THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN

LESLIE CARSON – the Sage and CEO of Luna Bug Soap – came to Augusta Locally Grown many years ago: first as customer, then as vendor, and finally as the quiet genius behind it all. She lifted our organization uncountable notches by paying attention to detail, designing accountability systems from scratch, caring deeply about customer service, and committing to help local farms succeed. She has been our ALG On-Line market manager, our Board treasurer, our Evans Towne Farmers Market logistician, our techy. Mostly, she has been a gift. With the bitter cold weather upon us this week, it’s hard to blame Leslie for wanting to return to her Floridian roots. Indeed, she’ll be moving soon. But before she goes, we celebrate the time and talents she steadfastly shared with ALG. Love you girl!

MON, FEB 23- APARTMENT AQUAPONICS WORKSHOP … Join Hobby Farmer David Young for a hands-on aquaponics workshop, this one tailored for urban gardens on a very tight budget and with very small spaces! SORRY Y’ALL! THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!

SAT, FEB 28 – 100 IN HARRISBURG … We’ll be putting in another 30-or-so raised bed gardens at individual homes in the neighborhood. We’ll also help rekindle a big ol’ greenhouse with Icebox Ministries! Volunteers work from 9am-12noon; share a simple lunch afterward. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to sign up.

THU, MAR 12 – FERMENTED MILK WORKSHOP … Danielle Shelton of “Thoroughbrewed” is back! This time teaching a hands-on workshop with milk, including yogurt, kefir and skyr. Tickets go on sale through this website soon! The workshop will be held 5:30pm-7pm, at the Local Foods Classroom at 1808 Broad Street, in Harrisburg.

SAT, MAR 14 – FARM TOUR, WORKSHOP & LUNCH AT ADDERSON’S FRESH PRODUCE … One of the CSRA’s most beloved organic veggie farms will host an educational farm tour, workshops and farm-fresh lunch in Keysville, GA, Bonus: Chef Charleen will be cooking! Tickets are on sale now through ALG’s on-line market. Or email Loretta Adderson to purchase directly at lorettaadderson@yahoo.com. Space is limited.

TUE, MAR 17 – OPENING DAY AT THE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET … “Dark Leafy Green St. Patty’s Market Party” is what we’re calling our opening day festivities this season. And yes! We’ll be doubling SNAP/EBT again this year. The market is in Harrisburg, across from the Kroc Center, every Tuesday, 4:30pm-7pm, through October.

WED-THUR, MAR 18-19 – THE GEORGIA DIETETICS CONFERENCE will be held in Augusta this year. ALG will provide an educational booth on local foods. Volunteers will be needed on both days! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to help.

SAT, MAR 21 – GROW HARRISBURG PRESENTS: RE-VIBE – THE COFFEE HOUSE! Details soon!!

MARCH 23 – HERB TEACHING GARDEN AT HELMS COLLEGE … We’ll be helping the culinary arts students at Helms get a spring start on their herb garden again this year. Let us know if you can help! 8am-10am.

MARCH TBA – BEE THERE! … GROW Harrisburg partners with Denice Traina of the Harrisburg Honey Cooperative to host “Bee There,” a short-and-sweet free beehive installation workshop. The date is still unknown; apparently honey bees don’ Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org to sign up!

THUR, APR 2 – OPENING DAY AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET … We’re taking vendor, sponsor and volunteer application now!!! Visit our updated website at www.evanstownefarmersmarket.com. Early sign-up vendor rates are available til Feb 24; after that date, regular rates apply. The market opens April 2. And good news: we’ll will be doubling EBT too!!!!

SAT, APR 11 — SHEAR FUN AT KHAKALAKI FARM … This family-friendly event will include the full range of fiber fun, from sheep shearing to spinning and knitting demos. Kids activities, farm tour and a farm lunch will be included. Overnight camping at this beautiful site is also an option. Tickets are on sale now through this website! $20 for adults; $5 for kids. Space is limited.

SUN, APR 12 – THREE FARM TOUR AND PROGRESSIVE MEAL … Join us for an educational tour and a three-course farm meal … with a different course at each location. Tickets are on sale now through our on-line market. To order by mail, email kim@augustalocallygrown.org. $20/person. Space is limited to 20 participants.

- starters at Spirit Creek Farms in Augusta
- stews at Noah’s Farm & Forest in Keysville
- sweets at JandL Farm & Stable in Hephzibah

SAT, APR 25 – BENDERDINKER! Registration is OPEN! Visit www.benderdinker.com. This is the biggest fundraiser each year for Augusta Locally Grown, and the presenting sponsor of the Evans Towne Farmers Market.

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – BANJO B Q – Shadow BBQ will be back, competing again by featuring local meats and promoting Augusta Locally Grown. Save this date, buy your tickets and GO SHADOW BBQ!!!

Cheers!?
Kim