Class session
Meat Processing—Chicken
Learn how to safely process chickens at home.
Iteago Felton · 3Ts Farm
Panel discussion
Raising Meat Livestock
Learn the pros and cons of keeping cows, chickens, and other livestock from different meat farmers.
Local meat farmers
Class session
The Science of Beef
Learn how long it takes and how much it costs to get beef to your table—and why local beef matters.
Laura Adams · Coastal Acres Cattle Farm
Class session
Animal Husbandry
Learn the do’s and don’ts of caring for animals on your homestead.
Brandi Wallace · Wallace’s Farm
Class session
Farm Infrastructure
Learn which farm infrastructure helps farmers thrive, what to invest in, and what’s right for your operation.
Coy Hancock · Hancock Farms
After-class gathering
Chili and Chats
A free farmer networking event after all classes. Bring your best chili to share outdoors by the fire pit. ALG staff will judge the chili, provide the fixings, and bring marshmallows to roast.
Augusta Locally Grown staff
Farm Tour Locations
White Hills Lavender & Herb Farm
1419 Fort Creek Rd, Dearing, GA 30808
White Hills Farm is a historic, family-owned farm specializing in naturally grown culinary herbs, lavender varieties, specialty cut flowers, and handcrafted artisan farm goods.
Brown’s Place Farm
5638 Dawson Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813
Brown’s Place Farm is a certified organic family farm cultivating seasonal heirloom vegetables, greens, and melons using regenerative, chemical-free practices.
Two Lucky Dogs Mushroom Farm
Augusta Metro Area / Beech Island, SC (Distribution via local markets and Augusta Locally Grown)
Two Lucky Dogs Mushroom Farm is a veteran-owned, indoor specialty grower producing fresh gourmet culinary mushrooms, including oyster varieties and lion’s mane, for the Central Savannah River Area.
Herb-n-Berries Farm
148 Keeper Ln, Aiken / Montmorenci, SC 29839
Herb-n-Berries is a USDA-certified organic U-pick farm featuring more than a thousand blueberry bushes, thornless blackberries, fresh herbs, and pollinator plantings.
The ALG Teaching Farm
1820 4-H Club Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
The Augusta Locally Grown (ALG) Teaching Farm serves as an interactive community education hub providing hands-on agricultural workshops, youth programs, and sustainable farming demonstrations.