ISLAND Farmer Residency Program application deadline extended

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We're accepting applications from promising new farmers!  View this email in your browser ISLAND Farmer Residency  Now accepting applications until the position is filled The ISLAND Farmer Residency Program has extended its application due date and will accept applications until we have filled our position. ISLAND's Farmer Residency Program provides land and a supportive environment for aspiring farmers to become part of the growing local food movement in northwest Michigan. ISLAND's residency program is new and growing. This first cohort of residents will have the opportunity to influence the development of infrastructure and program support. Resident farmers are provided with three years access to land, equipment and a network of technical and business advisors to launch their farm business at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy's Maple Bay Farm, just south of Elk Rapids, Michigan. This is not a farmer training program, but learning opportunities abound in the region, and we will help residents develop their personalized professional development plan. And we will begin reaching out through our networks immediately to help residents find their long-term farm site when they leave Maple Bay Farm.  The program site in picturesque Northwest Lower Michigan has ready access to thriving markets in Traverse City, Petoskey and the Leelanau Peninsula, and forces are in motion to grow the local food economy of the region. Join the likes of Mario Batali in a food region described as 'exploding'. To apply to the program, go the ISLAND Farmer Residency Program website. For more information or to explore possibilities, contact Larry Dyer at larry@artmeetsearth.org. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2014 Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up at www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org or at an ISLAND event. Our mailing address is: Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design (ISLAND) 5870 Cottage Drive Bellaire, MI 49615 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

K-12 School Greenhouse Workshop on Dec 3

From Kendra Wills:

Dear Michigan Farm To School Advocates: 

 

Please find a link to a $15 per person K-12 School Greenhouse Workshop taught by Ben Bylsma of Real Food Farm and the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Greenhouse coming up this December 3 in Grand Rapids listed below.

 

I believe spots will fill up quickly, so please distribute to your contacts and register soon. The workshop is open to all interested – parents, teachers, food service professionals, etc.

 

Ben is an experienced greenhouse grower. He will discuss planting, irrigation, temperature and pest control as well as harvesting techniques. 

 

I will be giving out a free copy of the "School Garden to Cafeteria Guide" to be published by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems in the next month to all participants in this workshop.

 

http://downtownmarketgr.com/classes-programs/k-12-school-greenhouse-workshop

 

I hope to see you there!

Kendra Wills

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Kendra Wills

Community Food Systems Educator

Michigan State University Extension at the Downtown Market

109 Logan Street SW, Suite B102

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Office: 616.608.7424

Cell: 517.930.0928

willsk@anr.msu.edu 

http://www.msue.anr.msu.edu 

https://www.facebook.com/MsuExtensionAtTheDowntownMarket 

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.  Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Garrett Ziegler
Extension Educator, Community Food Systems
MSU Extension Greening Michigan Institute
 
MSU Extension at the Downtown Market

109 Logan Ave SW

Suite B102
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Office: 616.608.7436
Cell: 814.777.3562
zieglerg@anr.msu.edu

www.msue.msu.edu

 
Michigan State University Extension programs and
materials are open to all withought regard to race,
color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion,
age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status