The Local Food Movement group met briefly on October 18, 2011 at 5:00pm before the regular October PlacerSustain monthly meeting. We took a look at the Mission/Purpose and Principles statement that is being developed for the Placer County Economic Development Collaborative as an example of the type of material that we may develop for the Local Food (including Wellness) Movement effort. [The ED Collaborative material will be published shortly]
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Placer Good Food Buyer's Club Meeting January 22, 2013
Time:
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
US Department of Fish and Wildlife Training Center
11641 Blocker Dr.
Auburn, CA 95603
(In the Creekside Business Park behind the Train Station off of Nevada Street)
The Good Food Buyers Club will host its third community meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 5:pm – 7:pm at the US Department of Fish and Wildlife to report on development progress, welcome public input, and encourage participation in organizational opportunities.
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Feeding the Spirit -- Community Centers and Healthy Food
This is a link to materials on the Center for the Future of Museums about the role of healthy food in creating community--"Feeding the Spirit." Good links to published materials and videos. They have a report that sets forth what they believe are the mega-trends that affect doing this work. The information was brought to my attention by Bob Garrison with the Roseville Utility Exploration Center, a new member of the PlacerSustain Board of Directors.
- Jeffrey Bordelon's blog
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Donate to Salmon Falls Ranch Project
The American River Conservancy needs our help in acquiring 605 acres west of Salmon Falls Road in the American River watershed. They are asking us to contribute $50 by April 27. I donated online at arconservancy.org/donatesalmonfallsranch
As development pressures continue to advance around Folsom Lake, it's very important to invest in our collective open space! Thanks!
- Carol Pepper-Kittredge's blog
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Asking for perspectives on an online approach to farmers market
Recently ran across an advertisement for Farmie Market, an online approach to farmers market. Interested in getting some perspective from the PS community on the potential of the program. Do you think this supports "buy local" goals? Does this create more opportunities? or does it take away from the true sense of community?
Thanks everyone!
Michael
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What Can Superheroes Teach Us About Sustaining Small Business?
Small businesses, and the entrepreneurs that start and grow them are the backbone of the economy, employing 92% of all Californians, and generating 70% of California's tax revenue. In the current business UN-friendly climate, entrepreneurs have to work super hard to keep generating those jobs and revenue for the state.
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Annual Membership Drive
PlacerSustain is on an calendar year membership cycle. All the basic PlacerSustain member rights and privileges are free. The work that is being done, which is considerable, is primarily being accomplished by volunteers.
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Energy Upgrade Volunteer Corps Training
Green-Tern has accepted the opportunity to help with the promotion of Ecology Action's Energy Upgrade Volunteer Corps Training. For my friends and followers in Placer County, read on...
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Government Effect on Small Business - Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Economic Impact Alliance Discusses Government Effect on Small Business
On September 13th, Karla Lyngvar, co-founder of the Small Business Economic Impact Alliance (SBEIA), will join senator Ted Gaines in participating in a panel discussion to talk about government regulations and the financial burden they place on small business and the local economy through over-regulation. This discussion is part of Good Morning Truckee, a community forum and networking opportunity presented by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce.
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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 6:53pm
Olomana Aquaculture Link - encouraging work for all to take note of
http://www.olomanagardens.com/
We watched an hour long video about this aquaculture farm during our Midwest Permaculture Training at the Sivinanda Ashram Farm in Grass Valley. As the water crisis finally meanders into our global consciousness, this model helps us to realize how useful water is in our day to day lives, and how to make the most of every drop... over and over and over, just as Nature does.
Breakout Groups for Tonight's PlacerSustain Meeting
We will be going into a 45 minute Breakout segment during tonight's PlacerSustain meeting, and would encourage the participants in last month's session to come and continue the dialogue. Breakout groups will be formed around the subject interests of those attending. Last month we had the following groups: Community/School/Church Gardens, Sustainable Human Health, and Local Grower Market and Business Development.
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Sat, 10/23/2010 - 12:16pm
Stopping unwanted catalogues and mail
The organization Catalog Choice allows you to join for free and opt-out of or select how often you want to receive catalogues. Their list is extensive and I have been using it for months. It really works and has stopped all unwanted catalogues. It might seem like a small step but it is a powerful step to save some trees, energy, waste etc.
Folsom EcoHousing Group link and info
Must use and love the power of Google:
http://www.FolsomEcoHousing.org/
You are invited to join the members of Folsom EcoHousing at our monthly site tours and/or potlucks.
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Sat, 10/23/2010 - 10:13am
Co-Housing: Beautiful Living
Tue, 10/05/2010 - 10:23pm
School meals study provides food for thought
Captured from a friend's FB posting:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F09%2F22%2F...
"A three-year UC Berkeley study shows that students fed a steady curriculum of gardening, cooking and nutrition have significantly better eating habits than children who don't get the same instruction."
Green Within Reach
Learn about energy efficiency, waterwise landscaping and sustainable home design on October 9th.
SMUD will be presenting a brief overview of their Home Performance Program. They were awarded a $20 million grant to implement energy efficient programs such as assessment, rebates, and loans.
- Marie Brown's blog
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Thu, 09/30/2010 - 4:12pm
Article from Global Europe Anticipation Bulletin re: Spring 2011 Global Economic Crisis
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 3:28pm
Changing the Future, One Kid at at Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Id9caYw-Y&feature=player_embedded
This is a great 11 year old telling us what's wrong with the food supply and why he's chosen to be an organic farmer instead of an NFL quarterback!
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