Dave over at InDecatur notes this quote from Agnes Scott’s Sustainability Director in an interview with the AJC…

But [this week] we’re going to announce a partnership for gardening and food with the city of Decatur, Decatur city schools, Georgia Organics and Oakhurst. What we’re going to do is find multiple locations to [develop] gardens and figure out who does the labor, how it’s funded and how the [produce] is distributed to the community.

The last time I asked the city about the “urban farms” initiative, they said it was still in the planning stages.  But this weekend is the Georgia Organics Conference at Agnes Scott, so this would be a good time to get it all out there.  Hopefully we’ll hear the full details soon!

Also, it looks like there’s still a chance to meet Michael Pollan even if you can’t attend the conference or the farm to table dinner.  Carl sent me a link a few days back from Slow Food Atlanta, which advertised “Cocktails in the Garden” with Pollan at the Oakhurst Community Garden on Friday, March 20th from 6:30-7p.  Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

Carl sends along this note about an upcoming event at the Brick Store…

A Toast to Farmers at BSP, Aug 26, All Night Long!

Beer Advocate Magazine recently ranked the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA as the 3rd best beer join in the US, and 12th best in the world!

In addition to their world class beer selection, The Brick Store Pub also frequently supports Atlanta area farmers. It’s not uncommon to find locally grown food in their daily specials or in their regular menu items. On Tuesday, August 26th, the Brick Store will be continuing that support by contributing 10% of their profits to help send GA’s Farmer Delegates to Terra Madre. So please plan to stop by for dinner and raise a glass to a farmer at the Brick Store Pub.

(In association with Slow Food Atlanta)

For more info call 404.687.0990 or visit www.brickstorepub.com
125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

This event falls in right in line with BSP’s mantra that will fuel future plans for a local, slow food focus at its under-construction Leon’s Full Service around the corner.