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Kiti gè Miijim: Notes from Youth Farm Stand Training Last week

Introducing the Little Traverse Bay Band and Sault Tribe Youth Farm Stand Project…. Kiti gè Miijim (Grown Food!)

Mission: The Kiti gè Miijim entrepreneurial gardening project promotes healthy eating and self-fulfillment for Native youth and their communities. This collaboration of Little Traverse Bay Band, Sault Tribe, MSUE and MSU CRFS will support:
? Learning opportunities for community food systems, gardening and entrepreneurship
? Build lifeskills, healthy lifestyles and esteem that can be carried through life
? Engage youth with their community

Thank you Barb, Francie, Caren, Michelle and Regina for giving so much of your time and energy to our training this week! I had a lot of fun, and I know Francie and Caren are feeling CONFIDENT, EMPOWERED and READY to lead Kiti gè Miijim!

I wanted to recap some of the things we left off with from our training on Wednesday:

Here is some marketing brainstorming we did for LTBB and Sault Tribe:

Sault Tribe:
Target customers: Community Members
Where customers live: locally
Where do they go (shop, leisure, etc..) Glen’s, Dowd’s, Downtown stretch
Possible marketing sites:
? Pow wow
? Marina (farmers market)
? Other events (Apple Days?)
? Midjim? Permit required?
? Hospitals or clinics - suggested to market hevily and team up with othr events (health fair) to attract enough people

LTBB:
Target customers: Summer residents and tourists ($$) and community members (Service)
Where customers live: Seasonal residents, hotels, community residents
Where do they go (Shop, leisure,etc…) Glens, Walmart, Meijer, downtown, along M31 an M119. Waterfront, Petoskey State Park, Bike Path, College, fitness center, walking trails
Possible marketing sites:
? Bindigen gas station/ convenience store
? Community college
? Tribal housing
? Old Vicotries casino site (major intersection, casino near)
? Land across from Walmart - prime tribe owned real estate
? Bell’s fishery
? Petoskey Farmers Market
? Pellston Farmer Market
? Harbor Springs Farmers Market
? Waterfront
? August Powwow
? Grain Train Health Food Store
? Government Building
? Pleasant View Road

Cultural Connections - brainstorm ideas
? Name - Kiti gè Miijim “Grown Food”
? Story telling - Stories from other farm stands about how they overcame
? Marketing - at powwows, Tribal Government buildings, community centers
? Gather stories from elders, about food, gardening. Gather history, and memories associated with particular foods, or what grows well
? USDA My Plate in Anishinaabemowin
? Signage and Labels in Anishinaabemowin
? 3 Sisters Garden - feature this as a growing approach
? Stories from other tribes about food, land and soil (Book: Respect for Land and Soil)
? Photos - with ENTHUSIASM!
? Art -
? Team up with Ojibwe Museum jewlry entrepreneurship program
? Winona LaDuke resources: Food is Medicine, and Curriculum on food systems
? Use greetings and appreciations in the Anishinaabe language with customers

We discussed that many of these can be put into action this summer in the two YFSP programs, and in revisions to the YFSP toolkit.

We are learning what works and what is needed this summer. We listed the following approaches to collect feedback, ideas, and thoughts throughout the summer:
? Google Doc (Caren can set up)
? A mid year call - July 12th at 10am
? An end of the summer summit with kids- Aug 6th - location and times to be determined
? Stick post-its in the toolkit book itself
? Caren and Francie can keep a journal or log through their experience

Also, here are some of the resources we mentioned:

? Food Sovereignty Assessment Tool: A great tool for exploring food in the community that middle school and high school students could do http://falcon.aihec.org/Lists/WhatsNew/Attachments/3/Food%20Sovereignty%20Assessment%20Tool.pdf

? My Native Plate: The U.S. Indian Health Service has a great page of downloadable MyPlate and other nutrition info at this site (click the Nutrition tab) http://www.ihs.gov/medicalprograms/diabetes/index.cfm?module=resourcesPrintableMaterials

Also, there were a few books in particular that we discussed, and if you are interested in having, they are available at the National Gardening Associations Kid’s Gardening online store: http://www.gardeningwithkids.org/books.html?sort=price%2Casc&age=

