Central Louisiana Local Foods Initiative

08/25/2026

Anyone near Alexandria need some spent grain ???

👩‍🌾 Attention Farmers

Were in need of someone to come to our Huck Grounds on occasion and pick up our spent grains.

Here’s what it entails:

1. We reach out when the barrels are full and schedule a time for you to pick up our barrels for your animals.

*I think they are 55 gallon drums & only a couple are filled each time a brew is complete.

2. You return the barrels at our leisurely scheduled communication.

3. Grain is FREE & on average the pickup is between 2-3 weeks.

4. We need someone very very reliable, their word in helping our business is upheld and they are very communicative. Thanks! 🍻

5. Please share. 🐮

If this is something your interested in, please give Huck’s Coordinator Britt a call 503-999-1748.

Cheers!

08/25/2026

There is still time to register for this online workshop on Wednesday evening!
Fightingville Fresh
Red Stick Farmers Market
Crescent City Farmers Market
Shreveport Green
SPROUT NOLA
Alexandria Farmers Market
Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
Acadiana Food Alliance
The Community Produce Table
Greaux the Good

Join us to learn from Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm about his approach to plastic-free farming and gardening!

In this workshop, Ben Hartman, author of The Lean Farm, will show how to grow food without plastic. Plastics like landscaping fabric and plastic plug flats are a massive source of waste--for farmers and for the planet. Although plastics have invaded small-scale farming, they aren't necessary. Ben will show how he and his crew used lean thinking to eliminate plastic at Clay Bottom Farm, employing biodegradable alternatives like burlap, sisal twine, and newspaper pots to seed, mulch, trellis, and sell crops without plastic--and without sacrificing profits. It is possible to grow food without polluting the planet.

RSVP at: bit.ly/NoPlasticFarming

08/24/2026

Are you registered for the Acadiana Food Alliance Summit yet?
Amazing speakers and peer to peer learning is going to make this the event of the season!!!!

We’re excited to welcome **Nancy Williams** as the keynote speaker for the 2026 SOLA Food Summit! 🌱

Nancy has spent decades working at the intersection of agriculture, entrepreneurship, food security, and community development.

As Co-Founder and former President/CEO of No More Empty Pots, she helped grow a grassroots organization into a powerful force for food systems change, generating more than **$100 million in economic impact** in the Omaha metro.

Now, she’s bringing that experience and perspective to Lafayette, LA.

If you care about where our food comes from, the people who grow it, stronger local economies, or what’s possible when communities work together, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

🌾 **The SOLA Food Summit is getting closer. Don’t wait to join us.**

📅 September 13–14, 2026
📍 Downtown Convention Center | Lafayette, LA
🎟️ **Registration is open now. Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-sola-food-summit-tickets-1995205222530?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

08/24/2026

For all our market peeps. We see you.
Alexandria Farmers Market
The Community Produce Table
Fightingville Fresh
Shreveport Green
Red Stick Farmers Market
Crescent City Farmers Market
Greaux the Good
Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
Lafayette's Hub City Farmer's Market

Thank you for keeping us fed! Even in this heat!

08/21/2026

There is still time to register for this bonus online workshop in the Louisiana Small Scale Agriculture Coalition Farmer Training Program.
The Plastic Free Farm and Garden with farmer and author Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lCBZRfxPSniO9CIbdRfgsQ #/registration
Fightingville Fresh
SPROUT NOLA
Red Stick Farmers Market
Crescent City Farmers Market
Shreveport Green
Alexandria Farmers Market
Angie Comeaux
The Community Produce Table
Acadiana Food Alliance
Acadiana Growers Alliance
Greaux the Good
Speakeasy Farm
LSU AgCenter
National Center for Appropriate Technology - NCAT

This is the NEW MEETING LINK. In this workshop, Ben Hartman, author of The Lean Farm, will show how to grow food without plastic. Plastics like landscaping fabric and plastic plug flats are a massive source of waste--for farmers and for the planet. Although plastics have invaded small-scale farming,...

08/19/2026

Vital work from Louisiana farmer, horticulture agent, and educator Audrey Rene Kolde.
Shade cloth, like everything, comes with nuance. Check out this amazing resource to understand how you might get better results with shade clothe on your farm!!!

This time of year, shade can be a lifesaver! 🌱 ⛱️

Full sun isn't always a good thing for crops. In July and August, it can result in partial or even total crop loss in some parts of the U.S. Investing in shade structures can pay for itself quickly when the temperatures climb and cause even warm-season crops to struggle.

Learn how to install your own basic, low-tech shade structures in this ATTRA blog: https://buff.ly/CZFtufV

08/18/2026

Tuesday’s are for Farmers Markets.
Trust the people you know to bring fresh, healthy, and safe food from their farms to your table.
Eggs and produce not put through industrialized systems.
Just wholesome fresh, local food.
Right here. From 3-6 today.
Come say hi - I’ll be at The Community Produce Table today!

08/14/2026

There is still time. Are you growing and selling fresh fruits and vegetables? Would a small grant help you grow and sell more to your community?
Check this out:

08/14/2026

🥕On Farm Grants are open for applications for 2 more weeks!!!

Hear from in Independence about their project!

Apply, request support, and learn more at: LSSAC.org/OnFarmGrant