[TheUWfarm] FYI: UW General Assembly

Dear UW Farm, 

In the same spirit of horizontal learning and communication that is practiced so beautifully on the farm, we're trying to organize a place for democratic participation and discussion on a campus-wide level- through the first ever UW General Assembly. We hope this will grow into a space for our campus community to unite to bring positive change to the University, and practice collective decision-making and action. The farm has so much positive energy and ground-breaking (no pun intended) ideas that we would love to see contributed to building this space on campus. Please join us! Details are below.

Students, faculty, and staff of the UW, 

You are hereby invited to the first official

UW General Assembly

Tuesday, January 10th - 5pm

Kane Hall Lobby

UW needs an alternative voice. A place for students, faculty, and staff active on campus to connect with each other, engage in democratic discussion, and practice collective decision-making and action. We need a space to talk about what we want for our campus, outside bureaucratic channels.

Think about the campus you want to see, or have been trying to create.

Then come to the General Assembly. We will share ideas, learn from our community, find ways to support common goals, and discuss how we want to build a more democratic and participatory University. Join us!

[TheUWfarm] Re: Happy Winter solstice! anyone around Seattle?

P.S

Don't forget to sign up for the DIrty Dozen WInter crew if you want to have the funnest quarter ever!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHhrUHJpUS1ldVlPelp0ZkFCLXM3enc6MQ

On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Julia Reed <juliareed1105@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put the shout out- if anyone is hanging out near UW for this last week of break, and you have some free time, the farm could use a check up! 

If you feel like wondering by the farm here's some little tasks

-check on the chickens! make sure they're happy/ have full food and water/ fresh bedding, some treats, etc

-water under all the cold frames (area B) and under the big hoop cloche in area A

-move leaves from the big cedar grove pile back to our pile of leaves in the 'back 40' near the 3-bin composts (we're getting towards the end of leaf season so as much as we can collect the better!)

-check on all the remay (white cloth over a lot of the beds) and make sure it's still in place/ secured down

I hope everyone's staying warm and cozy 

Julia

[TheUWfarm] Happy Winter solstice! anyone around Seattle?

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put the shout out- if anyone is hanging out near UW for this last week of break, and you have some free time, the farm could use a check up! 

If you feel like wondering by the farm here's some little tasks

-check on the chickens! make sure they're happy/ have full food and water/ fresh bedding, some treats, etc

-water under all the cold frames (area B) and under the big hoop cloche in area A

-move leaves from the big cedar grove pile back to our pile of leaves in the 'back 40' near the 3-bin composts (we're getting towards the end of leaf season so as much as we can collect the better!)

-check on all the remay (white cloth over a lot of the beds) and make sure it's still in place/ secured down

I hope everyone's staying warm and cozy 

Julia

[TheUWfarm] Join Winter Volunteer Crew!

Hello everyone! Every quarter, we have a crew of a dozen or so people (sometimes a lot more!) commit to being a part of the Dirty Dozen at the farm! This is the core group of volunteers that meets every week to make the to-do list and check in with the going-on's at the farm!

It is so important to have a lot of newcomers as well as old, so if you've been on the crew before, we need you! And if you've never been down to the farm but want to get involved, we need you too! We're going to meet on Fridays at 11:30-12:30 and then have a work party for anyone and everyone after the meeting until 2:30. So, if you can commit 11:30-12:30 every friday, as well as another two hour chunk anytime during the week, please, sign on up!!

Here is a link to a survey if you are interested in joining (just so I can have everyone's names/ info compiled somewhere) 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHhrUHJpUS1ldVlPelp0ZkFCLXM3enc6MQ

ps.

winter tasks on the farm include (of course not limited too!)

-completing the planting plan for next season (including seed order!)

-compost making, turning, upkeep (including worm bins!)

-compost-tea making!

-sign making (for all you artistic folk) 

-FIELD TRIP?!?!  

-etc. etc.

Can't wait for winter shenanigans on the farm with ya'll!!

Julia

[TheUWfarm] CHICKENS NEED YOU!

Hey everyone,

Just another reminder that we could REALLY use your help over winter break with the chickens!  It's a five minute job in the morning or evening so if you'll be around it would mean a lot to the ladies!  

If you haven't been trained to work with the chickens, no problem! There is a training tomorrow morning at 11 am or email me and we can set up another one that works for you. The training only takes 5 minutes!!! 

