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FRI, JULY 10 – THE GREENHOUSE GANG! Big sweaty hugs to the group who came out this morning to continue work on the greenhouse renovation at the Icebox Ministries campus in Harrisburg. So much appreciation to our fearless leader Phil Williams for heading up this ongoing project! It’s looking so good!! Wanna help? Call us!!!

TUE, JUL 14 – VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET – Come support the most feel-good farmers market in town! Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7pm, at 1805 Broad Street, Augusta, in the park across from the Kroc Center. And yes! We double EBT/SNAP!

TUE, JUL 14 – HERBAL CONCOCTIONS, TASTINGS AND DEMOS WITH WHITE HILLS FARM AT SOUTHERN MADE – Join lavender farmer Lisa Kessler at Southern Made in downtown Augusta for a late morning and early afternoon of sampling and demos using local seasonal herbs. Come ask your questions! This farmer/forager knows her stuff!! 10a-2p, 1850 Broad Street.

THU, JUL 16 – GRASS-FED BURGERS DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – We’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed Beef burgers with grilled veggies again! Come to the market to shop; stay at the market to picnic! Burgers and grilled vegetarian sandwiches start at 4:30 and go til they’re sold out!

SAT, JUL 18 – A MID-SUMMER NIGHT’S FARM TOUR AT CLYDES FRESH PRODUCE – Come get to know your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce. Free entrance and watermelon slices for this evening tour in Grovetown. 6-8p.

SUN, JULY 19 — POSTPONED! BUCKET GARDENING. So sorry to have to postpone this workshop but instructor Stefanie is getting some much-needed surgery. We wish her all the best in her recovery and hope to reschedule in an upcoming season. If you’ve already purchased a ticket for this event, you’ll be getting a refund soon.

THUR, SEPT 3 – GEORGIA FOOD OASIS “CONCEPTS AND CONNECTIONS” MEETING. Are you a local food proponent? Want to join forces with others to grow this movement throughout the CSRA? Yes!? Awesome! Then you need to be at this meeting. Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org for more info.

SAT, SEPT 12 – SOUTHERN SCRATCH GRAND OPENING – Everyone’s favorite goodies-maker – Kathryn Filipiak of Southern Scratch – is opening up a uniquely fabulous breakfast place in Washington GA. Nobody comes close to this girl’s cinnamon rolls … and so much more. Come celebrate this champion of locally-grow. ingredients.

SUN, SEPT 30 – BRIDGE BUILDING GARDEN-TO-TABLE COMMUNITY MEAL IN HARRISBURG – St Luke UMC will host a Sunday evening community meal – block party style – featuring a sampling of veggies from many of the 100 in Harrisburg raised bed gardens throughout the neighborhood. Free. Just bring some home-grown veggies to add to the mix if you’ve got em! Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org if you can help cook!

IN THE WORKS FOR LATE SUMMER & FALL:
- Vermiculture Workshop in Evans
- “Talk Dirt to Me” Soil Seminar in Augusta
- The Greenhouse Gang, at Icebox Ministries

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen!!

Cheers!
Kim

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday July 10, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN

TUE, JUL 7 – VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET – Come support the most feel-good farmers market in town! Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7pm, at 1805 Broad Street, Augusta, in the park across from the Kroc Center. And yes! We double EBT/SNAP!

THU, JUL 9 – GRASS-FED BURGERS DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – We’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed Beef burgers with grilled veggies again! Come to the market to shop; stay at the market to picnic! Burgers and grilled vegetarian sandwiches start at 4:30 and go til they’re sold out!

TUE, JUL 14 – HERBAL CONCOCTIONS, TASTINGS AND DEMOS WITH WHITE HILLS FARM AT SOUTHERN MADE – Join lavender farmer Lisa Kessler at Southern Made in downtown Augusta for a late morning and early afternoon of sampling and demos using local seasonal herbs. Come ask your questions! This farmer/forager knows her stuff!! 10a-2p, 1850 Broad Street, Augusta.

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, JUL 18 – A MID-SUMMER NIGHT’S FARM TOUR AT CLYDES FRESH PRODUCE – Come get to know your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce. Free entrance and watermelon slices for this evening tour in Grovetown. Times announced soon!