? In the Three Sisters Garden, JoAnne Denee and Carolyn Peduzzi

? French Fries and the Food System, The Food Project

? Growing Together, The Food Project

Anne Scott, MPH
Center for Regional Food Systems
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
480 Wilson Rd, Suite 303
East Lansing, MI 48824
scottann@msu.edu 517.353.0751

Fwd: CORRECTION: IPM Hoop House Class in MQT

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(906) 225-0671 ext. 11

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Volume 1, Issue 3.5:
May 21st, 2013

The Plowshare is the new incarnation of the U.P. Farm Bulletin. Now managed
by the U.P. Food Exchange, you will still hear about events and projects
related to U.P. agriculture and local food. All are welcome to contribute
as we work together to grow a stronger local food system!
IPM Hoop House Class Correction

*The Integrated Pest Management Class this Wednesday, May 22 at 6pm will be
held at the Northern Michigan University Hoop House at the Jacobetti Center.
*

In the last Plowshare the location was mistakenly listed as the Superior
Central Hoop House in Eben. Our apologies for this error and we hope to see
you at the NMU Hoop House tomorrow to learn economical ways to manage pests
with the least hazard to people, property, and the environment.

To RSVP for this class contact the Marquette Food Co-op Special Projects
Coordinator at (906) 225-0671 extension 25 or apalmer@marquettefood.coop

*The U.P. Food Exchange connects local food activity within each of
the Upper Peninsula’s three distinct regions (eastern, central, & western),
and coordinates local food efforts between the regions.*

*Sincerely,*

*The U.P. Food Exchange Team*

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DML Competition 5 Call for Proposals
Project: Connect
Summer Youth Program Competition
Applications due Monday, June 10
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to U.S. based organizations for events and programs (running July-September) that excite and enable youth to engage the web in civil, collaborative, productive, safe, and confidence-building ways. Winners, events and programs will also be aligned with the Summer of Making and Connecting campaign to put Connected Learning into practice and the Maker Party global campaign, leading to additional promotion and possible engagement in other campaign events like MozFest.
If you’re considering or have already planned any pop-ups, Maker Parties, week-long camps, leadership programs, media labs, badging workshops, etc., that provide youth with opportunities to learn, investigate, connect, create and share using the web, please consider applying!
Online Applications due by 5pm PST on June 10
Apply Now!
Apply online at dmlcompetition.net/summer-youth-programming/how-to-apply-to-the-summer-youth-programming-competition
The Project:Connect»»

Linked below is the May edition of the Michigan Good Food Newsletter.

[cid:image002.png@01CE4C03.70A04E90] May 2013 Michigan Good Food Newsletter

This month’s stories include: “The Verdict Is In - Students Liked Michigan Lamb for Lunch!,” “New Tool to Support Food Businesses Released,” “Good Food of the Future: The Impact of Urbanization,” and “Living the Good (Food) Life: Justin Fast.”

This and previous editions of the Michigan Good Food newsletter can be found on the MI Good Food website (www.michiganfood.org) under “current activity” or at this link.

As always, contributions related to good food in Michigan are welcome! Submissions are requested by the 25th of the month for publication the following month.

Kathryn»»

Reminder of the webinar coming up next Monday, and apologies for cross-postings:
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Working with Your Food Safety Inspector: A Webinar for Michigan’s Small Food Processors
Monday, May 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
(Eastern Time)
Michigan State University
Communication Arts and Sciences Building, Room 145
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, Mich.»>

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Angler input sought for three areas of Luce and Chippewa counties

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Subject: Angler input sought for three areas of Luce and Chippewa counties

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906-203-7302

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USDA Cost Share is reopened!

Just a reminder if you are interested in applying for cost share with NRCS. They have reopened as they have some extra funds, they have not yet given. But you better act quickly:
NOTE: Schools (K-12 or college) or government organizations are NOT eligible for this program. This program is for farmers on private land.

