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First Harvest Moved UP to Nov. 12
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First Harvest
will now be Nov. 12!
Both Farms will have first shares available on
November 16 & 19
There are still a limited number of shares available at each farm, click on links above to join.
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| Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam visits Geraldson Community Farm |  |
Commissioner Putnam tells folks to buy local vegetables Read more
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| Geraldson Barn Fundraiser |  |
Learn more about our Capital Campaign to pay for the new barn at Geraldson Community Farm. There are many ways to be a part of it Learn More
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Greetings!
Please note the new First Harvest dates! We're looking forward to a bountiful season. We want you to be aware of all the Florida West Coast RC&D has to offer the community. In addition to our two CSA Farms and Buying Club, we also provide beginning farmer training and apprenticeships. |
 | Open House at Gamble Creek Farm! New Member Orientation at 11am
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Join us to learn about local organic and hydroponic farming! We'll have farm tours and fun activities for the kids. Vegetable shares are still available in limited quantities. This is the perfect day to become a part of our community and join the new member orientation event at 11am.
New Member Orientation at Gamble Creek on Open House Day!
Members join us at 11:00am October 29 for orientation. |
| First Harvest has moved to
Saturday November 12 at both farms! |
 Due to good weather and best management organic farming practices, our crops are going to be ready earlier than anticipated in the last newsletter. In the past first harvest has always been on Wednesday - so we're giving a turn to the Saturday folks this year. If you haven't purchased your share, now is the time to do so. Links are in the left sidebar.
Harvest Celebration and New Member Orientation
Geraldson Community Farm
Saturday November 12, 2011 10am - 1pm
Join us at Geraldson Community Farm as we celebrate the first harvest of the season. This is the perfect day to become a part of our community and join the new member orientation event at 11am. First Harvest Flyer
New Member Orientation at Geraldson Community Farm
Members join us at 11:00am November 12 for orientation. |
| Join the Council: Florida West Coast Resource Conservation & Development |  Membership with the RC&D is a tangible way to support the further development of local food and farming in our four county area of Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough. If you are interested in using your talents and social network to help the RC&D build more jobs and businesses, fill out the attached application and return to our office.
When: Thursday November 17, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Networking 6:30 - 8:30pm Meeting Where: Kendrick Auditorium, Palmetto Who: All interested persons, Board Members, Council Members
The Council is a steering committee and action team that meets once or twice a year, volunteers on projects and initiatives, elects the Board of Directors, and actively works on the mission of the RC&D. If you think you may be interested, please join us on November 17th at 6:30 pm at Kendrick Auditorium in Palmetto.
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| Eat Vegan on $4 a Day
New book by Geraldson member
Ellen Jaffe Jones | |
The St. Petersburg Times recently featured one of our charter members Ellen Jaffe Jones on the cover of the weekend magazine, "Personal Best"
Ellen's new book, "Eat Vegan on $4 a Day," is already in its third printing after only 4 months in print. Ellen's publisher says it is their #1 seller, and her book tour includes food festivals in Toronto, Boston, Orlando and New York.
The book gives all kinds of tips to eat a balanced plant-rich diet to save money and eat healthy, even if you don't want to be a full-time vegetarian. She crunches the numbers on how much you save by exchanging a few meat meals a week for vegetarian options. Read more...
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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. |
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There is a lot going on at our community farms - if you are not a member already, come join us - you'll be glad you did!
Sincerely,
Karen Fraley, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Florida West Coast RC&D Council |
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