February 22nd 2011 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Snow Date is February 23rd) Appleton, Wisconsin
Cost: $150.00 ($40.00 for Fox Valley Students)
Location: Fox Valley Technical College
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI 54912
Workshop includes instruction on:
• Logistics in producing compost tea
• Making high quality compost
• Handling/application of compost tea
• Detailed discussion on biology
• Soil Foodweb methodology
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge of:
• Plant and soil relationship dynamics
• Nutrient cycling and sequestration
• Reduction of pesticides and fertilizers
• Brewing and application equipment
• Value of direct microscopy
See link for all details and for registration: http://www.compostwerks.com
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Local Foods: Why choose them, how to find them.
A discussion about Local Foods at ECOS February 3 meeting:
Local Foods: Why choose them, how to find them.
What: Panel of local farmers and local food enthusiasts will provide resources for finding locally grown, in-season food. There will be a Q & A session as well, so bring your questions!!
Where: Menasha Public Library, Downstairs meeting room
When: Thursday February 3rd 6:30pm – 8 pm
Panel Members
Local Foods: Why choose them, how to find them.
What: Panel of local farmers and local food enthusiasts will provide resources for finding locally grown, in-season food. There will be a Q & A session as well, so bring your questions!!
Where: Menasha Public Library, Downstairs meeting room
When: Thursday February 3rd 6:30pm – 8 pm
Panel Members
- Sadie Schroeder - Local Food Activist
- Pamela Herrling - Nutrition Educator
- Jodi Leslie - Oakridge Farms, Neenah
- Tracy Vinz - Olden Produce, Ripon
- Armando Llanas - Tenderland Beef
- Susan Richardson - Community Garden Partnership
Friday, December 17, 2010
Green (student) thumbs: Moraine Park program focuses on hydroponics
From an article by Sharon Roznik in the Fond du Lac Reporter:
There’s a fresh smell of summer at Moraine Park Technical College — the scent of fragrant herbs, tender leaves of lettuce and stalks of bright green wheat grass.
Culinary art students are gaining green thumbs by growing their own food in Moraine Park Technical College’s new hydroponic garden.
The earthy addition to the college’s culinary arts program is meant to teach students about sustainability and using locally grown foods, said MPTC culinary arts instructor Ron Speich.
“When you look at what’s happening globally, the movement is toward fresh, whole foods. My students are learning to evaluate where products come from,” Speich said.
Gardens have been named the hottest trend in restaurants this year as more chefs involved with the local food movement decide to grow their own tomatoes, herbs and other produce.
There’s a fresh smell of summer at Moraine Park Technical College — the scent of fragrant herbs, tender leaves of lettuce and stalks of bright green wheat grass.
Culinary art students are gaining green thumbs by growing their own food in Moraine Park Technical College’s new hydroponic garden.
The earthy addition to the college’s culinary arts program is meant to teach students about sustainability and using locally grown foods, said MPTC culinary arts instructor Ron Speich.
“When you look at what’s happening globally, the movement is toward fresh, whole foods. My students are learning to evaluate where products come from,” Speich said.
Gardens have been named the hottest trend in restaurants this year as more chefs involved with the local food movement decide to grow their own tomatoes, herbs and other produce.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Piggly Wiggly, Compost Joe's join forces to 'go green'
From an article by Sharon Roznik in the Fond du Lac Reporter:
Piggly Wiggly is doing its part to lessen the burden on local landfills.
A recent partnership between the Fond du Lac grocery store and a local composting business is turning rotten produce into recycled, saleable material.
Three times a week Compost Joe's Premium Soils & Organics LLC picks up recycling bins full of overripe and rotten produce from Piggly Wiggly on Johnson Street and hauls it to its 88-acre yard-waste site in Van Dyne to begin the process of turning garbage into 100 percent organic compost.
It is the first food composting pilot project in Fond du Lac County, said David Misterek, solid waste management specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
"This is something that we highly promote. If we can recycle or add to the materials we reuse, it's a win-win situation for everyone," he said.
Since the recycling effort began back in June, Piggly Wiggly has donated more than 10,000 pounds of produce waste to the cause.
