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| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 04:34:57 AM
Any of you sisters have some farmerettes under your wing? I have read about farmerettes in the sisterhood info, but when I searched the messages I didn't find much activity about them.
I lead a girl scout troop of third to fifth graders and I wondered if anyone has completed patches with little girls before, and how did it go? I know my girls really respond to something "real" if that makes any sense. This year we are doing alot of outside stuff - orienteering, tree and wildflower ID, hiking, and for our indoor time we will focus on ecologically sound activities - like making our own household cleaners, making tshirt shopping bags, and using recycled craft materials. No more foam sheets ugh I am fed up with that ugly stuff. We will also do some cooking - make their own snack each meeting.
It looked like some of the badges fit in with this plan and were doable for kids.
If I join the sisterhood, do girls working with me have to join also, or are they under my membership somehow? And can they actually get a badge - I thought they could decorate them and wear them on the backs of their sashes and vests where we can add "fun patches".
I have a scheme to get some of my girl scout moms to join with me and then we would have a sisterhood group
Any other gs leaders out there?
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
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| Stacy~Creativemuse |
Posted - Sep 10 2012 : 12:19:16 PM
Sorry to rehash this I am wondering what the difference is in Farmerette and young Cultivator? I see 2 different buttons on the Earning Merit Badges site. Do I as a Farmgirl sister need to be an expert to pass along specific knoweldge in either of these? Or can we work side by side on some projects?
My sweetHearts are going to a Charter School that is AWESOME and I want to expand thier learning classically and functionally and always with fun! Kiddos range from now 12,10 and twin 6 yr olds.
Warmly,
Stacy~Creativemuse
Somewhere over the Rainbow is Right Here Right Now!
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 11:19:36 AM
Thanks, we will get posted just as fast as humanly possible, but we want to make sure it is right.. as it is harder to "fix" once it is posted. Thanks ladies.
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Rene'Groom~
Sisterhood Coordinator
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| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 09:24:40 AM
Thanks for the update, Rene. I was just about to suggest that Kim email you for a sample of the cultivator badge requirements. Can't wait to see what you post.
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 09:21:57 AM
Okay, Just an update on the farmettes... (Young Cultivators) program. We have the requirements written and they are being checked and re-checked and will be posted in the next few days. We created them with kids 7-14 in mind. Kids older, or whose skill levels are higher can then jump into the sisterhood program. ANY child under 18 can earn badges under YOUR sisterhood number. I think this is a great addition for the kids that are Young Cultivators age group and a great addition to any home schoolers day. We hope to have the requirements posted in the near future. We will make sure to let you know when they are up and ready. Thanks for all of your input. We love things that are farmgirl driven. Good job ladies.
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJanesFarm made us SISTERS :)
Rene'Groom~
Sisterhood Coordinator
Farmgirl Sister #185
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Jan 11 2010 : 08:44:10 AM
I think this is a fantastic idea!!! I have read every single posting and would love to get involved with this. I can't seem my way clear to getting involved with girl scouts or 4-H simply because the programs available in my area are not well run and the goals seem to be skewed and not very useable. However, if a Youn Cultivators Club or Society were to be started, I would absolutely LOVE to get a group of little ones together. I've already got several individuals in mind!
Kids WANT to learn how to do something useful. And I would love to teach and facilitate that. Doing it in a more organized group setting and having badges they can earn is the best idea ever! Like Girls Scouts, but more practical and (in my mind) more acheivable goals with a purpose.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan
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| missgive |
Posted - Jan 09 2010 : 09:18:08 AM
Hi sisters,
I am a new Farmgirl Sister and loving it! They say I was just born in the wrong century, but I say I am doing things the right way (the simple way, the MJ way) in THIS century. My situation is a little different and want to share with you how I want to work with the "Farmerettes" with some special young ladies.
I am a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and on my day off each week (Fridays) I volunteer at a local school (Broach) where our kids all have special learning needs (in my years before becoming a therapist, I was a special education teacher) and many have come with little hearts and self-esteem bruised and battered by the public school system. I volunteer as a counselor and work with groups of kids from 1st grade - 12th on everything from anger management to vocational opportunities. I have an all girls group - there are far fewer girls at our school than boys. I am working to address issues that are unique to girls and also help them feel positive about their talents and skills and become empowered as women. Hands-on experiences are best for all kids, but especailly ours.
