Upcoming Events..

The events displayed on this page are sponsored by the Clemson University Sustainable Agriculture Program and other associated programs.

 

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November 2007	December 2007	January 2008	February 2008
		13-14 Sustainable Agriculture Open Forum and Advisory Meeting	13 Student Organic Farm Advisory Committee Meeting 23-Hub City Farmers Market Vendor Open House 28-Biodiesel Use and Production
March 2008	April 2008	May 2008	June 2008
		4 GOFO Film Series 10 Hub City Farmer's Market Opening Day 16 GOFO Film Series 27 Part One: Organic Gardening Series: Spring and Early Summer Planting	1 GOFO Film Series 19 GOFO Film Series
July 2008	August 2008	September 2008	October 2008
6 GOFO Film Series 17 GOFO Film Series	3 GOFO Film Series 21 GOFO Film Series	22-26 IOIA Livestock Certification Workshop
November 2008	December 2008	Questions or to Add Events to our calendar contact: Kelly Gilkerson kgilker@clemson.edu/ (864)656-5057

 

January 2008

Sunday, January 13: Public Open Forum For Sustainable Agriculture Meeting at the Lake House, Columbia, SC/12:00 till 1:30 - Local Foods Lunch/$10.00/Please RSVP by Jan. 7th to guarantee lunch/1:30 till 4:30 PM - Open discussion session. The public are invited to attend this session and are welcome to provide input. Advisory Committee members should attend this session to hear public comments and to participate in the discussion. RSVP as soon as possible (deadline January 7) to Kelly Gilkerson at kgilker@clemson.edu or at 864-656-5057.

Monday, January 14: AC Meeting at the Lake House, Columbia, SC

9:00 AM through lunch. Meeting of the Advisory Committee to review input from public meeting, prioritize issues/needs, and develop a plan and schedule for education and training events during 2008. Complimentary lunch will be served to Advisory Committee members.

 

February 2008

Wednesday, February 13: Student Organic Farm Advisory Committee meeting, Jordan Room, Clemson University Campus, 4:30 PM. Members of the SOF Advisory Committee and individuals with and interest in the CU Student Organic Farm will discuss issues key to the farm at this time. Refreshments will be served.

 

Saturday, February 23: Hub City Farmers Market Vendor Open House for farmers interested in participating in the Hub City Farmers Market for 2008. To be held at the Spartanburg County Public Library in Spartanburg, SC in the Hoechst Celanese room at 9:30 AM. This meeting is for farmers only.

 

Thursday, February 28: A Workshop on Biodiesel Production and Use, Pee Dee Research and Education Center, Florence,SC 9:30 AM till 4:00 PM. Demystify biodiesel production, emphasizing methods for producing high quality fuel as well as proper safety precautions. People of all levels of experience are encouraged to attend, from just curious to commercial biodiesel producers. Questions are encouraged, so come out and learn about how you can convert plant matter and restaurant waste into a high quality fuel for diesel engines. There is no charge for the workshop and lunch is complimentary, however registration is required. The registration deadline to be included in the complimentary lunch is February 22.  To register or for more information contact Kelly Gilkerson with the Clemson Sustainable Ag Program:
(864) 656-5057 or kgilker@clemson.edu.

March 2008

April 2008

May 2008

Sunday, May 4: GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

Saturday, May 10: Hub City Farmers Market Opening Day- 8am-12pm

Sunday, May 17: GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

Tuesday, May 27: Clemson Sustainable Agriculture Program 2008 Organic Vegetable Production Workshop Series "Organic Vegetable Farming on a Budget" Part One: Spring and Early Summer Vegetable Production Techniques WHEN:  Tuesday, May 27, 2008- 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM (Lunch provided) WHERE: Sumter Cooperative Farms, 320 West Brewington Rd., Sumter, SC 29153 INSTRUCTORS: Azeez Mustafa and Gayla Carle of Sumter Cooperative Farms. SCF is an organic farming cooperative known for the high quality and diversity of their vegetables, If you are interested in getting started with organic vegetables or in improving your production techniques, this will be an excellent opportunity to learn from experts. REGISTRATION: $15.00 includes workshop and lunch; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Kelly Gilkerson at kgilker@clemson.edu or (864) 656-5057

June 2008

Sunday, June 1:GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

Thursday, June 19:GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

July 2008

Sunday, July 6:GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

Thursday, July 17:GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

August 2008

Sunday, August 3:GOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/

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September 2008

Monday September 22 - Friday September 26: IOIA (Independent Organic Inspectors Association) will perform aGOFO and UPSTATE FOREVER present a four-month series of environmental and agricultural films at the Upcountry History Museum (downtown Greenville). Admission is included in the museum entrance fee of $5. Refreshments and snacks provided by Whole Foods Market. Detailed information including film titles at: http://www.greenvilleorganicfoods.org/ training for extension agents and independents interested in Organic Livestock Certification. Madren Center, Clemson Univeristy, Clemson, SC. Sept. 22, 12:00 noon through Sept. 26, 2:00 PM. Livestock course includes organic livestock production standards, livestock materials, risk assessment, meat slaughter inspection, audit trail requirements, report writing, and organic inspection procedures for meat and dairy animals, fiber-bearing animals, and poultry (meat and eggs).Contact kgilker@clemson.edu (864)656-5057 for additional information.

 

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