"That's 10,000 pounds that would have otherwise gone into a landfill," said produce manager Tammy Guelig.
Piggly Wiggly is doing its part to lessen the burden on local landfills.
A recent partnership between the Fond du Lac grocery store and a local composting business is turning rotten produce into recycled, saleable material.
Three times a week Compost Joe's Premium Soils & Organics LLC picks up recycling bins full of overripe and rotten produce from Piggly Wiggly on Johnson Street and hauls it to its 88-acre yard-waste site in Van Dyne to begin the process of turning garbage into 100 percent organic compost.
It is the first food composting pilot project in Fond du Lac County, said David Misterek, solid waste management specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
"This is something that we highly promote. If we can recycle or add to the materials we reuse, it's a win-win situation for everyone," he said.
Since the recycling effort began back in June, Piggly Wiggly has donated more than 10,000 pounds of produce waste to the cause.
"That's 10,000 pounds that would have otherwise gone into a landfill," said produce manager Tammy Guelig.
Monday, August 9, 2010
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water
From a handout and presentation to ECOS-FV by Lynn Markham, Land Use Specialist, Center for Land Use Education at UW-Stevens Point:
Every eater affects drinking water quality and human health through the farming practices they support when they purchase food or grow food
Why is groundwater important?
• Over 95% of WI’s communities rely on groundwater for their drinking water.
Where does groundwater come from?
Groundwater is a LOCAL resource, influenced by local land use decisions. In sandy soils where groundwater moves relatively quickly at 1 foot/day, it takes 14 years for groundwater to move one mile.
Pesticides in groundwater
• Pesticides = herbicides, insecticides and fungicides
• 13 million pounds of pesticides are applied to the major crops in WI each year; over 2 pounds for each person in WI.
Every eater affects drinking water quality and human health through the farming practices they support when they purchase food or grow food
Why is groundwater important?
• Over 95% of WI’s communities rely on groundwater for their drinking water.
Where does groundwater come from?
Groundwater is a LOCAL resource, influenced by local land use decisions. In sandy soils where groundwater moves relatively quickly at 1 foot/day, it takes 14 years for groundwater to move one mile.
Pesticides in groundwater
• Pesticides = herbicides, insecticides and fungicides
• 13 million pounds of pesticides are applied to the major crops in WI each year; over 2 pounds for each person in WI.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality, Aug. 5, Menasha
ECOS-FV is pleased to sponsor a presentation by Lynn Markham on
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
In this presentation we will explore questions regarding “Is your drinking water Safe?”, which crops are treated with the most pesticides and are these pesticides getting into our drinking water.
Lynn Markham is a Land Use Specialist with UW-Extension at the Center for Land Use Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She helps communities around the state who want to protect their lakes, streams and drinking water by providing them with research-based information and policy options. She has co-authored a number of publications including handbooks about planning for groundwater http://wi.water.usgs.gov/gwcomp/ choosing and protecting waterfront properties, zoning and a new children’s book called The Magic Goggles: Discovering the Secrets of the Lake. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating good food as well as exploring natural shorelines with her family.
ECOS-FV meetings are free and open to the public
How Food Choices Affect Drinking Water Quality
Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
In this presentation we will explore questions regarding “Is your drinking water Safe?”, which crops are treated with the most pesticides and are these pesticides getting into our drinking water.
Lynn Markham is a Land Use Specialist with UW-Extension at the Center for Land Use Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She helps communities around the state who want to protect their lakes, streams and drinking water by providing them with research-based information and policy options. She has co-authored a number of publications including handbooks about planning for groundwater http://wi.water.usgs.gov/gwcomp/ choosing and protecting waterfront properties, zoning and a new children’s book called The Magic Goggles: Discovering the Secrets of the Lake. Outside of work, Lynn enjoys gardening, cooking, and eating good food as well as exploring natural shorelines with her family.
ECOS-FV meetings are free and open to the public
Monday, July 19, 2010
Ledge View announces Fall Food & Energy Festival
Sat., Sept. 11, 2010
Farmers' market, renewable energy and home energy efficiency, alternative fuels, kids' activities, live animals, demonstrations, cheese-making, mushroom hike, and more!
