Upstate Locavores: Reminder of upcoming events
Upstate Locavores
We wanted to remind you of two important upcoming events, both taking
place THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24. You can easily fit these events into
a fun-filled morning and afternoon!:
-(1) Second Annual Farm Aid Festival at the Student Organic Farm
Mark your calendars for the Second Annual Farm Aid Festival at the
Clemson University Student Organic Farm. This event will take place on
Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Through this event, program
organizers aim to highlight the importance of local farms and support
research, education and outreach efforts at the farm. The event will
feature live bands, activities for the kids, keynote speakers and much
more!
You can find more information about the event at the following
website: http://www.clemson.edu/sustainableag/farm_festival.html
WE NEED YOUR HELP! As mentioned in our previous e-mail, the bake sale
is an important fundraising event. So, please do contribute your
cooking/baking skills to the Student Organic Farm. . You can drop
your baked goods off at the farm on Friday evening (Oct 23rd from
3-6pm) or Saturday morning before 10 am. A list of ingredients should
accompany each item for allergy purposes.
(The farm is located just off Perimeter Road on the CU campus - see
the website for additional information)
Last year, popular items include various kinds of breads (pumpkin
bread, zucchini bread, etc.), cheese wafers, cookies, and muffins –
nearly everything sold out! And, if you can highlight a locally-grown
ingredient, that would be great as well!
If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the festival,
contact Kelly Gilkerson at kgi...@clemson.edu.
(2) Farm Tour at Billy Boer's Goat Farm, Saturday October 24, 2009,
Noon thru 6:00 pm
You are invited to tour this working Meat Goat Farm. On display will
be various ages of Goats, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Honey Bees, Red
Wiggler Compost Worms, Free Range Chickens, Baby Chicks, Cats,
Kittens, Apple Press Demonstrations, Fresh Butter and Cheese Making
Instructors!
The farm will be bursting with all the colors of Fall ~ Bring your
cameras to capture some wonderful photos!
Local Farmers will be selling their Pumpkins, Apples, Cider, Honey,
Preserves, Cheese, Chocolates, Pecans, Arts, Crafts, Free Range Eggs
and Meat!
They will be selling our famous BBQ Italian Chevon Burgers, Billys
Baked Ranch Beans and Hot Apple Cider ~ so bring your appetites and
enjoy a meal by their Cozy Fire Pit!
Fee is $5.00 per car load and includes a guided educational tour of the farm.
Tours will begin at 1:00, 3:00, & 5:00.
Directions: From Ingles in Westminster, travel approx. 2 miles on
Hwy. 24 towards Oakway. Turn Right (west) onto South Retreat Road
(Retreat Baptist Church is at the corner). Travel 1 mile, the farm is
located on the Right (north) side of the street.
Please wear comfortable “Farm” clothing & shoes
Please note: smoking is strictly prohibited on the farm.
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT OUR LOCAL 4-H
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