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I WANT TO TAKE THIS ST VALENTINE’S OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR OUR NONPROFIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. What a it privilege is to work with such a dedicated and multi-talented group of volunteers. Hug a board member this week if you’re lucky enough to run into one of these busy people. They are: Amy Sutter (President), Candace Zukas, (VP), Lauren Belcher (Secretary), Kisha Burke (Treasurer), Matt DeMatteo, Tina Hart, Sandy Legette, Judy Maxwell, Sarah Ozturk, Janie Peel, Laurie Ritchie and Margaret Sloan.

SAT, FEB 13 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Here’s a weekend opportunity to help us install free raised bed vegetable gardens at individual families’ homes throughout the neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta. 9am-1pm. We feed our volunteers afterwards! Big thanks to Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church for helping us spearhead this effort for 2016.

WED, FEB 17 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KEEPING BACKYARD CHICKENS” – Beloved chicken farmer Laurie Ritchie of JandL Farm & Stables will offer a workshop for beginners … just in time for spring chicks! Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 18 – 200 IN HARRISBURG RAISED BED PROJECT – Yep! We’re determined to get all these beds installed in time for spring planting! Big thanks to Whole Foods staff for agreeing to help this day. 9am-1pm.

SAT, FEB 20 – ICEBOX MINISTRIES CAMPUS WORKDAY – There’s so much going on in the transformation of this urban farm campus … and your help is very much appreciated. Tasks this day include exterior painting and tidying of the campus gardens in time for spring. Contact Rebecca to RSVP at rebeccavl@outlook.com. Lunch provided for volunteers!

WED, FEB 24 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “KNIFE SKILLS” – Chef Erica Chaney, head culinary instructor at Helm College, and owner/founder of the Red Clay Market, will teach knife skills for adults who are serious about cooking. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

THU, FEB 25 – FARM TO SCHOOL SUMMIT WITH GEORGIA ORGANICS IN COLUMBUS, GA – ALG will be taking a group of local educators to the Farm to School Summit in Columbus, GA. Are you an educator interested in getting such a program started at your school? Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to get the enrollment link. The workshop is only $15, taught by top notch folks doing this nationwide.

FRI, FEB 26 – GEORGIA ORGANIC CONFERENCE – A whole campaign of folks from Food Oasis Augusta will attend this wonderful weekend event of pure fun and food. If you’re not already enrolled, go to georgiaorganics.org to sign up!

MON, FEB 29 – “CRACK OF DAWN,” WALK-TO-SCHOOL OUTDOOR EGG BREAKFAST FOR KIDS – Yet another lovely thing going on at Icebox Ministries Urban Farm as part of our G.R.O.W. Harrisburg initiatives! More info soon.

WED, MAR 2 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGETABLE GARDENING WITH KIDS” – Kim Hines of Augusta Locally Grown will share fun ways to get kids involved in growing food. Recommended for teachers and parents. Free, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, MAR 5 – GARDEN WORKDAY AT THE CLUBHOU.SE – Come meet the folks at the Clubhou.se, help with their community garden, and meet the folks who make it happen. Starting at 10am.

SUN, MAR 6 – FARM TO TABLE ON FENWICK STREET – Create and share a community meal with our GROW Harrisburg neighbors. We’ll be cooking all weekend. Text Kim at 706-288-7895 to volunteer.

TUE, MAR 8 – LEGACY GARDEN CLUBALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Legacy Garden Club.

WED, MAR 9 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “SMOKING MEATS” – Patrick Sutter, local foods enthusiastic and bbq competitor, will share his love for home-smoked, local meats. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 16 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “VEGGIE FERMENTATION” – Tasha Alison of Icebox Ministries will teach a class in beginner fermentation. Come learn why gut health is so crucial to overall health. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

SAT, SUN, MAR 19 & 20 – WHITE HILLS FARM HOSTS “A WEEKEND OF DRAWING AND PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR” – What a unique way to enjoy spring’s plentiful gifts. This all-inclusive in Dearing, GA, provides a box lunch, afternoon tea and an artist presentation on Sat. To preregister, contact Lisa at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com.

WED, MAR 23 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “NATURAL EGG DYING AND DECORATING” – Urban chicken farmer Toni O’Quinn will lead us through the fun use of natural ingredients to dye and decorate local eggs, just in time for Easter. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

WED, MAR 30 – WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS AT RED CLAY MARKET: “GROWING CITRUS” – Urban farmer and teacher Steve Gianino will share his secrets for growing citrus, right here in Columbia County. Free, sponsored by Augusta Locally Grown, 5pm-6:3pm. Address is 4460 Washington Road, Evans.

TUE, APR 19 – OPENING DAY OF THE VEGGIE TRUCK MARKET – Grow Harrisburg! And yes … we double EBT!

WED, APR 20 – CAROLINA HILLS GARDEN CLUB– ALG will share news about the local foods movement with the Carolina Hills Garden Club.

CHEERS!
Kim