[ShareTompkins] Fwd: April 9th: Crop Mob at The Good Life Farm

[Shira Golding]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Rachel Firak <rfirak at gmail.com>
> Date: April 4, 2011 11:03:43 AM EDT
> To: List Serve <TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu>, <BJMPTA at yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: April 9th: Crop Mob at The Good Life Farm
> Reply-To: Rachel Firak <rfirak at gmail.com>
>
> Hello all,
>
> The Ithaca Crop Mob is hosting its second Crop Mob of 2011 at The  
> Good Life Farm! Bring your family and friends and get out on a local  
> farm this weekend. All are welcome, and lunch is free for  
> volunteers! See the announcement below.
>
> If you'd like to get on the Ithaca Crop Mob's email listserv, email ithacacropmob at gmail.com 
>  with "Subscribe" in the subject line. You can also follow us on  
> Facebook and Blogspot.
>
>
>
> The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time  
> is now.
> -Chinese proverb
>
> Hi Crop Mobbers,
>
> Well, we've come full circle. Our first crop mob was at the Good  
> Life Farm in April 2010; our group of 60 mobbers planted literally  
> HUNDREDS of apple trees. Now we're going back to do it again!
>
> WHERE: The Good Life Farm, 4017 Hickok Rd., Interlaken NY 14847
> WHEN: Saturday, April 9th
>   Full Day Mob! Come when you can, stay as long as you like!
>   9 am-1 pm - morning session
>   1-2 pm - lunch (all are welcome! They make a good lunch up at The  
> Good Life Farm...)
>   2- 4 pm - afternoon session
>   Please RSVP for a half day- morning or afternoon- or full day.
> WHAT: Planting trees!
> WHO: Mobbers of all ages
> FARMERS: Garrett Miller and Melissa Madden
>
> Melissa and Garrett farm off the grid using draft horses.  Last  
> season they hosted our very first mob and we planted organic apple  
> trees with them.  They are planting more trees this season, and have  
> other spring farm tasks as well (last year there was a short  
> intensive on laying drip irrigation too).
>
> Both farmers are excellent educators as well as conscientious  
> farmers. Pretty cool that we can learn from them while planting an  
> orchard that will be around, producing fruit, for many years to come.
>
> What to bring:
> Please wear closed toed shoes, weather appropriate clothing, hat,  
> and sunscreen.
> Please bring full water bottles for yourselves.
> Wear gloves if you have them.
> If you have a digging spade/shovel, bring that along too.
> Kids are welcome, supervised by their parents.
> Please leave your pets at home.
>
> How to sign up:
> If you know for sure you'd like to come, please RSVP to ithacacropmob at gmail.com 
> . We also welcome people showing up to lend a hand, even if you  
> don't RSVP. Is this your first time crop mobbing? We would love to  
> have you!
> Please include in your RSVP email any dietary restrictions or  
> special circumstances we should know about.
>
> CARPOOLING!
> Since Interlaken is a bit of a drive, we want to encourage as much  
> carpooling as possible! Get to know your fellow crop mobbers and  
> save fuel- request or offer a ride. If you are able to offer a ride  
> OR if you need a ride, please let us know in your RSVP email and  
> we'll try to connect you with others.
>
> Directions from Ithaca:
> "Take Rte. 89N 16.5 miles to Hickok Rd (left turn).  We are most of  
> the north side of Hickok Rd. with the big red barn, horses, high
> tunnels.  We'd like folks to park on the road.  Some things to watch  
> for so as not to miss Hickok Rd.: 1 mile before us, on the right is
> the Cayuga Port-a-Johns depot- lots of portapotties in the field.  1  
> mile past us is the Cayuga Creamery Ice Cream shop- too far!" -  
> Melissa
>
> About the farm:
> Located on the fertile hillsides of Cayuga Lake in Seneca County,  
> New York, our 69 acre farm is based on our desire to live a good  
> life that comes from hard work, a healthy landscape and a vibrant  
> community.
> In these first, young years at The Good Life, we focus on season  
> extension and perennial fruits and vegetables while gradually  
> integrating animals. Our philosophy is guided by the rich organic  
> farming community in the Finger Lakes, and our farm design uses  
> permaculture principles to achieve our main goals.
>
> You can read more about the Good Life Farm here: http://thegoodlifefarm.org/
>
> See you on the 9th!
>
> Kate, Sam and Rachel
>
>
> -- 
> Rachel Firak
> Program Assistant
> Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming
> PO Box 6679
> Ithaca, NY  14851
> 607-277-0180
>
> Are you an aspiring farmer or market gardener? Check out  
> Groundswell's sustainable agriculture education programs at www.groundswellcenter.org 
> !
>

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