Straw Bale construction will be the featured topic at the June 3 Bisbee Farmers Market. The market starts at 8 a.m. so arrive early and buy fresh farm products while the selection is best.
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They will bring photos of their homes and be prepared to explain basic construction methods and the advantages of using natural materials in the creation of energy-efficient homes. They will stack a few bales and demonstrate application of earth-based plaster.
Anyone interested in gaining hands-on plastering experience should wear clothes they don't mind getting muddy.
In addition to learning about straw bale construction, check out the wide variety of local crafts and baked goods and enjoy live music by Vince Robel.
The Bisbee Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays in Vista Park in the Warren section of Bisbee. It is co-sponsored by the City of Bisbee and the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Suzi Pretty at 234-3306. To get to Vista Park from the Bisbee traffic roundabout, take the Bisbee Road exit and continue until you reach Vista Park on the left.
ˆUpcoming Events at Bisbee Farmers Market
ˆ June 10: Solar cook-off and Expo,
ˆ June 17: Goat Milking Demonstration,
ˆ June 24: Rain Dance and Blessing for San Juan's Day,
ˆ July 1: Rainwater Harvesting,
ˆ July 8: Back Yard Gardeners Day and Vegetable Gardening Talk.
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