Tag Archives: Agriculture

HolisticNutrition: Eat food, not too much, mostly plants –Ashley Dowdy @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Ashley Dowdy will talk about HolisticNutrition, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants,”

Holistic Nutrition
at

South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:

We will be discussing a variety of topics covering basic nutrition
including macro vs micro nutrients, optimal diets for longevity, how
to make lasting changes to your eating habits, how to plan meals and
feed your family.

Who should attend:

Anyone interested in learning the nutrition basics to live a
healthier life. Learn how to design and maintain a healthy diet and
why you should strive for nutrient-dense natural foods.

Bio: Continue reading →

Herbs and Spices: Adding more flavor to your food –Hagen Homestead @ SOGALO17 2017-01-21

Christine Hagen will talk about
Herbs and Spices: Adding more flavor to your food,
at

South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:


Sprouts and spreads
Learn how easy it is to grow your own herbs, how to harvest them,
and to dry them. Plus I will share recipes for cooking with fresh
herbs and making your own spice blends.

Who should attend:

Anyone who likes to add flavor to their food.

Hagen Homestead, which does Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), will also have a vendor table. Continue reading →

At Pinevale: South Georgia Growing Local 2017

tractor
New location with cooking facilities!

When:
Saturday, January 21st 2017

Where:
Pinevale Elementary School, 930 Lake Park Road, Valdosta GA.

Event: facebook

Thanks to Valdosta Board of Education for use of this facility at a reasonable rate.

See the
web page,
facebook event,
or

facebook community
for updates.

Gretchen on Scott James 92.1 FM radio about Ham and Eggs show 7:00AM 2016-02-10



7AM Thursday morning, Gretchen Quarterman will be on the

Scott James, 92.1 FM radio program along with Ray Ewing (President of Lowndes Improvement Association),
to talk about
a South Georgia cultural tradition, and one of only two left in the entire country:
the 66th annual

Ham and Eggs Auction 2016.
You can bid on eggs, on a ham, and if you talk to Gretchen or Ray they can tell you how to get involved in the program and even how to get the whole hog!


noon at 2102 E Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
The Ham and Eggs Show will be noon Wednesday 17 February 2016
at the Lowndes County Extension Office, 2102 E Hill Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601
(facebook event).

If you are interested in entering eggs in the show
Continue reading →

Aging and Physical Health –Dr. Mario Bartoletti @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06

Dr. Mario Bartoletti appears unchanged since I first met him five years ago.



An exploration of the aging process and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as
perceived by an octogenarian.

Here’s

a bio in the VDT from 2011,
and
a VDT review from 2013 of Dr. Bartoletti’s autobiographical book,
Becoming a Man.

Here he is

in 2011 at almost 79, marching again as he did for civil rights many decades before.
And
in 2014 reminding the Lowndes County Commmission there are things they can do.

Apparently one of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle is remaining engaged in the community.

You can register now Continue reading →

Georgia Working on Health Initiative –Traci Gosier @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06

We are doing this for our health, and yours, too.
And Traci Gosier’s talk is about health:



What is the program? Georgia Working on Health Initiative. The
initiative aims to reduce the burden of chronic disease by
partnering with Georgia businesses to create and enhance healthy
worksite environments and improve employee health.

How do they get involved? Take the online pledge at

dph.ga.gov/working-on-health
then you will receive the following:

  1. Commitment letter with sample policies
  2. An electronic version of the Work Healthy Georgia toolkit
  3. Window decals to post (tobacco free-environment, Continue reading →

Frisky Fermentation –Lori Freeman @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06

Better than soft drinks.

Lacto-fermentation

Learn how to preserve vegetables and make healthy beverages
through lacto-fermentation.

Who should attend: anyone looking to improve digestion and immune
system and those looking for alternatives to commercial beverages.

You can register now to hear Lori Freeman talk about fermentation at

South Georgia Growing Local, Saturday, February 6th 2016, at Pine Grove Middle School, Lowndes County, Georgia.
And note that’s the new
Pine Grove Middle School,
4159 River Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Update: 2016-02-02: Added speaker’s name.

-jsq

Raising Rabbits in Backyard Homestead –Trevor and Shannon Perla, 5 Farms @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06

Easy to raise and tasty:


Rachel the rabbit
An overview of backyard homesteading with main emphasis on raising
rabbits for a healthy meat alternative in a small scale homestead.

Who should attend: Anyone interested in raising rabbits and backyard
homesteading

The Perlas will also have a vendor display table at

South Georgia Growing Local, Saturday, February 6th 2016, at Pine Grove Middle School, Lowndes County, Georgia.
Please follow

the link to register today!
And not that’s the new
Pine Grove Middle School,
4159 River Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Continue reading →

Trailer for South Georgia Growing Local @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06



An overview of South Georgia Growing Local—coming up on
February 6, 2016 at Pine Grove Middle School — supporting
local farmers, finding access to clean foods, learning how to being
a garden or cook with fresh local ingredients.

You can register online or print and mail the registration form you’ll find through that link.
Schedule and Continue reading →

South Georgia Growing Local –Gretchen Quarterman to Scott James 2016-01-26 @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06



Saturday, February 6th, South Georgia Growing Local at Pine Grove Middle School!
As Scott James said on

Talk 92.1FM Tuesday:
“I don’t know if people fully realize… what kind of wave is overtaking us here in south Georgia, and in Georgia in general, what kind of growing local wave!”

Gretchen said it’s also about health: we’ve got people here who can’t walk up stairs to work, and eating better helps people be more healthy.
Scott James and Gretchen discussed oils, Ham and Eggs, and more.
Clay Oliver will have a vendor table, and
Mary Clement will speak about Essential Oils,
plus chickens, goats, herbs, bread, vegetables, fruits, water, solar power, and a buying club!
Here’s the schedule.

Remember this is the new Continue reading →