Thoughts from our still new
Executive Director
In my almost two months at GardenShare, I've taken part in meetings of all of the organization's committees, a Board of Directors retreat and regular meeting, participated in our annual Growing Community Social and helped present the Growing Community Award to the Martin family, facilitated a panel discussion after our presentation of "Greenhorns," and met a lot of people who are passionate about GardenShare's mission and work.
It's been tiring and exciting, frustrating and stimulating, overwhelming and filled with positive energy, all at once!
While I may have had moments of exhaustion or frustration these first few weeks, I have also been inspired by people's passion for this work. While I recognize the challenges that GardenShare faces, I see tremendous opportunity and untapped potential. And while I love the North Country with all my heart, when I look around, I can't help but see the needs in this region.
I look forward to working with you to have an impact on those needs. And I'd love to hear from you as to what's important to you about GardenShare. Will you take our brief survey or e-mail me directly at gloria@gardenshare.org to share your thoughts?
Thank you for being there with GardenShare. Thank you for inspiring me with your support.
Gloria
P.S. In case you didn't see it, very early on in my time at GardenShare, I was interviewed on North Country Matters. The thirty minute interview will give you some more insight into my background and my thoughts about the future of GardenShare.
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The 2015 Local Food Guide
The deadline to get into this year's Local Food Guide is
AD RATES and information are available here.
TO BE LISTED, send in your listing form! If you are a SLC farm or business that sells local food, you should receive a form in the mail soon. If it doesn't arrive, give us a call so we can get you in there - 315-261-8054.
Don't miss these opportunities to be in St. Lawrence County's comprehensive guide to local food, farmstands, farmers' markets and food assistance programs!
Photo contest for cover of Local Food Guide
 Got a great, high -quality photo that could illustrate the local food guide? Send it to office@gardenshare.org by March 20 to be entered in a contest to be on the cover of the 2015 Guide!
Ronald Tavernier's photo of veggies from Kent Family Growers graced last year's cover.
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The North Country Food Day Youth Summit is a biennial event - a day of workshops, networking, and action planning for high school students from across the North Country.
Coming October 2015!
Watch for more info!
www.gardenshare.org
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