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stefanie at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, SEPT 12 – SOUTHERN SCRATCH GRAND OPENING – Everyone’s favorite goodies-maker – Kathryn Filipiak of Southern Scratch – is opening up a uniquely fabulous breakfast place in Washington GA. Nobody comes close to this girl’s cinnamon rolls … and so much more. Come celebrate this champion of locally-grow. ingredients.

IN THE WORKS FOR LATE SUMMER & FALL:
- Kids Gardens with G.R.O.W. Harrisburg
- Bridge Building Garden Dinner at St. Luke UMC
- Vermiculture Workshop in Evans
- “Talk Dirt to Me” Soil Seminar in Augusta
- The Greenhouse Gang, at Icebox Ministries

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen!!

Cheers!
Kim

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TUE, JUN 30 – ALG BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – Our summer board meeting is this Tuesday evening, and we invite you to submit ideas and concerns. As a nonprofit organization, we value your input! Email Amy at arsutter@hotmail.com.

TUE, JUN 30 – VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET – Come support the most feel-good farmers market in town! Tuesdays, 4:30pm-7pm, at 1805 Broad Street, Augusta, in the park across from the Kroc Center.

THU, JUL 2 – GRASS-FED BURGERS DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – We’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed Beef burgers with grilled veggies again! Come to the market to shop; stay at the market to picnic! Burgers and grilled vegetarian sandwiches start at 4:30 and go til they’re sold out!

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, JUL 18 – A MID-SUMMER NIGHT’S FARM TOUR AT CLYDES FRESH PRODUCE – Come get to know your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce. Free entrance and watermelon slices for this evening tour in Grovetown. Times announced soon!

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stefanie at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

IN THE WORKS FOR LATE SUMMER & FALL:
- Kids Gardens with G.R.O.W. Harrisburg
- Bridge Building Garden Dinner at St. Luke UMC
- Vermiculture Workshop in Evans
- “Talk Dirt to Me” Soil Seminar in Augusta
- BenderDigger Kids Youth Gardening in Evans
- The Greenhouse Gang, at Icebox Ministries

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen!!

Cheers!
Kim

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday June 26, 2015 12:08 PM EDT

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TUE, JUN 23 – FVRx COOKING CLASSES BEGIN!! – Icebox Ministries will host the monthly cooking classes for the Fruit & Veggie Prescription program as part of G.R.O.W. Harrisburg! Lots of love to Tasha and Steve of Icebox Farm & Ministries for pulling it all together; to all the volunteers who helped ready the teaching kitchen at the Icebox campus; and to volunteer instructors Alison, Victoria, Shannon, Ashley, Amy and Sally. Simultaneous cooking and gardening activities will happen for participating kids at St Luke United Methodist Church this same evening thanks to Marsha and interns from Paine College. Thanks to everyone for bringing the love! If you’d like to get involved with the G.R.O.W. Harrisburg project as a volunteer, contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

THU, JUN 25 – GRASS-FED BURGERS DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – We’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed Beef burgers with grilled veggies again! Come to the market to shop; stay at the market to picnic! Burgers and grilled vegetarian sandwiches start at 4:30 and go til they’re sold out!

FRI, JUN 26 – LAVENDER BATH & BEAUTY – If you haven’t yet been to one of Lisa’s gorgeous lavender workshops, you are missing out big time! Sit it in on this free bath & beauty workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am; stay to shop afterwards. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SAT, JUL 18 – A MID-SUMMER NIGHT’S FARM TOUR AT CLYDES FRESH PRODUCE – Come get to know your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce. Free entrance and watermelon slices for this evening tour in Grovetown. Times announced soon!

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stefanie at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

IN THE WORKS FOR LATE SUMMER & FALL:
- Kids Gardens with G.R.O.W. Harrisburg
- Vermiculture Workshop in Evans
- “Talk Dirt to Me” Soil Seminar in Augusta
- BenderDigger Kids Youth Gardening in Evans

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen!!

