Milwaukee Urban Agriculture Network: All Seasons Growing Farm Tour

Since 2010, LarryVille Gardens in Burlington, WI has been providing Certified Naturally Grown produce that is as flavorful as it is nourishing. Owner and operator Michelle Cannon believes that caring for the soil is just as important as feeding our families and communities, and her work reflects that deep commitment.Join the Milwaukee Urban Agriculture Network (MUAN) for a fun farm tour where LarryVille farmers Michelle and Morgan will share how they grow and sell food year-round on just 5 acres in southern Wisconsin. Let us know on the registration form if you want to participate in carpooling from Milwaukee.

Hosts

Michelle Cannon

"I began LarryVille Gardens in 2008, with the start of our local farmers market. I understood little but that organic was the way and that my soil was in a bad way. After a few years, I wanted to earn throughout winter as well and had two friends loan me the money for a greenhouse. I chose a moveable tunnel that would serve winter and summer. My trusty well used Elliot Coleman Winter Growers Handbook at my side and 15 years later a ton of hard learned lessons and I’m feeding many families every day of the year! 

Morgan Sisson arrived in 2020, with Covid…and joined me in learning and working to provide food for families in our area. Just in time too, I’m getting old you know!  This job is hard. It’s got so many drawbacks, if ease is your goal. My goal is being the best steward of this land, and feeding families.

Questions? Contact Christine Johnson, Farmer Education Coordinator cjohnson@michaelfields.org

This event is FREE to attend but registration is required to get the link.

The federal contract that funded the Milwaukee Urban Agriculture Network has been terminated by the government. If you would like to support more free training events in and around Milwaukee, please donate HERE and put MUAN in the Comments.

About MKE Urban Ag Network (MUAN)

MUAN is a project led by Michael Fields Agricultural Institute that brings together urban growers from Milwaukee and beyond for peer-based conservation education, community networking, farm tours, and skill sharing. Learn more at michaelfields.org/muan

About Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI)

MFAI is a non-profit organization that has been cultivating resiliency through research, education, and policy work since 1984. With a broad coalition of public and private partners, The Institute supports farmers, food systems and communities in the Upper Midwest and beyond through a range of programs and initiatives. We believe agriculture can sustain both human and ecosystem health, while advancing food security, independence, and justice. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for news and events.