Frequently Asked Questions

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See our current list of classes under the workshops tab. We are always looking for new classes and teachers. All classes and programs will have some foundation in collective self-sufficiency. Our current board of directors expertise leans toward farms and foods. As such, our offerings are based in farm and folk arts such as canning and preserving, gardening, small livestock, etc. We want to grow these offerings by sourcing local experts in multiple counties across Appalachia. If you know an expert please share our contact information with them.

Cost per classes vary based on the cost to source supplies for the class and any cost associated with securing a teaching site. We anticipate that most classes will be less than $20 per person. We will ALWAYS strive to keep cost minimal. As a Non-Profit organization our goal is to provide an educational and community service. It is not to make a profit. Our structure is to share cost classes so that each participant will pay a share of the cost to conduct the class. As the Foundation financial base grows, less of the cost will be passed to participants. We also have pay-it-forward options and membership options that may reduce your cost. Membership comes with 10 free classes per year (see memberships for more information). Pay-it -forward options for classes are "teach a class / take a class". If you are willing to teach a class at no cost to the Foundation you can take a class at no cost. 

Annual Membership provides a main source of revenue for the Foundation to operate. Currently, annual memberships are $100. You do not need to be a member to take or teach a class. Memberships are renewable annually on Oct. 1. If you prepay your membership for 2025, your membership will be good until Oct. 1, 2026. See the membership page for full details or email AppyFarmFoundation@gmail.com to arrange a membership. 

Yes! Classes are open to ALL people regardless of age, gender, cultural identity, level of experience.....we want to build a community of teachers and learners that practice self sufficiency. Classes will become available in multiple communities as our resource base grows. Membership is always optional and comes with some pretty good perks, but it is never required for participation. 

Our calendar of classes and programs are currently in development. We anticipate launching a full schedule by October 1, 2025. We are always looking for teachers and skill sets to teach. Once classes and programs are built we will begin to publish a calendar with registration capabilities. Classes will take place in multiple communities so please share our information with others. As a need develops we have the ability to take classes wherever they are wanted.

Children ages 8 and up are invited to join our workshops, provided they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. These sessions offer a wonderful opportunity for young minds to explore and engage with the joys of Farm Arts. While there may be certain activities, such as using the pressure canner, that are restricted for safety reasons, we’re thrilled to provide an inclusive environment where children can observe, learn, and participate in many hands-on experiences. We are passionate about nurturing curiosity and fostering a lifelong love for the arts, sustainability, and the farm-to-table lifestyle among the next generation!