Events

Event Information:

• Thu

  18

  Aug

  2022

  Gullah Farmers Cooperative CoolBot Workshop

  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM4921 River Rd (Lincrest Rd.), Johns Island SC, 29455

  

  Come see how CoolBot technology can economically and easily add cold storage to your farm. This system can transform a well-insulated room, shed, or container into cold storage using the cooling power of a standard air conditioner. This hands-on workshop will show you what it takes to make that happen from start to finish.

  O. Freeman Farms packs and processes locally-grown farm produce in a food-safe facility and distributes to grocery stores, institutions, schools, and restaurants.

  Speakers:

  • Kim Butz, CFSA – Local Food Systems Manager
  • Zack Snipes, Clemson – Cooperative Extension Area Horticulture Agent – Charleston & Beaufort Counties
  • Oliver Freeman, SC State University – Regional ANR Agent Coastal Region

  Registration:

  • Register Now
  • FREE, but registration is required to attend.
  • Max capacity: 20
  • Registration closes on August 17.

  Location: O. Freeman Farms | 4921 River Rd (Lincrest Rd.), Johns Island SC, 29455

  This workshop is supported by the Gullah Farmers Cooperative, a Gullah food preparation and distribution center that promotes Gullah family small farms and Gullah cultural heritage.