The Cass-Clay Wholesome Food Cooperative is currently working towards establishing a food cooperative within the metro area. We have recently constructed a preliminary concept statement that defines what it is we are hoping to accomplish with this effort.
At this point in the planning process, we are asking the community to help us arrive at a united vision of the cooperative we are trying to build. We are requesting everyone to read the statement within the survey and answer the 3 questions that follow. This will help us gain input as to whether or not this statement matches with the needs and desires of the community as a whole.
Please take a few minutes to respond. We value everyone’s input and plan to adjust the concept statement to reflect this. This revised concept statement will drive the decision-making for the rest of the planning process so that we may create a food cooperative that will fulfill the needs of our wonderful community.
Survey
Thank you for your participation!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Our Mouths are Watering...
It's an exciting time of year! Something we look forward to for months and months! A lot of good food is being produced in gardens in the area. What recipes are you enjoying?
Maybe you're the type of person that can just throw the pantry into the pan and it tastes great, but I'm guessing there may be someone out there always looking for ideas. A cookbook created by a CSA in Madison has some great recipes for seasonal cooking. What are your cookbook faves?
Maybe you're the type of person that can just throw the pantry into the pan and it tastes great, but I'm guessing there may be someone out there always looking for ideas. A cookbook created by a CSA in Madison has some great recipes for seasonal cooking. What are your cookbook faves?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ready to Eat
Well, gardens are in full swing, often producing more than the grower can handle. What are you doing with your surplus?
Needing ideas? Maybe you can post it here and connect with someone.
Or there's always the Hunger Free ND Garden Project, a movement to connect ND producers with food pantries in an effort to supply them with food items that are scarcely found in food shelves, fresh produce. You can join anytime; even now, midseason.
Contact Sue Balcom for further information or visit the Hunger Free ND Facebook, ND Department of Agriculture, or Going Local pages.
Is there something similar in Minnesota?
Needing ideas? Maybe you can post it here and connect with someone.
Or there's always the Hunger Free ND Garden Project, a movement to connect ND producers with food pantries in an effort to supply them with food items that are scarcely found in food shelves, fresh produce. You can join anytime; even now, midseason.
Contact Sue Balcom for further information or visit the Hunger Free ND Facebook, ND Department of Agriculture, or Going Local pages.
Is there something similar in Minnesota?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Community Picnic
Enjoy good food with individuals that care about food as much as you! Join us for a Community Picnic at Gooseberry Park, Moorhead, 5:30-8:30, August 10th. We will eat at 6:00. Please bring food to share and your own reusable picnicware if you have it.
Help get the word out! We'd like to meet your friends too! Print this flyer and post in your community and at work or email this post to friends using this icon below the post:
Help get the word out! We'd like to meet your friends too! Print this flyer and post in your community and at work or email this post to friends using this icon below the post:
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Know Your Farmer
Ever wonder what the US Department of Agriculture is doing to promote small food systems and local farms?
Check them out!
Check them out!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Chickens in the City
Did you know some cities allow chickens in the city, or some just don't have a law against it (NYC, for example)!
If you're in Fargo, fresh eggs could be awaiting you in your backyard. (ordinances, see article 12-03) With fair restrictions, they shouldn't be a bother to the neighborhood either.
What cities and towns have you heard of that allow the keeping of chickens?
Do you keep chickens or know anyone who does? What's your experience with this concept?
If you're in Fargo, fresh eggs could be awaiting you in your backyard. (ordinances, see article 12-03) With fair restrictions, they shouldn't be a bother to the neighborhood either.
What cities and towns have you heard of that allow the keeping of chickens?
Do you keep chickens or know anyone who does? What's your experience with this concept?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Fresh
Come watch "Fresh"!
Get inspired to help change the food production industry!
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.
Get inspired to help change the food production industry!
FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Xeriscaping
The City of Fargo website has a nice compilation of information about xeriscaping, a method of landscaping that emphasizes water conservation in its use of drought-resistant plants, thereby minimizing watering requirements. And you can still have a lush garden! Skeptical? Check it out!
Have you applied xeriscaping to your landscaping plan? Any more information you'd like to share?
Have you applied xeriscaping to your landscaping plan? Any more information you'd like to share?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
My Garbage Goes Where?!?
Shannon Thompson of Clay County Environmental Programs will share the "dirt" on how our local garbage and recycling is processed at Moorhead Library on Wednesday, July 14 at 2 p.m.
For further information, please contact:
Jenna Kahly, Children's Library Associate
Moorhead Library
118 5th St S
(218) 233-7594
kahlyj@larl.org
http://www.larl.org/
For further information, please contact:
Jenna Kahly, Children's Library Associate
Moorhead Library
118 5th St S
(218) 233-7594
kahlyj@larl.org
http://www.larl.org/
Friday, July 9, 2010
DIY Food Series
The Moorhead Library is holding a do-it-yourself food series this summer. Events are free and open to all.
Make Your Own Sour Cream
Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
Sharon Douglas will demonstrate how to make your own sour cream at home.
Make Your Own Soda Pop
Thursday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Markus Krueger will teach you how to make Ginger Ale, Cola, Grape and other sodas.
For further information, please contact:
Liz Lynch, Public Services Supervisor
Moorhead Library
118 5th St S
(218) 233-7594
lynchl@larl.org
http://www.larl.org/
Make Your Own Sour Cream
Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
Sharon Douglas will demonstrate how to make your own sour cream at home.
Make Your Own Soda Pop
Thursday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Markus Krueger will teach you how to make Ginger Ale, Cola, Grape and other sodas.
For further information, please contact:
Liz Lynch, Public Services Supervisor
Moorhead Library
118 5th St S
(218) 233-7594
lynchl@larl.org
http://www.larl.org/
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