The role effective farmers markets play in a healthy community – Sagdrina Jalal @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06

Georgia Farmers Market Association Sagdrina Jalal

An important part of our farming community is making sure that the things we grow make it to the tables of those who want and need them. Sagdrina Jalal works with the Georgia Farmers Market Association. She will introduce us to its role in supporting markets and producers in our state.

Her format will be discussion and round table, specific to our community. We will examine this issues surrounding food insecurity and food access in Georgia. We will discuss the way a farmers market can bring all segments of the food system together for the benefit of the community. In addition, we will particpate in a food access version of “walk the line” an interactive and very impactful social examination of food disparity.

Who should attend your talk?

Anyone invested in improving access to local food grown with sustainable practices and supporting Georgia producers. You can register now to participate in this discussion at: South Georgia Growing Local, Saturday, February 6th 2016, at Pine Grove Middle School, Lowndes County, Georgia. Note that’s the new Pine Grove Middle School, 4159 River Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Sure, you can wait and pay at the door, but that’ll cost you $10 more.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

   Gretchen