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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Growing Hope Announces 11th Annual Chefs in the Garden Lineup
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: August 01, 2023
Contact:
Sara Mayo, Development Manager
Growing Hope Announces 11th Annual Chefs in the Garden Lineup
Ypsilanti, Michigan - Growing Hope is excited to announce the return of their annual dinner series fundraiser, Chefs in the Garden, to take place on September 24 and October 08, 2023. Chefs in the Garden is a multi-course dinner series fundraiser that supports Growing Hope's pursuit of a more just food system through the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen, and the Growing Hope Urban Farm. The event will be held at the Growing Hope Urban Farm at 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on both dates.
Each evening is its own unique experience, featuring produce grown on our farm and crafted from beginning to end by our guest chefs' talents and tastes. The evenings begin with a strolling appetizer and cocktail hour accompanied by live music, followed by a meal served in Growing Hope's hoop house and an open-air tent on the farm, and ends with a dazzling dessert.
Tickets are $200, and sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels. This event attracts many philanthropic, community-minded food lovers.
The September 24 meal is to be prepared by Chef Ji Hye Kim, owner of Miss Kim, with support from students from the esteemed Ypsilanti Community Schools Culinary Arts and Bakery Science. The October 08 dinner will feature a collaboration between Chef George Azar; owner of Flowers of Vietnam, and Chef Leo Chen; owner of Meogjia. These chefs will create memorable and delicious meals featuring local produce for each evening.
Attendees experience a fantastic evening of delectable culinary artisanship while participating in the development of a more sustainable and equitable local food system.
For tickets and more information visitt https://growinghope.net/ or linktr.ee/growing.hope
PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Growing Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on strengthening and supporting the local food system throughout the community and beyond. We own and operate a demonstration urban farm, fund and staff the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, and facilitate programming around home and community gardening, preparing fresh, affordable local produce, and food entrepreneurship to youth and adults.
Julius Buzzard
Executive Director
(Pronouns: he/him/his)
734.786.8401 Office
734.389.5045 Cell
Schedule a Meeting | Donate | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Fw: [NFSN Partners] School Garden Leadership Institute - Apply by August 2nd
Sharing in case this might be of interest to your district.
Have a great week!
Meagan K. Shedd, PhD
Assistant Professor, Farm to Early Care and K-12 Education
Center for Regional Food Systems | Michigan State University
Department of Community Sustainability | College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
480 Wilson Rd, Room 309 | Natural Resources Building | East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
www.foodsystems.msu.edu | www.mifarmtoecenetwork.org
From: John Fisher <gardendirector@lifelab.org>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 3:03 AM
To: comfood@elist.tufts.edu <comfood@elist.tufts.edu>; NFSN Partners Listserv 2017 <partners@farmtoschool.org>
Subject: [NFSN Partners] School Garden Leadership Institute - Apply by August 2nd
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 3:03 AM
To: comfood@elist.tufts.edu <comfood@elist.tufts.edu>; NFSN Partners Listserv 2017 <partners@farmtoschool.org>
Subject: [NFSN Partners] School Garden Leadership Institute - Apply by August 2nd
Greetings,
The School Garden Support Organization Leadership Institute provides an opportunity for school garden professionals from across the country to collaborate, learn from one another, and develop resources to share with a national audience. In this way, we all become able to better support school gardens in our regions, and also advance the national school garden movement.
The 2023 SGSO Leadership Institute Will Prioritize School District-Based Programs
These are programs that are embedded within a school district, having either district staff focused on school gardens, or a strong partnership between a SGSO and a school district.
Each team invited to attend will send 2 key leaders to the Institute. Teams can be comprised of two people from the same organization, or two individuals from different organizations who work closely together to support multiple school gardens in their region.
We Are Particularly Seeking Teams Interested in:
– Enhancing trainings for garden-based educators planned for 2024
– Approaching garden education with a lens of equity and inclusion
– Strategies and systems to embed school gardens across a school district
Cost: Sliding scale based on organizational budget. Travel stipends available.
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-- JOHN
John Fisher - Director of Programs & Partnerships - 831.471.7831 -
Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with locations in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, CA
John Fisher - Director of Programs & Partnerships - 831.471.7831 -
Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, healthy food, and nature through garden-based education. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with locations in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, CA
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Growing Hope Hiring: Farmers Market Manager & Farm Intern
Happy Friday,
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MIFARMTOSCHOOL is a listserv that links farm-to-school stakeholders and practitioners in Michigan, from school food service directors and school administrators to growers and distributors. Content posted to MIFARMTOSCHOOL does not necessarily reflect the views of Michigan State University or the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems.
We are seeking a Farmers Market Manager and Paid Farm Intern to start in the next several weeks. Please send these descriptions on to the folks in your network or anyone you know who might be a good fit.
Best,
Julius
Julius Buzzard
Executive Director
(Pronouns: he/him/his)
734.786.8401 Office
734.389.5045 Cell
Schedule a Meeting | Donate | Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Monday, July 10, 2023
MFIN Network Meeting Tomorrow & More
Good morning,
I'm sharing some upcoming events below. Tomorrow at 3 pm is our Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN) Virtual Network Meeting and it may be of interest to some of you as we'll learn about MI Market Maker, a free, online directory that matches farmers and local food suppliers with buyers. Hope to see you there!
MFIN Virtual Network Meeting
Tuesday, July 11th from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
We will share how MarketMaker can be useful for making farm to institution connections in Michigan, including through the new Cultivate Michigan MarketMaker affiliation.
MFIN Lunchtime Webinars
Farms and Food Suppliers Webinar: Wednesday, July 26th from 12:00 – 12:30 pm
We will show you how to set up or update your MarketMaker account and profile to promote your business to institutions.
Institutional Buyers Webinar: Thursday, July 27th from 12:00 – 12:30 pm
We will show you how to set up or update your MarketMaker account and profile to optimally use the database to find farms and food businesses.
Too Good To Waste Dinner
Make Food Not Waste is hosting their annual Too Good To Waste Dinner on Thursday, July 25th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Coriander Kitchen and Farm in Detroit.
Find more information about the event and purchase tickets here. For any questions, please contact Make Food Not Waste Board President, Stephanie Osborn, at stephanie@makefoodnotwaste.org.
Farm-and-School Conference
Good Shepherd Montessori School is hosting a farm-and-school conference August 2-4 in in South Bend, IN and it is open to Michigan farmers and educators: Food, Farming & Sustainability: A Whole Systems Approach to Farm and School Education for the Future of Food Security.
Best,
Megan
Megan McManus
(she/her/hers)
Farm to Institution Specialist
MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
480 Wilson Road – Natural Resources Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
e: mcmanu60@msu.edu
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