Courtesy of Community Farmers Markets.
COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS: LADY LOCAVORES 2020
Sunday, March 8 at Monday Night Garage in Atlanta’s West End
On the evening of Sunday, March 8, Community Farmers Markets is hosting its annual celebration, Lady Locavores at Monday Night Garage in Atlanta’s West End.
We’re big fans of the Community Farmers Markets (CFM) team and their ongoing work of building community through food and food access in the Metro Atlanta area. This event is a great example of how they elevate the farmers, chefs, and other leaders in our community and celebrate those are doing the dirty work to make good, sustainably grown food accessible for all.
Lady Locavores is an unparalleled food and drink and a celebration of the womxn* folk in the Atlanta food world. This International Women's Day, join us as we honor Lady Locavore award recipients, sample locally-crafted food, and auction off experiences and products - all by local womxn.
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets (starting at just $50!), we hope to see you there! For more on Community Farmers Markets, visit their website at www.cfmatl.org.
Our team can’t wait for this special evening and we’re beaming with pride to announce that our very own Lauren Cox, Organic Procurement Coordinator and leader of our Farm to Restaurant Program, is the winner of the “Kitchen Sink” award at this year’s Lady Locavores award celebration!
Lauren Cox, Organic Procurement Coordinator and leader of our Farm to Restaurant Program
Lauren has been on a nonstop path leading farming, farm marketing, and farm to restaurant practices in our good food community; we weren’t surprised in the least that she’d be awarded for her amazing work and leadership! We took some time to chat with her about her work and this recognition from Community Farmers Markets.
Give us a little background on your career in good food:
Lauren Cox: I moved to Georgia and started farming in 2011 after a stint in Italy to receive my Masters in Food Communications from Slow Food International. After interning at Burge Organic Farm, I went on to start my own farm business at the Glover Family Farm for two years where we sold at Atlanta farmers markets and operated a CSA program. In 2015 I took over managing Woodland Gardens in Athens but left in 2018 and helped start Concrete Jungle's PEEL program. Last year I began work with Georgia Organics on the new Farm to Restaurant program and have been going full steam ahead ever since!
What do the Lady Locavores awards mean to you?
LC: Getting the Lady Locavores award means that I am part of a community of badass women affecting food change in the state of Georgia. These awards and the women recognized really drive home the need to collaboratively push the needle in our food movement.
What is the most rewarding thing about your job?
LC: My favorite part of my job is working with farmers to strategically think about where they want to go in the future and to support them as they get there! I love Community Farmers Markets because help in this equation by giving farmers access to new markets.
WAYGREEN GROW WELL SUMMIT
Saturday, March 14 at Ware County High School in Waycross
On Saturday, March 14 the WayGreen Grow Well Conference is bringing together some incredible leaders for a one-day conference covering topics in farming, farm to school, health and nutrition, and funding/access.
WayGreen, Inc. is the lead organization in our Georgia Food Oasis program in Waycross, and we’re proud to support them and participate in this conference and their continued work cultivating healthier communities in Southeast Georgia. The WayGreen Grow Well Conference will offer the following for attendees:
“This year's conference theme is "Grow Well". We selected this theme because it aligns with our mission and goals to cultivate healthier communities in Southeast Georgia. Sessions offered will benefit farmer/growers, backyard gardeners, parents, educators, those in the healthcare field and all who are ready to take a more personal approach to their health and the health of others.”
Speakers and topics will include:
Michael Wall, Georgia Organics’ Director of Farmer Services will lead a session on "Selling to School Districts”
Kimberly Koogler, Georgia Organics’ Farm To School Coordinator, will present two sessions: "Farm to School + Community Engagement" and "Gardening with Kids"
Farmer Fredo, Food Gardener, Educator, Ag Innovator, Youth Advocate and Public Speaker, will speak on "Partnership Farming: Creating spaces where young people and adults can grow food to feed their communities.”
Angie Adams, FNP and co-founder of BAMMM Farms, will discuss your body's response to stress, inflammation and the connection between the foods you eat and what mood they create in you.
There are many more topics being discussed and the expertise present is truly impressive. To top it off, registration is just $45 including a locally sourced lunch, but act FAST registration ends this Thursday, March 5!
For more information and to register for the WayGreen Grow Well Conference, visit www.waygreeninc.org/conference-2020. For more information on Way Green’s work in the Waycross and neighboring communities, visit www.waygreeninc.org.
ATL FERMENTATION FEST 2020
Saturday, March 22 at Cultured South Fermentation Co. in Atlanta
The fourth annual Fermentation Fest is back! Fermentation Fest is an all-day festival celebrating all things fermented from kimchi to beer to cheese, kombucha and kraut, you can find it all at this community event. Fermentation Fest aims to grow awareness about fermentation and educate the community about the history and health benefits of traditional fermented foods. Attendees can expect fermented products from around two dozen local and regional producers, educational talks and demonstrations, seasonal kombucha on tap, a libation lounge and much more. Proceeds from ATL Fermentation Fest will benefit our Non-Profit Partners, Georgia Organics and The Farmer Fund.
At Fermentation Fest you'll find:
Makers Marketplace, shop local vendors selling everything from kraut, to kombucha and other hand-made goods
Live Music by local acts on the "Get Cultured" stage
Educational workshops and demos on the "Get Cultured" stage: Craft beer panel (Jason Pellett of Orpheus, Johnny Bradley of NoFo, Kraig Torres of Hop City) Fermentation 101 talk and a Sourdough Bread workshop.
Experience a brine hand-dyed and screen print station, make your own tote bag, handkerchief or other art from byproducts of fermentation!
Science Corner presented by local colleges and schools, discover the science behind fermentation
Libations Lounge, a 21+ tasting experience of alcoholic ferments like craft beer (Buy 21+ tickets HERE)
In partnership with the BeltGrind bike race this year and always our non-profit partners: Georgia Organics and the Farmer Fund
Free community yoga lesson at 11AM to kick off the fest!
For information and to get tickets to Fermentation Fest 2020, visit www.atlantafermentationfest.com. Click here to view the Facebook Event is HERE
If you are interested in vending at or sponsoring Fermentation Fest, visit www.atlantafermentationfest.com/vending to read more and register for this great way to connect with the cultured community!
Courtesy of Atlanta Fermentation Festival.