Fall Fermentation Workshop at VRDNT Farm
Learn the ancient art of fermentation while harvesting fresh cabbage from our fields
 
What You'll Experience
Join us for an intimate, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the science and art of fermentation in the most authentic setting possible - right on the farm where your vegetables grow.
 
Your afternoon will include:
🌱 Guided Farm Tour
Walk our bio-intensive vegetable fields and learn how we grow nutrient-dense produce in Central Texas
🔬 Fermentation Deep Dive
Understand the science behind fermentation, beneficial bacteria, and why fermented foods are so good for your gut health
🥬 Harvest Your Own Cabbage
Cut fresh, organic cabbage straight from our fields - the same vegetables that go into our CSA boxes
🫙 Hands-On Fermentation Workshop
Learn techniques for making sauerkraut, kimchi, and other lacto-fermented vegetables. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process.
🍴 Light Snacks & Refreshments
Enjoy farm-fresh snacks and beverages while you learn
📖 Take-Home Recipes & Guide
Leave with tested recipes and fermentation tips so you can continue at home
 
What's Included
✅ Fermentation jar with airlock (yours to keep!)
✅ All fermentation supplies
✅ Your own homemade ferment to take home
✅ Recipe collection and fermentation guide
✅ Light snacks and refreshments
✅ Expert instruction from a farmer with 20 years of experience
 
Pricing
$100 per person (includes all supplies)
Bring a friend for +$30 (shares supplies)
 
Workshop Details
Nov 29th 1-4pm 
Group Size: Limited to 10-12 participants for personalized instruction
Location: VRDNT Farm, Bastrop, TX
 
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for walking the farm
Sunscreen and hat
Reusable bag or box to carry home your fermentation jar
 
 
Why Learn from VRDNT Farm?
Becky Hume has spent over 20 years working on organic and sustainable farms before starting VRDNT Farm in 2019. She's been fermenting vegetables for years and is passionate about sharing traditional food preservation techniques with the community. Learning fermentation at the source - surrounded by the fields where your vegetables grow - creates a connection to your food that you simply can't get anywhere else.
 
Perfect For:
Home cooks wanting to expand their skills
Anyone interested in gut health and fermented foods
Couples looking for a unique date experience
Friends wanting a fun, educational afternoon
People who want to connect with where their food comes from