[ShareTompkins] Fwd: This Sunday, March 20th: First Crop Mob of the year!

[Shira Golding]

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> From: Rachel Firak <rfirak at gmail.com>
> Date: March 18, 2011 10:25:06 AM EDT
> To: List Serve <TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu>
> Subject: This Sunday, March 20th: First Crop Mob of the year!
> Reply-To: Rachel Firak <rfirak at gmail.com>
>
> This Sunday, Ithaca Crop Mob will be hosting its first Crop Mob of  
> 2011! Come out to Three Swallows Farm from 10-1 to learn about the  
> Ithaca Youth Farming Project and help some young Ithacans prepare  
> the land for spring. Event details are below. All ages are welcome.  
> Lunch will be provided afterward.
>
> If you'd like to receive updates about other Crop Mob events, send  
> an email to ithacacropmob at gmail.com and we'll put you on our list!
>
>
> “Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient  
> season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some  
> future day or future year. It is today that we fit ourselves for the  
> greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today is the seed time, now are the  
> hours of work, and tomorrow comes the harvest and the playtime.”
> -- W. E. B. Du Bois
>
> Hi Crop Mobbers of 2011! Hope you all had a great winter and will  
> join us for our... Spring Equinox Crop Mob!!!!
>
> WHERE: Youth Farming Project at Three Swallows Farm
> WHEN: Sunday, March 20th, 10-1 pm
> WHAT: Spring cleaning!
> WHO: Everyone and anyone
> FARMERS: Young Ithacans from the South Side Community Center, Lehman  
> Alternative Community School, and the Ithaca Waldorf School!
>
> We will be celebrating the coming of spring by helping some of  
> Ithaca's youngest farmers mulch (and possibly plant) garlic, pull up  
> last year's drip tape, fix fencing and more. Start spring off right  
> by doing some spring cleaning on a farm!
>
> What to bring:
> People of all ages are welcome, but please leave dogs at home.  
> Parents are responsible for supervising their children.
> Please dress for the weather, ie. mud!
> Please bring full water bottles.
> Feel free to bring a digital camera to take pictures if you like.
> We'll eat hot soup and cider and talk about this exciting project  
> after the work session.
>
> 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. If you are able to offer  
> a ride OR if you need a ride, please let us know in your email and  
> we'll try to connect you with others.
>
> Directions:
> 23 Nelson Rd., Ithaca (Google directions here).
> Take rt. 96b, or Aurora St., north from Viva Taqueria. Go past  
> Ithaca College. Nelson Rd. is a left turn, just past Comfort Rd. and  
> the Oasis Dance Club on the right. About 4.2 miles from Viva. The  
> farm is the first barn on your right. Park in the lot on the left  
> and walk across the street.
>
> More about the farm:
> The Youth Farming Project is a collaboration between many community  
> organizations, including the Full Plate Farm Collective, the Ithaca  
> Waldorf School, LACS and South Side Community Center. It is  
> beginning it's second year. Three Swallows Farm is an organic,  
> biodynamic vegetable farm, with a CSA U pick garden and crops for  
> local schools and more. The food the Youth Farm produces benefits  
> the LACS, Beverly J. Martin Elementary's Snack Program, Congo Square  
> Market and the Full Plate's U-pick operations. To learn more, check  
> out this Ithaca Times article.
>
> See you on the 20th!
>
> 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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