Posts by Sarah Bassman

Sarah joined the Small Farms Program at the end of 2022 as an Extension Aide tasked with providing administrative, logistical and overall support of the program’s expanding needs.
A bottle of essential oil for aromatherapy and a small tub of lotion next to a sprig of eucalyptus.

Veteran Well Being Workshop: Using Essential Oils to Make DIY Self-Care Products

By Sarah Bassman / June 26, 2023

When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. What: This workshop is a hands-on wellness experience designed to teach veterans how to create their own customized collection of…

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Veteran In Person Workshop: Botanical Printing

By Sarah Bassman / June 6, 2023

In this incredibly dynamic and fun workshop you will be able to create your own one-of-a-kind silk scarf using a natural dyeing method called Botanical Printing! First, you will harvest…

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Baskets containing foraged flowers for dying fabric.

Veteran Virtual Workshop: Foraging for Color

By Sarah Bassman / May 23, 2023

Come learn about foraging and cultivating dye plants with Sarah Gotowka of Luna Fiber Studio. In this packed 90 minute workshop, Sarah will discuss her successes and (many) failures with…

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Purple, pink, and white fibers woven in a loom

Weaving on a Tapestry Loom

By Sarah Bassman / January 17, 2023

Do you currently or are you planning to raise animals or crops for fiber? Ever wonder what your options for using that fiber might be? One option is to make…

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Welcoming a New Team Member to the Small Farms Program

By Sarah Bassman / January 10, 2023

The Cornell Small Farms Program team continues to grow, and we recently welcomed our newest team member, Sarah Bassman. Sarah introduces herself below, and shares more about what she’ll be…

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Building a Loom with Upcycled Material: A Virtual Seminar for Military Veterans

By Sarah Bassman / December 15, 2022

Are you raising animals or growing plants for fiber? Have you considered making value added products using wool or other fibers? It is often assumed that weaving takes an incredible amount…

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