April Jones | Mother Earth News FAIR

April Jones is the founder of the Pinehurst Farmers Market located in downtown Columbia, SC. April advocates for her community as part of the food justice and food sovereignty movement. She is a writer, photographer, blogger, YouTuber, recipe developer, and book reviewer who is passionate about community, gardens, and farmers’ markets.

April is speaking in Texas, North Carolina and is a contributor to Mother Earth News Fair Online.

Workshops

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Roasting Chicken Over Fire

Learn the steps to cook the perfect fire roasted chicken with April Jones, such as specializing the wood to get the desired smoky wood taste. A perfect way to warm up this winter, the chicken will be tender, smoky and flavorful!

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

Life Changing Homemade Breads to Warm Your Home

Explore skills and techniques to create hand-crafted loaves of bread that will be a hit! Follow April Jones along for this fun-filled workshop full of learning.

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

How to Adapt and Execute in Any Market: Tips For Operating A Thriving Farm

Being successful goes hand in hand with resilience. Join April Jones from the Pinehurst Farmers Market as she explains how to grow partnerships in your community and access funding opportunities. Drawing from her experience, she will teach you the value of brand development and creating a diverse space.

Modern Homesteading

Speaking At:

Texas, Saturday 2:00-3:00 p.m., Modern Homesteading Stage

Homemade Teas to Boost Health and Vitality

In this workshop, April Jones covers the benefits of making your own homemade tea. Make tea for health benefits and choose herbs for healthy living. Follow a step-by-step process of creating your tea blend as well as the best way to brew.

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

Healing Trauma With Plants

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced a great deal of trauma. Now, we must find strategies to initiate healing. Join April to learn about how engaging with plants can improve mental health and wellbeing.

Speaking At:

North Carolina, Saturday 9:00-10:30 a.m., Healing Community

Grow Your Own Green Beans for Market Garden Success

Join April Jones as she shares her tips on enjoying the bounty of green beans and being part of your local sustainable food system.

Nature and Community Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

Fresh Flour from Grains

Learn the secrets to fresh, delicious homemade bread every time you make it. In this workshop, April Jones shows you the tips to success on how to grind you own wheat fresh every time.

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

Farmers Market: Building the Infrastructure for Success

Learn how to market to increase sales from April Jones, founder of the Pinehurst Farmers Market in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Engage the customer base, build community, and keep your repeat customers by following her steps to success.

Modern Homesteading

Speaking At:

Texas, Saturday 11:30-12:30 p.m., Growing Community Stage

Delicious Comfort of Bone Broth

Follow along with April Jones as she shows you how to prepare bone broth, a highly nutritious food. These bones will warm your bones and provide multifaceted benefits to your health.

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online

Create Your Own Lush, Amazing Dandelion Wine

Join April Jones and learn to create a delicious elixir from the dandelions in your backyard. Create a refreshing drink by following step-by-step directions for the perfect beverage to be enjoyed during the spring season. See how to use the equipment you have at home. Find out how this drink can add joy and health benefits to your life.

Real Foods Hands On

Speaking At:

Mother Earth News Fair Online