Don't miss urban farmer and author Novella Carpenter in Spokane!

[Slow Food Spokane River Hall]

Farm City: the Education of an Urban Farmer, a new book released June 2009, by Novella Carpenter shares stories of her adventures of urban farming on a squatted lot a down-and-out neighborhood of Oakland, CA.  Her background growing up in the Inland NW, education and entry into urban food production in Seattle and hilarious, upfront story-telling style make this an entertaining NW read.  Better yet, for those interested in producing more of their own food, it's a book that showcases what to do as much as what not to do, and immerses you in her farm-to-table highlights and struggles. 

Main Market Co-op is bringing Novella to Spokane for their first 'Mixin It Up! chef demo.  http://www.mainmarket.coop/index.php

The ticketed portion of her time here is at Sante Restaurant
Tuesday, October 20th, 5:30-7:00pm
Taste a variety of rabbit preparations by local chefs and then learn about how to best process and use the whole animal.  A staple of survival for all levels of society during WWII, the rabbit is fast becoming the new "chicken" for backyard food producers. 

Buy tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/82267.

Immediately following the Sante event, is an open-to-the-public and free reading, and more general urban farming presentation by Novella at 7:30pm upstairs at Auntie's Bookstore. 

The next day, 10/21, Novella delivers a similar urban farming presentation at SCC's Hagan Center from 9:15-10:30am.

All proceeds from the Sante event and book sales benefit Main Market Co-op as they raise funds to stock the shelves and open the doors.

This event is sponsored by, The Hagan Center at Spokane Community College and The Community Building Foundation.