The CENTER for AGROECOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS http://casfs.ucsc.edu Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:06:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Apprenticeship Graduates Honored http://casfs.ucsc.edu/apprenticeship-graduates-honored http://casfs.ucsc.edu/apprenticeship-graduates-honored#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:06:46 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/?p=4004 CASFS Farm & Garden Apprenticeship graduate Karen Washington was recently honored for her community leadership work in a Black History Month celebration held in the Bronx. Read more about her award in this UCSC press release.

The Apprenticeship graduates at Pie Ranch–Jered Lawson, Nancy Vail, and Amy Ridout–are slated to receive a Sustainable San Mateo County award for their education and stewardship work.

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/apprenticeship-graduates-honored/feed 0 Cultivating a Movement: Reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz http://casfs.ucsc.edu/cultivating-a-movement-reading-at-bookshop-santa-cruz-2 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/cultivating-a-movement-reading-at-bookshop-santa-cruz-2#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:27:53 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/cultivating-a-movement-reading-at-bookshop-santa-cruz-2 Title: Cultivating a Movement: Reading at Bookshop Santa Cruz
Location: Bookshop Santa Cruz
Link out: Click here
Description: On Wednesday, February 22 starting at 7 pm, attend a reading from the oral history anthology “Cultivating a Movement,” which documents the development of organic farming and food systems on California’s Central Coast. Members of CASFS feature prominently in the collection.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2012-02-22
End Time: 20:30

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/cultivating-a-movement-reading-at-bookshop-santa-cruz-2/feed 0 Food Week at UCSC http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:18:22 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc Title: Food Week at UCSC
Location: various
Link out: Click here
Description: A variety of free events will take place at UCSC as part of Food Week. See the link for details.
Start Date: 2012-02-13
End Date: 2012-02-20

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc/feed 0 Food Week at UCSC, February 13-20 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc-february-13-20 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc-february-13-20#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:07:59 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/?p=3988 A variety of free events will take place this week as part of Food Week at UCSC and the upcoming 2012 Real Food Challenge National Conference. See the details on the attached flyer.

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/food-week-at-ucsc-february-13-20/feed 0 2012 Season Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Sign Ups Are Open http://casfs.ucsc.edu/2012-season-community-supported-agriculture-csa-sign-ups-are-open http://casfs.ucsc.edu/2012-season-community-supported-agriculture-csa-sign-ups-are-open#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:04:22 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/?p=3983 The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project at the CASFS UCSC Farm is now accepting sign-ups for the 2012 season. CSA members receive a weekly box of fresh organic produce grown at the UCSC Farm, along with a number of other benefits including a season-long membership in the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden. Find out more and see an online brochure and pledge form at the CSA web link, or call 831.459-3240 or email casfs@ucsc.edu for details.

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/2012-season-community-supported-agriculture-csa-sign-ups-are-open/feed 0 CASFS Offers Two Chancellor Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) Positions for 2012-2013 (Apply Now) http://casfs.ucsc.edu/casfs-offers-two-chancellor-undergraduate-internship-program-cuip-positions-for-2012-2013-apply-now http://casfs.ucsc.edu/casfs-offers-two-chancellor-undergraduate-internship-program-cuip-positions-for-2012-2013-apply-now#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:24:05 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/?p=3972 The Chancellor’s Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) application process is open for all undergraduate UCSC students. The application deadline is February 16th 2012. One of the CASFS internship positions will serve on our campus Food Systems Working Group to coordinate campus and community student education and co-curricular programming events and publications.  The second position provides support to farm-based education and research opportunities as well as support for farm to college efforts. These internships cover over $8,200 in student tuition and fee costs for 2012-2013 and require a commitment of 15 hours per week. Apply now to find our more!



]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/casfs-offers-two-chancellor-undergraduate-internship-program-cuip-positions-for-2012-2013-apply-now/feed 0 Garden Cruz: Intensive 3-day Organic Gardening Course http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course-2 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course-2#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:04:34 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course-2 Title: Garden Cruz: Intensive 3-day Organic Gardening Course
Location: Alan Chadwick Garden, UC Santa Cruz
Description: Offered July 20-22 and taught by staff of the renowned UCSC Farm & Garden Apprenticeship Program, the 3-day “Garden Cruz” intensive will provide a solid foundation to further your lifelong study, enjoyment and practice of organic gardening. The course will cover the basic suite of skills needed to create and maintain a successful organic garden, including soil analysis and bed preparation, composting, planting, irrigation, crop care, and harvest. Each day will include both lectures and hand-on practice, giving participants a chance to get their hands dirty while they learn.

