# Event Details - **Event Name**: Field School: Maintenance & Winterization - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for end-of-season cleanup & winter prep!About this EventAs the season shifts, there’s plenty to do to prepare the farm for winter and set yourself up for a successful season ahead. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll tackle end-of-season tasks, including removing spent crops, cleaning up fields, caring for tools, and preparing growing spaces for the colder months.We’ll also walk through a practical winterization checklist covering farm infrastructure, irrigation, supplies, and other essential maintenance tasks.About the Field SchoolThe Farm Alliance of Baltimore (FAB) is proud to launch Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy (BBUFA) Field School. Running from March to December, this series of hands-on workshops is intended to serve as an accessible point of entry for anyone interested in learning the seasonal fundamentals of urban agriculture. No previous farming experience is required to participate!The BBUFA Field School's schedule is split up into three sessions: spring, summer, and fall. The majority of instruction will take place on site at FAB's teaching farm in South Baltimore, with occasional classroom sessions depending on content.Learn more about the history of the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy program on our website.About the FacilitatorKristin Carbone is the Farm Manager at FAB's Black Butterfly Teaching Farm and brings two decades of farming knowledge and a lifelong love of learning to the position.After an early career in community organizing, she began her farming journey at Clagett Farm, learning the ins and outs of farming while focusing on cover cropping and agriculture's impacts on the Chesapeake Bay. In 2009, she started her own farm business, Radix Farm, in Upper Marlboro MD. At Radix, she converted three acres of conventionally farmed land into a thriving and bountiful market farm, selling to CSA customers, restaurants, and farmers markets in the DC area. In 2010 she participated in Future Harvest’s Beginning Farmer Training Program and went on to become a trainer for the program.After growing her first human baby, Kristin moved to Baltimore and leaned into carpentry, spending a decade renovating and repairing homes. Kristin’s passion for growing healthy food remained strong, as she continued to grow vegetables at her home garden, occasionally worked for farmer friends like Two Boots Farm and Moon Valley Farm, and now stewards land at a collectively owned land project in PA.About the FarmFAB's Black Butterfly Teaching Farm is our hub for food production, farmer training, and community connection in South Baltimore. With support from the City of Baltimore, we signed a 15-year lease in 2021 and planted our first crops in Curtis Bay that fall. In 2025, a generous grant allowed us to continue construction and expansion of the farm site, which now includes a greenhouse, a high tunnel, and an apiary, with more to come, including more space for workshops and community gatherings, new facilities to train the next generation of urban growers, and more growing areas to support a wider variety of crops year-round.We envision the Black Butterfly Teaching Farm as a place where we can grow food for Baltimore and cultivate a space where neighbors, FAB members, and aspiring growers can come together to exchange knowledge, build skills, and strengthen community.Additional InformationThis workshop will be held outdoors. Please wear close-toed shoes, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and bug spray will be available.Parking: Street parking available on W Bay Ave.Restrooms: There is a port-a-potty on site.Accessibility: Paths at the farm are grass and woodchips. There is limited shade and seating on site, please bring a chair if you need one!Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting.Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification.Questions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/field-school-maintenance-and-winterization/100001980111290172 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm - **lat**: 39.228817 - **long**: -76.59339899999999 - **full address**: Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 West Bay Avenue, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Field School: Maintenance & Winterization - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ee133a4c2e0733e31497f1bc0bbdffa0d632a35d618da06d4ee592d734bea3d0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc283808-gmir.jpg?v=1787685425 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Field School: Maintenance & Winterization being held? - **A:** Field School: Maintenance & Winterization takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Farm Alliance Black Butterfly Teaching Farm, 3901 West Bay Avenue, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Field School: Maintenance & Winterization? - **A:** Field School: Maintenance & Winterization is organized by Farm Alliance of Baltimore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Field School: Maintenance & Winterization is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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