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A farmshed is the network of people, businesses, organizations, and productive lands that create a local food economy. Central Rivers Farmshed is a growing movement in Central Wisconsin to build and strengthen relationships between local farmers, restaurants, retailers, and consumers.
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Board Meeting this Wednesday!
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Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 30th
6:30PM at The Greenhouse Project
Agenda
Welcome (6:30)
Review Minutes (6:35) Staff Introductions (6:40-7:00) Staff
Treasurer's Report/Finances (7:00-7:20) Barb
Grants and Fundraising - "Help the greenhouse grow"(7:20-7:40) Layne
Strategic Planning Update and Committee Development (7:40-8:00) Ellie... more »
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3 summer sustainable ag classes in Green Bay
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This information about three courses offered in Green Bay at the NW
Technical College this summer comes from Jane Hansen at the
wilocalfoodnetor. Titles of the courses are:
Organic Specialty Animals
Managed Grazing
Small Farm Machinery and Equipment.
This offers possibilities for local participation with car-pooling to Green... more »
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stoney acres farm tour and work day
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Hi all
We have only had a couple of RSVPs and want to encourage anyone who is
planning on coming to call us 715-432-4683. Given the possible impending
weather we will have the farm tour but most liekly will not be
transplanting usless it is very light rain or no rain at all. We will have
lots of other farm related things to do if you are interested in the... more »
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Fwd: Introduction to Seed Saving course
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Good morning! Lots to choose from this holiday weekend...
The Stoney Acres Farm Tour/Work Day is happening tomorrow from noon to six. Find our more details on our website ([link]).
We are hosting a small plant sale at The Greenhouse Project from 9am to noon!
And lastly, the MREA is hosting an Introduction to Seed Saving course tomorrow at Alice's Rabbit Whole in Amherst from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. that is only $10 for MREA members or $30 for nonmembers.... more »
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Composting Collaboration
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Hi there,
I am currently working for the Greenhouse Project as the compost
coordinator. The goal of this position is to source major quantities
of organics (yard trimmings, food scraps, wood chips, etc.) to a
central site. There, they will be composted for use at the greenhouse
and elsewhere. For this to happen on a large scale, the following... more »
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Maple Leaves for Mulch
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Hi Group!
I have about 14-bagged maple leaves from last fall.
Bring a truck or your car for pick-up. I'm at Church Street and
Brawley.
Give me a call.
Kameshwari-kate
760-464-1118
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Master Food Preserver's Season Kick-Off Event!
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*Hello Farmshed Group!*
*I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everybody about the Master Food Preservers Season Kick-off event. The kick-off will be held **TONIGHT**Monday the 21st from 7:00-9:00 at the UW-Extension Office in Portage County. All are welcome to attend. *
*One lucky attendee will receive a prize of the Ball Complete Book of Home... more »
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EBT at the Market Volunteers
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Hey all,
I am currently recruiting for the 2012 EBT at the Farmers' Market season.
I need 4-6 dedicated volunteers at each market to man Farmshed's EBT stand
for one or two Saturdays a month from about June to October.
You may sign up for the markets here:
*Stevens Point Market:*
[link]... more »
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