CSA Fair, Farmer & Gardener Education,
LUFP Apprenticeship, and More!
Don't Miss the 2016 CSA Fair!  LIVE MUSIC - FOOD VENDORS - RAFFLESunday, February 14 12:00-4:00pm
Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing Meet local farmers and learn how you and your family can start receiving best-in-season vegetables and other farm favorites. Enjoy live music, tasty treats from concession vendors, brews from Sleepwalker Spirits and Ales. Enter for a chance to win a locavore-centric goodie basket! Are you a CSA newbie, long-time CSA champion, or a gardener who wants to supplement your harvest? At the CSA Fair you will learn more about classic and non-traditional options such as CSA Starter Boxes, Full Shares, Bi-Weekly Boxes, and ‘Add-On’ items such as bread, cheese, eggs, and locally roasted coffee. Follow the event on Facebook: bit.ly/CSA_FAIRTo see farmers and vendors, download the CSA Fair PosterTo learn more about CSA programs, visit the AMP CSA webpage For more info, call (517) 999-3910 Farmer and Gardener Workshops  There are many amazing local opportunities to learn farming and gardening tips and tricks! MSU Extension and Allen Neighborhood Center's Allen Market Place and Hunter Park Greenhouse are holding a wide variety of sessions for the rest of the winter and into spring. Please follow the links above to see the full schedules and to register. Upcoming workshops include: MSU Extension Beginning Farmer WebinarsWednesday, January 27, 7:00-9:00 pm: Basics of Raising Pigs
Monday, February 1, 7:00-9:00 pm: Introduction of Edible Chestnut Production
Wednesday, February 3, 7:00-9:00 pm: The Food Safety Modernization ActAllen Market PlaceFriday, January 29, 1:00-3:00: How to Start a Food BusinessHunter Park GreenhouseSaturday, February 6, 12:30-2:00: Planning Your Garden YearUrbandale Farm Apprenticeship Program  Looking for an opportunity to learn how to start an urban farm, grow fresh produce, and gain marketing experience? The Lansing Urban Farm Project (LUFP) at Urbandale Farm is now accepting applications for the 2016 growing season. Join us for an Information Session on Thursday, January 21 at 7:30pm or Monday, February 2 at 6:30pm at the Allen Market Place Conference Room, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. (enter on the north side of the complex). To RSVP or for more information, call (517) 999-3916 or email Cait.Visit the Urbandale Farm website or the Lansing Urban Farm Project website for more information and to download the application. Volunteer Opportunities Seeding sorting and inventorying continues! We are more than ½ way through now thanks to some dedicated volunteers. The following volunteer opportunities are available over the next two weeks. Wednesday, January 27th: 10:00-12:00 Thursday, January 28: 5:00-7:00 Friday, January 29: 2:00-4:00 Monday, February 1: 1:30-3:30 Tuesday, February 2: 3:00-5:00 Thursday, February 4: 5:00-7:00 As in previous weeks, volunteering is at 919 Filley St, Lansing. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask] if you can attend. Thanks again to all who have helped.  WE'VE MOVED! Southside Community Kitchen is now serving meals according to the following schedule:
Monday and Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
St. Casimir's, 800 West Barnes
Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Galilee Baptist Church, 2511 Reo Road
SCK provides well-balanced, nourishing meals to hungry people of Lansing in a caring, dignified environment.
"Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream." - Barbara Winkler
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