Building community and training farmers to grow food where we live

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Archive for August, 2009

Creativity and Competition

Written by Farmer Paige on 21 August 2009

One area the sustainability movement could really enhance its image is in overall approach and attitude. How many times have you heard doom and gloom preached in the name of the environment, local [read more]

CSA Pilot Farms are Tilled, Planted and Growing

Written by Farmer Paige on 19 August 2009

This is reprinted from the August Crestview NA newsletter. Imagine getting fresh, locally grown veggies and eggs delivered to your door each week for less than grocery store prices. Now that we have [read more]

Pilot Program Plot Installation

Written by Farmer Paige on 17 August 2009
Pilot Program Plot Installation

Over the weekend, we finished almost all of the remaining plots we’ll use for the pilot program growing season. Here are some before and after pictures: We’ll be back out there tonight [read more]

Current Events

Written by Farmer Paige on 14 August 2009

If you’re interested in having a weekly share of fresh produce, this month is the last opportunity to get the early bird pricing. After that, the prices goes up from $288 to $320 not including [read more]

CNA Meeting Recap

Written by Farmer Paige on 13 August 2009

Don Tucker, Crestview Neighborhood Association Secretary, posted a recap on the Crestview website. Here’s the clip pertaining to Urban Patchwork: Paige Hill discussed her Community Supported [read more]