The Grass Grazed Farmers Table
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Advance tickets on sale August 30 for newsletter subscribers
Tickets open to all September 3
The Farmers Table, hosted by Grass Grazed Farm, is an initiative to bridge the gap between food and community.
On Saturday, October 9, Grass Grazed will host a harvest dinner and evening celebration honoring 35 years of Toxic Free NC’s movement to protect our air, water, and soil from harmful pesticides and chemicals.
Guests will tour the land with farmers Derrick and Paige Jackson, and then enjoy a three-course family-style meal with ingredients sourced from Grass Grazed as well as other local farms, and join in conversation about efforts to build a more just and sustainable system of agriculture in North Carolina.
Join us for a magical outdoor evening against the twilight backdrop of a thriving regenerative farm in Bahama, NC.
WEATHER UPDATE (Friday 10/8)
We have been following the forecast and, while it is now looking like the skies will clear by evening, are planning to hold the event under two beautiful large tents, just in case the rain lingers into the afternoon. The tents do not have walls as a covid precaution so that we can ensure safe airflow.
In the case that the forecast changes and severe inclement weather is predicted after 3 pm, we will notify guests by email and on this site of any changes.
Menu
Our menu will be presented by Chef Amy Tornquist of Sage and Swift Catering, with fresh local ingredients provided by Grass Grazed and nearby farms.
Appetizers
Deviled eggs
Chicken on a biscuit with sriracha mayo
Crostini bar with toppings: classic bruschetta, bacon pieces, roasted butternut squash, homemade pesto, parmesan, sauteed shitake mushrooms
Family Style Meal
Butternut squash fall salad with mesclun lettuce, roasted peppers and Creole mustard vinaigrette
Cider braised pork with apples over goat cheese polenta and wilted greens
Balsamic roasted root vegetables with garlic
Dessert
Walnut crème caramel with candied apples and walnuts
(Vegetarian options available upon request. Menu subject to change and substitutions based on seasonal availability.)
About the Farmers
A regenerative livestock farm founded in 2019 by Derrick and Paige Jackson, the Grass Grazed Farm mission is to produce protein with the promise of integrity. They uphold this promise with ethical practices and regenerative farming methods. Derrick and Paige care about having a connection to food as well as having an understanding of where it comes from.
To learn more about Grass Grazed Farm, click here.
Event Logistics
Some things to keep in mind:
The event is outdoors on a farm – please dress for the weather and wear appropriate (practical) footwear.
Arrive starting at 5 pm for cocktail hour and to join a tour of the farm if interested!
All guests will receive one complimentary drink. There will be a cash bar for additional drink sales.
We’ll have lots of exciting items for raffle!
In case of rain, the event will be held under a tent. In case of extreme inclement weather, we will post updates on this site and email guests.
Let’s keep everyone safe! We will continue to adapt covid safety plans per CDC guidelines as the date nears. Because the event is outdoors, masks are optional however encouraged especially when social distancing is not possible. Please use social distancing and precaution.
Grass Grazed Farm’s Covid Policy: Grass Grazed is committed to providing an Incredible Place for Work and Recreation. We have been intently focused on taking actions to keep our visitors and valued associates safe and healthy while operating efficiently. We have adhered to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to guide our policies. In light of the Delta variant and updated CDC recommendations, effective August 2, we are strongly encouraging everyone to wear a mask when indoors. When possible, please maintain a distance of at least six feet to protect yourself, others, and our valued associates. We have reduced event capacity and increased the number of tables and their distancing apart to provide a safer environment for our guests. We will continue to monitor this situation closely.
We look forward to seeing you soon!