Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Stellenbosch Natural and Organic Farmers’ Market


Farmers Market
The new Stellenbosch Organic Farmer’s Market’s (they are moving to their new site adjacent to Spier this week) ‘green technology section’ from 1 May.
Buy organic vegetables and fruit at their market every Saturday morning between 8am - 12pm. While you're there, enjoy a hearty breakfast and home-industry-style cakes and preserves.
The Natural and Organic Farmers' Market is an established initiative of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School, situated in the classic wine lands of the Cape. Its primary purpose is to generate funds by providing a vehicle for the promotion and selling of organic and natural produce and wares.
This includes supporting not only certified producers, but also those who demonstrate a clear intention to become certified organic producers or follow a wholesome, natural ethic in their practices. Supporting emerging producers is of primary importance, as is fostering a community of interested and informed people.
Say's Elma Pollard from The Green Times.
"We want to give at least 2 green tech companies a chance to display and illustrate their work/products every Saturday at this market. The cost is R500 for the day, that is from 8am to 2pm. This is the biggest organic market in the Cape and has built up a dedicated crowd of shoppers over the more than 10 years it’s been running."

Power Day event on Earth Day

Earth Day falls on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and it's the 40th Anniversary of the holiday. It's a great time to learn about our planet and how to take care of it!
A Power Day event, organised to highlight renewable energy and energy saving ideas, is being hosted by Diamantvallei.

Planned as a fun day to evaluate alternative energy options and tips on saving our planet at this oasis with fresh green lawn areas surrounded by large, leafy trees and lush plant borders should not be missed.
Diamantvallei is centrally located between Pretoria, Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Cullinan and Witbank.
A previous event hosted during 2008 for environmentally concerned citizens to be educated regarding available options to move away from fossil fuel generated power options, recent increases in electricity rates and concerns about the future of our planet, highlighted the need for another similar event.

A fun day is guaranteed as events include "potjiekos","pap en sous" bread and snacks prepared on sun ovens and energy saving stoves.

Products on show include solar hot water systems, solar/micro hydro electricity generating devices, wind turbines, cooking and heating systems, electric/hybrid vehicles and bikes, energy saving products, waterless toilets, composting worms etc.

Individuals are welcome to attend and introduce their innovative ideas (previous exhibitors products have since become realities).

Invited speakers will enlighten us on subjects relative to the subject of the day.
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