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The one stop shop for information, events postings, etc... for Gainesville's local Slow Food group. To learn more about Slow Food Gainesville, check out www.slowfoodgainesville.org
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This Week's Local Food Events
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This week is chalk full of fun, local foods events! *Tuesday Sept. 27, 7pm* at the High Springs Public Library. The Seed Savers of High Springs gather for their monthly meeting (last Tuesday of every month). This week they will be talking about saving seeds. This is really cool, as Grow Gainesville is getting ready to launch a community seed... more »
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Farm Saftey Workshop being offered by IFAS
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With all the talk about food saftey and the potential regulations,
etc... thought this might of interest to the farmers on our list!
Food Safety Plan Workshop - “Building Your Own Farm’s Food Safety
Manual”
October 4th, 2011
Division of Plant Industry (Doyle Conner Building), Gainesville, FL... more »
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Bee Movie - Queen of the Sun Coming to the Hipp
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Another important film opening at the Hipp this Friday, August 19th.
It's a great new nature film about Bees, called "Queen of the Sun".
Go see it and help spread the word by posting it to your websites,
emails lists and most importantly, bringing your friends and
colleagues with you when you come to see it.... more »
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ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATES NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
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ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATES NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
SNAP Recipients Double Their Dollar
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a
simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together
to share a harvest that’s feeding local families. The result? More... more »
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Gainesville Fish Community Supported Fishery Informational Meeting
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Gainesville Fish Informational Meeting
An informational meeting on the establishment of a Community Supported
Fishery between local residents and North-central Florida fishermen.
CSFs are a cooperative and sustainable source for fresh, local
seafood.
When: August 31st, 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: Downtown Public Library, Meeting Room A, Gainesville, FL... more »
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Local Preference Survey and Free Cooking Classes!
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Good Morning, Two items for you all today. *1. Local Preference Survey* Please consider filling out this important survey to let the county know your preference for local and independently owned businesses. It is intended for business owners to fill in, so you have to bear with the survey, but imporatnt to put in your comments and ensure we have a good... more »
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Urban Agriculture in Alachua County: Get Informed! July 20 6pm
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With growing interest in backyard chickens, bees, gardens and composting come many questions...how many chickens are you actually allowed to have? Are backyard bees legal? Can you sell your stuff at a farmers market? Proposed changes to the Alachua County Comprehensive Plan will profoundly impact urban agriculture and our local food system.... more »
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Great Trainings for Farmers this summer
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1) IFAS Small Farms Conference, July 15-17
This is perhaps the main event across Florida when small farmers
gather and that is focused on the issues and learning that small scale
farmers need. It is important that there are many at the conference
to keep it going and to help shape the future content! It has great... more »
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June Seed Savers Meeting: Dehydrating Fruits and Veggies!
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The Seed Savers of High Springs meets on the last Tuesday of every month, with a different topic each time. Thought this one might be of interest. See message from Nancy below. The Seed Savers local gardening group will meet on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 pm at the High Springs Public Library. There will be a presentation about... more »
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