As always we have a variety of events planned during the month of June for Eat Local Challenge participants.
Thursday 6/13 Raising Backyard Chickens 6:30PM-8:30PM | Grow On Urban Farm Learn all you need to know about raising happy healthy chickens! Coops and runs, raising chicks, buying adult birds, egg production, egg-eaters and brooding hens will be among the topics discussed. $20. Please buy tickets in advance. (Get in touch if cost is an issue.)
Friday 6/14 Water Management Basics 6:30PM-8:30PM | Grow On Urban Farm Learn about simple DIY solutions to help prevent flooding on your property including French drains, rain barrels and water gardens. Benefits of rain water and how it can be integrated into garden irrigation and ecological improvement will also be discussed. $20. As always, reach out if cost is an issue.
Saturday 6/15 Shop with Made Grocery 11:00AM-3:00PM | 8201 Oak Street A day filled with local vendors, tastings, special products, local food options and more at Made Grocery (formerly Simone's Market).
Saturday 6/15 Grow Dat Community Lunch 11:30AM-1:00PM | 150 Zachary Taylor Drive Join the youth leaders at Grow Dat Youth Farm as the present what they've learned in the last year. Topics include food justice, sustainable living, herbal medicine, cooking skills, the history of farming and much more! Discussion will be followed by lunch provided by Grow Dat. This event is FREE but space is limited. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Saturday 6/15 Dig Easy Compost Party 6:00PM-10:00PM | Grow On 2358 Urquhart St. Join us for live music, market (just before Father's Day!), drinks, local food pop-up, clothing swap, and compost drop off (bring your compostables!).
Crescent City Farmers Market is having weekly kids activities during June! It's the perfect time to directly support your local farmers, fishers and food makers. More info on our calendar.
Wondering where to get local food and drinks? Check out the Restaurants and Bars tab on our newly updated website by clicking here.
Notice anything we are missing? Shoot us a note so we can add it.
It's not too late to sign up! Registration is Free again this year! But please sign up so we can keep in touch on how you are doing and you can stay informed about events and more local fun.
The Challenge remains free this year, but your donations allow us to grow and make June as successful as possible. Please consider a donation of any size.
Got a great local recipe? Share it with us for inclusion in our newsletter, facebook page, or on the website!
Tip of the day: Try stopping by one of the many farmers markets or even a local grocery store like Canseco's, Breaux Mart, or Rouse's before heading out to a chain supermarket.
Show some love to our incredible sponsors!
The New Orleans Eat Local Challenge is a project of the New Orleans Food Policy Advisory Committee. Learn more about FPAC here.
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