* You must register with FSA (farming service Agency) at your soil conservation district office. Here is the link to find your county office:

* For upper peninsula, http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?service=page/CountyMap&state=MI2&stateName=Upper%20Michigan&stateCode=26 f

* or Lower peninsula, http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?service=page/CountyMap&state=MI1&stateName=Lower%20Michigan&stateCode=26

* You must complete the paper work they provide
* You must have a site visit with a soil conservation technician of your farm to see what you are eligible and what would be best for your farm system and they will develop a conservation farm plan.
This does not cost you for this service, beyond your time and care. These steps must be completed before you can apply for any NRCS cost share programs.
Here is the announcement of the program reopen. Applications must be submitted by May 17

USDA Announces Second Selection for Conservation Funding

EAST LANSING, April 10, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering Michigan farmers a second opportunity to competefor conservation financial assistance during 2013. Funding is available through the USDA’s Seasonal High Tunnel for Crops, Drought, Organic and Air Quality initiatives to producers who submit an application by May 17, 2013.

“This is a good opportunity for producers who were not selected earlier in the year to apply for financial assistance for conservation activities during 2013. Anyone interested in these initiatives should contact their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service office as soon as possible to start the application process,” said State Conservationist Garry Lee.
The Seasonal High Tunnel, Drought and Organic initiatives are available to producers statewide, the Air Quality Initiative is available to producers in 25 Michigan counties. Farmers who submit applications with the greatest environmental benefits will be offered contracts that will pay a portion of the cost for implementing conservation practices. Farmers receive payment after the conservation practice is installed or implemented.
The Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative provides financial assistance to purchase a seasonal high tunnel (hoop house) to extend the growing season for crop production. The drought initiative provides financial assistance for specified conservation activities that can help alleviate drought conditions, some eligible practices include residue and tillage management, cover crops and irrigation water management. Organic producers and producers transitioning to organic production can receive financial assistance for implementing conservation practicesconsistent with organic production to address a resource concern.
Air Quality Initiative funding is available to producers in 25 Michigan counties identified as having impaired air quality. A list of eligible counties is available online and at local USDA Service Centers. Producers in eligible counties can apply for financial assistance to implement conservation practices that improve air quality.
For more information about these initiatives and how to apply for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, contact a local field office or go online to www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service helps America’s farmers and ranchers conserve the Nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.

Brian Buehler
Public Affairs Specialist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone (517) 324-5244>

Save the date: May 13, 2:00-3:30, food safety webinar for small Michigan processors

Do you run a small food processing business in Michigan? Want to start one? Do you provide assistance to small processors in Michigan?
Working with Your Food Safety Inspector: A Webinar for Small Michigan Processors
Monday, May 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
(Eastern Time)
Web address
Will be announced closer to the date, along with instructions for sending questions for panelists.

To attend in person
Michigan State University
Communication Arts and Sciences Building, Room 145
404 Wilson Rd.
East Lansing, Mich.

The webinar will be recorded and archived.
Small-scale food processing is a growing trend in Michigan, and meeting food safety regulations is essential to operating a successful food processing business. This panel discussion brings together representatives of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and small Michigan processors. Presenters include:

* Laurie Sorensen, Food Safety Inspector, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
* Gordon Robinson, Dairy Supervisor, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
* Pearl Brown, Baker, Old Mission Multigrain, Traverse City, Mich.
* Sue Spagnuolo, Cheesemaker, Greenbush Farms and Dolce Vita Dairy, St. Johns, Mich.
* Moderator: Jenifer Buckley, Michigan State University

Speakers will discuss successful approaches to developing positive relationships with inspectors and meeting regulations. **Pre-registration is not required, and there is no registration fee.**

BUILDING LOCATION. Communication Arts and Sciences Building:

* 404 Wilson Rd., corner of Wilson Rd. and Red Cedar Rd., East Lansing, Mich.
* http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/index.php?location=com
* http://goo.gl/maps/LhN8i

ROOM LOCATION. Room 145 Comm Arts:

* Room 145 is located on the east side of the Comm Arts Building.
* Participants who enter the south doors of the Comm Arts Building: Take the hallway to the west (left) as you enter and follow around the perimeter of the first floor until you come to the room on the east side.

PARKING. Park in the Trowbridge Ramp, the parking structure south of the Comm Arts Building:

* Trowbridge Ramp is at the corner of Trowbridge Rd. and Red Cedar Rd.
* Park in metered spots. $1.25/hour.
* Meters take quarters, dimes, and nickels.
* There are change machines in the NW and NE corners of the ground floor of the ramp.

For more information, contact Jenifer Buckley, MSU Department of Community Sustainability, at (517) 355-5962 or jbuckley@msu.edu.»>