The Adams County Farmers Market and Gettysburg Green Gathering have once again partnered to host their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on July 13, 2024, at the Gettysburg Rec Park.

Gettysburg Green Gathering (GGG), in partnership with Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) and the Gettysburg Rec Park, will be hosting their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 8am-1pm in conjunction with the regularly scheduled farmers market.

The Expo has grown, and in 2024 will include more vendors, demonstrations, and resources. Some of the new vendors scheduled to attend in 2024 include Thomason’s Herb Farm, an East Berlin-based business with a focus on herb gardens; The Fertrell Company, highlighting their organic fertilizers; and Ethical Energy, a group specializing in residential solar panels. Many of last year’s groups will be returning as well, including the Watershed Alliance of Adams County, the Land Conservancy of Adams County, and the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC, who will have information about electric vehicles and various EV models on display.

Another highlight of this year’s event will be a presentation and demonstration by Debbie Naha-Koretzky, also known as “The Wild Edibles Lady.” Naha-Koretzky, author of Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods, will be offering a presentation on foraging edible plants at 10:00am. This will be followed by a walk around the park, where Naha-Koretzky will take a group to look for and identify wild foods.

“I think one of the most important aspects of this event is that it brings the best of the old and new together,” said ACFM Market Manager Reza Djalal. “It’s important for people to see the value of traditional homesteading knowledge, as well as the benefits of emerging renewable technologies. These two things together can be really incredible.”

Organizers hope that the Homesteading & Green Living Expo will help foster the creation and growth of new, sustainable businesses in Adams County that will be able to offer affordable services to the community. “The Gettysburg Green Gathering is really excited for this year’s event, as we have a diverse group of vendors that are offering real-world actionable steps people can take to lower their environmental footprint at a local level,” said Gettysburg Green Gathering board chair Matt Crowner. “With our partnership with the Adams County Farmers Market we are able to reach all sorts of Adams County community members that may not typically participate in an event like ours.” This event and educational activities are free to attend.

Anyone interested in learning more can visit the GGG website at www.gettysburggreengathering.com or the ACFM website at www.acfarmersmarkets.org.

Featured image caption: Kids learn about soil science and microbes at the Homesteading & Green Living Expo in 2023.

Source: gettysburgconnection.org