Details here.
Farmers' market, renewable energy and home energy efficiency, alternative fuels, kids' activities, live animals, demonstrations, cheese-making, mushroom hike, and more!
Details here.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Composting Discussion at ECOS meeting Thursday, June 3
The Thursday, June 3rd meeting of ECOS-FV will feature an engaging presentation by our own Sadie Schroeder, Master Composter in-Training.
Sadie will share with you her love of nature, helping you to understand the natural process involved as well as the importance of composting to the environment that we live in!
The Comprehensive Composting Information she will present was developed by the UW Extension's Solid Hazardous Waste Education Center.
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Some of the topics she will cover are:
• What is composting?
• Why compost?
• What and what not to compost?
• How to compost.
• How to use finished compost.
• Purchasing and/or building a compost bin.
• Trouble shooting.
• Vermiculture
• In kitchen compost units
• Q & A (bring your questions)
Hope you can come and join the discussion! Remember, summer is a great time to compost! Call 722-6438 with questions.
Sadie will share with you her love of nature, helping you to understand the natural process involved as well as the importance of composting to the environment that we live in!
The Comprehensive Composting Information she will present was developed by the UW Extension's Solid Hazardous Waste Education Center.
Place: Menasha Public Library, Corner of Racine and First Streets
Room: Company E Room in lower level
Time: 6:30 PM
Meetings are free and open to the public.
Some of the topics she will cover are:
• What is composting?
• Why compost?
• What and what not to compost?
• How to compost.
• How to use finished compost.
• Purchasing and/or building a compost bin.
• Trouble shooting.
• Vermiculture
• In kitchen compost units
• Q & A (bring your questions)
Hope you can come and join the discussion! Remember, summer is a great time to compost! Call 722-6438 with questions.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Plots available for second community garden in Oshkosh
From an article by Doug Zellmer in the Fond du Lac Reporter:
The popular community garden program has expanded to a second location in Oshkosh.
Community garden officials decided to offer 24 garden plots for rent at the Riverside Community Garden at Riverside Cemetery after the 160 plots at the nearly four-acre Sherman Road Community Garden were all rented last week.
"I'm assuming we will be able to rent out the plots," said Nick Schneider, agriculture agent for the Winnebago County University of Wisconsin-Extension office, which is coordinating garden plot registrations.
The new garden site is located on the west end of Riverside Cemetery on land that has not been plotted. Those interested in renting a Riverside plot can contact the UW-Extension office on County Trunk Y, Oshkosh. . . .
The cost is $15 for a 500-square-foot plot.
To rent a plot call the Winnebago County University of Wisconsin-Extension office at (920) 232-1971.
The popular community garden program has expanded to a second location in Oshkosh.
Community garden officials decided to offer 24 garden plots for rent at the Riverside Community Garden at Riverside Cemetery after the 160 plots at the nearly four-acre Sherman Road Community Garden were all rented last week.
"I'm assuming we will be able to rent out the plots," said Nick Schneider, agriculture agent for the Winnebago County University of Wisconsin-Extension office, which is coordinating garden plot registrations.
The new garden site is located on the west end of Riverside Cemetery on land that has not been plotted. Those interested in renting a Riverside plot can contact the UW-Extension office on County Trunk Y, Oshkosh. . . .
The cost is $15 for a 500-square-foot plot.
To rent a plot call the Winnebago County University of Wisconsin-Extension office at (920) 232-1971.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Dodge County farming couple who emphasizes environmentalism
From an article by John Oncken in The Capital Times:
"We've always been conservation minded because the soil is so important to us. The soil is our strength. We know that you can't abuse the soils and get good yields. It's always been our goal to try and have the best soils we can."
That's how Nancy Kavazanjian, who with her husband Charles Hammer farm some 1,800 acres in Dodge county, explains their approach to farming. Pure and simple, their motto is "Our Soil, Our Strength."
Charlie Hammer, a fourth generation farmer on this land east of Beaver Dam, and Nancy Kavazanjian, a city girl from Long Island, New York, have put their beliefs into action during the 30 years of their marriage:
• Practiced no-till farming since 1985.
