Monday, February 13, 2012

Transylvania University: Come Meet Your Farmers (2/17: 11-1:30 PM)

[Extra credit opportunity for ENG 102 students -- go, talk to farmers, write a 500 word response/analysis]

Come meet your farmers!
WHEN: Friday, February 17th, 11:00am-1:30pm
WHERE: Glenn Building at Transylvania University
Located on the parking loop on Third Street, across from Gratz Park. Free parking will be available—no permit necessary.
HOW MUCH: FREE!!!
Meet your local farmers, buy local food, and learn about community supported agriculture* at this local fair!
*CSA is an easy way for consumers to buy local food directly from farmers. Consumers pay for a membership, and, in return, receive fresh produce throughout the farming season.
Participating CSAs:
 Berries on Bryan Station Farm
 Dove’s Landing Farm
 Elmwood Stock Farm
 The Gaffney Farm
 Greenley Farms
 Three Springs Farm
 Triple J Farm
Other sources of local food:
 Azur Farmers’ Baazar
 Bluegrass Farmers’ Market
 Good Foods Coop
 Lexington Farmers’ Market
 Marksbury Farm
 Seedleaf Farm
WLAP’s Sunny Side Up radio program will be covering the event.
For more information, contact Angela Dossett (adossett@transy.edu) or 223-8278.

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