April 14th Food Action Team meeting notes and upcoming events

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Hello! Thanks to those who were available to join us for the Feed Action Team Meeting on April 14th. For those who were unable to attend, please find the high-level notes and action items below (full notes can be found here). The next FAT meeting will take place on Monday, May 14th, from 4:30 - 5:30; location details to come.  

Let us know if you're interested in learning more about how you can support these efforts! 

Warmly,

Patty & Kelsey 

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 Discussed Upcoming Events:

• Cooks & Books (4/24, 5–6:30 PM). Come and enjoy “The Power of Corn” with featured chefs Elena and Carlos from El Comal y La Olla! 
• Warm Season Plant Clinic (4/26, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Offered by Benton County Master Gardeners to help plan your garden, select seeds, and answer your questions. These are informal events to share lots of resources.
• Spring Garden Festival – Food Action Team Table (5/4, 10 AM–4 PM) 

Seed Library Volunteer Needs

• Need volunteers to help stock the seed rack at the Library. Also, to tend the individual envelope supply (just a 5-minute task).   Sign-up sheet here
  • Apr 25 (1:30–4 PM) 
  • 5/16 & 5/19 

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 Project Updates:

It’s On Us (IOU): Small Task Force working to suggest ideas for how to use these funds. Will bring suggestions back to the larger group.

Edible Garden Tour: Item for consideration - Open this to city-wide rather than neighborhood-specific? A proposal is being developed and will be discussed at the next FAT meeting. Ideas? Share them!

Neighborhood Planters Kiosks: Extra kiosks available. Ideas for high-visibility locations welcome. Are you or someone you know interested in hosting one? Please let us know!