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday June 19, 2015 12:09 PM EDT

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SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY – Blueberry season is finally upon us!! Grateful to the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, for the invitation. Come pick your own this Sunday morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come anytime between 8am and 1pm; it gets too hot to pick after that. For the address, email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

TUE, JUN 16 – COOKING DEMOS AT THE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET – We are blessed with fabulous local chefs and home cooks who have been sharing their talents via cooking demos at our farmers markets. This week, come learn from Chef Charleen as she whips up something surely yummy with the summer’s first eggplants. Big love to Chefs Erica, Victoria, Ines, Craig, Ame, Megan, the ADDA, and others for already stepping up this year!

THU, JUN 18 – COOLER THAN A CUCUMBER SALAD KIDS COOKING CONTEST — 8 youth, 8 salads, 1 cash prize! Do you know a budding young chef between the ages of 10-17? Sign ’em up to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

THU, JUN 18 – GRASS-FED BURGERS DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – We’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed Beef burgers with grilled veggies again! Come to the market to shop; stay at the market to picnic! Burgers and grilled vegetarian sandwichs start at 4:30 and go til they’re sold out!

FRI, JUN 26 – LAVENDER BATH & BEAUTY – If you haven’t yet been to one of Lisa’s gorgeous lavender workshops, you are missing out big time! Sit it in on this free bath & beauty workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am; stay to shop afterwards. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stefanie at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

IN THE WORKS FOR LATE SUMMER & FALL:
- Kids Gardens with G.R.O.W. Harrisburg
- Vermiculture Workshop in Evans
- “Talk Dirt to Me” Soil Seminar in Augusta
- BenderDigger Kids Youth Gardening in Evans

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday June 12, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

THE ON-LINE MARKET IS OPEN AT AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN

SAT-SUN, JUN 6-7 – GROW HARRISBURG WORK DAYS – Throw on some old clothes, dig out your work gloves and get messy. We’re restoring a greenhouse, making a teaching kitchen for the FVRx program, and so much more at the Icebox Ministries campus in Harrisburg. A great way to get those summer service hours in! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to get involved.

THUR, JUN 11 – GRASS-FED BURGER DAYS AT THE EVANS TOWNE FARMERS MARKET – Starting this week, we’ll be serving up Tink’s Grass-Fed burgers and grilled veggies for sale at the market each week. Come make a family picnic of it all … behind the Columbia County library every Thursday, 4:30-7p.

FRI, JUNE 12 – LAVENDER’S JUST DESSERTS – Sit in on this free workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY – Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!

THU, JUN 18 – COOLER THAN A CUCUMBER SALAD KIDS COOKING CONTEST — 8 youth, 8 salads, 1 trophy! Do you know a budding young chef between the ages of 10-17? Sign ’em up to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

FRI, JUNE 26 – LAVENDER BATH & BEAUTY – Sit in on this free workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.

Cheers!
Kim

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday May 29, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday June 05, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

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MANY THANKS:
Grateful for rain this week; grateful for sunshine too. What a glorious combo when the balance is right. I’m also grateful to all the folks who pitched in to steer the ALG ship, making my vacation a true get-away. Hugs hugs hugs to each and every one of you. And now … back to work!

UPCOMING:

SUN, MAY 31 – FAMILY FARM DAY – Come meet your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce in Grovetown. Show up anytime between 2pm-6pm to see the goings on at this bio-diverse local farm. Tasty seasonal samples, beekeeping, and young farm animals make it all the more fun. This is a free event, and family friendly. Wear closed toe shoes! Use this address to get there: 5301 Meadowlark Lane, Grovetown, GA. (Please note: this address is corrected from last week’s announcement.)

MON, JUNE I – RAINWATER WORKSHOP FOR URBAN VEGGIE GARDENS – Join us for another “pop up” food-growing workshop. This one will be held at Bottle Tree Farm in Augusta. Instructors Candace & Nate Zukas will share the nitty gritty details of their own rain barrel system, which waters their beautiful urban farmette. 5:30pm-7pm. $5/person. Email kim@augustlocallygrown.org for last-minute tickets.

