Come along on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for a farm tour at Rodgers Greens and Roots, where farmer Ashley Rodgers will teach participants about combining vegetable production with pasture-raised hogs.
Rodgers Greens and Roots sits on 64 acres of historic farmland along the Chattahoochie River in Douglasville, GA. It focuses on raising Meishan hogs, an endangered heritage breed known for their ability to thrive on pastures. Rodgers’s mission is to build community awareness of local, seasonal, organic food by providing ethical Certified Organic food to local communities.
On this 1.5 hour farm tour, attendees will learn about:
- Pasture-raised meishan hog production.
- The benefits of incorporating a full-farm fertility cycle.
- Transitioning from diversified vegetable production to hogs.
This tour is perfect for anyone interested in integrating livestock into their working farm. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from Rodgers’ firsthand experience in farm diversification.
Tickets are available as add-ons to conference passes. They’re selling fast, so secure your ticket now! They are available at sliding scale prices to ensure this farm is accessible to everyone.
To learn more about all SOWTH Farm Tours and to register, visit www.sowth.org. SOWTH 2025 is hosted by Georgia Organics, a nonprofit that has been investing in the local food movement and promoting healthy communities since 1997.