February is Water Awareness Month!

Atlanta is one of the largest municipalities on one of the smallest watersheds in the nation. We are a region of droughts and floods, coupled with old sewer infrastructure and high water rates. Going forward, efforts to use water more consciously will require commitment from students, faculty, staff, visitors and others – and that commitment will make a difference locally for years to come.

Sustainable Food Fair

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In the Spring of 2007, Professor Peggy Barlett created a new anthropology course called “Fast Food/Slow Food” that introduced undergraduates to the issues of sustainable food systems and was the incubator for the Sustainable Food Fair. Then in 2016, Dr. Simona Muratore, a specialist in Italian culture and diet, took over leadership of the Fall … Continue Reading →

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Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system while enjoying delicious, local food. Our … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system while enjoying delicious, local food. Our … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system while enjoying delicious, local food. Our … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system while enjoying delicious, local food. Our … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Educational Garden Open Workday

Educational Gardens

The spring 2024 garden season nears. Erik Edwards will be hosting the first open workdays starting the week of February 26th with garden clean up and tilling. He will be hosting 3 meetings to get ideas for what you all (as the gardeners) want this season as well as what times would be best for … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Farmers Market

McDonough Plaza

Through a weekly gathering of farms, restaurants, small-scale artisanal businesses, and Emory community members, the Emory Farmers Market fosters education and personal relationships through food. Community members have the opportunity to engage with small-scale producers and support the local economy, contributing to a more robust and sustainable food system while enjoying delicious, local food. Our … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Educational Garden Open Workday

Educational Gardens

The spring 2024 garden season nears. Erik Edwards will be hosting the first open workdays starting the week of February 26th with garden clean up and tilling. He will be hosting 3 meetings to get ideas for what you all (as the gardeners) want this season as well as what times would be best for … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Emory Educational Garden Open Workday

Educational Gardens

The spring 2024 garden season nears. Erik Edwards will be hosting the first open workdays starting the week of February 26th with garden clean up and tilling. He will be hosting 3 meetings to get ideas for what you all (as the gardeners) want this season as well as what times would be best for … Continue Reading →