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Encouraging local food production and environmental awareness through hands-on education in farming and natural ecosystems!

Fairbanks, AK
Joined March 2015
Blacksmithing workshops at the Calypso Smithy will be back THIS SPRING! These classes fill up quickly! Call us to reserve your spot today: 907-451-0691. calypsofarm.org/events/list
Gorgeous summer day for a field trip! Learning about the importance of pollinators, animals and boreal forest in the farm ecosystem🌞
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Pick up some of our butterhead lettuce from the Co-op Market! teapawt.org/CoOpMarketFBX/status/1…
Fresh at the co-op: Local organic Kale (Dazzling Blue and Siberian) and Red Butterhead Lettuce from Calypso Farm & Ecology Center. And organic Cherries are a sweet deal at $4.99/lb. (while supplies last). #organic #local #supportyourlocalfarmer #alaskagrown #cherries #gocoop
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First neighborhood Farm Stand with our Woodriver EATinG student gardeners last night! Thanks to Clif Bar Family Foundation for supporting the 2018 school garden EATinG Program! @ClifBar
Ella had her babies (twin girls) on Sunday! Milk is coming our way! #goats #kids #calypsofarm #farmanimals
THURSDAY, 5-6pm outside Lola Tilly @ UAF! Fresh veggies & herbs from Calypso!
What a great week at Farm Camp with our 5-7 year olds! Yesterday, we spent time with the animals, made rhubarb sauce and forest structures, helped with garden chores and played games.
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We'll be at the Ester Village Farmers & Craft Market TONIGHT, 4:30 - 7pm @ Ester Park! Fresh-baked bread & veggies from local vendors!
From sensory activities to plantings, making food and playing garden games, the LEAF Campers at the Hunter school garden are having a fabulous week!
Visit Us at the Southside Community Farmer's Market EVERY TUESDAY, 4-7pm @ 24th & Rickert. Use WIC, Senior Coupons & get 50% OFF with Food Stamps! facebook.com/southsidemarket…
Southside Market opens TODAY! Read this week's newsletter: mailchi.mp/339963ea1da1/firs…
One month down for our 2018 Farmer Training Crew: Daniel, Felicity, Bea, Anthony, Paul & Alyssa! #futurefarmers #farmertrainingprogram
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Poppies, a Calypso Farm staple. We plant these guys in patches between crop… instagram.com/p/BiUsrcjnyBs/…
Welcome, Tanana Middle 7th graders - our first field trip of the year! Tromping through the mud & snow to explore bees, baby plants, and forest activity🌞
Susan Willsrud talks farming lessons-learned over Calypso's last 18 years and advice for aspiring farmers in an interview with Kate Spring of Good Heart Farmstead (Calypso's School Garden Coordinator in 2010!): thegoodheartlife.com/communi…
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Meet our Shetland flock, watch sheep shearing and wool spinning demonstrations! We will have handmade good from local fiber vendors and wood-fired pizza!
Can't wait for LEAF Camps in the school gardens this summer! Get your child growin' through gardening activities, science, cooking and creativity! calypsofarm.org/summer-camps…
The seed order has arrived! Sign up for a share of fresh, weekly vegetables this season through Calypso's CSA! calypsofarm.org/our-products…
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Planning a wedding or event this season? Choose local blooms from #calypsofloral for your… instagram.com/p/BgAEDM1j0A6/
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Check out Alaska Seeds of Change in Anchorage! We love seeing food projects engaging older youth and young adults in opportunities to grow themselves while growing food! teapawt.org/EdibleAlaska/status/96…
Alaska Seeds of Change - growing good food while supporting the youth of Anchorage: ow.ly/Itaz30i8S5J #EatLocal