Community Engagement

Chef Clair Burton of Social Southern Table and Bar speaks about the process for purchasing local food. A question/answer session and discussion of favorable practices of farmers looking to sell to the farm-to-table restaurant industry.

Jennifer Guidry presents updates on the Farm-to-School movement in Lafayette Parish. A discussion of challenges we face moving forward and the potential of the new Farm-to-School bill passed in Louisiana legislature.

Alisha Andrews of Blazing Star Farm and Marcus Descant of The Urban Naturalist speak about the purpose, opportunities, and challenges of Urban Agriculture. They highlight the benefits of fresh food into urban areas, the history of urban farming and victory gardens (and how important women were to that movement!), educational and community opportunities of urban farming, and the benefits to local ecosystems from urban gardens.

Chris Adams of Sustainable Development Consulting and Bahia Nightengale of the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance speak about the history of sustainable agriculture both here in America and abroad. Examples of sustainable practices in South Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world are emphasized and discussed among the group.

Join us after a day of learning at the LA SAWG Conference to network and discuss. The Third Thursday Social has been adjusted to accommodate this special event.

Event canceled. Look out for the next one! Speakers to be announced soon. We're excited to explore the intersection of local agriculture and craft brewing.

Speakers to be announced! Learn essential strategies for building your farm's brand and reaching customers in the local market.