Calling all farm kids!
Join us with your friends and family to celebrate and learn about local agriculture and its profound impact on our economy and culture.
- Local petting zoo
- Watermelon eating contest
- GA Foundation's Mobile AG Classroom
- Face painting
- Wildlife safety demonstrations
- Live music
- Food tastings from local suppliers
- Giveaways
- Workshops led by local artisans
- Open-air Farmers Market
Save the date and join us for a day filled with fun, learning, and community!
Schoolhouse Classes at Farmview Market
Farmview’s Schoolhouse offers an array of classes, workshops, teacher-led experiences, lectures and demonstrations taught by local and regional makers, growers and do-ers who have skills, knowledge and passion to share.
Create Your Own Sourdough Starter
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Sophia Doomy
What You'll Learn:
- History of sourdough
- Health benefits of using sourdough
- Overview of the materials used to create sourdough starters
- Step-by-step instructions on how to create, maintain, and troubleshoot your starter
What You’ll Take Home:
- Your very own sourdough starter kit (jar, lid, starter, spatula, and rubber band for marking)
- Various handouts including recipes, tips & tricks for starters, etc.
Create Your Own Hand-Tied Floral Bouquet
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Rachel Kinsaul, Agriculture Teacher at MCHS
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of floral design
- Techniques & tips
- Care & maintenance of your arrangement
What You’ll Take Home:
- 1 hand-tied floral bouquet
Companion Planting & Fall Gardening (FREE)
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Ann Clarke & Pat Leming
What You'll Learn:
- Why should you implement companion planting?
- Techniques & tips
- Examples of companion planting
- August Garden Checklist
- How to prepare for your fall garden
Honey Varieties of Georgia (FREE)
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Keith Fielder
What You'll Learn:
- The different varieties of honey & their characteristics
- How to conduct your own honey tasting at home (alone or with friends!)
- How to create delicious honey & food pairings
- How to distinguish honey based on taste (AKA free samples!)
Create Your Own Herb-Infused Salves
2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Eileen Brantley of Herb Girls Athens & ILA Life
What You'll Learn:
- Methods for infusing oils with herbs, as well as their pros/cons
- How to turn infused oils into salves
- A better understanding of the herbs used via materia medicas
What You’ll Take Home:
- 1 herb-infused first-aid salve
- 1 herb-infused sore muscle salve
- Various handouts & information on the herbs used, their purpose, and more
The Morgan County FFA club will be hosting a Cow Patty BINGO fundraiser, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase a ticket now for a chance to win half the earnings raised!
