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.
Her conference bio: Continue reading
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
Tomorrow Saturday!
South Georgia Growing Local is this Saturday, January 21, 2017,
at PineVale Elementary, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia.
Here’s
video
of Gretchen Quarterman interviewed by Chris Beckham a week ago
on his drive time radio show, 105.9 FM, WVGA.
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
And the video: Continue reading
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
8AM this morning, Gretchen Quarterman will talk about South Georgia Growing Local (SOGALO17) on the Scott James Morning Show on TALK 92.1 FM radio (WDDQ).
When: 8AM Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Where: Scott James morning show, TALK 92.1 FM, WDDQ
Event: Gretchen Quarterman of Okra Paradise Farms about South Georgia Growing Local 2017
How: Listen on the air, or through many online services such as Streema.
She’ll also take video and post it here.
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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!
Who should attend: Continue reading
Gretchen on the radio, 105.9 FM,
8AM this morning, Thursday January 12, 2017:
Gretchen Quarterman will
be on Chris Beckham’s
drive time radio show,
talkng about
South Georgia Growing Local 2017 (SOGALO17),
coming up Saturday January 21, 2017 at PineVale Elementary School.
When: 8:00 Thursday January 12th 2017
Where: Continue reading
PDF flyer
South Georgia Growing Local 2017
| Date: | Saturday, January 21, 2017 |
| Time: | 9:00AM – 4:30PM |
| Where: |
PineVale Elementary School
930 Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605 |
| Cost: |
$10 – individuals
$20 – families Lunch is included |
Pre-registration required:
http://www.okraparadisefarms.com/growing
Or mail a check or money order to: (due by Wednesday – January 18)
Okra Paradise Farms
PO Box 461, Hahira, GA 31632
Sampling of Scheduled Topics: Continue reading