• Use a three-crop rotation of corn, soybeans and wheat to maintain fertility and organic matter in their soils.
• Were early users of precision agriculture with a Global Positioning System that meant grid soil sampling, fertilizer and chemical monitoring, efficient wheel traffic during field work and minimal soil compaction.
The environmentally minded couple have proved themselves over and over with their innovative farming methods and cooperation with environmental agencies.
Their latest move was the erection of a wind turbine that is quietly making green electricity every minute the wind is moving. The 120-foot tower, appearing similar to the farm windmills ever spinning on most Midwest farms prior to the advent of electricity, began making electricity in September 2009.
"We've always been conservation minded because the soil is so important to us. The soil is our strength. We know that you can't abuse the soils and get good yields. It's always been our goal to try and have the best soils we can."
That's how Nancy Kavazanjian, who with her husband Charles Hammer farm some 1,800 acres in Dodge county, explains their approach to farming. Pure and simple, their motto is "Our Soil, Our Strength."
Charlie Hammer, a fourth generation farmer on this land east of Beaver Dam, and Nancy Kavazanjian, a city girl from Long Island, New York, have put their beliefs into action during the 30 years of their marriage:
• Practiced no-till farming since 1985.
• Use a three-crop rotation of corn, soybeans and wheat to maintain fertility and organic matter in their soils.
• Were early users of precision agriculture with a Global Positioning System that meant grid soil sampling, fertilizer and chemical monitoring, efficient wheel traffic during field work and minimal soil compaction.
The environmentally minded couple have proved themselves over and over with their innovative farming methods and cooperation with environmental agencies.
Their latest move was the erection of a wind turbine that is quietly making green electricity every minute the wind is moving. The 120-foot tower, appearing similar to the farm windmills ever spinning on most Midwest farms prior to the advent of electricity, began making electricity in September 2009.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Food security discussion at United Way meeting
United Way Fox Cities
Basic Needs & Self-Sufficiency Impact Area
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
United Way Fox Cities
1455 Midway Road, Menasha
Meeting room: Conference room
AGENDA
I. Welcome and Overview of Agenda - 4:30pm
II. Education Panel: Food Security - 4:40 - 5:50pm
A. Guest Panelists Share Information
+ American Red Cross, Neenah-Menasha
+ Christ the Rock Community Church
+ St. Joseph Food Program
+ The Salvation Army Fox Cities
+ County Representatives: Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago
+ Univ. of WI – Extension, Outagamie County
B. Defining key issues pertaining to Food Security
+ Trends and Issues.
+ Understanding and defining the needs and gaps in services.
+ Current services or systems in place for various population segments.
+ Established collaborations, networks, or coalitions addressing issues.
+ Possible solutions or action steps and barriers to success.
C. General Q & A Session
III. Next Steps / Other Business - 5:50 - 5:55pm
IV. Adjourn - 6:00pm
Basic Needs & Self-Sufficiency Impact Area
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
United Way Fox Cities
1455 Midway Road, Menasha
Meeting room: Conference room
AGENDA
I. Welcome and Overview of Agenda - 4:30pm
II. Education Panel: Food Security - 4:40 - 5:50pm
A. Guest Panelists Share Information
+ American Red Cross, Neenah-Menasha
+ Christ the Rock Community Church
+ St. Joseph Food Program
+ The Salvation Army Fox Cities
+ County Representatives: Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago
+ Univ. of WI – Extension, Outagamie County
B. Defining key issues pertaining to Food Security
+ Trends and Issues.
+ Understanding and defining the needs and gaps in services.
+ Current services or systems in place for various population segments.
+ Established collaborations, networks, or coalitions addressing issues.
+ Possible solutions or action steps and barriers to success.
C. General Q & A Session
III. Next Steps / Other Business - 5:50 - 5:55pm
IV. Adjourn - 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Workshop to link farms, local schools
From an announcement published in the Green Bay Press Gazette:
The Brown County University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers Network invite farmers and school food service staff members to attend its Farm to School: Business Interest workshop on Feb. 6.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brown County office at 1150 Bellevue St., Green Bay.