TUE, JUN 2 – FRUIT & VEGGIE RX KICK-OFF – Augusta Locally Grown is truly honored to be a partner in the Fruit & Veggie Rx pilot project, a first-ever for the Southeast! The pilot will be hosted and coordinated by the Harrisburg Family Healthcare clinic, funded and designed by Wholesome Wave Georgia, educationally enhanced by Icebox Ministries, academically enhanced by Emory University, held together by Good Neighbor Ministries/St. Luke UMC, and made real by medical student volunteers from MCG. Augusta Locally Grown is the project’s cheerleader and fiscal agent. June 2 is the project’s kick-off date! Your donations to the FVRx program would be very much appreciated.

SAT-SUN, JUN 6-7 – GROW HARRISBURG WORK DAYS – Throw on some old clothes, dig out your work gloves and get messy. We’re restoring a greenhouse, making a teaching kitchen for the FVRx program, and so much more at the Icebox Ministries campus in Harrisburg. A great way to get those summer service hours in! Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

FRI, JUNE 12 – LAVENDER’S JUST DESSERTS – Sit in on this free workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY – Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!

THU, JUN 18 – COOLER THAN A CUCUMBER SALAD KIDS COOKING CONTEST — 8 youth, 8 salads, 1 trophy! Do you know a budding young chef between the ages of 10-17? Sign ’em up to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

FRI, JUNE 26 – LAVENDER BATH & BEAUTY – Sit in on this free workshop at White Hills Farm in Dearing, GA, where several FARM FRIDAYS will be held during lavender season. Workshop starts at 11am. Email farmer Lisa Kessler at whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

THU, JUL 16 – THE GREAT TOMATO SANDWICH COOKING CONTEST — 8 adult cooks, 8 unique sandwiches, 1 trophy! Do you know a fabulous home cook or local chef? Encourage them to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn all that’s possible (and even a little that shouldn’t be possible) when growing food in tight places. This is an adult-only event; mimosas “may” be served. Tickets on sale now for $5 each through the ALG on-line market. Or email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.

Cheers!
Kim

Posted by: Kim Hines at Friday May 29, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

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Upcoming Events:

FRI & SAT, MAY 22-23 – SHADOW BBQ is competing at BANJO-B-QUE! Join Amy & Patrick Sutter at the ALG tent in Evans Town Center Park this weekend for some smokey goodness!

SUN, MAY 24 – DINE FROM THE VINE: A VEGAN DINING EXPERIENCE – There’s a new place in town, and they are totally supporting your local farmers. Come experience the vegan event at Humanitree House, located at 230 8th Street, Augusta. Contact Kisha at burket.sc@gmail.com to more details.

FRI, MAY 29- FARM FRIDAYS at White Hills Farm- Lavender Season! Drop by between 10am-4pm on the following Fridays: May 29, June 12, June 28 email whitehillsfarm@gmail.com for directions

SUN, MAY 31 – FAMILY FARM DAY – Come meet your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce in Grovetown. Show up anytime between 2pm-6pm to see the goings on at this bio-diverse local farm. Tasty seasonal samples and young farm animals make it all the more fun.
1501 Meadowlark Lane in Grovetown (off Lewiston Rd)

MON, JUNE I – RAINWATER WORKSHOP FOR URBAN VEGGIE GARDENS – Join us for another “pop up” food-growing workshop. This one will be held at Bottle Tree Farm in Augusta. Instructors Candace & Nate Zukas will share the nitty gritty details of their own rain barrel system, which waters their beautiful urban farmette. 5:30pm-7pm. $5/person. Tickets are on sale now!

TUE, JUNE 2 – FRUIT & VEGGIE RX – Augusta Locally Grown is truly honored to be a partner in the Fruit & Veggie Rx pilot project, a first-ever for the Southeast! The pilot will be hosted and coordinated by the Harrisburg Family Healthcare clinic, funded and designed by Wholesome Wave Georgia, educationally enhanced by Icebox Ministries, academically enhanced by Emory University, held together by Good Neighbor Ministries/St. Luke UMC, and made real by medical student volunteers from MCG. Augusta Locally Grown is the project’s cheerleader. June 2 is the project’s kick-off date! Your donations would be very much appreciated.

SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY – Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!

