March 26th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Our Farms (Info and News) —
Dear Members, CSA order reminder for April 12th,
We are writing this reminder for our delivery coming up on Saturday, April 12th. The order deadline is on Monday, April 7th at midnight. We thank you for indulging us these days for preparation of the orders as the number of farms we coordinate with has increased and the number of orders has increased. Thank you for your support, we love our farm life, as busy as it can be at times!
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March 18th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Food Policy and Action, Organizations of Interest —
via Food and Water Watch…
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that would let factory farms get out of reporting their releases of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and other toxic air pollutants caused by the breakdown of animal manure in massive lagoons. We have a right to know what toxic chemicals we’re being exposed to. Make Factory Farms report their pollution to EPA.
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March 18th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
via Partnership for Parks. (I took this class it is lots of fun!)…
Pruning with our Park Stewards
Supported by
Trees need our help in New York City… and we need them! The benefits of trees include clean air, beauty, and shade. Life for a street tree is tough, and You can help!
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, Partnerships for Parks, Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces and Trees New York presents:
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March 18th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest —
via the Horticultural Society NYC...
Environmental Education Advisory Council of New York City presents
Cool It NYC!
A Panel Discussion: Practical Applications for Reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect
Wednesday, March 26th 6-8pm
The Horticultural Society of New York
http://www.hsny.org
Pamela Ito; Director of Children’s Education
148 W 37th Street, 13th Fl, between 6th & 7thAvenues
By Subway: 1, 2, 3, N, R, W, Q, B, D, F, V to 34th Street
More after the jump…
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March 17th, 2008 by stacey — Filed under: Announcements, Events, Food Policy and Action, Local Business/ Community News, Organizations of Interest, Our Farms (Info and News) —
Join Just Food for their 8th annual CSA in the City Conference at Columbia University’s Teachers College (located at 525 West 120th St. in Manhattan).
Everyone is welcome, not just CSA members. Though Astoria CSA highly encourages our members to attend, learn more and report back to the community!
It’s a fantastic way to get more involved with CSAs, find out how to start one, or just learn more about food and policy issues. (If you happen by the Raw Milk Workshop: The Real Deal on Raw Milk, say hello to me, Stacey! I’ll be speaking and leading the Q&A.)
Many of our own farmers will be present for the farmer panel, including Nancy and Alan Brown of Lewis Waite (our meat and dairy providers) and Matt Kurek, one of our vegetable farmers. (Matt is unsure of his attendance just yet– it is either the conference or find someone to attend a tractor auction in his place.)
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