The free workshop will help farmers and food service staff members work together to bring local produce and products to schools and includes sessions on grant writing and fostering relationships between farms and schools.
To register, contact Fred Depies, coordinator for Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers' Network, at fkdepies@charter.net or (920) 418-2718.
The Brown County University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers Network invite farmers and school food service staff members to attend its Farm to School: Business Interest workshop on Feb. 6.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brown County office at 1150 Bellevue St., Green Bay.
The free workshop will help farmers and food service staff members work together to bring local produce and products to schools and includes sessions on grant writing and fostering relationships between farms and schools.
To register, contact Fred Depies, coordinator for Eastern Wisconsin Sustainable Farmers' Network, at fkdepies@charter.net or (920) 418-2718.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fox Valley events on local sustainable foods
From Fred Depies, Eastern WI Sustainable Farmers Network:
WOW! Northeast Wisconsin has fire in the belly for local sustainable foods. Here is a list of educational opportunities by date that I know about for the near future. It's happening at Colleges, Universities, Churches, Nature Centers, and Food Policy Councils.
April 18, 9am to 4:30pm Hanwaken Center potluck meeting at Horican Marsh Haven Center exploring the geology, cultural landscape and history along with a broader prepective of human interaction of the Niagara Escarpment. 2010 will be the year of the Niagara Escarpment which will bring forth agri-eco-economic development with locally produced wine, food, fiber and geological awareness. Go to website www.hanwakan.org. Then go to meetings.
Mid April, 2009 Farm Fresh Atlas of Eastern WI should be ready for distribution. Your help is needed to distribute. We thank UW Green Bay intern program and Lakeland College intern program for their great contribution to the 2009 Farm Fresh Atlas Eastern WI Project.
April 20th, Noon, UW Fox Valley, Dr. John Ikerd, well known author and lecturer on sustainable agricultural economics will have a presentation open to the public. Contact the college for more information.
May 7th, 7pm, Unitarian Universalist Open Fellowship Hall, Fond du lac, Menu on the Future, Study and Discussion series on economic impacts that have accompanied the changes in how we grow and prepare food and consider how individuals can make choices that promote personal and ecological well-being. call 920-921-2675 for more information.(See Attached)
June 7th 1-4pm Lawrence University, Science Hall Atrium, Celebration of Community- Fundraiser for Community Gardens. An afternoon of communty, local food, music, local chefs cook off and more. Win a basket of local goodies. (See attached)
Coming soon June 2009, Northeast WI Technical College Organic Sustainable Agriculture and Food Education classes available for certification in organic farming of livestock, crops and horticulture, also professional development for educators and businesses. Contact Valerie Dantoin at 920-498-5568. (See Attached)
Local sustainable food has grown in Northeast WI and we are looking for someone to monitor and set up a Yahoo list serve for the names on this list. Indivduals will then be able to post there own food activities in the Northeast Wisconsin area. Please let me know if you are personally interested in accomplishing this list serve.
WOW! Northeast Wisconsin has fire in the belly for local sustainable foods. Here is a list of educational opportunities by date that I know about for the near future. It's happening at Colleges, Universities, Churches, Nature Centers, and Food Policy Councils.
April 18, 9am to 4:30pm Hanwaken Center potluck meeting at Horican Marsh Haven Center exploring the geology, cultural landscape and history along with a broader prepective of human interaction of the Niagara Escarpment. 2010 will be the year of the Niagara Escarpment which will bring forth agri-eco-economic development with locally produced wine, food, fiber and geological awareness. Go to website www.hanwakan.org. Then go to meetings.
Mid April, 2009 Farm Fresh Atlas of Eastern WI should be ready for distribution. Your help is needed to distribute. We thank UW Green Bay intern program and Lakeland College intern program for their great contribution to the 2009 Farm Fresh Atlas Eastern WI Project.
April 20th, Noon, UW Fox Valley, Dr. John Ikerd, well known author and lecturer on sustainable agricultural economics will have a presentation open to the public. Contact the college for more information.
