 and 27
5pm - 6pm
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A group meditation lead by Bennu.
All ages welcome.
We’ll start with some icebreakers and greetings and then discuss what we plan on gaining from the experience. We usually pick a topic that we all will focus our intentions on for the duration of the meditation, followed by some networking and affirmations.
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Menu:
Spicy Gazpacho Shooters with Cajun Shrimp
Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Ground Cherry Salsa with Garlic and Herb Crostini
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Cooking Class
End of Summer Social
Saturday - Sept 25
10:30am - 12pm
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Put your freshest farmer’s market finds to good use with these simple recipes highlighting the finest produce found at the Kula Farm and across the Jersey Shore.
Together we will prepare 3 rustic farm to table dishes featuring Kula Farm produce to enjoy as the final days of summer slip away. There will also be an open discussion on food allergies and alternatives in diet throughout the class.
Heather Harm has been working in the culinary world for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Boston University, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management.
Heather has taught at and managed various children’s and adult cooking schools and is an expert in dietary restrictive and allergy-sensitive food preparation.
Currently, Heather owns and operates a small catering company within Ocean and Monmouth counties in New Jersey, with a focus on specialty cakes and elegant catering, operates as a personal chef within private schools to help create nutritious lunch programs and is a chef and culinary instructor, as well as the children’s program coordinator for Taste & Technique in Fair Haven, NJ.
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Kula Urban Farm
115 Atkins Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-455-0511
info@kulafarm.org
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Kula Farm is proudly managed by Interfaith Neighbors. |
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