What's New in Michigan Organics? Oct 14-28
Events
1. Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Urban Farm hosts harvest dinner.
2. State Outreach Council session for urban farmers in Detroit.
3. Making it in Michigan Conference & Trade Show
4. Family Farmed Expo 2008
Job Opportunities
5. Center Director/Farm Advisor: Intermountain Research and Extension
Center, University of California
EVENTS
1. Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Urban Farm hosts harvest dinner.
Detroit, MI (September 22, 2008) … The Capuchin Soup Kitchen and its
urban garden ministry, Earthworks Urban Farm, will be hosting a
Harvest dinner, Wednesday, October 29, celebrating the successful
growing season of its urban garden. The event will be held at
Gleaners Food Bank, a longtime partner, 2131 Beaufait, Detroit.
"In rural America, a time is set aside to enjoy the fruits of the
farmers' labor," Alison Costello, Chef and Manager of the Meldrum
Avenue Capuchin Soup Kitchen site, explains. "That's the purpose of
the Earthworks Harvest dinner. To celebrate everyone's hard work and
to learn more about community food system in the Detroit metro area.
We are hoping to give everyone a chance to meet one another and to
network."
A social hour in the garden will begin 5 pm with light appetizers and
garden tours. The dinner will be sourced entirely of local SE
Michigan food including Ukranian Vegetable strudel, pork with currant
preserves, Michigan walleye, roast lamb with peppercorns, and stuffed
squash with ginger/orange sauce, and a potluck dessert table.
"True to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen's philosophy that one should not
have to be privileged to eat well, we are pricing tickets according to
ones ability to pay," Costello explains. "Tickets will be priced
$10-$100. The Earthworks Urban Farm is a non-profit ministry. We
depend on donations to continue our work. However, in this case, our
diners are going to receive a fabulous, locally-grown meal in exchange
for their generosity." Attendees are encouraged to sponsor a ticket
for $25 for those in our community who otherwise may not be able to
attend.
Tickets are available by registering on-line at
www.cskdetroit.org/earthworks or calling 313-579-2100, ext 204.
Reservation deadline is October 20.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Earth Works Urban Farm works for a just,
beautiful food system for all. Its three city gardens yield over
6,000 pounds of produce each season. Earthworks educates the
community in regards to sustainable relationships between human beings
and the earth.
Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by
providing food, clothing, and spiritual counsel to those in need.
Frequently preparing and serving 2,000 meals a day, the Capuchin Soup
Kitchen also distributes household items and operates a shower
program, food pantry, and children's tutoring and art therapy program.
www.cskdetroit.org www.thecapuchins.org
2. State Outreach Council session for urban farmers in Detroit.
If you're interested in opportunities in the new Farm Bill, check out
this upcoming State Outreach Council session for urban farmers in
Detroit.
When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Where: Wayne County Community College District
9555 Haggerty Road,
Belleville, Michigan 48111
To reserve a space at this event, contact:
♦ Morse Brown, phone: 269-208-1443, or email [log in to unmask] ♦
Cornelius Williams, 616-302-0319, or email [log in to unmask] ♦
Hank Reed, phone 313-566-2269, or email [log in to unmask]
Take a look at the attached flyer for more details on what will be
covered at this meeting.
3.Making it in Michigan Conference & Trade Show
This is a one day event held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the
Lansing Center in LansingMichigan. Registration will begin at 8:00
a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m. The registration fee includes a lite
breakfast, educational programs, entrance to the Marketplace, lunch
and parking. Keynote Speaker - author, entrepreneur and chef Eric
Villegas. Awards- Best Product Center Clients and Innovation
Counselors for 2008 Educational Sessions on Internet Marketing, Food
Regulations, Consumer Trends, Product Distribution, Local Zoning,
Product Labeling, and Services Provided by the MSU Product Center
Marketplace - A trade show highlighting services provided for
entrepreneurs and Michigan made products
This is the 2nd annual MSU Product Center Making It In Michigan
conference. Michigan is filled with great businesses creating and
producing some of the most unique food products and agricultural
enterprises in America. As a new or existing business or if you are
even thinking about starting your own venture the Making It In
Michigan conference is your opportunity to learn, find, talk, and be
inspired.
This one of a kind conference is your opportunity to meet with Product
Center clients, MSU's expertise, regulatory departments, industry
professionals, suppliers, co-packers, and talk to the MSU Product
Center Staff, Michigan's leader in entrepreneurship for food,
agricultural, natural resources, and the bioeconomy.