In group this week (my first since becoming a Sister) I told them about the Farmgirl Sisterhood, the merit badges and things we can learn about. You should have seen the eyes light up! My girls are ages 12-17 and the excited chatter was wonderful! Many are interested in the gardening, composting and growing vegetables ("Like Michelle" (reference to Mrs. Obama and the White House garden), to learning to sew (one said "you mean we can sew on our own buttons?") to the areas that cover nature and out-doors. Besides facing their many challenges in academics, they are also mostly from low-income homes and have few chances to cultivate outside interests. They could never afford to pay fees for GS and 4-H has never visited our little school (it is funded by special education scholarships as an "alternative school" and the teachers are woefully underpaid and I am spending time looking for grants and other sources of supplies for our little non-profit school.) We are in a large urban/suburban area.
I plan to bring in the information about the badge program and start with the girls in earning the ones they are interested in. What I don't know how to do, I will find someone to teach all of us. If there is a guide, that would be super. If not, I will happily contribute to that process if it is pursued, having written curriculums and teaching guides in my past position as a teacher. I have a few ideas for additonal badges for the Sisters and the Farmerettes. I like the ideas of the "Cultivators" as a name because our location does not exactly bring "farms" to our kids' minds and they are pretty visual as learners. I am happy to share how we are progressing and will keep a photographic record for the girls as they progress. I will keep coming back to this thread to check in on other ides as you post them. Only two of my girls are too young for Farmerettes, but are old enough to embark on the badges so I am glad they can participate fully.
Thanks so much for thinking of our kids....
Kim (aka missgive)
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| RubyJunes |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 1:17:40 PM
Georgiaberry,
Hope you're feeling all better very soon!
Rene,
It is great seeing all of these neat ideas come together...definitely looking forward to seeing this program grow! Thanks for all you do!
June
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 10:43:00 AM
I have gone back and read this thread from the start to finish and want to thank you all so very much. Maryjane has had this on her back burner for some time. To expand this program, and it has been on my "to do" list for a while. SO, I love it when things just grow organically (as MaryJane would say). I am busy pounding out details today, and will check in as I progress or have questions. So many really great ideas that will couple nicely with the existing merit program.
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJanesFarm made us SISTERS :)
Rene'Groom~
Sisterhood Coordinator
Farmgirl Sister #185
www.MaryJanesFarm.com/RFBlog/
www.Twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.FarmGirlsFarm.blogspot.com
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 09:42:28 AM
Georgiaberry,
Sorry to hear that you have been sick. I so know what that is like. I am feeling much better as well. I am spending time on this today as well so... I think we have all decided that we like "Young Cultivators" which is so perfect. Great job, ladies...
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJanesFarm made us SISTERS :)
Rene'Groom~
Sisterhood Coordinator
Farmgirl Sister #185
www.MaryJanesFarm.com/RFBlog/
www.Twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.FarmGirlsFarm.blogspot.com
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| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 09:34:30 AM
Ladies - I haven't forgotten about this - I have been laid up sick all weekend. Now I am up and around but it is lingering in the chest and head. It is all I can do to keep up with the regular, can't do any extra.
I'll be getting back with you all soon.
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 09:05:46 AM
Yes! Philanthropy should fall under "Each Other"
What are some projects that we can suggest for kids ages 7-13?
I'd want the kids in my working group to always be ready to help the littles that will be tagging along.
Food drive
Look for ways to help out at home - and follow through
boy scout type good deed for the day
???
Many of the existing "each other" badges are applicable, like "lend a hand to families" and "plant it forward"
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 08:51:21 AM
As the leader of the Farmgirl Philanthropy chapter, I'd also love to see a category for philanthropy/charity work/community service.
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
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"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 08:16:28 AM
"out of cell phone range" sounds like a nice place to be LOL
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 08:11:50 AM
Wow, gone up to a mountain for a few days to meet with some farmgirls and see what you are all doing... wow.
Love the "young Cultivator's Society", very reminiscent of the women's society....
I have been out of cell phone and internet range for several days, up in Idaho City with the chapter up there.. Thanks Ladies. Looking forward to hitting this hard come Monday morning.. SO many great ideas... Keep 'em coming.
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJanesFarm made us SISTERS :)
Rene'Groom~
Sisterhood Coordinator
Farmgirl Sister #185
www.MaryJanesFarm.com/RFBlog/
www.Twitter.com/RuralFarmgirl
www.FarmGirlsFarm.blogspot.com
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| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 07:48:41 AM
I like Young Cultivators, maybe The Young Cultivator's Society
I love agricultural metaphors. Think about "being grounded" or "putting down roots". "Two peas in a pod." It is hard to think of an agricultural metaphor that doesn't imply wellness.