Please please think about helping out and fill out this poll if you can!! http://www.doodle.com/2wzpr3z2nn8c4hu6

Have some wonderful holidays!!

Amy 

[TheUWfarm] UW Farm Blogging!

Hey everybody!

I've been really disconnected from the farm this quarter with school and work - but I am ready to get back into blogging for the UW Farm! I am always looking for new people who are interested in writing posts, may it be weekly, monthly, or just a one time deal! Since I haven't been around, if anyone has any comments or would be willing to write a short blurb or paragraph(s) about how the fall has been, that would be simply wonderful. If any new members, or those in the dirty dozen would like to contribute (photos work too!) that would be great and would keep everyone updated on the farm!

Please send me any photos or thoughts on the farm - to help the UW Farm blog grow! And if interested in helping, please feel free to email me!

Best,

Kelly Chandler

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Kelly Chandler

kelly.v.chandler@gmail.com

[TheUWfarm] Please sign a petition to assist the UW Farm!

Dear Friends of the UW Farm,

We need your support! The Farm has grown and continues to grow both in acreage and student involvement. With this growth the need for a paid Program Coordinator has become readily apparent. In order to continue to inspire a new generation of farmers and eaters the UW Farm needs a consistent faculty member to support current student leadership and volunteering. We are beginning a campaign to help create this position. There are two ways you can help. The first – donate now to support the farm. The second – sign this petition outlining our need for this position. With your signature this petition will be sent to UW administration requesting funding for this position. Please review petition below.

SIGN THE PETITION

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

UW Student Farmers

[TheUWfarm] Calling all CHICKEN CREW past, present and future!!

Hello Everyone!

We are in GREAT NEED of subs over winter break.  If you are available for any shifts over break please PLEASE fill out the poll below.  You would be doing a great service to the farm and the hens!!

If you're new don't be shy! Just let me know and we can do some trainings this week if you want to help over break. 

Winter Break Poll: http://www.doodle.com/2wzpr3z2nn8c4hu6

I'll email everyone in a few days with the sub schedule.

Also, if you're gone over break but want to join the crew next quarter please fill out this poll: 

http://www.doodle.com/685tq9da64yeye3k

Have a wonderful last week of school!!

Amy 

[TheUWfarm] free chicken supplies!!!

Do you have or want chickens? I have a chicken tractor and a can with food! I'm moving to an apartment and won't have outside space so can't take them with me. :(

Yours for the taking, the tractor is in the front drive of 416 35th Ave S. Just come get it. I'll move the can outside next to it this afternoon when I'm at the house. 

rachel 

 

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: P-Patch Community Garden seeking Chinese & Filipino Outreach Service Worker

From: Stanley Choi <stanchoi@u.washington.edu>

Date: December 5, 2011 4:49:18 PM PST

To: Beth Wheat <elizaw@u.washington.edu>

Subject: re: P-Patch Community Garden seeking Chinese & Filipino Outreach Service Worker

Beth,

Do you know anyone that has Chinese and/or Filipino speaking/writing skills that have an interest in community gardens/urban farming?  The City of Seattle is looking for folks on a contract basis to assist with their P-Patch Community Garden program...  If you know of anyone (either current UW farm folks or alumni), please forward along...

Thanks,

Stanley

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Stanley Choi | Academic Counselor
Program on the Environment | University of Washington
012 Wallace Hall (ACC) | Box 355679 | Seattle, WA 98195-5679

Phone: 206.616.1208 | Fax: 206.616.2465
E-mail: stanchoi@u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb
Blog: http://poeposts.tumblr.com
Appointments: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/advising.html
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From: Huynh, Phi <Phi.Huynh@seattle.gov>
Date: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Subject: RE: P-Patch Community Garden seeking Chinese & Filipino Outreach Service Worker (fwd)
To: Stanley Choi <stanchoi@u.washington.edu>

Hi Stan,

 

You are correct in your speculation. For the contract work, I am seeking both Chinese dialects. If a candidate could do both that is even better but not required.  As for the Filipino community Tagalog would be the preference.

 

Connie is really great person and excellent resource .

 

Thank you for passing the information on.

