Farmscape Solutions

12/21/2024

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12/17/2024

Words can’t fully capture the magic of Saturday’s gathering. We’ve spent the last few days just processing everything.

We gathered at Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch in Tuskegee, AL, to hear from Ms. Josie Gbadamosi. Josie shared her powerful journey to and with Tuskegee—the land, her farm, farming, and her life. Along the way, we heard from some remarkable women in the circle who played pivotal roles in the farm’s journey. We learned from each other as Josie asked what pulled us to join the gathering that morning.

There were moments of laughter alongside heavier, somber reflections. The cloudy, blustery, December morning seemed to rise to the occasion, matching the dynamics of the conversation. Josie shared the “ancestry” of the farm, her “inheritance” of its care, and her approach to this enormous venture as a microcosm of her philosophy for life. Two young artists captured this unforgettable morning on film for a documentary in the works.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who showed up or supported this endeavor from afar. Heading into the holiday season with our hearts full, and much to reflect on.

12/12/2024

We can't wait to see you this weekend at Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch!
If you have not registered yet, IT ISN'T TOO LATE!

Go here to REGISTER for FREE: https://tinyurl.com/December-2024-WFM

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch
680 CR 81, Tuskegee AL

OPEN to ALL WOMEN interested in joining a critical conversation surrounding healthy food production, availability and access.

Newcomers welcome! We hope to see you on Saturday.

12/09/2024

We have some exciting news to share!

We have been awarded an Outreach and Education grant from The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)!

This award supports our project titled, “Climate Smart Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Practices Addressing Ecosystem Paradigms Involving Watersheds, Soil Health and Biodiversity: Thriving Ecosystems Support Healthy Communities.”

Through this funding, we will be able to improve and expand our ongoing collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Rising Garden LLC, and Nemophily Natives Plant Nursery, who have worked together for years to build impactful programs for Alabama’s farmers and land stewards.

Our collective efforts are geared toward conservation and restoration of Alabama's natural resources, and creation of sustainable communities through attention to some key focus areas:

🌱 Improved Environmental Stewardship
🌱 On-Farm Soil Health & Water Quality Monitoring
🌱 Pollinator Habitat Creation with Native Plants
🌱 Climate-Smart Techniques for Urban Farms
🌱 Local Ecology & Ecosystem Services Education
🌱 NRCS EQIP Program Awareness & Support

We can’t wait to share more about the upcoming field days, workshops, and learning opportunities that are in the works, all made possible by this generous funding! Stay tuned for exciting updates and how you can get involved in this important work for Alabama’s future.

12/03/2024

11/30/2024

Tomorrow, Sunday December 1, 2024, catch Farmscape Director Jayme Oates in the 12 hour instagram live-a-thon fundraiser for our friends + collaborators ! Show starts at 10 AM, and Jayme goes on at 5 PM CST.

"This event will feature performances from 48 faithful OAFACers - musicians, poets, artists, filmmakers, educators, engineers, do-gooders, and nerds from every demographic, who take 15-minute slots to showcase what skills they’re bringing to Boxcar."

Pour yourself a hot beverage on this chilly Sunday, and join in in support of music, films, art and more with in the Opelika-Auburn community!
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11/27/2024

There’s good music coming our way next market day! Mark your calendars for December 8!

Join us for Live Music and the Community Market! 🎙️🤩 With performances by Ghost Among the Pines and Mara Nagra 🎸✨🥁

Starting at 12:30pm 🎶

11/19/2024

Our December 2024 Meeting is right around the corner, and REGISTRATION is now OPEN!

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 9 AM to Noon
Where: Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch, 690 CR 81, Tuskegee AL

FREE Registration: https://tinyurl.com/December-2024-WFM

Join local women for a morning of learning and connection. Farmer Josie Gbadamosi of Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch will share the rich history of her land and her personal journey as a farmer. Attendees will have opportunity to tour her farm, connect with the land, meet new co-creators, re-connect with each other and share progress.

Whether you are a newcomer or returning, we look forward to seeing you in Tuskegee AL!

11/11/2024

Listen up, y’all! The next Rising Gardens Community Market day will be Sunday, December 8 from noon to 4 PM. Bring your family and friends for this last market day of the year!

Mark your calendars now, and stay tuned for exciting details about the December market date!

10/17/2024

The October Rising Gardens market is THIS SUNDAY, October 22!

1-5 PM at the Montessori School of Auburn AL grounds (231 E Drake Ave, Auburn AL). Bring the family for learning, fresh food, engaging community!

10/15/2024

This past weekend, Farmscape Solutions Director Jayme Oates had the privilege of speaking at the Anthroposophy Atlanta meeting. Jayme's talk elaborated on the influences of the Michaelmas season in the biodynamic garden.

Traditionally celebrated around September 29th, the Michaelmas season plays a significant role in biodynamic gardening due to its alignment with the natural rhythms of the earth. Biodynamic gardening, which views the farm or garden as a living organism, incorporates seasonal and cosmic cycles into planting and harvesting practices.

The Michaelmas season marks transition from Summer to Fall, a time of waning daylight and cooling temperatures. In biodynamic traditions, this period is often associated with the earth beginning to breathe inward, a metaphor for the shift in energy from the expansive growth of summer to the more introspective, root-focused phase of the fall and winter months.

10/09/2024

Mark your calendars for the October Rising Gardens Community Market on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1 PM - 5 PM at the Montessori School of Auburn grounds (231 E Drake Ave, Auburn AL).

Stay tuned for additional details and events lineup for this family-friendly event!

09/27/2024

As we look forward to market Sunday this weekend, check out photos from our recent Women's Meeting! https://www.farmscapesolutions.com/upcoming-seminars/al-women-farmers-meeting

We had an engaging gathering getting to know each other, learning about possibilities, needs and abundance, and ways to co-create. The food, music and opportunities to move to the beat were incredible treats in an inaugural Collective Roots for A Thriving Community meeting for the books! 🌿👩‍🌾💃🏾🎶

See you at Rising Gardens Community Market .gardens on Sunday, September 29!

09/24/2024

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09/15/2024

We are still soaking in the energy that was created during our gathering yesterday, and have so much to process. Grateful for each of your presence, input, gifts and voices, and the cleansing rain that seemed to tie it all together for fresh co-creation.

Some of you will have noticed Ayesha tapping away at her keyboard during the afternoon conversation and feedback session. Here is the word cloud that came out of most of that conversation.

Thank you for sharing yourself yesterday. Stay tuned for more coming from Farmscape Solutions soon, including a post-meeting summary and networking tools.

09/14/2024

Along with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Farmscape Solutions is proud to feature these local businesses at "Collective Roots for A Thriving Community: A Women's Meeting" tomorrow, Saturday, September 14, 2024.

These businesses were carefully chosen for their unwavering commitment to clean, nutritious foods that are ethically grown, harvested, and/or prepared, reflecting their dedication to both personal well-being and environmental stewardship.

Well Red Coffee, Books and Wine, Auburn AL
Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch, Tuskegee AL
Home Eats with Chef Patrick Davis, Auburn AL
Jenny Jack Farms, Pine Mountain GA
Smiths Farm and Ranch, Tuskegee AL
Midnight Microgreens, Auburn AL
The Goodness Company, Auburn AL
Jahi’s Sunflower Well, Tuskegee AL
Rawsoulicious, Tuskegee AL
Meadows Farm Girls, Opelika AL

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