About the BRWIA Potluck Gatherings
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Throughout the year, BRWIA co-hosts gathering of folks involved in agriculture at farms throughout our service area. These gatherings take place over food and allow for relationships to develop between the communities in our region. BRWIA does its best to rotate county locations so that there are opportunities for everyone in our service area to take part. During the event, our host will offer a tour or introduction to their own involvement in agriculture as an opportunity for all attendees to learn, then everyone comes together over a meal to connect with one another. The BRWIA service area includes the counties of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Mitchell, Wilkes, Watauga, and Yancey Counties in North Carolina as well as Johnson County, Tennessee. |
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Upcoming Potluck GatheringsThe BRWIA Gathering Program is taking a break for the winter! Please check back for opportunities to take place in spring.Previous GatheringsDATE CHANGE
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July 20, 2014: Ripshin Goat Dairy in Caldwell County |
Where: Ripshin Goat Dairy, Happy Valley
When: 3 PM - 6 PM
About the Gathering : Liza Plaster owns and operates Ripshin Goat Dairy, an Animal Welfare Approved goat dairy that sold cheeses through a variety of outlets until winter 2012. Although Liza Plaster has retired from cheese making, she is excited to teach others about the care of dairy goats and share her story. This informal program will be a comfortable setting for persons with any level of experience to learn more.
The BRWIA Gathering is free but attendees are encouraged to bring a potluck food item to share. Attendees must wear durable, close-toed shoes (preferably ones that have not been previously worn around goats) and sun protection.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: email [email protected] with your Name, Contact information, and where you will be traveling from. You may also RSVP by calling Suzanne at 828-386-1537
Ripshin Goat Dairy WEBSITE
When: 3 PM - 6 PM
About the Gathering : Liza Plaster owns and operates Ripshin Goat Dairy, an Animal Welfare Approved goat dairy that sold cheeses through a variety of outlets until winter 2012. Although Liza Plaster has retired from cheese making, she is excited to teach others about the care of dairy goats and share her story. This informal program will be a comfortable setting for persons with any level of experience to learn more.
The BRWIA Gathering is free but attendees are encouraged to bring a potluck food item to share. Attendees must wear durable, close-toed shoes (preferably ones that have not been previously worn around goats) and sun protection.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: email [email protected] with your Name, Contact information, and where you will be traveling from. You may also RSVP by calling Suzanne at 828-386-1537
Ripshin Goat Dairy WEBSITE
June 4, 2014: Handling and Care of a Highland Herd in Mitchell County
Where: Big Ridge Farm, Green Mountain
CLICK HERE
to read more on our page about this special workshop
CLICK HERE
to read more on our page about this special workshop
***DATE CHANGE***
May 6th, 2014:
Women's Farm Tour in Alleghany & Grayson Counties
Where: Meet at Extension Office in Sparta for a full day in Alleghany County
When: 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 PM
Lunch: Lunch cost is $5 and will be provided through cooperative extension
About the Gathering: We will take extension vans to three farms in the area. At Stratford Oaks Farm we will see pastured pork and beef cattle. Rick and Jen Cavey of Wagon Wheel Farm grow a variety of organic produce and honey. Kickin Chicken raises ducks, quail, and chickens.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: email [email protected]
When: 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 PM
Lunch: Lunch cost is $5 and will be provided through cooperative extension
About the Gathering: We will take extension vans to three farms in the area. At Stratford Oaks Farm we will see pastured pork and beef cattle. Rick and Jen Cavey of Wagon Wheel Farm grow a variety of organic produce and honey. Kickin Chicken raises ducks, quail, and chickens.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: email [email protected]
February 2014: Tea in Ashe County
Where: Old Season Farm (www.oldseasonfarm.com)
When: 3 pm (Educational Farm Tour begins at 1 pm)
Food To Bring: Finger Foods or your favorite Teas to share
About the Gathering: Old Season Farm focuses on hazelnut production and uses swales as part of an experimental perennial polyculture system. Their farm is designed to be environmentally sustainable and commercially viable. Leading up to the potluck, please attend a Educational Farm Tour that will focus on their innovative swales and offer opportunities to learn more about their unique farm system. More about the Educational Farm Tour and swales can be read HERE.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: On the Swales Page, or email [email protected]
When: 3 pm (Educational Farm Tour begins at 1 pm)
Food To Bring: Finger Foods or your favorite Teas to share
About the Gathering: Old Season Farm focuses on hazelnut production and uses swales as part of an experimental perennial polyculture system. Their farm is designed to be environmentally sustainable and commercially viable. Leading up to the potluck, please attend a Educational Farm Tour that will focus on their innovative swales and offer opportunities to learn more about their unique farm system. More about the Educational Farm Tour and swales can be read HERE.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: On the Swales Page, or email [email protected]
January 2014: Lunch in Alleghany County
Where: Alleghany County Extension
When: 11 am
Food To Bring: none! Extension is generously providing soup and sandwichesAbout the Gathering: This gathering will be focused on introducing the women in and around Alleghany to BRWIA and the services that BRWIA provides.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: [email protected]
When: 11 am
Food To Bring: none! Extension is generously providing soup and sandwichesAbout the Gathering: This gathering will be focused on introducing the women in and around Alleghany to BRWIA and the services that BRWIA provides.
RSVP & Contact About Carpools: [email protected]
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Who's Invited?
Any person who is interested! From those who use farming as a source of income to those who grow gardens for their own use, BRWIA recognizes that there are a variety of ways to be involved in our food system. We invite all to be a part of our community!
We do our best to coordinate our potlucks to be children friendly. Don't hesitate to ask if a gathering of interest to you is children friendly. Contact [email protected]
We do our best to coordinate our potlucks to be children friendly. Don't hesitate to ask if a gathering of interest to you is children friendly. Contact [email protected]
Interested in Hosting a Gathering?
BRWIA is always looking for new homes to visit for its gatherings. Do you have a space to share? Do you want to connect with women in your area? Than please contact [email protected] to help host a gathering!