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 07:37:23 AM
I think Young Cultivators or simply Cultivators Club would be awesome!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
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www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 07:26:49 AM
just brainstorming - and I can come up with some of what MaryJane refers to as a tagline
Cultivating Minds, Skills, and Hearts
Grow Where You Are Planted
But I am not getting anywhere with a name that works in conversation
I am thinking:)
I like the graphics for cultivator also - I keep seeing plows
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 07:26:28 AM
I'm good, MJ! Busy making Sweeper Sweaters, thanks so much for the mention!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
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www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 06:44:08 AM
Yes, Georgiaberry's CULTIVATOR lesson was brilliant. The tagline for our Pay Dirt Farm School is: Cultivating Future Organic Farmers. If you think CULTIVATOR or some rendition of it will work, we could run with that????? Also, graphics for anything "cultivator" are fabulous because it involves a wheel and spokes.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| MaryJane |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 06:38:27 AM
But of course. Get out your thinking caps and brainstorm away! We want the name to work.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 16 2009 : 05:06:42 AM
I have to agree with you here! My boys ages 8 and 10 would pass on this great opportunity simply do to a name like that.
I liked you Cultivator idea very much!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
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www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 3:49:27 PM
Wow - I am so excited that MaryJane made an official announcement about the program for boys and girls! Take a look a the front page of this month's sisterhood newsletter - there it is. For those of you who don't get the newsletter, I am giving an excerpt here. Hope nobody at MJF minds
Want the whole newsletter - sign up for sisterhood and you get one by email! Free! This lovely thing is 30 pages long! It is like a mini magazine. Every month! Can you tell I like it? It is so great!
From the front page:
"The other surprise that I can’t sit on any longer is our upcoming
“Little Farmer” program for boys and girls, ages 7–13. Our existing
Farmerette program for young women ages 14–17 works in tandem
with our adult Sisterhood program, but some of our sisters (thank
you, Georgiaberry Mobley and RubyJunes) thought we also needed
something formal and structured for the younger set. Stay tuned, it’s
in the works."
Thanks for the shout out, MaryJane!
But listen up ladies - I have to address something. From my experience as a four year veteran of girl scout leading, with the whole family along and lots of brothers at meetings, I think I can safely say that no boys ages 7-13 are going to want to participate in a group called "Little Farmers." LOL This sounds really cute to us, but just imagine your fifth grade son telling his friends about the cool project he made in his "Little Farmers" club. This would not be a pretty sight. Maybe others don't agree - moms with boys in this age group, what do you think? I think we have to replace the "little" with some other term.
MaryJane, Rene, can we call for suggestions on this?
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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| RubyJunes |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 7:43:28 PM
Georgiaberry,
As a "word nerd", I appreciate you adding the word CULTIVATOR to your post, and including its definition. I agree, that is an appropriate farmgirl word.
I'm excited to learn that Mary Jane's Farm is working on a program for raising up farmkids with a program that includes both boys and girls!
Theresa,
Those are great topics you've listed that you work on with your young girls, to merge with the great ideas Georgiaberry has already listed here!
I'm excited to see this program grow and bloom into a whole new generation of farmgirls and boys! 
June
www.RubyJunes.blogspot.com |
| TheresaB |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 7:31:04 PM
I'm so loving this! I am stay-at-home homeschooling mama to 3 kiddlets. Two boys ages 10 and 8 and my daughter is 5.
My daughter belongs to a Keepers at Home group with 3 other girls ranging from 5 - 9. We moms rotate months teaching them homemaking, gardening, crafting, and just good ol' life skills. I've been wanting something for the boys, cub scouts just didn't seem to fit the bill. We may just have to give our little group a little MJ style makeover!
Here's a list of some of the things the girls have done:
Embroidery
Crochet
Decoupage
Knitting
Quilting
Card/Stationary Making
Weaving
Baking
Cake Decorating
Jam Making
Gardening
Nature Observance
Sewing
Etiquette
Hospitality
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
| Georgiaberry Mobley |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 06:31:46 AM
Another rainy day ---
I have noticed from my reading that MaryJane likes to play with words, she is always turning a delightful phrase. I wanted to suggest a word for consideration of this "farmerette" project:
Cultivator
Now I am not sure how to use this word, exactly, but I'll bet MaryJane could work something up. Here is why I like it.
It is a synonym for farmer
and it has all these other wonderful connotations
cul·ti·vate (klt-vt)
tr.v. cul·ti·vat·ed, cul·ti·vat·ing, cul·ti·vates
1.
a. To improve and prepare (land), as by plowing or fertilizing, for raising crops; till.
b. To loosen or dig soil around (growing plants).
2. To grow or tend (a plant or crop).
3. To promote the growth of (a biological culture).
4. To nurture; foster. See Synonyms at nurture.
5. To form and refine, as by education.
6. To seek the acquaintance or goodwill of; make friends with.
This is what I call a farmgirl word!
Farmgirl Georgiaberry
always busy at www.SunshineForDinner.com
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