Saturday, October 10, 2026
HOMEGROWN AUGUSTA · AT THE HUB
Choose your class. Grow your skills.
A full day of hands-on homesteading, gardening, preservation, fiber arts, and practical learning from local instructors.
Intro to Organic Gardening
Explore natural, chemical-free gardening to build healthy soil, manage pests sustainably, and grow bountiful harvests.
Ed Kvartek · Herb-n-Berries Farm
Natural Fertilizers & Mulching
Create and apply natural fertilizers and use mulching to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and build soil fertility.
Sam Adderson · Addersons Historic Black Farm
Crop Rotation
Design multi-year crop rotations to break pest cycles, enrich soil fertility, and maximize seasonal yields on small acreage.
Coy Hancock · Hancock Farm
Beekeeping and Pollinators
Learn backyard hive management and pollinator habitat design to support biodiversity and care for honeybees.
Deborah Sasser · Sasserfras Bee Farm
Building a Year-Round Pantry
Learn what to store for disasters and emergencies, then tailor a plan for your family.
Chandi Lyn · ALG Instructor
Capturing and Recapturing Water
Learn methods of capturing rainwater and grey water for your garden.
Peter Kerekanich · ALG Instructor
Edible Landscaping
Create an attractive, functional food system using perennial fruits, nuts, and annual vegetables.
Coy Hancock · Hancock Farm
Fiber Arts
Learn the methods, tools, and tricks used to make yarn from natural fibers to final product.
Kyla Gleville · Fiber Artist
Intro to Microgreens
Grow nutrient-dense microgreens at home for amazing flavor and health.
Brandon Mitchell · Brandara Farm
Growing Mushrooms
Learn how to grow mushrooms on your homestead and the materials needed to succeed.
Donald Snavely · Two Lucky Dogs Mushroom Farm
Candle Making
Learn methods of making candles at home using healthier options.
Natascha Pippin · Catwick
Intro to Canning
Preserve your harvest with boiling water, mason jars, and pressure canning for long shelf storage.
Chandi Lyn · ALG Instructor
Herbal Remedies
Make basic tinctures and salves for natural healing.
Ashley Murphy · Abeca Naturals
DIY Cleaning Products
Make easy cleaning supplies with natural products for a healthy home.
Samantha McClure · Running Wild Homestead
Making Bread at Home
Learn the basics of building a bread-making schedule and making it part of daily life.
Rebecca Thomas · Seasoned Homesteader
Growing Vegetables
An outdoor workshop on healthy soil, seasonal planting, and organic pest management for an abundant harvest.
Mr. W. B. Brown · Brown’s Place Farm
Fungal Composting
Learn the science of fungal-dominated composting and microbe-rich piles that transform farm waste into fertile soil.
Bob Hohosh · Ra Mushroom Company
Kids Track—Composting
Meet hardworking worms, explore decomposition, and turn kitchen scraps into rich soil.
Desiree Day · ALG Instructor
Kids Track—Beekeeping
Learn the basics of tending bees and home honey production.
Stephen Dyer · Trail Life Instructor
Kids Track—Pollinator Garden
Learn why choosing the right plants welcomes bees to your farm.
Patty Messersmith · ALG Instructor
Purposed Homestead—Building a Homestead that Stands
Align your vision and put systems in place for a thriving homesteading and farming business.
Kelly Osment · Kingdom Collective
Growing for Profit
Turn homestead skills into a thriving venture by scaling food production and generating dependable income.
Kristi Cook · Heart Pine Farm
Every Business Is a Garden
Explore how cultivating a healthy garden or hive can also cultivate a thriving business.
Zach Kelehear · Garden City Honey
Selling at Augusta Locally Grown
Learn best practices for selling produce and homemade products through ALG’s markets and online platform.
Augusta Locally Grown
Agritourism
Learn how to turn your homestead and farm into a profitable agritourism business.
Brandi Wallace · Wallace’s Farm
Meat Curing
Master historic techniques of salting, smoking, and preserving wild-caught meat for long-term food stability.
Ernest McPeake · North Augusta Living History Park
Spiders, Ticks, and Tick-borne Illnesses, Oh My!
Learn about Georgia’s native spiders, ticks, invasive species, and protection from tick-borne illnesses.
Marlena Bargeron, M.Ed. · Master Gardener
Water Pollution
Understand the importance of water and how pollution can affect your farm and homestead.
Margaret Alligood · Master Gardener
Soil Health
Learn everything you need to know about soil on your farm or homestead.
Kate Galbraith · ALG Instructor
Farm Biz Coaching
Learn about ALG’s Farmer Business Coaching Program for established farmers ready to sell to the public.
Augusta Locally Grown