Two-Day Intensive: Small Engine Repair & Maintenance (Eastern PA)

Join us at The Seed Farm in Lehigh County, PA, for a two-day hands-on workshop on two-stroke and four-stroke engines with trainer Sarah Groat.

In these two six-hour training days, participants will learn the various parts of two-stroke and four-stroke engines and how they function. Participants will learn basic maintenance tasks by receiving at least two hours of hands-on time with the engines each day. Folks will come away with a better understanding of how to prevent common issues with their small engines, as well as basic diagnostic knowledge. This class is ideal for folks who have operated small engines and would like to learn the mechanics of their equipment.

About the instructor

Since 2018, Sarah (sg/she/they) has been providing timely, honest, and affordable service and repair work and teaching new farmers how to operate and maintain equipment in the Hudson Valley. Though Sarah loves to repair equipment, she’s found she’s most joyous when teaching. Sarah has traveled across New York State (and now around PA!) to train farmers on how their equipment functions and best practices for operation. In the winter of 2022, Sarah worked with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub to co-create and teach an eight-week Farm Mechanic Basics program for farmers to learn how to repair and maintain their own equipment. She has found a real passion for making mechanical information accessible to Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, people of color, women and non-binary folks.

Notes

• There will be a 1-hour lunch break each day. The price of lunch is included in registration.
• This is a hands-on workshop. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, including closed-toe shoes and work gloves as needed.  
• Capacity: This event is limited to 12 registrants.
• COVID-19: The entirety of this event takes place inside. Please review our safety protocols for in-person events.
• Weather: We will be in a semi-heated space, please dress for the weather to stay warm!  Bring layers as needed!
• Questions? Check out our in-person event FAQs. If you still have a question, contact events@pasafarming.org.