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Georgie’s Drive

Thru Rock Eagle

Hello! I’m Georgie, the Georgia Grown
mascot. I travel the state of Georgia promoting
our #1 industry – agriculture! Where would CERTIFIED FARM
we be without 4-H? And where would 4-H be MARKETS
without Rock Eagle? Situated north of Eatonton on U.S. Hwy 441, Rock Eagle 4-H Center is
named after the giant rock effigy located on the property. Measuring 120 feet wide, 102 feet long, Take time to
and 8 feet tall, the mound is believed to have been built 2,000 years ago for religious purposes. The
original eagle formation was restored by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. The res- create lasting
toration added a stone look-out tower for people to climb and get a “bird’s eye view” of the effigy.
In 1948, the Georgia 4-H Foundation was formed to raise money to build a 4-H camp where large
numbers of boys and girls could gather. Rock Eagle’s location was suggested by the local county memories.
extension agent in 1950. After Gov. Herman Talmadge promised to match every dollar raised by
the foundation with state funds, construction began in 1952 and the center was dedicated two years
later. Famous Georgia 4-H alumni include Trisha Yearwood, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Carter, Sonny
Perdue, Herschel Walker and Sam Nunn.
Your guide to some of
Georgia’s most beautiful
views, access to fresh,
local goods, and your
ticket to interacting with
those who grow your
food. This program is
a fun, goal-oriented
way to stay active and
continue learning while
spending quality time
with friends and family.

Farm Passports are available at all participating farms listed
The eagle effigy at Rock Eagle near Eatonton. (Lee Lancaster/GDA)
at gfb.ag/passport and at county Farm Bureau offices.
Cook GeorGia Grown: Zucchini Lasagna

Use a 9 X 13-inch ovenproof pan.
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil, divided Jeff Register
2 cups mini sweet peppers, cored/seeded/
cut in thin rings
2 cups Vidalia® onions, sliced/cut in
quarters Building & Truss
2 Tbsps minced garlic, divided
2 8-ox packages cremini or baby portabella
mushrooms, sliced
1 8-to-10-oz bag spinach
½ cup white wine
½ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthwise ¼ inch
thick
32-oz container ricotta Assembly
2 eggs Spoon enough sauce in pan to coat the
2 tsps Italian seasoning bottom with a thin layer.
Salt & pepper
16 oz mozzarella, grated Lay enough zucchini slices to cover
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese entire surface, overlapping a little if
4 cups spaghetti sauce necessary. Spoon another thin layer of sauce
over zucchini.
Directions Distribute half of drained spinach and
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. mushroom mixture over zucchini.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over Spread half of ricotta mixture over spinach
medium heat. Add peppers and onions to and mushroom layer.
hot pan cooking until just wilted. Distribute half of fresh basil over ricotta.
Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic to pepper Sprinkle one third of mozzarella over ricotta
mixture and continue to cook for 2-3 layer.
minutes. Set aside to cool. Spread one half of pepper and onion mixture
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allowing to wilt and make room in pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until zucchini is Highland Home, AL
Repeat with remaining spinach until all is fork tender. *Prices do not include tax and delivery*
incorporated and wilted. Drain off excess Let sit for 20-30 minutes before cutting
liquid and set mixture aside to cool. and serving. Serve with additional sauce if
Mix ricotta with eggs, Italian seasoning and desired. RegisterBarns.com
salt & pepper. Serves 8.