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
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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
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.
Who should attend: Continue reading
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.
Brief Biography: Continue reading
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
Brief Biography: Continue reading
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.
Bio: Continue reading
Katherine Melcher and students will talk about
Designing Edible Landscapes
at
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.
Who should attend: Continue reading
Ashley Dowdy will talk about HolisticNutrition, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants,”
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
