Ancil Jacques will talk about GA Mycology 101
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
We’ll discuss what exactly a mushroom is, some interesting ways fungi exist in the world around us, and some reasons to care more about mycology!
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Danielle Costello will talk about
Rise Up! Revolutionize Your Gardening with Raised Beds,
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
This talk will be an introduction to the topic of raised bed gardening. It will go over the benefits and challenges of such a method as well as go over the construction of various different types of beds. There will be a hands on demonstration assembling raised beds at the end of the class.
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Bret Wagenhorst will talk about Beyond blueberries and peanuts: lesser known crops for the coastal plain, at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
An overview of many less conventional crops that the speaker has grown in tifton, including how to grow, uses. Some crops to be covered: luffa gourds, chayote squash, seminole pumpkins, roselle, narajilla, chestnuts, kiwi, tropical greens, bananas, papayas, loquats, tumeric, ginger and more.
Who should attend:
Folks who want to think outside the box of conventional crops and learn about other tasty, nutritious things to grow in the coastal plain.
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Trevor Perla wil talk about
Backyard Meat Rabbits and more
at
South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Backyard homesteading with emphasis on meat rabbit production
Who should attend:
Those interested in backyard homesteading and/or raising meat rabbits
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Katy Rogers will talk about The Language of Food at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Language is power and knowing the language of food, from field to fork, empowers you. It gives you the ability to make informed decisions about what to eat and how to spend your money.
Wouldn’t it be nice to understand what exactly you are putting in your mouth? The language used in growing food, getting it certified and to market, processing raw commodities, labeling the processed products and getting them sold is foreign to most consumers but you can change that. You can learn the language of food.
This introductory class will cover basic food production, certification and labeling vocabulary providing you with a better understanding of what you are buying, eating and feeding your loved ones.
Who should attend:
This is a class for people who want to understand the information conveyed by food labels in regard to both sourcing and ingredients.
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Katherine Melcher and students will talk about
Designing Edible Landscapes
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South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
In this talk, we will present the work of UGA Tifton students whose task was to implement an edible landscape design for the Future Farmstead, a net-zero energy residence on campus. Our design intent was to create a model sustainable landscape that could serve as an educational and inspirational site for home owners in the area.
The presentation will be divided into three parts:
- An overview of their landscape design process.
- Ideas for sustainable home landscapes that integrate water, soil, animal, plant, and human systems.
- Planting design recommendations and a selection of plants suitable for edible home landscapes in south Georgia.
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Ashley Dowdy will talk about HolisticNutrition, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants,”
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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.
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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:
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
Greg Key will talk about Growing Your Own Food on the Homestead at South Georgia Growing Local 2017, January 21, 2017 in Valdosta, Georgia:
Interested in growing your own food? Greg will discuss tips, tools and techniques to put you on the road to vegetable gardening success. This detailed discussion will include subtopics such as suggested crops for growing in the south, disease and pest management, controlling and preventing weeds, and using drip irrigation in your vegetable garden. Greg will use personal success examples from over 30 years of gardening experience to provide easily-implemented solutions to make your vegetable gardening experience more successful and profitable.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in growing food sustainably — whether it be a market farmer, backyard gardener, or non-profit organization such as a school garden.
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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!
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