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Cooks Community Garden

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Name: Cooks Community Garden
Location: 3201 Mt Holly Huntersville Rd Charlotte, NC, 28216
Website: www.cookscommunitygarden.org
Description:
Cooks Community Garden goal is to provide information to gardeners, volunteers, and the community concerning our community garden. Every year Cooks Community Garden has plots open up for new gardeners. Cooks Community Garden aims to:

Support the community through positive engagement
Educate and encourage ideals surrounding gardening, nutrition and community.
To be accessible to the community at large.
Encourage a sense of community for all.

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Tega Hills Farm

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Name: Tega Hills Farm
Phone: (803) 370 4466
Location: 1780 Zoar Road, Fort Mill, SC
Description:
Tega Hills Farm uses hydroponic growing and controlled environment agriculture techniques to grow lettuce, microgreens, and herbs year-round. They also raise tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, squash, and other vegetables seasonally. Several varieties of lettuce, microgreens, and limited produce for purchase available.
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2nd Annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Know Your Farms announces its second annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour to take place the weekend of September 18-19, 2010. The tour is a great opportunity for families to connect with our thriving agricultural community.

The Charlotte Area Farm Tour takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days and highlights 27 local farms. With the idea of choosing local food products becoming a priority for many families, the tour provides the opportunity to make those important farm-to-fork connections and discover sources for fresh, healthy food in the greater Charlotte community.

Vehicle passes and maps are available online and at The Milky Way, The Common Market, and The Bradford Store. The tour cost is $25 in advance per vehicle. Vehicle passes may also be purchased on tour days at the farms for $30. (more…)

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