Event offers chance to meet local farmers.Byline: Jack Moran Moran equitable councillor to King Feredach. [Irish Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 728] See : Justice The Register-Guard Most supermarket shoppers have no idea where the veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. in their salad were grown. If you count yourself among that crowd - and are ready for a change - then perhaps it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to consider a relationship with a local farmer who can provide your family with a cornucopia cornucopia (kôr'ny  kō`pēə), in Greek mythology, magnificent horn that filled itself with whatever meat or drink its owner requested. of fresh produce
from late spring through autumn.
Anyone interested in making the change can learn more on Tuesday night, during the eighth annual "That's My Farmer" event. The gathering is organized by 17 local faith communities and designed to introduce attendees to the world of community supported agriculture. "It's a real way to invest in a local farm," said expo organizer John Pitney, associate pastor at First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a common name for the first United Methodist church established in a particular locality. Many First United Methodist Churches exist around the world. in Eugene. Twelve farms will participate in this year's event. Local residents are invited to meet with the farmers and decide if they'd like to pay one to grow and harvest fresh food for them this year. While most of the farms are fruit-and-vegetable operations, at least two offer eggs and meat, Pitney said. Food boxes are distributed to subscribers once a week. The packages vary widely, with most costing between $300 and $600, Pitney said. That's My Farmer typically draws several hundred people, and serves more as an educational event than a market. "The farmers are always excited about it, because they get new memberships at the event," Pitney said. "But the first priority is to have fun, meet the farmers and learn more about (community supported agriculture)." THAT'S MY FARMER What: Expo featuring 12 farms offering community supported agriculture subscriptions. Event also includes door prizes and homemade home·made adj. 1. Made or prepared in the home: homemade pie. 2. Made by oneself. 3. Crudely or simply made. Adj. 1. ice cream. When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., Eugene. Cost: The event is free, but donations are accepted to help low-income families in the community access local, organic produce. More information: Contact organizer John Pitney at 463-0437 or by e-mail at compost compost, substance composed mainly of partly decayed organic material that is applied to fertilize the soil and to increase its humus content; it is often used in vegetable farming, home gardens, flower beds, lawns, and greenhouses. @cmc.net. |
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