Classes and hands-on activities will take place at the Alan Chadwick Garden on the UC Santa Cruz campus from 9 am–4 pm. Cost of the course is $300, with a $25 discount for Friends of the Farm & Garden members. Pre-registration by July 6 is required and class size is limited.

To register, send a check made payable to “UC Regents” to: Amy Bolton, CASFS/UCSC Farm, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064. Please indicate whether you are signing up for the May or July session. For additional details, contact Amy Bolton at 831.459-3240, or casfs@ucsc.edu.
Start Date: 2012-07-20
End Date: 2012-07-22

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course-2/feed 0 Garden Cruz: Intensive 3-day Organic Gardening Course http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:59:08 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course Title: Garden Cruz: Intensive 3-day Organic Gardening Course
Location: Alan Chadwick Garden, UC Santa Cruz
Description: Offered May 18-20 and taught by staff of the renowned UCSC Farm & Garden Apprenticeship Program, the 3-day “Garden Cruz” intensive will provide a solid foundation to further your lifelong study, enjoyment and practice of organic gardening. The course will cover the basic suite of skills needed to create and maintain a successful organic garden, including soil analysis and bed preparation, composting, planting, irrigation, crop care, and harvest. Each day will include both lectures and hand-on practice, giving participants a chance to get their hands dirty while they learn.

Classes and hands-on activities will take place at the Alan Chadwick Garden on the UC Santa Cruz campus from 9 am–4 pm. Cost of the course is $300, with a $25 discount for Friends of the Farm & Garden members. Pre-registration by May 4 is required and class size is limited.

To register, send a check made payable to “UC Regents” to: Amy Bolton, CASFS/UCSC Farm, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064. Please indicate whether you are signing up for the May or July session. For additional details, contact Amy Bolton at 831.459-3240, or casfs@ucsc.edu.

Start Date: 2012-05-18
End Date: 2012-05-20

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/garden-cruz-intensive-3-day-organic-gardening-course/feed 0 Top 10 Herbs to Grow in an Herb Garden http://casfs.ucsc.edu/top-10-herbs-to-grow-in-an-herb-garden-2 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/top-10-herbs-to-grow-in-an-herb-garden-2#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:52:46 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/top-10-herbs-to-grow-in-an-herb-garden-2 Title: Top 10 Herbs to Grow in an Herb Garden
Location: Louise Cain Gatehouse, UCSC Farm
Description: On Sunday, April 1, from 10 am to 1 pm, join Western/Chinese herbalist and licensed acupuncturist Darren Huckle to learn how much you can do with just a few herbs. Darren will discuss how to grow, prepare and use 10 great medicinal plants. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. No pre-registration necessary. $20 for Friends of the Farm & Garden members, $30 for general public, $5 for UCSC students, payable the day of the workshop. For more information, contact 831.459-3240 or casfs@ucsc.edu.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-04-01
End Time: 13:00

]]> http://casfs.ucsc.edu/top-10-herbs-to-grow-in-an-herb-garden-2/feed 0 Fruit Trees 101: Basic Fruit Tree Care http://casfs.ucsc.edu/fruit-trees-101-basic-fruit-tree-care-6 http://casfs.ucsc.edu/fruit-trees-101-basic-fruit-tree-care-6#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:57 +0000 mtbrown http://casfs.ucsc.edu/fruit-trees-101-basic-fruit-tree-care-6 Title: Fruit Trees 101: Basic Fruit Tree Care
Location: Sierra Azul Nursery, 2660 E. Lake Ave (Hwy 152), Watsonville
Link out: Click here
Description: On Saturday, February 4 from 10 am – 1 pm learn the basics of fruit tree selection and care at this workshop taught by Matthew Sutton and Pete Drevno of Orchard Keepers. Note that this workshop date is tentative; please call 831.459-3240 or see the Sierra Azul website the week of January 30 to confirm. Heavy rain cancels.
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-02-04
End Time: 13:00

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