The day begins with Dr. Chris Peterson, Director of the Product Center
and world renowned Agricultural Economics Professor at Michigan State
University welcoming and opening this exciting event. Our keynote
speaker is Eric Villagas from the PBS Program Fork in the Road
talking about local food systems and Michigan products. Along with
educational classes to meet your business needs and awards for
Michigan businesses, the afternoon will be spent with our Marketplace
trade show featuring MSU Product Center client products and industry
resources. This is intended to be your one stop venue to start and
grow your Michigan business.
4. Family Farmed Expo
November 21-23
Chicago Cultural Center
MEET trade buyers from Whole Foods Market, SYSCO, Goodness Greeness,
Testa Produce, top
Chicago restaurants, major supermarkets, schools and hospitals.
SELL at the Fall Harvest Festival, a market with thousands of
attendees seeking food for
Thanksgiving and holiday gifts!
EXHIBIT with over 120 other family farmers, artisan producers, and
related organizations.
Visit the website to view more details and register.
http://www.familyfarmedexpo.com/home.html
JOB OPPORTUNITTIES
5. Center Director/Farm Advisor: Intermountain Research and Extension
Center, University of California.
Center Director/Farm Advisor: Intermountain Research and Extension
Center, University of California Due to the critical nature of this
position, successful completion of a background check is required.
Position is located in Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California.
Job Number: IREC08-01 ClOSING DATE: Open until filled. To ensure
full consideration, review of application packets will begin on
November 16, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
The Office of the Vice President-ANR invites application and
nomination for the Intermountain Research and Extension Center (IREC),
Center Director appointment. The appointment will be for an
anticipated term of six years, subject to continued renewal after
administrative review of the incumbent's performance. Compensation
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position
includes an annual stipend. If applicable, the appointee may maintain
his/her current ANR academic appointment (0%).
The Intermountain Research and Extension Center is comprised of 140
acres and provides opportunities for research on issues including
sustainability and viability of agriculture, food safety, organic
production, soil quality, pest management, water quality and air
quality. Recent research has been in the areas of field and vegetable
crops, irrigation systems, water quantity, quality, and distribution,
management of fertilizers and pesticides among others. The Center
currently manages 21 active research projects.
The Center Director reports to ANR's Assistant Vice President -
Programs/Research and Extension Center System (RECS) Director.
Responsibilities of the Center Director include 55% administration and
45% academic program activities. The Center Director will provide
guidance and leadership in the development of research and extension
programs that directly benefit the people of the Tulelake and Lower
Klamath River basins. The director will also be the direct link
between the University and clientele, taking advantage of
opportunities to showcase and utilize the vast resources of the
University of California for the benefit of the citizens of the state.
Duties include: provide researchers and educators with managed and
sustainable resources to conduct quality research and extension
programs; provide leadership, direction and oversight to the IREC
staff, the financial, business and human resources operations, and
long-range planning and development and space planning allocation;
develop, operate and maintain buildings, grounds, agricultural land,
equipment, construction projects, environmental health and safety, and
toxic waste management matters; maintain an active applied research
and extension program that fits into the overall center goals and
opportunities; plan and conduct research; participate in public
outreach and community service activities; and participate in various
University committees and task forces.
Qualifications: Required: Minimum of a Master of Science degree in an
agricultural, biological, or natural resources science from an
accredited college or university is required. A PhD is strongly
preferred. Experience in working on and/or managing a research and
extension center is highly desired. Demonstrated competence in
personnel management and management of budgets and understanding of,
and appreciation for, research and extension programs is required.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, in
order to plan, organize, and coordinate programs effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with Experiment Station and
Extension personnel, public agencies, industry representatives, grower
cooperators, and the public in general is essential.
To Apply: Please send nominations or application materials via hard
copy or e-mail to: Soo Hsieh, UC ANR Research and Extension Centers,
1 Shields Avenue, Ag Field Station, Davis, CA 95616-8593; Fax# (530)
752-1391; e-mail: [log in to unmask]; (telephone) 530-752-3934.
Application materials must include: (1) a cover letter indicating
interest in the position; (2) completion of an ANR academic
application form (go to: http://ucanr.org/jobs.shtml to download the
form or contact Soo Hsieh); (3) and a resume. Please do not send
letters of reference. If you are selected for an interview, the search
committee will contact the references you listed on the UC-ANR
application form [a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of (6) names,
current addresses, phone numbers and e-mail address].
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