Greetings!
We hope you enjoy the new look of our newsletter. We want you to be aware of all the Florida West Coast RC&D has to offer the community. In addition to our farms and Buying Club, we also provide beginning farmer training and apprenticeships. |
 | Open House at both Farms!
Geraldson Community Farm Oct. 15th
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Join us to learn about local organic farming! We'll have farm tours and fun activities for the kids at both farms. Vegetable shares are still available in limited quantities at both farms.
Geraldson Community Farm Flyer
New Member Orientation at Gamble Creek on Open House Day!
Members join us at 11:00am October 29 for orientation. |
| Sarasota Food Day Sunday October 23
10am - 3pm @ WSLR Sarasota |
 Come out and learn more about the good food movement from groups that are offering solutions and resources for you to get involved. There will be local foods available and live music as part of this community celebration.
Food Day Flyer WSLR 525 Kumquat Circle downtown Sarasota |
| GMC at Geraldson Community Farm |
General Motors Corporation GMC filmed an inspiring video about growing local and creating community at Geraldson Community Farm. Unfortunately, no trucks were donated in the process of filming. They did pay a nominal fee for use of the farm, but we are still looking for a vehicle, as the farm truck is on its last wheels. See the video and be inspired!
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| Training Opportunities for
Beginning Farmers |
 The Florida West coast RC&D has received funding for 5 "traditionally underserved" producers to attend the 21st annual Practical Tools and Solutions for Sustaining Family Farms conference in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2012. Reply to this e-mail for more information on the scholarships - which include travel and lodging.
 We have scholarship applications available for the 2012 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Conference in February 18-20 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Conference provides an opportunity for farmers to meet and learn from experts and to network with other farmers from around the country. Contact Jacob Leech to get an application. |
