Upcoming Activities!
May 11th & May 18th - Homebuyer Education Workshop
For more information please contact Nathan
706.613.0122
Homebuyer Education Workshops will be offered every other month!
May 14th – West Broad Farmers Tailgate Market
The Farmers Tailgate Market will be open every Tuesday from 4 – 7pm
In addition to the monthly West Broad Farmers Market there will be an opportunity to purchase fresh, local produce on a weekly basis from May – December at the Farmers Tailgate Market. Every Tuesday, beginning May 7th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the old West Broad School, 1573 W. Broad Street. The Farmers Tailgate Market will only offer fresh fruits and vegetables.
For more information, please contact West Broad Farmers Market Manager, Christina Hylton
christina@athenslandtrust.org • 706.613.0122.
May 18th – 3rd Annual Riding for a Reason
Athens Land Trust Riding for a Reason on Saturday, May 18th will feature a metric century loop (approximately 65 miles) from Bishop to the Wiley farm in Jersey and back. The route will be through Good Hope, Jersey, Social Circle, and Bostwick with shorter options available. The sign-up fee is $30 before May 3rd and $40 after.
For more information please contact Nathan
nathan@athenslandtrust.org • 706.613.0122.
Riding for a Reason Sign up form (PDF files)
May 18, 2013 – Farmer Outreach Workshop
Presentations by FSA (Farm Service Agency), Dr. Elizabeth Little with UGA & J. Craig Scroggs with Rural Development discussing programs and grants for farmers, plant disease and organic pest management.
*Free Refreshments
Green County Library 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
610 South Main Street
Greensboro, Georgia 30642
For more information please contact Shy Cullars , Farmer Outreach Specialist
June 1,2013 – West Broad Farmers Market
The market will be open every first Saturday from May-December
from 10:00am – 1:00pm
The monthly market will feature a range of products including, fresh fruits and vegetables, value-added products, crafts, meat, eggs, honey, and prepared food.The WBFM is a community-driven, education-oriented market operated by the Athens Land Trust. This market develops new food-based entrepreneurs, contributes to community health and wellness and builds a neighborhood-based economy in the Hancock Corridor community. The monthly market will include music, kid activities, cooking demos, health screenings and rotating classes on a range of topics including organic gardening, canning and composting.
For more information please contact ALT’s Manager of the West Broad Farmers Market and Education Coordinator for the West Broad Farmers Market, Christina Hylton