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There are a number of events coming up, so I’ll devote this weeks mailing to them.

First up, “Building Nourishing Traditions”, a full-day workshop from the Weston Price Foundation, hosted my ALG member farm Rancho Allegra. You can find all the details here: http://buildingnt2013.eventbrite.com Come learn about nourishing, traditional foods, and receive practical guidance for implementing a nutrient-dense diet! The full-day conference will include speakers on many important topics, and the afternoon is full of practical workshops will include expert presentations teaching how to make nutrient-dense foods including Bone broth, Cultured dairy (yogurt, kefir), Preparations of grains, Vegetable ferments (sauerkraut, ginger carrots, beets), Cultured beverages (water kefir, kombucha), and more!

Local edible landscape experts Hungry Gnome is offering a variety of events throughout the year, but now is the time to get a jump of thinking about growing your own veggies this year. To that end, they offer a variety of individual Vegetable Support programs. You can find more details here: http://www.hungrygnome.org/hungrygnome/Garden_Support_by_Hungry_Gnome.html. They are also looking for two interns for the season. If you’re a student looking to get into landscaping, permaculture, garden design, and related careers, this is for you. More info here: http://www.hungrygnome.org/hungrygnome/Internships_with_Hungry_Gnome.html.

The South Carolina Organic Growing conference is being held on March 2nd in Columbia, SC. Even though it’s one day, it looks like a dense conference with lots of learning opportunity. Full details can be found here: http://www.scorganicliving.com/2013_Conference.html.

And of course the Georgia Organics conference is coming right up, February 22-23 in Atlanta. This conference is always well worth attending, and is close to selling out. Information is here: http://georgiaorganics.org/conference/

Our local cooperative extension agents are coordinating a series of workshops you may find interesting: Program Series for Small Organic and Naturally Grown Farms. Northeast Georgia is home to many small farms that are using direct marketing and alternative production practices to market to local consumers, retailers, and restaurants. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of programs to provide the latest research-based information to these producers. These programs are designed for small farm producers that are implementing organic or sustainably grown practices (not necessarily “certified” organic or naturally grown) on their farms. All programs will be held at the J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center in Watkinsville and will start with a meal at 5:30 PM. Cost for registration is $15 per session.

February 12 – Food Safety for Small Farms (Register by Feb. 4th)
February 19 – Small Farm Grazing Management (Register by Feb. 11th)
March 5 – Profitable Marketing for Small Farms (Register by Feb. 25th)
To register, contact the Oconee County Extension Office at 706-769-3946.

I think that’s all of my list of events. Even though we just had our coldest night of the winter so far this week, it’s time to start thinking of waking up the garden, and all of these will help you do just that.

Thanks so much for your support of Athens Locally Grown, all of our growers, local food, and our rights to eat it. You all are part of what makes Athens such a great area in which to live. We’ll see you on Thursday at Ben’s Bikes at the corner of Pope and Broad Streets from 4:30 to 8pm!

Other Area Farmers Markets

The Athens Farmers Market has closed for the winter. You can watch for news during the offseason on their website. Most of the other area markets are also all closed for the season too. The Washington-Wilkes Farmer’s Market in Washington is open every Saturday 9-12 behind the Washington Courthouse, and several ALG vendors also sell there.

Please support your local farmers and food producers, where ever you’re able to do so!

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!