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Georgia Olive Growers Association 2012 Spring Seminar Photos

Mary Squires — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:36:14 +0000

The Georgia Olive Growers Association 2012 Spring Seminar was a rousing success. The educational workshop led by Paul Vossen, the Farm Advisor with the University of California at Davis, was excellent. Paul included in his lecture data specific to the southeastern United States. His research was both cautionary and promising. My favorite part of Paul Vossen’s [...]

Georgia Olive Growers 2012 Spring Seminar Next Week

Mary Squires — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:44:03 +0000

Are you ready? I know I am. After a month delay due to a cold snap and some defoliation in one of the olive groves at Georgia Olive Farms, the Georgia Olive Growers Association (GOGA) 2012 Spring Seminar is back on track. This educational workshop will be held on May 22, 2012 from 8:00 am [...]

South Africa: Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

Mary Squires — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:58:42 +0000

It’s time for olive harvesting to begin on the south side of the planet and the festivities have begun. Make your way to the picturesque Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West for the annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival. The festival takes place this weekend May 5 and 6. For your convenience there is [...]

There’s New Olive Oil in Town! Branch & Vine

Mary Squires — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:05 +0000

I have been positively olive green with envy as gourmet olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bars and shops open their doors around the US. Why? Because none of them were in or near Atlanta. Atlanta is one of the biggest, most densely-populated, food-conscious metropolitan areas in the United States. What’s wrong, I thought? Do [...]

Olive Oil ‘Scam’ Video Tough to Watch but Do It Anyway

Mary Squires — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:51:36 +0000

Ay yi yi! After looking at way too many olive and olive oil related You Tube videos last summer I developed a bit of an allergy to them. While this one is tough to watch, the outfit, the acting, the music, the red lipstick, watch it anyway. It has some interesting information. I will also [...]