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Phillippi Farmhouse Market seeks volunteers
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Parking volunteers needed for shifts: directing traffic and/or helping with parking at the Farmhouse Market. Wednesdays 9am-2pm
They are also in need of friendly faces to help at the Welcome tent. "We realize not everyone can commit to every week, but having a pool to work with would be a wonderful help to our market."says Priscilla Brown
To volunteer contact Priscilla Brown via e-mail or phone 941-316-1309
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MADE HERE
crafts | music | eats
Friday, December 2nd
11am - 9pm
Palmetto Art Center
907 5th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
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Save the Date!
Friday Dec 2nd MADE HERE
Both farms will have produce available at the December 2nd event in Palmetto. This is in conjunction with the Palmetto First Friday monthly street event.
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| Join Geraldson Community Farm and Eat Local
Published Saturday, November 5, 2011 2:05 am
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There are few things that can benefit the local economy, reduce our carbon footprint and protect our ability to maintain a healthy and adequate food supply as buying local, sustainably-farmed foods. Read article
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Local Wine & Food Festival
Rosa Fiorelli Winery
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We'll have an informational booth here. $20 ticket includes 4 free wine samples and a commemorative glass. Italian dinner is also available with salad made from our local produce. Learn More
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Greetings!
First Harvest this Saturday! The Local Food Buying Club has expanded to Sarasota deliveries! We want you to be aware of all that 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. |
 | First Harvest at Geraldson Community Farm this Saturday November 12 |
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
Harvest Celebration and New Member Orientation
Geraldson Community Farm
Saturday November 12, 2011 11am - 2pm
Note: First Harvest for Wednesday pickup will be November 16 but we encourage all new members to come out on Saturday for orientation. Wednesday members are welcome at all times! Only your pickup is reserved for Wednesdays.
New Member Orientation at Geraldson Community Farm Members join us at 11:00am November 12
WorkShare Orientation will take place at the same time: 11:00am Saturday November 12th
Author Book Signing meet member Ellen Jaffe Jones and purchase her new bestselling book Eat Vegan on $4 a Day and have her sign it!
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| First Harvest at Gamble Creek Farm this Saturday November 12 | |
First harvest is this Saturday at Gamble Creek Farm and vegetable shares are still available in limited quantities. This is the perfect day to become a part of our community.
First Harvest Farm Share Pickup Gamble Creek Farm Saturday November 12, 2011 11am - 2pm Note: First Harvest for Wednesday pickup will be November 16. Wednesday members are welcome at all times! Only your pickup is reserved for Wednesdays. |
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Local Food Buying Club Expands to Sarasota for Delivery
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Big news for Sarasota folks - our Local Food Buying Club now provides a drop-off once-a-month at WSLR Sarasota at 525 Kumquat Court on Thursday during the farm share pickup time from 4pm - 6pm.
To become a member of the Local Food Buying Club click here. It costs $25 for a one-year membership ($20 if you already have a Farm Share). All costs are passed directly on to you from the farms that supply us. Products include local grass-fed beef, poultry, eggs, raw milk (for pet consumption), Gulf-caught seafood, honey and much more. There is a slight handling fee based on number of items purchased.
This month's orders are being taken this week, so take advantage of this opportunity to join NOW!
You don't need to be a farm member to join the Buying Club
There are a limited number of Turkeys available from Ben Pate's farm in Ruskin for those that haven't pre-ordered. Join the club and order yours today.
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Join the Council: Florida West Coast Resource Conservation & Development
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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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| EBT for Markets Training in Sarasota
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EBT technology allows those with SNAP benefits (food stamps) to use their EBT cards at the farmers markets to purchase acceptable items.
Market vendors are encouraged to attend this free session at the Sarasota County Extension office that will discuss Point of Sale devices available for vendors.
When: Wednesday November 30, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Sarasota County Extension office
Who: Market vendors interested in food stamp sales
For more information contact Jacob Leech or Robert Kluson
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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.
 Scholarship applications are due November 10 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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