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September 2012
An Evening with Janisse Ray
Join Georgia Organics and Emory Sustainability Initiatives for a book reading and signing by Janisse Ray, author of The Seed Underground: A growing Revolution to Save Food. Ray is a writer, naturalist and activist. She is also a seed-saver, seed-exchanger, and seed-banker. Ray is the author of several books, including Pinhook and Ecology of a Cracker Childhood. Event Site
Find out more »‘True Costs of Animal Production’ book talk
Join Daniel Imhoff, author of "Food Fight," for a reading and discussion of his new book, "True Costs of Animal Production," which explores the ecology, ethics and economics of our meat industry. Followed by a book signing and reception. Free parking after 4:30 p.m. at the Peavine Employee Parking Deck. R.S.V.P. to Julie.Shaffer@emory.edu for planning purposes.
Find out more »Sustainable & Human Animal Production
Join Daniel Imhoff, author of "True Costs of Animal Production," and other experts in a panel discussion of current animal industry food production practices and how we can move toward a more sustainable and humane food system. Event is free and open to the public. Purchase an optional $15 Farm Burger lunch in advance or bring your own. Free parking in Peavine Employee Parking Deck. R.S.V.P. to Julie.Shaffer@emory.edu for planning purposes.
Find out more »Gaia Gardens 15th Anniversary Celebration
Gaia Gardens celebrates their 15th anniversary with a night of music, food, and dancing. Event Site
Find out more »Broad River Pastures Farm Tour
Broad River Pastures is a diverse, 11 acre pasture-based heritage farmstead in Elbert County that was established in 2010. The farm focuses on the breeding and preservation of heritage livestock and the production of nutrient dense food. Event Site
Find out more »Field of Greens Festival
Held each fall at Whippoorwill Hollow organic farm in Walnut Grove, GA, this event brings more than 25 of the best farm-to-table chefs together from Atlanta, Athens and places in-between to offer some of their finest locally-inspired dishes. Event Site
Find out more »October 2012
Taste of Atlanta
Taste of Atlanta is Atlanta's premier food, wine, beer ,and cocktail festival that showcases the diversity of Atlanta's food scene and attracts food lovers from Atlanta, the Southeast and beyond. Event Site
Find out more »Urban Coop Tour
The tour will highlight the benefits of backyard chickens as well as the potential pitfalls and solutions. Coop owners will be available to answer questions and provide details on their coop designs and to share their experiences. Event Site
Find out more »Cakes and Ale Grills Up a Fundraiser
Chef Billy Allin from Cakes & Ale will fire up a wood-burning grill to cook a selection of small plates enjoyed with wines and live music. All proceeds benefit the Wylde Center. Event Site
Find out more »Tour de Farm
Take a one- or two-day bicycle tour of metro Atlanta farms and producers that support the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market and Grant Park Farmers Market. Each farm or vendor site represents a unique aspect of local sustainable agriculture. All meals and snacks will be provided, sourced from the farms on the tour and other market vendors. Participate in the whole tour with camping or for one day only. Saturday night dinner will feature guest Chef Angus Brown of the…
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