We have 3 categories of online and in-person education.
Culinary Heritage
Our culinary heritage cooking classes combine history, geography, and cooking lessons in a single class! We primarily focus on the Black and Indigenous roots of Southern dishes of our property and foodway. We look for every opportunity to taste history!
Some of our culinary heritage cooking classes include:
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History of Barbecue (Spring 2025)
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History of Johnn Cakes
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19th Century Cheesemaking
Class locations: Online, Jolly's Mill Pond Farm, and partner locations in Virginia.
Small Farm Business--Raw Land Startup
For hobby farmers who find solutions to their marketing challenges through classes and events.
Our Small Farm Business education includes:
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"Digital Marketing Hacks"
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Raw Land Startup Mastermind Group
Class locations: Online, Jolly's Mill Pond Farm, and partner locations in Virginia.
Sustainable Farming
Our Sustainable Farming classes are step-by-step guides for launching critical projects on your farm. These classes are for beginner farmers who are launching a new operation or people who are dreaming of becoming sustainable farmers.
Class locations: Online
Culinary Heritage Classes
Our Virtual and In-Person classes are hands-on experiences where students will:
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Identify ingredients,
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Learn their role in our local foodway, and
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Prepare these ingredients in a heritage recipe.
Virtual Classes
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Before your class, you'll receive a class packet that will include a shopping list and prep tips.
In-Person Classes
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In-Person Classes will take place either on our farm or at a separate location in Virginia. The class fees include all of the ingredients and materials for the class.
