Augusta Locally Grown - Education
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learn to use & grow local foods...
 
Join us for a class, camp, workshop or farm tour
with one of our community partners in education!
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HOBBY FARMER EDUCATION
 
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
 
Augusta Locally Grown
is honored to promote
the great work of the
nonprofit
Hobby Farmers Association
of the CSRA.
 
The following HFA workshops are scheduled for Spring 2013:
 
INTRODUCTION TO SHEEP: 101
Saturday, March 16, in Blythe, GA
free for members of HFA; $10 for non-members
email John Womack to sign up for the workshop
 
CARE FOR CHICKS, DUCKLINGS & BUNNIES
YOUTH WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 20, at 11am
at Trinity on the Hill UMC, Augusta
"Organic Gardening for Adults" is also scheduled
email John Womack for more information
 
 
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FARM TOURS & VISITS
make it a special day
Most tours & visits can be ordered from our market website. Or contact these folks directly to make arrangements: 
* Twisted Fence Ranch, Grovetown, GA
* JandL Farm & Stables, Hephzibah, GA (afternoon teas)
"My favorite part
was watching
the baby pigs 
dig up
those 
sweet potato vines."
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culinary camp at Fort GordonCULINARY ARTS 
for KIDS 
at Fort Gordon
in partnership
with the Augusta Arts Council
Kim Hines of Augusta Locally Grown
partners with the Augusta Arts Council
to host weekly kids culinary arts classes
throughout the year
featuring local ingredients
& simple healthy recipes
for military families
Eligible military families
may sign up through the SKIES program at Fort Gordon.
Or contact Kim Hines at 706-288-7895.
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COOKING MATTERS
for KIDS
in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta
 
NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS!!
 
volunteers of Augusta Locally Grown
will begin working with instructors in April & May 2013 to offer the six-week
"Cooking Matters" program at three
Boys & Girls Clubs locations in the CSRA.
 
The curriculum is focused on healthy, whole-food meals made in simple, affordable ways. ALG will add an element of locality and seasonality to the effort.
 
Contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org if you'd like to volunteer for one class ... or a whole series of classes!
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COOKING CLASSES in your HOME
with Chef Charleen Tinley
 
she brings a flair of finery
to local farm food in your home
... and sometimes she takes YOU
to the farm.
 
Chef Charleen Tinley offers
unique cooking classes 
featuring locally grown ingredients.
 
Visit her website
for a schedule of classes and events.
Register for upcoming classes on our on-line market.
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"TASTE THE SEASON"
Workshops
at local schools & youth clubs
bringing local farms into the classroom
 participating groups include:
* The Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta
* Stallings Island Middle School
contact Kim Hines to make arrangements: kim@augustalocallygrown.org
pictured here:
students at Stallings Island Middle School sample and critique several varieties of winter greens
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"HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIRS"
at local businesses and community centers
Augusta Locally Grown welcomes the opportunity
to set up a local & seasonal raw foods tasting station
at your health fair or event.
In 2013,
Augusta Locally Grown will attend the following:
* GRU Wellness Fair - January
* Cardio on the Canal at the Kroc Center - February
* GIW Industries Health Fair in Grovetown - March
* GRU Earth Day Fair - April
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