May 7th, 7pm, Unitarian Universalist Open Fellowship Hall, Fond du lac, Menu on the Future, Study and Discussion series on economic impacts that have accompanied the changes in how we grow and prepare food and consider how individuals can make choices that promote personal and ecological well-being. call 920-921-2675 for more information.(See Attached)
June 7th 1-4pm Lawrence University, Science Hall Atrium, Celebration of Community- Fundraiser for Community Gardens. An afternoon of communty, local food, music, local chefs cook off and more. Win a basket of local goodies. (See attached)
Coming soon June 2009, Northeast WI Technical College Organic Sustainable Agriculture and Food Education classes available for certification in organic farming of livestock, crops and horticulture, also professional development for educators and businesses. Contact Valerie Dantoin at 920-498-5568. (See Attached)
Local sustainable food has grown in Northeast WI and we are looking for someone to monitor and set up a Yahoo list serve for the names on this list. Indivduals will then be able to post there own food activities in the Northeast Wisconsin area. Please let me know if you are personally interested in accomplishing this list serve.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Solutions For Greater Menasha’s Energy Challenges, March 10
The Sustainability Boards of both the Town and City of Menasha invite you to attend a Town Hall style meeting so you can hear what has been accomplished and what projects are being envisioned, and too for the Boards to hear your thoughts on how to improve the viability of our communities; like:• Providing Healthy Foods at Farmer Markets
• Reducing Home Energy Costs with Conservation Assistance
• Developing Improved Busing, Biking, and Walking Systems
• Reducing Energy Costs at the Community Pool
Please come and find out what else is happening and how you can be a part of developing the solutions and their implementation! Your participation and input is critical!
Place: Heckrodt Nature Preserve
Address: 1305 Plank Road, Menasha
Date: March 10th
Time: 6:30 PM till 8:00 PM
Charge: Event is FREE and open to all
The format for the evening will be for each board take 15 to 20 minutes to present what it has accomplished and what it is projecting to undertake to help guide community improvement and economic viability with the help of the principle of sustainable decision making.
Opportunities for how you as citizens can be part of this adventure will be presented. The meeting will then be opened up for discussion with the assembly at large, inviting questions, comments and idea sharing for the common good of our combined communities!
Don Merkes (City Mayor): “The shift to a more sustainable way of living is dependent on a vibrant democratic process. Citizen participation is crucial to the development of creative sustainability solutions, not only through contributions to decision-making but also through attitude and behavioral change. Working together with citizens on the path to sustainability government can collaborate; providing leadership, resources, and legitimacy. What could, or should, Menasha be like next century and beyond?”
George Dearborn (Director of Community Development for the Town): “The Town of Menasha Sustainability Committee recognized on its inception that continuing current community growth is not sustainable in the long term. We need to develop a plan for the community that builds upon present accomplishments while following the practice of creating a sustainable future. Creating a sustainable future will ensure the long term health and economic well being of Town of Menasha and the entire Fox Valley.”
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monthly Sustainable Life Environmental Films, March 4 & April 1
Monthly Sustainable life environmental films are scheduled at Bubolz Nature Preserve 6:30 - 9:00 pm. The email originated from Juniper Sundance, who is on the board of NEW Audubon and this email was forwarded from the Sierra Club.
March 4-Wednesday Sustainable Life Environmental Film Series. 6:30-9:00 PM. “The Salmon Forest” Reveals the fragile connection between salmon, bears, trees, and people in the NW rainforest. Free—donations appreciated.
April 1—Wednesday Sustainable Life Environmental Film Series. 6:30-9:00 PM. “My Father’s Garden” Explores sustainable agriculture and the contrast between chemical and organic farming. Free—donations appreciated.
March 4-Wednesday Sustainable Life Environmental Film Series. 6:30-9:00 PM. “The Salmon Forest” Reveals the fragile connection between salmon, bears, trees, and people in the NW rainforest. Free—donations appreciated.
April 1—Wednesday Sustainable Life Environmental Film Series. 6:30-9:00 PM. “My Father’s Garden” Explores sustainable agriculture and the contrast between chemical and organic farming. Free—donations appreciated.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Local food in Eastern Wisconsin
- From the Farm Fresh Atlas of Eastern Wisconsin:
What is it? It is a non-profit regional publication in its 5th edition listing farms, businesses, farmers markets, artisans, institutions and events promoting buying and producing locally made foods and products.
