Promote Local Foods at the Sarasota County Fair

Friday, March 15 - Thursday, March 24

Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd in Sarasota

Sarasota County Extension is looking for volunteers to assist with the Agriculture Display at this year's Sarasota County Fair. The display will highlight locally-grown foods and different growing methods, including field crops, containers, and hydroponics. Within the display, there will also be a table dedicated to Eat Local Week outreach.

Anyone interested in volunteering for a two-hour shift should contact Janie Besselman at jbesselm@scgov.net. Volunteers will be given free entry to the fair on the day of their shift.

Slow Money: Investing as If Food, Farms, and Fertility Matter

Friday, March 22, 7-9pm

Ringling College Auditorium, 2700 N Tamiami Trl in Sarasota

We need at least two more volunteers to staff the registration table at this event. Those who help out will be given free admission.

Please email info@transitionsarasota.org if interested.

Slow Money Investors' Briefing

Saturday, March 23, 10:30am-12:30pm

Selby Public Library, 1331 First St in Sarasota

Two volunteeers to help set up, greet attendees, and break down this event. Set up will begin at 10:00am sharp.

Please email info@transitionsarasota.org if interested.

Harvest Ball: Putting the "Culture" Back in Agriculture

Friday, March 29, 6-10pm

South Gate Community Center, 3145 Southgate Cir in Sarasota

We need at least two volunteers to staff the registration table for each of three 90-minute shifts throughout the evening: 5:45-7:15pm, 7:15-8:45pm, and 8:45-10:15pm. We will also need a few volunteers to help with set up earlier in the day.

As always, volunteers will be granted free admission to this event. Please email info@transitionsarasota.org if interested.