EVENTS
SPRING PLANT SALE 2025
Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11
Join us at The Seed Farm, rain or shine, for our annual Spring Plant Sale!
Choose from 200+ varieties of locally grown frost and cold tolerant vegetable, herb, and flower starters. Our starter plants are non-GMO, pesticide-free, and grown without synthetic chemicals. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on-site to provide info on how to keep your plants thriving this season!
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT 101
Monday, March 17, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sliding Scale: $5 - $20
Whether you're new to greenhouse growing or looking to improve your skills, join us for an interactive workshop at The Seed Farm! Greenhouse manager Hannah White and Emma Ford of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society will share best practices for starting strong at any farm scale.
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Learn strategies for temperature and humidity control, pest and disease management, proper watering techniques, and seasonal adjustments. Discover how heating tables, infrastructure, and organization systems can improve efficiency and make your greenhouse a better place to work.
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Hosted in partnership with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture at The Seed Farm.
INTRO TO IRRIGATION
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sliding Scale: $5 - $20
Join us at The Seed Farm for a hands-on workshop covering irrigation for annual vegetable and flower production. Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their system, this session focuses on setups for farms under 5 acres.
Learn how to design, install, and troubleshoot a drip irrigation system from start to finish. We’ll cover pumps, filters, pressure gauges, water sources, testing, food safety, and the pros and cons of drip vs. overhead irrigation. Plus, get insights on seasonal crop water needs and efficiency tips.
Bring your questions, notebook, and farm boots!
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Hosted in partnership with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture at The Seed Farm.
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER
Friday, April 4, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
$125 per person/$225 per couple
Get ready to boogie for a cause! Join us for an groovy evening of fun and philanthropy benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, parent program of The Seed Farm. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and disco dancing!
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Special guests include Emcee Ashley Russo, CEO of ASR Media, and Christopher Yarnell, veteran advocate and founder of BattleBorne. We'll also honor our Corporate Partner and Volunteer Group of the Year.
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For sponsorship opportunities, contact Joanne Anderson at janderson@caclv.org. Visit CALV's Event Page for more details, and dust off your disco shoes to support our mission of alleviating hunger and promoting healthy food access.