THU, JUN 18 – COOLER THAN A CUCUMBER SALAD KIDS COOKING CONTEST … 8 youth, 8 salads, 1 trophy … Do you know a budding young chef between the ages of 10-17? Sign ’em up to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

SUN, JULY 19 — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta! Learn the ins and outs of growing food in tight places. Tickets on sale now!

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.

Posted by: Amy Sutter at Friday May 22, 2015 12:00 PM EDT

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Programs & Events-

SAT, MAY 2 – SOUTHERN MADE, STORE GRAND OPENING – Congratulations to three local farmers for announcing the grand opening of their new fiber arts store “Southern Made” on Sat, May 2, 10am-5:30pm. Located at 1808 Broad Street, Augusta. Come see what it’s all about with Hard Earth Farm of Modoc, SC, Phoenix Farm Fiber in Beech Island, SC and Bella Luna Sheep & Wool Farm of Washington, GA.

FRI & SAT, MAY 22-23 – SHADOW BBQ RETURNS! – This local competition bbq team will again compete in “BANJO-B-QUE,” a nationally-sanctioned event in Evans! Better yet, they feature local meats from local farmers while also promoting Augusta Locally Grown. ALG board president Amy Sutter and her hubby Patrick head it all up! Save this date, buy your tickets and GO SHADOW BBQ!!!

SUN, MAY 24 – DINE FROM THE VINE: A VEGAN DINING EXPERIENCE – There’s a new place in town, and they are totally supporting your local farmers. Come experience the vegan event at Humanitree House, located at 230 8th Street, Augusta. Contact Kisha at burket.sc@gmail.com to more details.

SUN, MAY 31 – FAMILY FARM DAY – Come meet your farmers at Clyde’s Fresh Produce in Grovetown. Show up anytime between 2pm-6pm to see the goings on at this bio-diverse local farm. Tasty seasonal samples and young farm animals make it all the more fun. Save the date, and email kim@augustalocallygrown.org to get the address.

MON, JUNE I – RAINWATER WORKSHOP FOR URBAN VEGGIE GARDENS – Join us for another “pop up” food-growing workshop. This one will be held at Bottle Tree Farm in Augusta. Instructors Candace & Nate Zukas will share the nitty gritty details of their own rain barrel system, which waters their beautiful urban farmette. 5:30pm-7pm. $5/person. Tickets go on sale today. This one will sell out fast!

TUE, JUNE 2 – FRUIT & VEGGIE RX – Augusta Locally Grown is truly honored to be a partner in the Fruit & Veggie Rx pilot project, a first-ever for the Southeast! The pilot will be hosted and coordinated by the Harrisburg Family Healthcare clinic, funded and designed by Wholesome Wave Georgia, educationally enhanced by Icebox Ministries, academically enhanced by Emory University, held together by Good Neighbor Ministries/St. Luke UMC, and made real by medical student volunteers from MCG. Augusta Locally Grown is the project’s cheerleader. June 2 is the project’s kick-off date! Your donations would be very much appreciated.

SUN, JUN 14 — BLUEBERRY PICK YOUR OWN DAY – Grateful to include the farmers at Herb & Berries Farm of Montmorenci, SC, (near Aiken) in our mix. We’ll join forces with them in June to host a pick-your-own morning. Attendance is free; self-picked blueberries cost a 2.50/lb. Come early; beat the heat. More details soon!

THU, JUN 18 – COOLER THAN A CUCUMBER SALAD KIDS COOKING CONTEST … 8 youth, 8 salads, 1 trophy … Do you know a budding young chef between the ages of 10-17? Sign ’em up to compete in this 2nd annual event at the Evans Towne Farmers Market. Email kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

TBA IN JULY — BUCKET GARDENING with Stephanie, at Bucket Lady Farm in Augusta!

SUN, OCT 4 — FARM TO PARK DINNER FEATURING CHEF CHARLEEN — Save the date for what will surely be the biggest farm to table event that Augusta’s ever seen! Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections will feature local foods at this Pendleton King Park fundraiser… and ALG will help! Farmers: contact Chef Charleen to feature your special something in this one-of-a-kind event.

Posted by: Amy Sutter at Friday May 15, 2015 12:00 PM EDT