Farmacy is today. 1:30-3:30 at Barnes Drugs. Corner of Savannah and Patterson in Valdosta. I will have okra and grits and lots of other delicious stuff. So will Thelma. Don’t miss out.
Okra Paradise Farms
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The last of a century-old tradition: local ham and eggs, right here in Lowndes County.
When:
10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017
1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017
Where:
Lowndes County Extension Office
2102 E. Hill Ave., Valdosta, GA
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Daniel DeMersseman, VDT, 2017-02-10, Ham and Egg Show tradition returns,
Lowndes County’s annual Ham and Egg Show returns for its 67th year Feb. 14, 15.
The show once spread across every county in Georgia, said Velma Miles, chairman of the Lowndes Improvement Association. “We’re the only one left.”
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The students like the bees.
South Georgia Growing Local is inside a new venue with cooking facilities!
When: 9AM-4:30 PM, Saturday, January 21st 2017 today, right now!
Where: Continue reading
A popular class, Backyard Hens, and Claudia Dunkley of UGA is the expert all around.
South Georgia Growing Local is inside a new venue with cooking facilities!
When: 9AM-4:30 PM, Saturday, January 21st 2017 today, right now!
Where: Continue reading
Come on down this morning to PineVale Elementary and learn about growing things in our south Georgia subtropical climate! It’s rainy this morning and afternoon, and breezy all day; a great day for growing, and South Georgia Growing Local will be inside a new venue with cooking facilities!
When:
9AM-4:30 PM, Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Pinevale Elementary School, 930 Lake Park Road, Valdosta GA.
Web: page with schedule.
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Dr. Claudia Dunkley, Extension Poultry Scientist,
will speak about Growing Backyard Chickens
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Basic information for beginning a backyard flock including: breeds, housing, nutrition, egg production and biosecurity.
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It may rain Saturday (tomorrow!),
but
South Georgia Growing Local will be inside at
a new venue with cooking facilities!
Watch Gretchen explain it on the radio with Chris Beckham
and
Scott James.
When: 9AM-4:30 PM, Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Pinevale Elementary School, 930 Lake Park Road, Valdosta GA.
Web: page with schedule.
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South Georgia Growing Local is tomorrow Saturday!
Two days ago, Gretchen Quarterman talked about it on the
Scott James Morning Show on TALK 92.1 FM radio (WDDQ).
With credit to the late James Wright “who was a real advocate for
people who live in the city, and don’t have access to fresh foods”.
SOGALO17 will be at a new venue with cooking facilities!
When: 9AM-4:30 PM, Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Pinevale Elementary School, 930 Lake Park Road, Valdosta GA.
Web: page
Stewart Douglas will talk about
Permaculture – A Sustainability Design Tool Kit,
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Description of your talk: Permaculture design principles in initiating and expanding sustainable food production systems. Particular focus on trends in urban micro food production systems and aquaponics.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in sustainable and self-reliant systems. Those with passion in addressing threats to ecological and environmental systems.
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Lori Freeman will talk about Frisky Fermentation
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Participants will learn how regular consumption of lacto-fermented vegetables provides beneficial bacteria to the intestinal tract and helps to keep us healthy. Food demo will include traditional method of preserving vegetables. Topics include:
- The use of whey as a starter culture
- Tools needed for fermenting
- Making traditional sauerkraut
- Fermenting other vegetables and such as carrots, red cabbage, beets
SOGALO17 will be at a new venue with cooking facilities! Continue reading