Join fermentation educator, cook, gardener, and artist Darich Pérez Reyes for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of lacto-fermented vegetables. Drawing from his Puerto Rican heritage and years of experience practicing and teaching fermentation in New York’s Hudson Valley, Darich will guide participants through the fundamentals of preserving vegetables using salt and naturally occurring beneficial bacteria. Participants will learn the science behind lacto-fermentation, how to safely ferment seasonal vegetables at home, and the cultural traditions that have sustained fermentation practices across generations.