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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.
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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:
- Commitment letter with sample policies
- An electronic version of the Work Healthy Georgia toolkit
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Frisky Fermentation –Lori Freeman @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06
Better than soft drinks.
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.
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Raising Rabbits in Backyard Homestead –Trevor and Shannon Perla, 5 Farms @ SOGALO16 2016-02-06
Easy to raise and tasty:
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 readingTrailer 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