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Annette Lorenzo posted a blog post
Food System Spot Light: Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives
This is an exciting organization - making an impact. Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives is a non-profit organization that supports individuals and communities in their sustainable development by providing training, demonstrations and services in organic farming, bio-construction, and other sustainable and permaculture practices.MissionTo demonstrate and share knowledge for a sustainable and harmonious life.VisionTo serve and…See More
Annette Lorenzo posted a status
"Follow farmer Annette Lorenzo for global Food System information:http://pinterest.com/annettelorenzo/lorenzo-s-food-systems-review/"
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Stabroek Market - My Food System Tour 12/17/12
Stabroek Market is a large market located in the capital city of Guyana, Georgetown.Morning Catch - Waiting for hungry patrons.
Annette Lorenzo posted a status
"I had a wonderful WWOOFing expirence at Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiative,in Puerto Rico. http://plenitudpreng.weebly.com/projects.html"
Annette Lorenzo posted a blog post
Annette Lorenzo posted a status
"City Market - Article - Annette Lorenzo from Lorenzo's Urban Greens:
http://ning.it/zn6GMi"
Profile Information
- Organization Name
- Urban Greens
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Vermont
- Zip Code
- 05401
- Current Position Title:
- Grower, Educator
- Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
- Greenhouse Learning Projects - extending growing season to match year long curriculum lesson plan integrator.
- What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
- Walking to elementary school #52 smelling the herbs growing in the sidewalk gardens of my Italian neighbors. Knowing as a young child which neighbor grew the best tomatoes on the block.
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In today's local farming movement you see many females...read this story to hear a different story.
Posted on May 5, 2013 at 12:12am 1 Comment 0 Likes
In today's local farming movement you see many females...read this story to hear a different story.
Continue Agriculture Education - Mixture of old school and modern practices
Posted on April 24, 2013 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Agriculture Education
Resources for agriculture education programs, including classroom instruction, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience programs that prepare students for college or entrance into agricultural careers.
Creating an Integrated Curriculum in Agricultural Education…
Continue Food System Spot Light: Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives
Posted on December 17, 2012 at 2:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is an exciting organization - making an impact.
Plenitud Eco-Educational Initiatives is a non-profit organization that supports individuals and communities in their sustainable development by providing training, demonstrations and services in organic farming,…
Continue Lorenzo's Urban Greens - New Farmer at City Market
Posted on February 24, 2012 at 8:59pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Vera Simon-Nobes updated an event
Agritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group at Woodstock, VT
May 20, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms. These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the Vermont Farms Association and Shelburne Farms. With your help, the project will establish best practices for Vermont agritourism and will supply resources and technical assistance to farmers who are looking to offer…See More
Vera Simon-Nobes's 3 events were featuredAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 22, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pmAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 28, 2013 from 3pm to 6pmAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 29, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm
Vera Simon-Nobes posted eventsAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 29, 2013 from 3pm to 6pmAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 28, 2013 from 3pm to 6pmAgritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group
May 22, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Cristina C. posted eventsAppetite for Adventure: Beekeeping Weekend Workshop
July 6, 2013 at 10am to July 7, 2013 at 4pmHoney Tasting and Pairing Workshop at Red Bee Apiary
May 26, 2013 from 1pm to 3pm
Brooke posted a discussionCultivating Joy & Wonder: an early childhood guidebook of activites for exploring the natural world
Cultivating Joy and Wonder Educating for Sustainability in Early Childhood Through Nature, Food, and Community is a Project Seasons for Early Learners publication of Shelburne Farms. Written by Emily Hoyler and Linda Wellings and designed by Holly Brough at Shelburne Farms, Cultivating Joy and Wonder brings Education for Sustainability into…See More
Celia Gaze's event was featured
Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm
June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
Sanne Kure-Jensen updated an event
Greens Production & Urban Composting at Sidewalk Ends Farm
June 4, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Rain date: June 11, 5:30 p.m. Co-hosted by NOFA/RI and Young Farmer Nights (YFN) Learn how to grow a never-ending supply of salad and arugula through biointensive production and succession planting. Sidewalk Ends Farm’s Fay Strongin, Laura Brown-Lavoie and Tess Brown-Lavoie will share their seeding, transplanting, direct seeding and fertilizing routines to maximize production in a small space while enhancing soil health. This workshop will also cover urban composting practices essential to…See More
Sanne Kure-Jensen updated an event
Microgreens & Energy Conservation at Farming Turtles
May 16, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Participants will learn how this farm grows micro-greens, baby greens and mushrooms. Learn about growing wheatgrass for people and pets. Lauri Roberts will share her ongoing efforts to conserve energy.Farming Turtles produces certified organic crops year-round. Learn about their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), the preeminent organization for auditing food…See More
Celia Gaze posted an eventOpen Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm
June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
Cristina C. posted an event
Appetite for Adventure: Beekeeping Weekend Workshop at Red Bee Apiary
June 1, 2013 at 10am to June 2, 2013 at 4pm
Spend an inspiring weekend with Marina Marchese, beekeeper, author, and founder of Red Bee Honey, learning basic beekeeping practices, homesteading skills, and a variety of honeybee crafts. Learn all about honey, its floral sources, and how to taste honey like a true connoisseur. We’ll create honeybee crafts such as luscious lotions and potions, handmade soap, and beeswax candles using ingredients in any kitchen apothecary!No experience is necessary, just curiosity and a creative spirit! On…See More
Mary Quinn Doyle posted a blog postUnique Maine Farms' Project- Grant Advice Would Be Appreciated
For the past ten months, I have been involved with a volunteer project traveling around Maine visiting over 120 farms and creating complimentary webpages and personal stories about the farms for the Unique Maine Farms' project: www.uniquemainefarms.com I am working on a 224-page book about this project and planning an educational outreach program with a traveling photo exhibit and a slideshow and discussion program. Is anyone able to…See More
Mary Quinn Doyle posted a videoUnique Maine Farms Book Project
This eight-minute video gives a background into the 224-page book project that has been undertaken by Mary Quinn Doyle to highlight over 120 unique farms in ...
Annette Lorenzo posted a blog postIn today's local farming movement you see many females...read this story to hear a different story.
In today's local farming movement you see many females...read this story to hear a different story.See More
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