 

Happy Holidays,

 

Phi Huynh, MSW

Inclusive Community Engagement Specialist

700 5th Ave. Suite #1700

Seattle, WA 98124

206.684.4531     (t)         

206.233.5142     (f)

 

www.seattle.gov/Neighborhoods/ppatch/

 

 

 

 

From: Stanley Choi [mailto:stanchoi@u.washington.edu]
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 9:13 AM
To: Huynh, Phi
Subject: Re: P-Patch Community Garden seeking Chinese & Filipino Outreach Service Worker (fwd)

 

Hi Phi,

My name is Stanley Choi and I'm an academic adviser with the UW Program on the Environment.  I'm also one of Connie So's former students.  She forwarded me a contract position with the P-Patch Community Garden.  I was wondering which Chinese dialects you were seeking (Cantonese?  Mandarin?  Both?)  Also, for the Filipino community, I'm assuming you are looking for someone with Tagalog speaking capabilities (or another dialect?)  I work with many students/alumni that have interests in community gardens/farms and food systems.  There may be a few folks with these speaking/written capabilities too.  I would be happy to forward this on to our students if you feel it is appropriate.

Best,

Stanley

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Stanley Choi | Academic Counselor
Program on the Environment | University of Washington
012 Wallace Hall (ACC) | Box 355679 | Seattle, WA 98195-5679

Phone: 206.616.1208 | Fax: 206.616.2465
E-mail: stanchoi@u.washington.edu
Web: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb
Blog: http://poeposts.tumblr.com
Appointments: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/advising.html
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On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 5:19 PM, CONNIE C. SO <ccso@u.washington.edu> wrote:

fyi.

Connie So
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Connie So, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer, American Ethnic Studies
Director, AES Community Internship and Practicum
A-511 Padelford
Box 354380
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195
206-543-3424

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Hi Connie,

 

It has been awhile since I've seen you. Just for reference, I am Kieu Anh's and Chong's friend.

 

Because of your strong connection with the API and Chinese community, I was wondering if you know of anybody who is a member of the Chinese Community that would be interested in part-time project based outreach contract work for the P-Patch Community Garden Program. The person's Chinese must be strong both verbally and written due to interpretation and translation work. The total work hours is between 40 – 50hrs, over a 12 month period. It is great for somebody who is currently part-time  or looking for work. In addition, I am looking for folks to do outreach in the Filipino community too, similar criteria.  The attachment has more details on the contract work and compensation.

 

I am looking to immediately contract out outreach services for the Othello neighborhood. And in January, I will looking for a contractor for the White Center neighborhood. Please feel free to pass the information on.   

 

Thanks,

 

 

Happy Holidays,

 

Phi Huynh, MSW

Inclusive Community Engagement Specialist

700 5th Ave. Suite #1700

Seattle, WA 98124

206.684.4531     (t)         

206.233.5142     (f)

 

www.seattle.gov/Neighborhoods/ppatch/

 

 

 

 

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Elizabeth Wheat, Ph.D.
University of Washington
Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow
Program on the Environment
Education Coordinator - UW Farm
206.550.4622

 

 

[TheUWfarm] Fwd: Mon 12/12: Food Justice Activists Join Port Shutdown

Occupy Seattle calls on Food Justice activists to join WEST COAST PORT SHUTDOWN

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12
In response to recent attacks on workers and occupations across the country
 
WHY this is a Food Justice issue: The West Coast Port Shutdown on Monday, December 12th, is a cross-movement action to challenge powerful corporations by shutting down the ports they control. Called by the Occupy movement, it includes many segments of organized and unorganized labor.  Among the targets in Monday's port shutdown is Bunge, which along with Cargill and ADM is one of the world's three largest grain traders. Together they control 90% of the market. This extreme consolidation of grain markets allows the three companies to reap immense profits from food shortages and the rising price of grain. These same companies have helped to produce those shortages with their investment in diverting food to biofuel--which creates higher profits for them (Oxfam 2011, GROW). Bunge work, in particular, is in Brazilian biofuels and has been connected to Amazonian deforestation. 

Monday's strike will play into an ongoing struggle waged by the Port of Longview's longshore workers against Bunge, which has undermined their union by refusing to hire union workers at their new grain terminal in Washington. This is the fight of anyone who is interested in battling corporate control - over food, over workers, over the economy. If you are interested in Food Justice, you have a stake in this shutdown of the ports.
 
