Baked Goods and Backyard Farms
Name:
Baked Goods and Backyard Farms
Date:
August 6, 2016
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Website:
www.bartowhistorymuseum.org
Event Description:
Baked Goods and Backyard Farms
Dig Into History While You Cultivate Your Interests
Bring your family and experience the Bartow History Museum in an exciting new way. Join us for Baked Goods and Backyard Farms, Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This unique event combines our annual bake sale fundraiser with a look at local farming. We want to provide members and visitors the opportunity to dig into history and discover how farming has evolved over the years in Bartow County and its impact on the community, while also giving individuals who have a curiosity in hobby farming, the chance to cultivate their interests.
To make this happen, we are teaming with several local UGA Extension offices, the Bartow County Master Gardeners, and Tony Ross of YNot Apiary who will be with us during the day to share their knowledge on a number of subjects including raising backyard chickens, becoming a bee keeper, planting herbs, and growing your own organic garden. As an added feature, members of the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will be displaying an assortment of antique tractors that are sure to delight young and old.
Kids will be able to a ride on a barrel train, visit a petting zoo, and participate in other fun activities, including making a bee bath. No need to worry about lunch, hot dogs and lemonade will be available for purchase. We will even make sure we have some theme appropriate decor on hand in our museum gift shop for those who want to incorporate a touch into their own home.
The day will kick off with the bake sale fundraiser at 9 am. Featuring baked goodies from local restaurants and friends of the museum, this event will be a great way to pick up a tasty treat while helping to ensure that we can continue to offer educational opportunities throughout the year. Participants in this year’s sale include Grand Oaks, Sweat Pea’s Bakery, Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse, Stonewall Manor, the soon to open Table 20, and more. To see a complete list, visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org. Be sure to come early for the best selection!
All activities are free for museum members. For not yet members, museum admission covers admission to the museum, presentations, crafts, barrel train rides and petting zoo. No admission is required to enter the bake sale or to see the antique tractors. For those wishing just to enter the petting zoo or take a ride on the barrel train, the cost is $1 per activity. Hot dogs and drinks will also be available for purchase. Whether you have sprouting interest in backyard farming or just love reminiscing about the past, we hope that you will experience the museum with us on this day.
Baked Goods - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Start your day by visiting our bake sale. The doors open at 9 a.m. Featuring desserts from local restaurants and friends of the museum, this event will be a great way to pick up a tasty treat while helping ensure that we continue to offer education opportunities throughout the year. Participants in this year's sale include Grand Oaks, Sweat Pea's Bakery, Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse, Stonewall Manor, the soon to open Table 20, and more. Be sure to come early for the best selection!
Antique Tractor Show - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Members of the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will be displaying an assortment of antique tractors that are sure to delight young and old alike.
Discover How Farming Was Seeded in Bartow County and its Growth Over Time – 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join us as Paul J. Pugliese, MPPPM, Bartow County Extension Coordinator for the local UGA Extension, presents details on the history of farming in Bartow County. He will share how farming and land use has changed in the last 100 years, highlight noteworthy organizations and farmers that have advanced modern agriculture locally, and provide a brief overview of the $107-million-dollar agriculture industry that exists today.
Raising Backyard Chickens - 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Flock to this presentation to hear an introduction to raising backyard chickens. Gordon County Extension Coordinator, Greg Bowman, will share information on the basics of raising chickens, breed selection, and chicken ordinances.
Bee-coming a Beekeeper - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tony Ross, owner of YNot Honey Apiary, will be on hand to present a short history of honey bees in the U.S. Participants will learn what life is like inside the hive as well as the future of honey bees in the U.S.
Want to know what it takes to become a beekeeper? Stick around after the presentation, and Tony will share his insights.
Planting an Herb Garden: Get a Taste for It - 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mary Willis, Master Gardener, will share her enjoyment of cooking with herbs including how to grow them successfully, how to substitute fresh herbs for dried ones in recipes, storing fresh herbs, and pairing herbs with foods.
Growing an Organic Garden - 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This brief introduction to growing an organic garden will touch on improving soil fertility with organic amendments and cover crops, avoiding insects and diseases through variety selection and crop rotation, and using natural pesticides to control insects and diseases. Want to know more? Our speaker, Paul Pugliese, Bartow County Extension Coordinator for the local UGA Extension, will show participants how they can access more information or attend future programs offered through the UGA Extension office.
Barrel Train Rides, Petting Zoo, and More - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kids will be able to ride on the barrel train, visit a petting zoo, have their face painted and even build a bee bath. Yes a bee bath! Visit the farm animals at the petting zoo between 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
V&M Prestigious Rustic Structures
Thinking about purchasing a chicken coop? Stop by and talk with Josh Martin to learn more about tractor coops.
About the Bartow History Museum
The Bartow History Museum, located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, documents the history of northwest Georgia’s Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area’s primary residents. Artifacts, photographs, documents, and a variety of interactive permanent exhibits tell the story of settlement, Cherokee life and removal, Civil War strife, and lifestyles of years past. The Bartow History Museum also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, children, families, and school groups. Our extensive archives and research library contains photographs, documents, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, oral history interviews, and more.
