# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: About the Class

In partnership with Gaining Ground, Crabtree Farms is hosting a three part autumn-inspired food preservation and cooking series “Cultivating Community at Crabtree: Preserving Autumn Harvests”. For our first class, we will be joined by herbalist Amanda G. Verkest to learn all things fermentation! Fermented foods are shown to nourish the gut microbiome, which can support digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve nutrient absorption. Think kimchi, curtido, or sauerkraut!

This is a beginner-level class with no prior experience necessary. Attendees will gain hands-on knowledge about how to safely ferment their food and take home educational materials and a jar of locally-grown veggies to enjoy!

About the Facilitator

Amanda is a certified holistic herbalist and international consultant in regenerative food and agriculture and regulatory affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science with a minor in chemistry as well as a Masters in Global Studies and International Relations. Amanda worked at Rising Fawn Gardens, an herb farm and retreat center, from 2021-2024 and now serves the farm as a private contractor. Additionally, she spent five years in the food and beverage microbiology industry and has completed work trade assignments at Crabtree Farms and Gaining Ground.

Today, Amanda regularly volunteers with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, maintains her garden, studies herbal medicine, and does contract work for various international food law firms in the US and Europe.

Visit her website at https://www.oakmoonbotanicals.com/about-us

Please contact education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions. 

Please Note: This class is offered as a donation-based program. All proceeds benefit both Crabtree Farms and Gaining Ground. $10 suggested donation. Thank you for your support!

Sign up here! https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/fermenting/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/fermenting-for-beginners-with-amanda-verkest/200030639628907
- **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, science-fair, music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chattanooga
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37407
- **lat**: 35.01096
- **long**: -85.30022
- **full address**: 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37407

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest being held?
  - **A:** Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at 1000 E 30th St, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37407.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest?
  - **A:** Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest is organized by Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest 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 Chattanooga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fermenting for Beginners with Amanda Verkest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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