Plenty of vendors will have their tents set up at the inaugural GrowFest! Some you may know from local, grower-supported farmers markets, and some may be new to you. Take a moment to say hi and see what they’re all about. They’re a pretty good representation of the growing local food scene.
Bee Heaven Farm – heirloom tomato and vegetable seedlings, dried fruit, produce, Rachel’s Eggs, smoked eggs, CSA shares
Casey’s Corner – native plants, fruit trees, plant-based products for gardening
Copperpot’s – jams, jellies and sriracha
Crackerman – flax seed crackers, breads and chili sauce
Dade County Farm Bureau – educational display about local agriculture, children’s activities, Ag in the Classroom program
Division of Plant Industry – info on Great African Land Snails and other invasive species
Earth Learning – local produce, seeds, pickles and jams
Fertile Earth Foundation – worm castings, worms, plant starts
Florida Keys Sea Salt – local sea salt, gomasio, Keys sponges
Florida Organic Growers – educational lectures, documentary screening, organic juices and Florida spring water
Going Bananas! – banana plants
Green Rocks Foods – sliders, cooking demos
Hani’s Mediterranean Organics – jackfruit curry, falafel, goat cheese, goat milk ice cream, Mediterranean food
Kiwanis Club – Just 1 Book children’s book giveaway
Miami-Dade County Extension – Master Gardeners plant clinic, vegetable and fruit tree growing info, 4-H activities, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods rain barrels, light bulb and shower head exchange
Miguel Bode Honey – local raw honey, fresh pollen, candles
Paradise Farms Organic – oyster mushrooms, dried herbal teas, dried fruit, fresh guacamole, ready-to-eat salads
Rochelois – local fruit jams
Slow Food Miami – edible school gardens, pie contest, dinners, cooking demos
Spice Galore – spices, teas, flavored salts and sugars
Teena’s Pride – potted herbs, fruit, CSA shares
The Tattooed Beekeeper – raw honey, balms, soap, backyard beekeeping demos
uRawk – raw energy bars
Urban Oasis Project – urban organic gardening and composting in underserved neighborhoods, gardening workshops, farmers markets
Wheatgrassing – wheatgrass and juicers
List is current as of October 7, subject to change.
The Robert Morgan Ed Center string Chamber Ensemble will be playing on Saturday around noon as well. They are a great group of talented and dedicated high school students; be sure to stop by to hear them!
Looking forward. Excited about this new event. Happy Fall!
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