Dig Into History While You Cultivate Your Interests
Bring your family and experience the Bartow History Museum in an exciting new way. Join us for Baked Goods and Backyard Farms, Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This unique event combines our annual bake sale fundraiser with a look at local farming. We want to provide members and visitors the opportunity to dig into history and discover how farming has evolved over the years in Bartow County and its impact on the community, while also giving individuals who have a curiosity in hobby farming, the chance to cultivate their interests.
To make this happen, we are teaming with several local UGA Extension offices, the Bartow County Master Gardeners, and Tony Ross of YNot Apiary who will be with us during the day to share their knowledge on a number of subjects including raising backyard chickens, becoming a bee keeper, planting herbs, and growing your own organic garden. As an added feature, members of the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will be displaying an assortment of antique tractors that are sure to delight young and old.
Kids will be able to a ride on a barrel train, visit a petting zoo, and participate in other fun activities, including making a bee bath. No need to worry about lunch, hot dogs and lemonade will be available for purchase. We will even make sure we have some theme appropriate decor on hand in our museum gift shop for those who want to incorporate a touch into their own home.
The day will kick off with the bake sale fundraiser at 9 am. Featuring baked goodies from local restaurants and friends of the museum, this event will be a great way to pick up a tasty treat while helping to ensure that we can continue to offer educational opportunities throughout the year. Participants in this year’s sale include Grand Oaks, Sweat Pea’s Bakery, Johnny Mitchell’s Smokehouse, Stonewall Manor, the soon to open Table 20, and more. To see a complete list, visit www.bartowhistorymuseum.org. Be sure to come early for the best selection!
All activities are free for museum members. For not yet members, museum admission covers admission to the museum, presentations, crafts, barrel train rides and petting zoo. No admission is required to enter the bake sale or to see the antique tractors. For those wishing just to enter the petting zoo or take a ride on the barrel train, the cost is $1 per activity. Hot dogs and drinks will also be available for purchase. Whether you have sprouting interest in backyard farming or just love reminiscing about the past, we hope that you will experience the museum with us on this day.
Baked Goods - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Start your day by visiting our bake sale. The doors open at 9 a.m. Featuring desserts from local restaurants and friends of the museum, this event will be a great way to pick up a tasty treat while helping ensure that we continue to offer education opportunities throughout the year. Participants in this year's sale include Grand Oaks, Sweat Pea's Bakery, Johnny Mitchell's Smokehouse, Stonewall Manor, the soon to open Table 20, and more. Be sure to come early for the best selection!
Antique Tractor Show - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Members of the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club will be displaying an assortment of antique tractors that are sure to delight young and old alike.
Discover How Farming Was Seeded in Bartow County and its Growth Over Time – 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join us as Paul J. Pugliese, MPPPM, Bartow County Extension Coordinator for the local UGA Extension, presents details on the history of farming in Bartow County. He will share how farming and land use has changed in the last 100 years, highlight noteworthy organizations and farmers that have advanced modern agriculture locally, and provide a brief overview of the $107-million-dollar agriculture industry that exists today.
Raising Backyard Chickens - 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Flock to this presentation to hear an introduction to raising backyard chickens. Gordon County Extension Coordinator, Greg Bowman, will share information on the basics of raising chickens, breed selection, and chicken ordinances.
Bee-coming a Beekeeper - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tony Ross, owner of YNot Honey Apiary, will be on hand to present a short history of honey bees in the U.S. Participants will learn what life is like inside the hive as well as the future of honey bees in the U.S.
Want to know what it takes to become a beekeeper? Stick around after the presentation, and Tony will share his insights.
Planting an Herb Garden: Get a Taste for It - 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mary Willis, Master Gardener, will share her enjoyment of cooking with herbs including how to grow them successfully, how to substitute fresh herbs for dried ones in recipes, storing fresh herbs, and pairing herbs with foods.
Growing an Organic Garden - 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This brief introduction to growing an organic garden will touch on improving soil fertility with organic amendments and cover crops, avoiding insects and diseases through variety selection and crop rotation, and using natural pesticides to control insects and diseases. Want to know more? Our speaker, Paul Pugliese, Bartow County Extension Coordinator for the local UGA Extension, will show participants how they can access more information or attend future programs offered through the UGA Extension office.
Barrel Train Rides, Petting Zoo, and More - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kids will be able to ride on the barrel train, visit a petting zoo, have their face painted and even build a bee bath. Yes a bee bath! Visit the farm animals at the petting zoo between 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
V&M Prestigious Rustic Structures
Thinking about purchasing a chicken coop? Stop by and talk with Josh Martin to learn more about tractor coops.
About the Bartow History Museum
The Bartow History Museum, located at 4 East Church Street in downtown Cartersville, Georgia, documents the history of northwest Georgia’s Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area’s primary residents. Artifacts, photographs, documents, and a variety of interactive permanent exhibits tell the story of settlement, Cherokee life and removal, Civil War strife, and lifestyles of years past. The Bartow History Museum also provides a variety of educational opportunities for adults, children, families, and school groups. Our extensive archives and research library contains photographs, documents, newspapers, rare books, genealogy records, oral history interviews, and more.
