ASAN’s staff and Forum Planning Committee invite you to join us Thursday 12/3 through Sunday 12/13 for eleven days of virtual "hands-on" skill-share sessions, identity-based huddles, and network-wide “campfire” sessions -- all meant to inspire, skill-build, and deepen both our collective analysis and our commitment to one another. We’re even planning a virtual dance party! Click here to see full [...]
From the organizers: "Return To The Roots of Natural Health" Join us at Mt. Cheaha State Park, the highest point in Alabama for a weekend of herbal discovery. Come and learn from a great variety of speakers such as Thomas Easley, Robin McGee, Darryl Patton, Maggie Baker Conklin and other great herbal educators. With hands-on [...]
From the organizers: Who Should Attend: Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This training is perfect for growers who would benefit from more in depth discussion of the [...]
From the organizers: Farm in the City is our workshop series to get your garden growing. Organized for adults and garden-enthusiastic youth, the workshops include hands-on activities and lots of gardening information. Learn how to raise your own backyard chickens, grow food without harmful chemicals, and more. ……………….. This event is not hosted by ASAN. [...]
From the organizers: Volunteer Saturdays aka First Saturday Community Projects are a chance to get outside and get dirty while helping E.A.T. South grow. The projects are always on the first Saturday of the month from 8-10 am. Volunteer Saturdays are a great way to learn hands-on skills you can use in your own garden. [...]
The ASAN Food & Farm Forum is the central annual gathering of ASAN’s statewide network of farmers, gardeners, community leaders, and good food advocates. Diverse participants from across the state will come together for a weekend of “cross-pollinating” and collaboration to build a more robust local food system throughout Alabama. You don't want to miss [...]
From the organizers: The Exploring Our Living Streams Curriculum provides hands-on activities for teaching students about watershed science and water monitoring. The 4-H AWW Program provides support to clubs and classrooms as they use the curriculum and collect water data. Click here to learn more about the curriculum. During the 2 day EOLS workshop, participants [...]
From the organizers: Join ASAP and other regional farmers at Ivy Creek Family Farm for a half-day workshop on best practices and marketing strategies for growing or establishing your agritourism ventures. Learn about consumer trends and hear how other farms are using marketing and storytelling to turn visitors into farm friends. Gain tools and strategies [...]
From the organizers: Join Grandma Lulu and the Plant Nation for a weekend of exploring and learning how to wild craft medicinal plants that grow on these Alabama foothills. During this time you will be introduced to some of these plants. You will learn how to make herbal infusions out of oil, alcohol and vinegar. [...]
From the organizers: 1 Day Workshop This workshop is for adult educators including teachers, volunteers, and informal educators who would like to learn how to teach students about basic watershed concepts related to water quality and water monitoring, the water environment, and water pollution through hands-on activities. This is a Watershed “101” type workshop where we [...]
