Appomattox local food movement Archives - Land and Table https://landandtable.com/tag/appomattox-local-food-movement/ Cultivating a thriving local food system in the Lynchburg, VA region Fri, 17 May 2019 15:55:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://landandtable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-land-table-favicon-32x32.png Appomattox local food movement Archives - Land and Table https://landandtable.com/tag/appomattox-local-food-movement/ 32 32 39422686 Secrets of Container Gardening – June 12 (Appomattox) https://landandtable.com/2018/06/secrets-of-container-gardening-june-12-appomattox/ Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:37:00 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=2392 Join us Tuesday, June 12 (5-8pm) for a community potluck and learn the secrets of container gardening from Jody Purches, life long gardener, Appomattox County Master Gardener (since 2013), and confessed mycobactyerium vaccae addict.

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]]> Mycobactyerium vaccae is a soil bacterium that stimulates the feel-good endorphins in our brain. The more you dig in the garden…the better you feel! But what do you do if you don’t have a decent yard to grow food in? You can still get in the game with container gardening no matter where you live. But knowing the in’s and out’s of container gardening can be tricky

Join us Tuesday, June 12 (5-8pm) for a community potluck and learn the secrets of container gardening from Jody Purches, life long gardener, Appomattox County Master Gardener (since 2013), and confessed mycobactyerium vaccae addict.

Whether you are just getting started with container gardening or want to take it to the next level, this is a great opportunity to learn from Jody and meet other natural gardeners, growers and local food advocates in the Appomattox area.

WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12 (5:00-8:00 pm) Come at 5:00 for networking. Eating starts around 5:45.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Healthy food to share (please label with ingredients if possible).
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
  • A friend or two!
  • Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.

Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.

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]]> 2392 Benefits of Kombucha! (Appomattox) – Nov. 7 https://landandtable.com/2017/11/benefits-kombucha-appomattox-nov-7/ Sat, 04 Nov 2017 00:17:46 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=2156

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]]> These monthly gatherings are a great way to network with other farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and local food advocates who are interested in sustainable agriculture and strengthening the local food movement. (Please note: the Appomattox monthly gathering meets the first Tuesday of each month. The Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, November 7th (5:00-8:00 pm) WHAT TO BRING:
  • Healthy food to share (please label with tape).
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
  • Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.
Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.]]>

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]]> 2156 Rethinking the Soil, Food and Health Connection – Oct. 3 https://landandtable.com/2017/09/rethinking-soil-food-health-connection-oct-3/ Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:16:10 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=2122

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]]> of FreeLance Farm Services in Amherst. She has worked on various farms over the years in a number of roles: as cattle manager, farm operations, farm sitter, and has continually been a regenerative agricultural student since 2011. She will be giving an intro to ‘regenerative agriculture’ and the related soil, food, health connection. These monthly gatherings are a great way to network with other farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and local food advocates who are interested in sustainable agriculture and strengthening the local food movement. (Please note: the Appomattox monthly gathering meets the first Tuesday of each month. The Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, October 3rd (5:00-8:00 pm) WHAT TO BRING:
  • Healthy food to share (please label with tape).
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
  • Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.
Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.]]>

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]]> 2122 The Buzz About Bees – Sept. 5 https://landandtable.com/2017/08/buzz-bees-sept-5/ Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:04:27 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=2078

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]]> Gunny’s Farm as she discusses some basics of beekeeping and the benefits of raw honey. As always, these monthly gatherings are a great way to network with other farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and local food advocates who are interested in sustainable agriculture and strengthening local community life. (Please note: the Appomattox monthly gathering meets the first Tuesday of each month. The Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market (hosted by Don and Nancy Wilk) 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, September 5th (5:00-8:00 pm) WHAT TO BRING:
  • Healthy food to share (please label with tape).
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc).
  • Cash donations are always welcome – help us keep these gatherings going.
Bring a friend and please RSVP on Facebook or via the website here.]]>

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]]> 2078 Land and Table APX: What is Sustainable Agriculture – July 4 https://landandtable.com/2017/06/land-table-apx-sustainable-agriculture-july-4/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:21:21 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1986

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]]> Land and Table Appomattox potluck gathering (every first Tuesday of the month), hosted by Local APX Market. We will be hearing from Graham Donahue of Growing Pastures Farm who will be discussing “What is Sustainable Agriculture and Why Should We Care About it?” (Please note: the Lynchburg/Bedford monthly gathering meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month) WHERE: Local APX Market 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, July 4 (5-8pm) (always first Tuesdays of the month) WHAT TO BRING:
  • Healthy food to share (please label with tape)
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc)
 

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]]> 1986 Land and Table Gatherings Expand to Appomattox – Starting June 6 https://landandtable.com/2017/05/land-table-gatherings-expand-appomattox-starting-june-6/ Wed, 31 May 2017 21:08:36 +0000 http://landandtable.com/?p=1966

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]]> Local APX Market is a new food, farm and artisan market with a vision to serve Appomattox and the surrounding area. Join us for our first ‘Land and Table: Appomattox’ potluck gathering for a time of visioncasting, networking, and community building on Tuesday, June 6 (5:00 – 8:00 pm). This is a great opportunity for ecologically-minded farmers, gardeners and local food advocates near Appomattox to connect and collaborate. Nancy Wilk, Local APX Market manager will also be sharing their vision – don’t miss it! (Please note: the ‘Land and Table: Lynchburg/Bedford’ potluck gathering will take place at Great Day Gardens on Tuesday, June 20 – this gathering will continue to meet each third Tuesday at various locations) WHERE: Local APX Market 1848 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 Parking is available in the rear of the building (go down alleyway on the left side of the building) or along Main Street in Appomattox. WHEN: Tuesday, June 6 (5-8pm) WHAT TO BRING:
  • Healthy food to share (please label with tape)
  • Your own dishware (plate or bowl, cup, silverware, serving utensil, etc)
 

RSVP NOW: ON FACEBOOK OR VIA OUR WEBSITE

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