Gleaning Volunteers Needed at Waitsfield Farmers Market
By Kate Stephenson, on May 5th, 2010
Gleaning Volunteers needed!
In a time when many families cannot afford fresh, healthy food, the practice of gleaning is taking off across Vermont as an exciting approach to food security. Gleaning, the act of harvesting surplus produce from farms, celebrates our local food economy while increasing access to nutritious food. In 2009, we piloted a gleaning program at the Waitsfield Farmer’s Market, and were able to collect well over 500 pounds of produce for local food shelves just in the second half of the market season. Farmers and food shelves enthusiastically supported the program, and are clamoring for its
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Notes on planting potatoes from High Mowing Seeds
By Kate Stephenson, on April 19th, 2010
“What I say is that, if a fellow really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.” A. A. Milne (1882-1956)
It’s potato planting time! Over 6,000 years ago, the Incans are said to have worshiped potatoes as a sacred food source. High in fiber, a good source of vitamin C, a versatile comfort food and with good storing capacity, you’ll worship your home-grown, hand-dug potatoes too!
High Mowing sells nine varieties of organic seed potatoes – early, mid and late season – in many colors – red, blue, white, cream – suitable for storage
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Pruning, Grafting, and Propagation Workshop
By Kate Stephenson, on April 10th, 2010
Pruning, Grafting, and Propagation
Prospect Rock Permaculture
Johnson, VT
April 17
9 am – 4 pm
Join with Vermont Certified horticuluralist Zach Leonard for a day of exploring, maintaining, and diversifying the edibile forest gardens at Prospect Rock Permaculture.
Build your skill and knowledge hands-on while we prune pears, plums, and apples; ‘top-work’ new varieties onto 8 year old seedling apples, and propagate plums and hazelberts. In addition, we’ll talk about orchard maintenance in general, and review some favored tools and their appropriate use.
Our workshop will respond to the weather, plants needs (and leaf-out
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Maple Madness: A Week of Celebration at the UVM Libraries
By Kate Stephenson, on March 21st, 2010
Maple Madness: A Week of Celebration at the UVM Libraries
The University of Vermont Libraries are celebrating the creation of a new Maple Syrup Research Website (http://library.uvm.edu/maple) with a week of programs, exhibits, and food, beginning March 28th, 2010. The website is a comprehensive subject guide in the field of maple syrup, including historical publications and photographs related to maple syrup research at the University of Vermont .
Cook Maple, Win Prizes
A Maple Cook-Off will be held at UVM’s Davis Center on March 28th, from 4 to 6PM, featuring a buffet
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Vote for a Waitsfield Town Orchard!
By Kate Stephenson, on March 21st, 2010
Please help win a grant for a Town Orchard in Waitsfield, Vermont. You can vote once a day and do not need to live in Waitsfield.
The VOTING LINK is:
http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation will award 5 grants each month for the next 5 months :
http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index.
Go to VERMONT, find Waitsfield’s proposal, and VOTE! You don’t need to be a Waitsfield resident to participate. Votes will carry over month to month until all the grants are awarded. You can vote as often as once a day between March 15th &
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Upcoming Rootswork Events
By Kate Stephenson, on March 21st, 2010
“Beer Hobbyist to Entrepreneur” & Tasting with Sean Lawson – Wednesday March 31
“Kingsbury Farm Plans” with Aaron Locker – Wednesday April 21
Straw bale Composter Workshop with Master Gardeners – Saturday May 29
4th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS)
By Kate Stephenson, on March 21st, 2010
The Composting Association of Vermont and Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation are happy to announce the 4th Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS) – Gaining Ground: Building Soil & Community on Thursday, April 1st on the Vermont Technical College campus in Randolph Center.
This year the summit will feature Keynote Nora Goldstein, Editor of BioCycle Magazine. She will address organics recycling issues from the national perspective with an emphasis on the challenges and opportunities for rural areas and small cities.
VORS will offer six workshops to further organics diversion and composting in Vermont. Featured workshops include: “Closing the
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Souper Bowl eBay Auction – Time is Running Out!
By Nancy Baron, on January 28th, 2010
We have the final two pairs of tickets up on eBay. The lucky auction winners will walk in the door with two of the hardest tickets to get in the Valley, with a handful of raffle tickets to start off their evening. I just checked this morning and both auctions are sitting very close to cost, $60 for 2 x $20 tickets + $20 in raffle tickets. It’s a great deal that supports a few of our favorite causes! THE AUCTIONS EXPIRE LATER TODAY:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=localvores+souper+bowl&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=localvore+souper+bowl&_osacat=0
Important News for Environmentaly Conscious Localvores Who Can’t Give Up Ocean Fish
By Robin McDermott, on December 9th, 2009
There was an interesting Op-Ed piece in the New York Times today about – GASP – the environmental virtues of frozen fish over fresh.
Hint: Frozen is the better way to go from a carbon footpoint standpoint and the authors claim it is just as good.
New Publication Seeks Articles About Innovative New Farmer Programs
By Kate Stephenson, on December 3rd, 2009
In the United States, the U.S. Department of Labor projects an 8.5 percent decline in the number of farmers between 2006 and 2016, the continuation of a long-standing decline. Similar trends are being experienced around the world. As the median age of working farmers rises and fewer family members take over farms, it can spell the end of a community’s vibrant farming industry. Recognizing the issue and its threat to many communities’ economic bases and qualities of life, a growing number of communities and regions throughout the world have established innovative programs to encourage the establishment, retention, and expansion
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