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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].