From the organizers:
JOIN US ON MARCH 18TH FOR THE THIRD FIELD DAY OF THE YEAR!
We are pleased to be going back to Galloway Family Farm and Education Center in Ocean Springs, MS. Last year participants came from all over the state and beyond to enjoy a wonderful event. Major topics/activities will include: “Raised Bed Gardening, Composting 101, Raising Chicken 101, Growing Nature Rooms, and a Farm Tour.”
Galloway Family Farm has been in operation for more than 50 years, growing many varieties and unique crops, including Paw Paw, Japanese Plum Trees; banana, and kiwi; to hold a niche market on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The farm was started in the late 1960’s by Calvin Galloway. As the farm name implies, they are primarily an education and training “Family Farm” where they grow their own food, and teach others to “Do For Yourself”. They train others to turn their piece of land, no matter the size, into an edible landscape with their family. At Galloway Family Farm some activities include, farm tours; hosting special events like school field trips, church picnics, and public speaking events; on site and remote square foot, container and in ground garden training. Their core philosophy is an old adage from Calvin’s mother, Emma Lee Galloway, “Always plant a Garden and raise animals on YOUR land, you may not eat what you want to… BUT you will never see a hungry day!” (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW)
REGISTRATION: 10:00AM (CST). PROGRAM: 10:30AM TO 2:30PM (CST).
FREE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
There is NO COST to attend this event, but PRE-REGISTRATION is required!
TO REGISTER SEND EMAIL TO: [email protected]
All field day activities will be held outside and follow strict safety protocols. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. If you would like to attend in person or virtually, please state that in your email. If approved to participate virtually, you will receive details on how to join via Zoom. We encourage everyone to get their vaccines and boosters if you are eligible – so we can gradually and safely increase in-person participation.
Help us get the word out! Post the attached flier. Forward this email broadcast to your members, colleagues, and others.
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO GALLOWAY FAMILY FARM
Galloway Family Farm is located at 13325 Soloman Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. FROM NORTH: Take US Highway 49 South from Hattiesburg to Interstate 10 in Gulfport. Take the Mobile Exit Interchange. Head East to Exit 50 (Ocean Springs/St. Martin). After the 3rd traffic light, take the 2nd left (between the West Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the County Tax Assessor’s Office). Take a right at the next stop sign. Farm is the 2nd house on the right (blue house). (Follow Parking Signs) Contact: Tracy Galloway at (315) 408-2612 for help with driving directions. TO REGISTER EMAIL: [email protected]