The Clubhou.se will partner with Augusta Locally Grown to host an intellectually satisfying, gastronomically unique two-day event called “Harvest Bytes” on October 28-29, 2016. The festivities will explore ways in which sustainable agriculture and technology intersect to improve the local food system overall, while diners enjoy a four-course, farm-to-table dinner by local chefs.
 
The event will begin with a 24-hour “Food-Tech Hackathon,” which starts at 4pm on Friday, October 28. This team competition will be emceed by Georgia Organics. Hackathon competitors will problem-solve current food sustainability issues, each posed by a local farmer or food activist in Georgia. Top solutions will be awarded prizes and offered to practitioners for real-world application. Teams are forming now; individuals are welcome and will be connected with a group on-site. The event is free of charge. Dinner, drinks, late-night snacks and breakfast will be provided by Whole Foods Market for competitors and volunteers.
 
On Saturday, October 29, the weekend’s elegant benefit event begins with a Socratic Cocktail Hour at 5pm. Drinks will be followed by local speaker Dr. Steve Fountain who will talk on “Hacking the Microbiome.” Participants will then partake in a four-course, farm-to-table meal created by the dynamic duo of Chef Charleen Tinley of Culinary Connections, and Chef Jonathan Marks, formerly of the Roosters Beak, who will provide an all-local, seasonal menu with both meat & plant-based options, including a diversity of ferments, paired wine and locally brewed craft beer.
 
Net proceeds from Saturday’s event will help fund an Incubator Kitchen at the Clubhou.se. In line with the nonprofit’s mission, this kitchen will provide a commercially-approved space for food start-ups to grow their businesses, as well as received practical, start-up support, for which the Clubhou.se is known.