Meetings

Board and member meetings are always open to the public. If you’re interested in joining the ECAA or would simply like to hear about what we’re up to, we invite you to join us. Board meetings are scheduled on a month to month basis. Sign up for our weekly newsletter for updates on when meetings are held.

Prescheduled Meetings and Mixers:

Sunday, April 23, 2023 — ECAA Member Meeting, Potluck, and Ask a Farmer Event at Ponderosa Plains Farm.

Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:00 p.m. — Making Great Compost with Jonathan Whetstine of Richer Lands Compost at Russell Gates Mercantile in Elbert. There is no charge, but we do ask you to register for a headcount. Click here for more information and registration.

Saturday, March 18, 2023 1:00 p.m. — Chickens 101 (Online Class). Cost is $15 for non-members and free to members. Click here for more information.

Sunday, April 23, 2023 2:00 p.m. — ECAA Member Meeting, Potluck, and Ask a Farmer Event The live member meeting begins at 2:00 p.m.. The online Ask a Farmer Event begins at 3:00 p.m. for anyone interested in learning about farming and self-reliant living. Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 3 — Meet ECAA at Elizabash on Main Street in Elizabeth. Dues paid members who volunteer may hand out promotional literature for their own business in addition to providing information about ECAA and its programs.

Friday, June 23-Saturday, June 24 — Meet ECAA at Cowboy Up in Kiowa. Dues paid members who volunteer may hand out promotional literature for their own business in addition to providing information about ECAA and its programs.

Saturday, July 8 — Meet ECAA at Elbert Day. Dues paid members who volunteer may hand out promotional literature for their own business in addition to providing information about ECAA and its programs.

Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6 — Meet ECAA at the Elbert County Fair. Dues paid members who volunteer may hand out promotional literature for their own business in addition to providing information about ECAA and its programs.

Saturday, December 2 — Join ECAA in supporting the community by baking and serving free cookies at the Elizabeth Mayor’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Past Events

Saturday, February 25, 2023 – Seed Swap at American Family Insurance board room
Saturday, February 18, 2023 — Community Cajun Cookoff  at Once Upon a Time Events
Saturday, January 28, 2023 — 2nd Annual Community Chili Cookoff at Once Upon a Time Events
Saturday, December 3, 2022 – Serving Cookie Kits at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting on Main Street in Elizabeth
Saturday, October 29, 2022 11:00 a.m. – Harvest Festival on Main Street in Elizabeth.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 3:00 p.m. – ECAA Member Mixer at Casey Jones Pavilion. Just bring a beverage.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 9:00 a.m. – ECAA Homestead Fair at Casey Jones Park.
Saturday, August 20, 2022 – ECAA Field Trip to Pioneer Day at Old Town Burlington
Sunday, August 7, 2022 – Make Canning Your Jam  (Online Class)
Sunday, August 7, 2022 — Ride, Smile, and Wave with ECAA at the Elbert County Fair Parade
Friday-Sunday, August 5-7, 2022 — Elbert County Fair Booth
Sunday, June 19, 2022 – Ask a Farmer (Online Panel Q&A)
Sunday, June 12, 2022– Making Alpaca Felt Hats
Saturday, June 4, 2022 — Elizabash Booth