Actions are already planned in San Diego, LA, Tacoma, Portland, and Oakland. No union-busting! Solidarity with immigrant port truckers battling Goldman Sachs in LA!  We support the Longview, WA, Longshoremen in their struggle against multinational grain exporter EGT. Against police repression and evictions of occupations. Occupy everything! Against austerity! They say cut back, we say fight back.  TOGETHER WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE.
 
WHERE: Meet at Westlake Plaza (4th & Pine) at 1pm and march to blockade the Port of Seattle. There will be two rallies: one near the port at 3 PM and one at 6 PM at the Spokane Street fishing area, just to the east of the Spokane St. Bridge, near the intersection of SW Spokane St & SW Manning St, under the West Seattle bridge.  Come to the Spokane St. fishing area anytime after 6pm!
 
HOW TO GET THERE: Bus routes to Spokane Street fishing area:  125 bus goes there from downtown and from West Seattle; get off at Chelan Ave SW and SW Spokane St. and walk east along the Alki bike path.  ***We are currently looking into chartering buses so people can ride them to get to the port. If you or anyone you know has affordable bus services that this movement could use, please email at seattleportsolidarity@gmail.com
 
DONATE: Funds needed make this action possible - banners, flyers and hiring buses.  Please email seattleportsolidarity@gmail.com if you can donate.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: National action website here and read Occupy Seattle Statement here.  #occupytheport, #occupyseattle, Call (206) 424-4547.

__________________

Heather Day, Director

Community Alliance for Global Justice

www.seattleglobaljustice.org

206-724-2243

[TheUWfarm] FarmNewsletter: 5 December 2011

5 December 2011     Farm Updates   Calling all Past and Present Farmers: Volunteers needed for Interview Our farm intern and compost crew coordinator Norah is creating a video about the educational importance of the farm and its necessary place at the university. If you are interested in being interviewed for this project please let her know! Winter Quarter Farm Internship Interested learning about sustainable farming? Why not intern with us and get real-world experience in running a farm! This coming winter quarter, interns will be working at the current Botany Greenhouse farm and also at the new CUH Farm space. Interns on the farm register for 3 credits of Biology 399. As an intern you will meet weekly with UW Farm Education Coordinator Beth Wheat to discuss in broad terms the ecology of agricultural systems. Interns cover in depth the following ideas as they relate to farming: Soils, Pest Management, and Crop Planning. It is our hope that this coming quarter interns will also be working with the leadership team from the Seattle Youth Garden Project of Seattle Tilth. Intern schedule is flexible, but each intern is required to work a minimum of 10 hours a week on the farm. If you think this internship might be a good fit for you, please be in touch with Beth at elizaw@u.washington.edu. In the Community   City of Seattle Survey on Urban Farming Come and help out by taking this survey! The City of Seattle is working on a project with help from Bainbridge Graduate Institute to make City-owned land available for farming and would like to get early feedback and ideas from people who farm commercially in or outside of the city, or who would like to start farming in the City. The survey has 12 questions and is about 10-15 minutes long.   2012 Summer Environmental Exchange (SEE) Program The Tahoe-Baikal Institute has started accepting applications for the 2012 Summer Environmental Exchange (SEE) Program. It will bring together young, environmental leaders from North America, Russia, Mongolia, and other parts of the world to study environmental science, policy, and management at these two superlative lakes. For more information, please visit the website or contact info@tahoebaikal.org Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course Mount Vernon, Washington December 9, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PST The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is organizing a pollinator conservation planning short course. Introductory topics include the principles of pollinator biology, the economics of insect pollination, basic bee field identification, and evaluating pollinator habitat. Throughout the short course these training modules are illustrated by case studies of pollinator conservation efforts across the country. For registration and more information, visit this link.   Just Garden Project events: Spaghetti Feed   On December 9 JGP will be dishing out more food and fun at the Spaghetti Feed, held at the Pike Place Senior Center, 85 Pike St. Suite 200. RSVP to food@justgarden.org. Click here for the flyer. Giving Gardens An xbox is nice, but a garden is forever. Show a loved one that you care about them, their community, and a just food system for all by donating to the JGP in their honor. You can buy a personalized card for donations of $5 and more at Central Co-op on E Madison St & 17th Ave, or you can get one on-line. $8,000 End of Year Campaign Your donation can bring a just food system and a culture of gardening to your own neighborhood. Attend an event, volunteer and donate. Get great deals from local businesses with this ideal network: a percentage of your purchase is automatically donated to the Just Garden Project.