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Felder Farm Updates Sundays on the farm…

Weather permitting, we plan to be at the farm on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. Feel free to stop by and help out or just check the place out. You can call 501-837-7959 or 501-208-7915 for directions or more info. Also, we are now accepting donations for the Farm. We are currently looking for a wheelbarrow or two, and we need money to help cover farm start-up costs right now primarily the irrigation system. For info email ASN at EMailASN@gmail.com or email Felder Farm at felderfarm@gmail.com.

ASN is partnered with Felder to help develop the farm through offering workshops and volunteer opportunities for members and supporters and to assist in developing Felder Farm educational programs. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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LOCAL FOOD CLUB COOKBOOK NAME CONTEST

Take part in our “Name the Cookbook” contest and win a $15 gift certificate for your Food Club purchase if your name is chosen. Email us your name suggestions (EmailASN@gmail.com).

Writers, artists, and anyone who would like to contribute to the cookbook, please contact Amie Lein at leinamiec@gmail.com.

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ASN Local Food Club * Local food delivered weekly on Saturdays, ordering open Monday thru Wednesday. For info visit www.littlerock.locallygrown.net.

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ASN Monthly Meeting: Thursday, March 12th, 7pm to 8pm. Following a briefing on ASN current initiatives, partnerships and volunteer opportunities, we’ll have a short presentation – a review of resources and websites for learning about consumer society, impacts and sustainable global development.

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Book Highlight: Smallholders, Householders: Farm Families and the Ecology of Intensive, Sustainable Agriculture by Robert Netting http://www.amazon.com/Smallholders-Householders-Intensive-Sustainable-Agriculture/dp/0804721025#reader

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We got this message from a student at the University of Central Arkansas:

I am working to set up a school garden at Arnold Drive Elementary School in Jacksonville. I was wondering if there was anyway I could get in touch with some gardeners who would be willing to help set up the garden or help maintain it. Thank you.

Dulce Armas (darmas1@cub.uca.edu)

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Salt of the Earth is an environmentally minded landscaping and lawn care company. We are a full service landscape company that is committed to using eco friendly/organic herbicides and fertilizers and focused on water retention/reclamation as well as low water use gardens. Here is a full list of the services we offer: -Organic/Eco Friendly Fertilizers and Herbicides -Complete Property Maintenance -Landscape Design -Custom Water Features -Planting Trees, Shrubs, and Flowering -Plants -Weekly and Bi-Weekly Lawn Care -Dog Waste Removal Service -Organic Vegetable Garden Installation and Maintenance If you have any questions or I can be of any help please contact me.

Sincerely, Jonathan Wilkins

Salt of the Earth saltoftheearthar@yahoo.com

501-366-1481

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Linda Tarr is an eco-consultant for Green Irene. To see more information about Green Irene visit www.GreenIrene.com/LindaMaumelle. Linda Tarr Green Irene Eco-Consultant phone (501)851-0940 www.GreenIrene.com/LindaMaumellee-mail linda.maumelle@greenirene.com

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Sustainable Alternatives has office space available. Preference given to non-profit / healing / community outreach / environmental organizations or individuals. * Wireless internet, * one parking space per tenant, * alarm security, * kitchen, * meeting space, * handicapped access, * includes gas, electric, water (normal use), * phone not included; you must establish your own phone service., * hardwood floors; 1930’s bldg, refurbished, * month to month considered, * shared office space a possibility for smaller orgs / individuals, * walk to convenience store, restaurants, natural food store, * Additional office support optional; phones; fax; etc; Sustainable Alternatives is also hiring a part-time seasonal garden assistant.

For info email Julie Hendrix – julie@sustainablealternatives.org

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Arkansas DeltaMade Market is back! The marketplace will feature about 20 Arkansas DeltaMade vendors including several new members to the program such as Belle’s Candles from West Memphis, artist Nancy LaFarra Wilson of McGehee, and Blytheville’s Backyard Herbs.

When: Friday, March 6, 2009 – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Marketplace

Where: Clinton School of Public Service Sturgis Hall

*Make your reservations by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu or calling 501.683.5239.

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That’s all for now! Hope to see you or hear from you soon,

Katy Elliott