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...check out the Calendar where you can sign up directly for an event.

Help coordinate a new farm in your area -
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...by contacting our director at paige @ urbanpatchwork.org.

Written by Farmer Paige on 07 June 2010

Austin Grower's Guild June 12th-13th Farm Raising Flier

Ever been to an Urban Farm-Raising? We want YOU to help us create a farm inside Austin’s city limits! Join Austin Growers Guild for our inaugural farm installation event. We can’t wait to get our hands on some tools and equipment to get this farm and community garden space going! This is a hands-on two day event, people! Sure hope you can be a part of it—it’s guaranteed good company and a true community learning experience. Tell your friends!

Workshops include:
-chicken coop building
-irrigation installation
-soil building
-integrated pest management
-raised bed gardening
and MORE!

Workshops are led by Paige Hill (Urban Patchwork)
Johnny Barnett (Resolution Gardens)
Steven Hebbard (Karpophoreo Project)
and others!

Come either or both days
When: June 12 and 13 8am-2pm each day
Where: 5213 Jim Hogg Avenue (off of Burnet and North Loop)

For more info visit www.austingrowersguild.wordpress.com

Registration is greatly appreciated to KatyHamill@gmail.com
All donations help cover cost of event
Breakfast provided, BYO lunch please and a bottle of water
Massage therapists on hand for volunteers

Support provided by Rigel Thurston of Austin Community Living