Center for Rural Culture Education on Meat Safety

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Dear Customers, There is still time to sign up!Join local farmers for education, discussion, food tasting, socialization and fun! The Center for Rural Culture will hold a workshop on "IS YOUR MEAT SAFE TO EAT??" which is an educational program on the benefits of locally grown, grass-fed meats. The workshop will be held this Monday, July 21, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Brookview Farm. Preregistration is required by calling 804/314-9141 or email admin@centerforruralculture.org. Cost is $12 at the door (CRC members $10). All participants will get a coupon valued at $5.00 for the Goochland Farmers Market. "The Meatrix" dvd series will be showing at 5:30, 5:50 and 6:10 p.m. A moderated discussion with local farmers will follow, along with samplings of local, grass-fed meats including beef, poultry, pork and bison. Local cheeses, salads and veggies will also be offered. All vendors will have food available for purchase. Sorry, no children under 12 please.