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MCC is starting a brand new organic farm where the old agribusiness cornfield used to be! We will have an day open to the community to get involved on our first workday, Friday September 14th at 7am. The farm will be located by the community garden,…
"Tifton isn't actually GMO grass, it is a hybrid grass. I am interested in this though, although I'm wonder how it affects people with allergies. I know I am allergic to the pollen, not sure if the runners would bother me."
"I have two potholder things and a pink flower spatula (random wedding gifts). Not particularly exciting items but still I thought I'd offer before I take them to Goodwill. "
"Hi! I'm interested in helping out, I actually just talked to you on the FB working group about helping out. I should be able to come out for at least serving and hopefully clean up too. Do you guys still need any supplies? I just got a few kitcheny…"
"I have been using a few manuals I found on Amazon (and I think were recommended originally by other members here). Some of the big ones that are everywhere are purslane and dandelions of course!
I usually harvest from washes or at this small…"
I usually harvest from washes or at this small…"
"Oh sorry. I thought you were just looking for others in general. I know I saw this on Pinterest awhile back, but cannot vouch for the flavor since I'm vegan and don't use Whey! It does look interesting though, I might try to make a vegan-version…"
"I pickeld Watermelon Rind last year and used this recipe which is adapted from the National Center for Home Preservation's recipe. http://www.thebittenword.com/thebittenword/2009/08/pickled-watermel..."
"I planted Kohlrabi over the winter last year! I think it grew better when we lived in NY but it did well enough out here. It's in the cabbage family so I just followed the same rules I would with that. Romanesco I haven't grown, but it is also a…"
"Hi Kat! Thank you! Unfortunately, the orientation next month will be during a trip I'm taking for a friend's wedding. I am excited to help volunteer though! I will be paying close attention for the next orientation! Thanks again!
Erica"
Erica"
"Great! I'll keep my eyes out for that info!"
"How do we sign up to volunteer? I'd love to help out with some good old fashioned labor! "
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Hey Erica,
It is totally okay for you to come a little late. Be safe driving, better to take your time and be late than to feel like you have to rush. I'll catch you up afterwards if you wanna a full disclosure ;) Lookin' forward to seeing you. Enjoy your class.
Best,
Kat
Hi Erica,
Welcome to the VPA!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the VPA. I saw that you joined the Volunteer Group - that's a great way to stay altered of volunteer opportunities we have coming up. ALSO, we are having a Volunteer Orientation at the VPA Office on Wednesday, July 11th at 6:30pm-8:00pm. Please RSVP here. You, the Volunteer, make it possible for the VPA to accomplish our mission to inspire sustainable urban living through education, community involvement, and creative cooperation.
Best Regards,
Kat Farris
Volunteer Coordinator
Kat@vpaaz.org
602-413-5700
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Liz