Calendar of EventsWe will have at least one central event each season and co-sponsor and support many others. Some are free and for some there is a charge. Members receive a discount on certain events. Events sponsored or co-sponsored by Slow Food Piedmont Triad are designated by a red snail.
Please check this page often. Events and details will be added throughout the year. If you join our email list by emailing info@slowfoodpiedmont.org with Slow Food in the subject line, you'll get announcements of the latest news!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tomato Day
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
Corner of Yanceyville and Lindsey Sts., Greensboro, NC
6 am - noon
Enjoy more than 20 varieties of tomatos -- including some heirloom samples. Then vote for your favorite tomato.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
2008 Small Farms Field Day
8:30 a.m. to noon
N.C. A&T University Farm
3136 McConnell Road
Greensboro, NC
Farm Tour Topics:
- Colored Bell Pepper Trial
- On-Farm Biodiesel Production
- No-Till Organic Vegetable Systems
- GPS Receiving Units for Farm Mapping
- Heat Stress Management for Pigs on Pasture
- Beef Cattle Production, Marketing and Biosecurity
- Good Produce-Handling Practices for Market Stands
Rain or Shine. Lunch provided. Advance registration suggested; contact Andrea Brooks at 336.334.7957 or albrooks @ ncat.edu.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Watermelon Day
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
Corner of Yanceyville and Lindsey Sts., Greensboro, NC
6 am - noon
Enjoy free tastings of different types of melons. Everyone who comes to the Market will have a chance to win a free watermelon.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Farmers’ Appreciation Day and Fall Market Celebration
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market
Corner of Yanceyville and Lindsey Sts., Greensboro, NC
6 am - noon
The Market celebrates its anniversary and salutes the local farmer. This event features live music, exhibitors, free food tastings, door prizes, and more!
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