Learn about pasture-raised hogs, incorporating a full-farm fertility cycle, and transitioning from vegetable to hog production on the Rodgers Greens and Roots Farm Tour.

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

1. Pasture-raised meishan hog production

2. Benefits of incorporating a full-farm fertility cycle

3. Transitioning from diversified vegetable production to hogs

ABOUT THE SOWTH FARM TOUR HOST

Rodgers Greens and Roots is a Certified Organic farm owned and operated by Ashley Rodgers on 64 acres of historic farmland along the Chattahoochee River. Previously, 15 acres were under cultivation; 10 acres in vegetables, and 5 acres in perennial fruit orchards. The farm now raises Meishan hogs, a heritage breed most known for their ability to thrive on pasture. The farm’s growing style is medium-scale and sustainable practices are the backbone of the farm. 

ABOUT THE SOWTH FARM TOUR PARTNER

Community Farmers Markets, a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded in 2011 by leaders in the local food movement in Atlanta, GA to meet the demand for more efficiently-managed, community-based farmers markets. The mission of Community Farmers Markets is to develop a local food infrastructure for long term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Their purpose is to root, grow, and preserve a diverse local food culture by maintaining an authentic space for all people to share community, fair food, and healthy lifestyles while providing a sustainable living for producers who steward the earth. CFM operates four large outdoors markets and 7 MARTA Market farm stands, have a robust community outreach program, and provide vendor support to the 160+ small businesses within their markets.

TRANSPORTATION

Attendees MUST meet at 8:30 a.m. at the farm tours transportation hub at the Georgia World Congress Center Marshalling Yard (362 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313) and use the bus transportation provided to the farm site. Attendees will bus to:

Rodgers Greens and Roots

5301 Old Campbellton Ferry Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135

Attendees can plan to arrive back at the transportation hub around 1:00 p.m.; however, this is dependent on traffic conditions. Please plan your day accordingly.