The Center for Rural Culture

The Center for Rural Culture is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions. Since 2004, we have been working hard to provide the members of our community with quality programs that serve to sustain our rural culture. As founders of the popular Goochland Farmers Market and now a licensee for an online Farm to Family Co-op Program through Lulus Local Food, we have helped to keep valuable agricultural land in use by providing a means for farmers to sell fresh, local, seasonal food and other land based products. We serve as a conduit for handing down the history, stories, music and lifestyles related to a rich, rural culture and have helped to cultivate our local roots.

We also offer classes, workshops, movies, panel discussions, seminars and forums relating to land and water conservation, smart growth, sustainable agriculture and issues relating to our local food system. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring or attending a CRC event.

The Center for Rural Culture serves as the umbrella organization for the Richmond Area Buy Fresh, Buy Local Chapter. We are also actively involved in supporting our community’s tourism and economic development through our popular Discover Goochland website.

Our choices make a difference every day. Please choose to sustain your community’s rural culture and make a difference through an annual membership with the Center for Rural Culture.


Visit their website: www.centerforruralculture.org

Saturday March 13, 2010: Center for Rural Culture/ Goochland Farmers Market Fifth Annual Growers Workshop. Hands-on sessions include: brochure development, shiitake mushroom logs, seed-saving and tomato grafting. All participants in the hands-on sessions will have something to take home from the class (a new brochure on cd, a shiitake log, seeds and/or a grafted tomato plant). There will also be a round-table discussion on specialty niche marketing featuring a variety of local experts.

Saturday's day-long event will conclude with a reception featuring local foods appetizers provided by Nadolski's Butcher Shop in Goochland. Based on feedback from previous events, this reception will allow participants to network and socialize to facilitate relationship building.

Workshop fee includes a delicious boxed lunch provided by Whole Foods Market.
MORE: Optional half-day Backyard Poultry Class on Sunday, February 14th at beautiful Tuckahoe Plantation includes a hands-on chicken-tractor making session!
Location : J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Western Campus 1851 Dickenson Road, Goochland, Va 23063 . Time : 9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday March 17, 2010: Goochland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. The Goochland Family YMCA invites the Goochland Chamber and Guests to join them for an evening of networking at the YMCA. Members will have the opportunity to take at tour and enjoy refreshments. St. Patrick's Day (dress up and win a free ticket to Operation Network Luncheon) Reservations required.call Goochland Chamber @ 5569-3811 by 3/12 Admission: Canned Goods for the Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services.
Location : Goochland Family YMCA 1800 Dickinson Road, Goochland . Time : 5 pm to 7 pm

Thursday March 25, 2010: Children's Green Entrepreneur Program. This four part series will teach children ages 9-19 the basic entrepreneur skills they need to succeed in business. From development of unique concept & idea to implementation of finalized product. This program will include marketing & management strategies and will utilize green and sustainable principles to build a community based local economy.
For more information, please contact Virginia Cooperative Extension at (804) 556-5841 or Goochland County Parks & Recreation Department at (804) 556-5854.

Presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension 4H
Sponsored by The Center for Rural Culture
Hosted by Goochland County Parks & Recreation Department

Thursday, February 18th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, March 25th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, April 15th 6 to 8pm
Thursday, May 13th 6 to 8pm

FREE EVENT! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO PROGRAM FEE TO PARTICIPATE!
Location : Parks & Recreation Department Goochland Sports Complex . Time : 6-8 pm

Friday March 26, 2010: Goochland Chamber of Commerce "Operation Network". The Goochland Chamber of Commerce will provide an opportunity to share and learn about other businesses in the area while enjoying lunch. Bring plenty of business cards and meets some great friends and new business associates. Please make reservations by March 24/ 556-3811 $15 members/ $20 guests
Location : Richmond Country Club, 12950 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot . Time : 11:30 am - 1 pm

 

Winter Season (2009-2010) featuring LuLus Local Food

Farm to Family Co-op

Registration
November 1st through April 30th

Our program works on a weekly cycle.
The orders open Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm and close Saturday evening at 6:00 pm. Pick-up is always on Tuesday between 3:30 and 6:30 pm.

To register online, visit our website

Registration is normally $45 for the six month Winter Season, but beginning February 1st the cost is only $25. Center for Rural Culture members receive a $10 credit. Become a CRC member now! Go to www.centerforruralculture.org

With one order, one payment and one pick-up, you can order food from a variety of Virginia family owned and operated farms and small businesses from the comfort of your home.

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