What counties are included in the Atlas? Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Shawano, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and the Oneida Nation.
Who can be included? Family and cooperatively owned farms and businesses purchase low-cost listings and display ads plus pledge to sustain the region's land and water; treat animals with care and respect; and sell locally produced or Wisconsin products.
Farmers markets, events and community gardens have a free listing that supports and promotes the pledge that farms and businesses make. They can also purchase low cost listings and display ads.
Supporters and sponsors can be individuals, businesses and organizations that want to be included in the Atlas promoting sustainable community development. Their donation is tax deductible, and they receive recognition in the Atlas.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Locally produced food offers a choice to chew on
From an article by Mike Hoeft in the Green Bay Press Gazette:
You'd think grocery stores would consider local farmers markets a competitive threat to their business.
But Festival Foods is one grocer that welcomes farmers markets onto its property. Farmers markets operate in parking lots outside three Festival Foods stores in Brown County through the summer.
"The response has been favorable," said Mark Skogen, president and chief executive officer of Festival Foods. The 10-store chain, started by his parents, first offered a farmers market at its Onalaska store years ago.
"The first thought is that it will put our produce department out of business," he said. But it hasn't. It draws a different type of customer or those who make additional purchases.
"It feels good to support local farmers," Skogen said. "If we had our way, we would have all local produce."
Dick's Family Foods in Wrightstown also hosts a farmers market on Thursday afternoons. Arkansas-based Wal-Mart announced efforts recently to buy local produce.
You'd think grocery stores would consider local farmers markets a competitive threat to their business.
But Festival Foods is one grocer that welcomes farmers markets onto its property. Farmers markets operate in parking lots outside three Festival Foods stores in Brown County through the summer.
"The response has been favorable," said Mark Skogen, president and chief executive officer of Festival Foods. The 10-store chain, started by his parents, first offered a farmers market at its Onalaska store years ago.
"The first thought is that it will put our produce department out of business," he said. But it hasn't. It draws a different type of customer or those who make additional purchases.
"It feels good to support local farmers," Skogen said. "If we had our way, we would have all local produce."
Dick's Family Foods in Wrightstown also hosts a farmers market on Thursday afternoons. Arkansas-based Wal-Mart announced efforts recently to buy local produce.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Locally produced food offers a choice to chew on
From an article by Mike Hoeft in the Green Bay Press Gazette:
You'd think grocery stores would consider local farmers markets a competitive threat to their business.
But Festival Foods is one grocer that welcomes farmers markets onto its property. Farmers markets operate in parking lots outside three Festival Foods stores in Brown County through the summer.
"The response has been favorable," said Mark Skogen, president and chief executive officer of Festival Foods. The 10-store chain, started by his parents, first offered a farmers market at its Onalaska store years ago.
"The first thought is that it will put our produce department out of business," he said. But it hasn't. It draws a different type of customer or those who make additional purchases.
"It feels good to support local farmers," Skogen said. "If we had our way, we would have all local produce."
Dick's Family Foods in Wrightstown also hosts a farmers market on Thursday afternoons. Arkansas-based Wal-Mart announced efforts recently to buy local produce.
You'd think grocery stores would consider local farmers markets a competitive threat to their business.
But Festival Foods is one grocer that welcomes farmers markets onto its property. Farmers markets operate in parking lots outside three Festival Foods stores in Brown County through the summer.
"The response has been favorable," said Mark Skogen, president and chief executive officer of Festival Foods. The 10-store chain, started by his parents, first offered a farmers market at its Onalaska store years ago.
"The first thought is that it will put our produce department out of business," he said. But it hasn't. It draws a different type of customer or those who make additional purchases.
"It feels good to support local farmers," Skogen said. "If we had our way, we would have all local produce."
Dick's Family Foods in Wrightstown also hosts a farmers market on Thursday afternoons. Arkansas-based Wal-Mart announced efforts recently to buy local produce.
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