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Speaking Events
& Workshops

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NAVA FARMS Austin, TX

FRUIT TREE JAMBOREE

Fruit Tree Essentials for Austin TX

Get Tickets for a celebration of fruit trees, local music, and farmyard fun for the whole family! 

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FERTILE FOODS Dripping Springs, TX

Rebalancing Tree Diversity in Cedar Brake Monocultures

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THE HERB BAR     Austin, TX

In this profound four-part series, we explore the captivating histories of Pear, Fig, Pomegranate, & Persimmon, unveiling their symbolic expressions in myth, culture, and art.

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CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK    Austin, TX

Part 3 of our Fruit Tree Workshop Series! Jamie Young of The Barefoot Dyer  joins us to host a natural plant dye workshop using our garden plants and common food scraps! 

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY   
San Marcos, TX

SOUTHERN FAMILY FARMERS & FOOD SYSTEMS CONFERENCE

Join us to learn about the best choices of fruit tree varieties for growers in Central Texas, in addition to planting methods and approaches most suitable for Central Texas.

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THE HERB BAR     Austin, TX

In this profound four-part series, we explore the captivating histories of Pear, Fig, Pomegranate, & Persimmon, unveiling their symbolic expressions in myth, culture, and art.

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CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK    Austin, TX

Figbeard's Fig Propagation Workshop

Join Figbeard at CTFB with Hannah Beall, and get hands-on learning experience with propagation of fig trees and take a tour of other orchard activities for pear, fig, and persimmon.⁣

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RAINBOW GARDENS     San Antonio, TX

Join Figbeard for an inspiring exploration of Figs in the Americas! From their arrival on our continent, to their role in early American life and economy, to their modern cultivation by commercial orchards and home growers. Don't miss this special chance to learn about growing figs and their enduring legacy in our lives!

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CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK    Austin, TX

Take a tour of the great farm and orchard work underway at CTFB with Hannah Beall, and get hands-on learning experience with springtime orchard activities for pear, fig, and persimmon with Figbeard.⁣

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THE HERB BAR     Austin, TX

In this profound four-part series, we explore the captivating histories of Pear, Fig, Pomegranate, & Persimmon, unveiling their symbolic expressions in myth, culture, and art.

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ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENS     Austin, TX

Graft Fruit Trees with Figbeard!

One-of-a-kind workshop! You will get lots of hands-on practice to learn the art of grafting fruit trees, and you will graft your very own persimmon tree to take home with you!

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BOB WELLS NURSERY     Mineola, TX

Homestead Design & Permaculture

Build your homestead using smart methods and approaches popularized by permaculture, and avoid the big permaculture mistakes many people make!

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DRIFTWOOD GOLF & RANCH CLUB     Driftwood, TX

Orchard Pruning Workshop

Join us at Driftwood's fruit tree orchard where we will instruct and train you on how to properly prune and manage fruit trees.

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TEXAS ORGANIC FARMERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE     San Antonio, TX

Next Level Fruit Tree Propagation

This workshop demonstration will introduce you to specialty tools, materials, and methods used by professional class fruit tree propagators.

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY   
San Marcos, TX

SOUTHERN FAMILY FARMERS & FOOD SYSTEMS CONFERENCE

Join us to learn about the best choices of fruit tree varieties for growers in Central Texas, in addition to planting methods and approaches most suitable for Central Texas.

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CENTRAL TEXAS YOUNG FARMERS COALITION     Austin, TX

Golden Age of Fruit Trees

FiggyB shares his fruit tree origin story and encourages you to join and explore our new Golden Age of growing fruit trees!

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FARM SCHOOL FOR CHEFS

by URBAN AMERICAN FARMER     Austin, TX

The Fig Connection:
Civilization, Culture, and Cuisine

This inspiring lecture explores the history of the Fig as our first cultivated fruit, its importance for survival of civilization and the symbols and stories that shape our culture.  

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