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Southern Grown Festival 2015 with The Avett Brothers

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Southern Grown 2015

From SouthernGrown.com
“Sea Island Resort in Georgia is bringing together the best music and food south of the Mason-Dixon for the inaugural Southern Grown Festival 2015, taking place June 19th-21st. The three-day festival, filled with brunches, barbeque and bourbon, pays homage to the distinctive culture of America’s South at one of the finest grand dame resorts of the region. Southern Grown will feature a weekend full of events and classes led by more than a dozen award-winning chefs and artisans from Louisiana to Kentucky, and will culminate with an oceanfront performance by North Carolina folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.

The Southern Grown festivities kick off on Friday evening with a “Big Fish” Fry, featuring an appearance by Big Fish author Daniel Wallace, live music from South Carolina jam band Sol Driven Train and a late night speakeasy experience with hand-crafted cocktails created by Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon. On Saturday, festivalgoers can participate in an array of classes and lectures, including a “Pole to Plate” class taught by two patriarchs of the Southern food movement, Mike Lata (Charleston’s FIG) and John Currence (Oxford’s City Grocery); a “Curds and Whey” session with cheesemongers Jessica and Jeremy Little of Georgia’s Sweet Grass Dairy; and an “Up in Smoke” tutorial celebrating barbeque, one of the South’s most honored traditions, with pit masters Harrison Sapp and Griffin Bufkin of Georgia’s Southern Soul Barbeque.

The highlight of the Southern Grown weekend occurs on Saturday evening, when the Grammy-nominated band The Avett Brothers takes the stage for an oceanfront performance on the lawn of The Lodge at Sea Island. As the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, guests will be serenaded by the band’s folk rock sounds while sampling selections from the carnival-style “culinary village,” emulating some of the world’s biggest music fairs. Additional music will be announced as the event draws nearer.

“Southern Grown truly reflects Sea Island’s rich history of gracious hospitality and memorable experiences,” said Scott Steilen, President of Sea Island. “Sea Island embraces its many long-standing traditions and we are thrilled to continue building thoughtful new traditions rooted in our rich culture.”
Southern Grown welcomes locals and travelers alike to experience the region’s wildly impressive food and music culture. Festival tickets are now available for sale and prices range from $65 (general admission concert tickets) to $1,450 (“All Access” passes for two). For additional information on the Southern Grown weekend or to make reservations, please visit www.southerngrown.com or call 1-800-SEA-ISLAND.”

Websites & Links: SouthernGrown.com | SeaIsland.com

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Video ~ OrganicNationTV “Students Dig In at Yale’s Sustainable Farm”

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Students Dig In at Yale’s Sustainable Farm

The Yale Sustainable Food Project was founded in 2001 by Alice Waters and members of the Yale faculty, and the Project now operates a one-acre organic farm in New Haven and directs a sustainable dining program at the university.
During our visit, we met with Yale Sustainable Food Project Director Melina Shannon-DiPietro who told us about the explosion of interest in organic farming among students at Yale and across the country. For more information visit: yale.edu/sustainablefood/.
Video Produced By: Dorothee Royal-Hedinger & Mark Andrew Boyer
Music By: DOSH

Websites & Links: OrganicNation.tv | Video from OrganicNation on Vimeo

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Organic Farming & Farmers Markets

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Good Fresh Food

“Many organic practices simply make sense, regardless of what overall agricultural system is used. Far from being a quaint throwback to an earlier time, organic agriculture is proving to be a serious contender in modern farming and a more environmentally sustainable system over the long term.” – David Suzuki

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Factory Farm Map – “to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced.”

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Farmers Markets – USDA – “Find a Farmers Market Near You.”

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Find Roadside Farm Stands – “Find roadside farm stands in all 50 states; from Alabama to Wyoming.”

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Green B.E.A.N – “sustainability grown local food affordable, accessible, and convenient to the Midwest communities we serve.”

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Grumpy Grizzly Farms – “a small locally owned farm in Nashville Indiana.”

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Local Dirt – “Buy, Sell and Find Local Food.”

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Local Harvest – “LocalHarvest is America’s #1 organic and local food website.“

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Mother Earth News – “an invaluable resource for leading a more self-sufficient, eco-friendly life.“

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My Garden – “share our garden virtually with people around us. “

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Nation Gardening Association – “working to renew and sustain the essential connection between people, plants, and the environment.”

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NourishLife.org – “an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability”

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Organic Consumers Association – “an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability.”

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OrganicGardening.com – “leads the charge toward a sustainable future”

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OrganicGuide.com – “the one place where you can search for organic, and organic related businesses & resources, in your local area and be sure to get the results that are the most relevant to you.”

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OrganicNation.tv – “an exploration of the American sustainable food landscape, focusing on the people, places & products that are shaping a new green economy and lifestyle.”

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PickYourOwn.org – “local listings of pick your own (also called U-pick or PYO) farms in the US, Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & other countries.”

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Wholesome Wave – “to improve access and affordability of fresh, healthy, locally-grown produce to historically underserved communities”

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World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms – “We link volunteers with organic farmers, and help people share more sustainable ways of living.”

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