This week’s events include a rose pruning demo, a livestock auction, Food For Mzansi’s Gather to Grow session on Instagram, a practical intermediate beekeeping course, an African Media Perspectives event, and a youth in agriculture workshop. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello Mzansi!
The week kicks off with a training session on how to prune roses during the winter in Midrand, Gauteng on Monday.
This is followed by a livestock auction in Vereeniging on Tuesday, while on Wednesday, Dawn Noemdoe, host of the weekly Gather to Grow sessions will go live on Instagram with guests in agriculture.
Thursday is for new beekeepers and hobbyists for a practical intermediate beekeeping course taking place in Midrand, Gauteng. This is followed by Food For Mzansi’s African Media Perspective weekend in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Staying with Friday, the Agricultural Development Agency (Agda) is hosting a youth in agriculture workshop in Soweto and you are invited.
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Monday, 17 June
Training to prune roses in winter
Join Ludwig Roses on this public holiday for an in-depth demonstration about how easy winter pruning your roses really is.
Booking is not necessary and attendance is free. Attendees will experience hands-on tips and tricks about what to do to ensure your roses flourish in winter and more.
Time: 10:30
Venue: Ludwig’s Rose Farm, Midrand, Gauteng
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, 18 June
Vereeniging Livestock Sale
All types of livestock welcome!
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale
- 1% Handling fee on cash payments.
- Electronic transfer facilities.
- Fica documentation with registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.
Time: 11:00
Venue: Vereeniging auction ground
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, 19 June
Join #GatherToGrow on Instagram Live
Are you an aspiring farmer looking for more information on how to get into the agricultural sector? Do you have a smartphone and an Instagram account? Join us every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi’s #GatherToGrow.
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Thursday, 20 June
Register for this practical beekeeping course
Bee Ware is inviting new beekeepers and hobbyists to an intermediate beekeeping course who want to grow their experience. If you’re ready to get more bee knowledge this beekeeping course is for you.
Learners that do not have bee suits or jackets of their own must hire one of Bee Ware’s for the day, which is not included in the course fee. Hire of a bee suit or jacket for the bee course is R100 extra for the day.
Venue: Midrand Smallholding in President Park!
Date: June 22, 2024 Saturday
Time: 8:30 – 17:00
Click here for more information.
Friday, 21 June
Youth in agriculture workshop
The Agricultural Development Agency (Agda) invites you to the launch of the youth in agriculture workshop. This workshop focuses on youth development. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry experts across the province on establishing thriving agri-projects and enterprises.
Time: 09:30
Venue: Moletsane Secondary School, Soweto Johannesburg
Click here for more information.
Gathering with African media
Following its debut last year, African Media Perspectives returns to Stellenbosch, South Africa. The event hosted by Food For Mzansi will bring together the brightest minds in African media for a weekend of thought-provoking discussions, invaluable workshops, and unforgettable connections.
What can you expect at Africa Media Perspectives 2024? Dig deep into the ever-evolving media landscape. Wrestle with the rise of Gen Z journalists, brainstorm innovative funding models, and explore how media can navigate the complexities of democracy in the digital age.
Network with fellow media enthusiasts over mouth-watering meals and enjoy engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Date: 21 – 23 June
Venue: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Click here for more event information.
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