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AG Fest at Farmview

Saturday, August 10th | 9am-2pm

Calling all farm kids!

Join us with your friends and family to celebrate and learn about local agriculture and its profound impact on our economy and culture.

  • Local petting zoo
  • Watermelon eating contest
  • GA Foundation's Mobile AG Classroom
  • Face painting
  • Wildlife safety demonstrations
  • Live music
  • Food tastings from local suppliers
  • Giveaways
  • Workshops led by local artisans
  • Open-air Farmers Market

Save the date and join us for a day filled with fun, learning, and community!


Schoolhouse Classes at Farmview Market

Farmview’s Schoolhouse offers an array of classes, workshops, teacher-led experiences, lectures and demonstrations taught by local and regional makers, growers and do-ers who have skills, knowledge and passion to share.

Create Your Own Sourdough Starter

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Sophia Doomy

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What You'll Learn:

  • History of sourdough
  • Health benefits of using sourdough
  • Overview of the materials used to create sourdough starters
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to create, maintain, and troubleshoot your starter

What You’ll Take Home:

  • Your very own sourdough starter kit (jar, lid, starter, spatula, and rubber band for marking)
  • Various handouts including recipes, tips & tricks for starters, etc.

Create Your Own Hand-Tied Floral Bouquet

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Rachel Kinsaul, Agriculture Teacher at MCHS

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What You'll Learn:

  • Fundamentals of floral design
  • Techniques & tips
  • Care & maintenance of your arrangement

What You’ll Take Home:

  • 1 hand-tied floral bouquet

Companion Planting & Fall Gardening (FREE)

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Ann Clarke & Pat Leming

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What You'll Learn:

  • Why should you implement companion planting?
  • Techniques & tips
  • Examples of companion planting
  • August Garden Checklist
  • How to prepare for your fall garden

Honey Varieties of Georgia (FREE)

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Keith Fielder

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What You'll Learn:

  • The different varieties of honey & their characteristics
  • How to conduct your own honey tasting at home (alone or with friends!)
  • How to create delicious honey & food pairings
  • How to distinguish honey based on taste (AKA free samples!)

Create Your Own Herb-Infused Salves

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Meeting Room at Farmview Market
Taught by Eileen Brantley of Herb Girls Athens & ILA Life

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What You'll Learn:

  • Methods for infusing oils with herbs, as well as their pros/cons
  • How to turn infused oils into salves
  • A better understanding of the herbs used via materia medicas

What You’ll Take Home:

  • 1 herb-infused first-aid salve
  • 1 herb-infused sore muscle salve
  • Various handouts & information on the herbs used, their purpose, and more

The Morgan County FFA club will be hosting a Cow Patty BINGO fundraiser, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase a ticket now for a chance to win half the earnings raised!

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Farmview Market

2610 Eatonton Road
Madison, GA 30650 United States

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