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February 2019
From the organizers: The Irondale Growers will meet February 12th from 5:30-6:30 PM in the meeting room at the Irondale Library. We will meet every second Tuesday of each month, with speakers and discussions on food production and preservation, as well as a variety of other homestead skills that were once common knowledge. At our [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Monthly plant-based potluck dinners on the second Tuesday of the month. Mar - Sept at 7pm Oct - Feb 6pm Located at the EATSouth Downtown Farm ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. As one of ASAN’s roles is to share information and resources across our network so as to maximize [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Procuring Local Fruits and Vegetables for Child Nutrition Programs. Review small purchasing methods for fresh fruits and vegetables. Each workshop will feature a farmer and produce distributor panel to discuss best practices when sourcing local products. Regional farmers are invited to set up vendor booths and visit with attendees. Lunch will be provided. [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Every Wednesday, we harvest fresh produce for the Food Bank. Join us! ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. As one of ASAN’s roles is to share information and resources across our network so as to maximize all of our impact, we routinely post events that we ourselves are not hosting. [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Look for the FREE TREES sign on Vaughn Road! We will have several drawings for free t-shirts and any other festivities we can come up with! Seedlings this year are limited, so please make sure to arrive early for the best selection. Each visitor is limited to three (3) seedlings. This event [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: 10:30 – 12:00 – Dr. Powell will discuss variety selection, care and maintenance of tree fruits such as apples, pears, figs, oriental persimmons, peaches and nectarines. Whether you are a beginner or experienced gardener, you will gain valuable knowledge for establishing or maintaining your tree fruit garden. 12:00 – Lunch $12 (optional) [...]
Find out moreNo-till agriculture systems and how to start the season early. Join us for for a discussion, farm tour, and potluck! Tailgate trainings are peer-to-peer on-farm trainings conducted by producers for producers. Each training will include 20-30 participants from varying levels of experience and will be structured to meet the particular needs, questions, and circumstances of [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: At least ten oyster farms now dot the Alabama shoreline of Mobile Bay and Mississippi Sound. How did they come to be? One of our presenters will be Dr. Bill Walton, Director of the Auburn University Shellfish lab at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. His research on oysters has led to a [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Every Wednesday, we harvest fresh produce for the Food Bank. Join us! ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. As one of ASAN’s roles is to share information and resources across our network so as to maximize all of our impact, we routinely post events that we ourselves are not hosting. [...]
Find out moreFrom the organizers: Mobile Bay Green Drinks is a fun social event for those interested in environmental topics to mix and mingle and to drink some great local beer. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Fairhope at Fairhope Brewing Company Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in Mobile at Alchemy Tavern Both events are from 5-7pm. [...]
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