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	The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems is a research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system. On the UCSC campus, the Center operates the 2-acre Alan Chadwick Garden and the 25-acre Farm. Both sites are managed using organic production methods and serve as research, teaching, and training facilities for students, staff, and faculty.

Announcements

Apprentice Grad Puts Training to Work in Uganda
Godfrey Kasozi, a 1999 graduate of the CASFS Apprenticeship program, is visiting Santa Cruz to raise funds for the training center he co-founded in his home country of Uganda. Details.

Farm & Garden Market Cart Open, Accepting EBT Credit
The Market Cart sells fresh-picked organic fruits, vegetables and flowers on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 6 pm at the base of the UCSC campus. We are now accepting EBT credit that allows community members to use their benefits from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; details; en espanol).

Now Available: 2009-2010 Sustainable Agrifood System Internship Applications
CASFS is seeking undergraduate students at regional community colleges, state schools, and UC Santa Cruz for a year-long training and internship program. Interns will assess information needs and opportunities for educational efforts and applied research on their campus's agrifood system. Details and applications (part A, part B). Applications due August 1.

Grow a Farmer Campaign Update
The Grow a Farmer campaign to build housing for participants in our 6-month Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture Program has reached its initial goal of $250,000! Find out more about the project, the Grow a Farmer Campaign, and about how you can support these efforts. Details. Housing campaign flyer. Press release.

More announcements from CASFS

Upcoming Events

3rd National Conference on Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture Education
July 15–17, 2009, Ames, Iowa
This conference offers students and educators the opportunity to share experiences, explore new pedagogies, shape and develop curriculum, and learn from one another in a dynamic, creative, participant-focused atmosphere. Details.

Organic Research Network Workshops
Tuesdays, July 21 and 28, 9 am–12 noon
UCCE-Santa Cruz County Auditorium,
1432 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville
Learn both basic and the latest research-based information on fertility and pest management in organic strawberries and vegetables. Details; en espanol.

Summer Pruning Workshop
Saturday, July 25, 10 am–1 pm
Louise Cain Gatehouse, UCSC Farm
Summer pruning is one of the best ways to ensure the health and productivity of your fruit trees. Learn summer pruning techniques from pruning experts Orin Martin and Matthew Sutton in this demonstration workshop. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends’ members; $20 general public, payable at the workshop. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240 or send email.

Complete 2009 Calendar of Events

Agrifood Seminar Events, Announcements

"Back 40" Celebration an Inspiring Gathering –

More on the 40th Anniversary of CASFS