Welcome Life Long Learners! Thank you for being here as we create a community where
everyone has access to healthy, local food. Join SCG in any of our upcoming workshops and events by registering below. Click here to view this email as a web page. |
Seed Saving Class for Adults Sat. August 6th from 10 AM - 12 PM CST (In-person at the Midtown Community Garden and Midtown Carnegie Library)
SCG is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Library District to offer another great opportunity for learning! Attendees will meet for a tour of the Midtown Community Garden at 10 AM (1471 N Benton Ave) and then move over to the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library (397 E Central St, 2nd floor meeting room) to continue the lesson out of the heat!
No registration is required, just bring your water bottle and join us!
Questions? Feel free to reach stephanie.handy@springfieldcommunitygardens.org |
Funding Your Farm
Mon. August 15th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST
(Zoom Webinar)
Few farmers, especially beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers, have the knowledge and funding to get their farms started right away. Access to land, money for infrastructure, equipment, seed, and livestock all carry substantial price tags in the farming world.
Listen to our panel of farm funding experts discuss strategies for getting funding from both governmental and non-governmental sources! We will be joined by Jennifer Hashley, Project Director of New Entry, Adam Coulter, Resource Conservationist for the Webster County NRCS Office, and Abby Inglis, Executive Director of the Webster County FSA Office.
Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell your friends
about it on the Facebook event page.
This work is supported by 2501 grant AO192501X443G009 from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
Millsap Farms Walk: Tomato Production
Weds. August 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM CST
(6593 N Emu Lane, Springfield, MO 65803)
Tomatoes are prone to several different pests and diseases. They can ripen unevenly, crack, become malformed, get scalded by the sun, and sometimes fail to produce fruit at all. Come walk and talk about the trials, tribulations, and tricks for growing tomatoes in the Ozarks.
No registration is necessary for this in person event, however selecting 'Going' on the Facebook event is helpful for planning purposes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug repellent if you desire. Thank you to our program partner University of Missouri Extension for funding this workshop! |
Compost Under a Microscope
Tues. August 30th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM CST
(Zoom Webinar)
This workshop will take a deep dive into the science behind compost including what is happening on a microscopic level. Attend to learn about the microorganisms that help create healthy soil! We will be joined Troy Hinke from Living Roots Compost Tea on behalf of Springfield Compost Collective for this virtual workshop.
Register here to attend this free zoom workshop and tell
your friends about it on the Facebook event page.
This work is supported by BFRDP grant 2019-49400-30461 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. |
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SCG's Grow to Ride 4-H Summer Camp
was a Success! |
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It was an absolute pleasure being able to host our first ever 4-H half day summer camp for 14 youth! Staff and campers got to visit different farms in the Springfield area to learn about soil health, seed saving, plant propagation,
work-life balance, and different agricultural careers. Not to mention build new friendships and experiences that they might not otherwise have the chance to enjoy. |
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If you appreciate giving underserved youth the opportunity to learn about agriculture, gardening, and the joys of eating healthy, local food, please consider making a donation to support our work! |
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Our Community Gardens - Volunteer Workdays are Now Open!
Ready to get your hands dirty? Sign up to volunteer at any of SCG's 17 community garden sites by visiting https://pointapp.org/orgs/945
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