Last night's introductory meeting of the Clinton County Fresh Network was very well attended, and we were pleased with the number of farmers and citizens who showed up to learn about this new initiative and network with the local distributors who came to present.
If you weren't able to attend, below is a recap story about the meeting that ran in today's Wilmington News Journal. Here is a link to the story, but it's also copied below.
Need a job? Come work with us this Summer
We're excited to announce that this May, when the growing season is in full-bloom, we will be offering 20 paid Summer Associate positions who will help in all aspects of our project. Summer Associates will be working in our community garden, in backyard and school gardens around the community, at the Clinton County Farmers' Market and in other capacities within Grow Food, Grow Hope.
The positions are funded through AmeriCorps* and last for 10 weeks, from May 24 through July 23, 2010. This is the perfect opportunity for college students returning home for the summer, for high school seniors about to leave for school, or for anyone looking for an interesting and meaningful job this Summer. There are no restrictions for who may apply; we encourage anyone interested to submit an application.
Click here to view and print the application instructions, which also list the pay and benefit information for the positions. If you think this opportunity would interest a friend, family member or someone you know, please spread the word!
The positions are funded through AmeriCorps* and last for 10 weeks, from May 24 through July 23, 2010. This is the perfect opportunity for college students returning home for the summer, for high school seniors about to leave for school, or for anyone looking for an interesting and meaningful job this Summer. There are no restrictions for who may apply; we encourage anyone interested to submit an application.
Click here to view and print the application instructions, which also list the pay and benefit information for the positions. If you think this opportunity would interest a friend, family member or someone you know, please spread the word!
This Saturday! Winter Farmers' Market returns
Bundle up and come join us for our second Winter Farmers' Market of 2010 on Saturday, February 20th. As always, we will be providing the freshest, most local homemade baked goods, fresh meats, natural skin care, herbs, preserves, and more! The Market will run from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Swindlers' & Sons Florists (321 W. Locust St., Wilmington, Ohio).
Additionally, while at the Feb. 20th Market, why don't you let Sycamore Tree General Store help you get a jump start on your Spring planting with their free gardening class..."Starting Seed with Soil Blocks - A plant-healthy, economical, & environmentally friendly way to start plants from seed."
This class will cover the basic ingredients and techniques for making and using soil blocks, transplanting using soil blocks, advantages for healthy seedlings, money saving ideas, and more. Participants in the class will receive a free booklet with additional information and techniques for making & using soil blocks. Come get a jumpstart on your spring planting and try your hand at a fun new technique that produces great results. Additional tools, books, seeds and resources will be available for purchase.
The class will begin at 10:00 am on the 20th. For more information, please contact Tim or Jamie Patten at info@STGeneralStore or by calling 937-987-0988.
As always, we encourage you to place a pre-order before Thursday, Feb. 18, to ensure that our local growers have enough of the products you want.
Hope to see you there!
**Postponed: Clinton County Fresh Network introductory meeting**
Because of the weather today and the forecast for more snow over the next two days, we've decided to reschedule tomorrow's Clinton County Fresh Network introductory meeting for Wednesday, February 24th, two weeks from tomorrow. All of the details-- the start time, the place, the schedule-- will stay the same. (Click here for the full event details).
We apologize for the last minute update, but after talking with participants and organizers, we've decided it would be safest to shift the meeting to a later-- less snowy-- date.
Thanks for your cooperation, and check back here for more updates.
We apologize for the last minute update, but after talking with participants and organizers, we've decided it would be safest to shift the meeting to a later-- less snowy-- date.
Thanks for your cooperation, and check back here for more updates.
Reminder: Clinton County Fresh Network meeting tomorrow!
It's not too late to RSVP for our introductory meeting of the Clinton County Fresh Network tomorrow, Wednesday the 10th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on the Wilmington College campus (click here for full details).
Come join local farmers, restaurants, distributors and others like you, Joe / Jane Consumer, as we discuss techniques to network with local actors in our regional food economy. The meeting will be proceeded by an informal reception with refreshments provided, courtesy of Sodexo.
We're hoping the weather lets up a little between now and then, but as things stand now, the meeting is still scheduled as planned. Check back here often for updates, or sign up at right for our mailing list, which will be updated frequently.
Thanks, and we hope to see you tomorrow!
Come join local farmers, restaurants, distributors and others like you, Joe / Jane Consumer, as we discuss techniques to network with local actors in our regional food economy. The meeting will be proceeded by an informal reception with refreshments provided, courtesy of Sodexo.
We're hoping the weather lets up a little between now and then, but as things stand now, the meeting is still scheduled as planned. Check back here often for updates, or sign up at right for our mailing list, which will be updated frequently.
Thanks, and we hope to see you tomorrow!
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