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**News from MaryJanesFarm:  Look Who's Coming to Dinner.........  |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 4:09:48 PM
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Join the growing movement of Americans who will celebrate the arrival of spring this year by hosting an Earth Dinner™, a new tradition that gathers friends and loved ones around the table for a fresh, seasonal meal made from local, sustainably produced ingredients and conversation that connects us to our food, the earth and each other.
MaryJanesFarm has partnered with Organic Valley to promote the Earth dinner challenge.
What do you do? You plan a dinner with your chapter, or friends or people in your community using Organic foods from your area as dinner. It can be as big or as small as needed... and it can be all prepared or you can ask people to bring dishes for a potluck.
Organic Valley has provided the "Earth Dinner" deck of cards for us to hand out free of charge to farmgirls who sign up through this thread... all we ask is that you sign up, host a dinner, and then post details of your event.
We thought it would be fun to see how many farmgirls could host a dinner during the week of April 20th (in honor of Earth Day April 22).But while we have designated the week of April 20th as Farmgirl Earth dinner week.... hosting a dinner anytime during the year and around holidays.. is the goal.
For more details and for some great ideas check out the website
http://www.earthdinner.org/
If you want to sign up to host a "farmgirl" Earth Dinner in your home, or Community, then add your name to the thread and email me your address so I can send you a deck of cards......
For those in the sisterhood... consider your "bustin' out" badge in the process.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :)
List of Earth Dinner Participants:
MaryjanesFarm
ProsserFarmChicks Chapter
Libby Zenger
Cathy Hudson
Alee Reid
Theresa B
Rhonda
Christina
VintageDiva
tspoon
shover1970
brightmeadow
marcyjo
Julia
Mother Hen
Pam |
Edited by - ruralfarmgirl on Mar 27 2009 09:05:27 AM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 4:40:43 PM
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Hey - what a good idea! I was looking for a way to include some of my neighbors in a "springy" activity! I would love a deck!
XOXO, Libbie
"Farmgirl Sister #10," and proud of it!!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 5:50:36 PM
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I'd like to sign up please! I love the idea of sustainable living and would welcome a chance to share it!
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 |
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rhondacate
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Rhonda
Janesville
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 8:10:10 PM
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I love this idea! I want to sign up.
It's kind of hard to have fresh produce in April in our neck of the woods, but I would love to do it later in the season.
~Rhonda
http://rmfo-blogs.com/rhonda |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 8:16:14 PM
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Ronda,
I know that April is early for many of us. Some of the ideas we are using are local grass fed beef producers and artisan cheese makers. Organic wheat berries for bread flour.... So while it is hard, we are finding ways around it. But later in the year is perfect as well.. the idea is just to get out there and show what can be done locally.
Make sure you all send me your mailing addresses Ok. Thanks
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 07:25:34 AM
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Rene this sounds great. Please count me in!
Hugs~
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl
1251 Posts
Michele
Brighton
Michigan
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 08:51:50 AM
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Rene
This is a great idea. Count me in
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
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tspoon
Farmgirl at Heart
6 Posts
Tanya
Bremerton
Wa
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 3:10:12 PM
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Count me in too...
Tanya Spoon
tanyaspoonarnp@yahoo.com |
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shover1970
Farmgirl in Training
13 Posts
Tracy
Kirklin
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 07:33:42 AM
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2009 : 3:13:10 PM
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Me too, me too!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 02:10:58 AM
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Rene' sounds great, I'm in. Thanks!
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 4:02:12 PM
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Hey girls,
Quickly a couple of things~ Please make sure I have your mailing addresses so I can get your cards to you. Also, Jamie of Organic Valley was hoping that some of us that are hosting Earth Dinners would be willing to share our stories and experiences with Local press. She can hook us up with that. What a great oppertunity to share about our local chapters and MaryJanesFarm Forum as well as Earth Dinner.. if you would be willing to be contact by Organic Valley, Me and local press, please let me know and I will pass on the info.. This is our moment to shine.... so lets shine!!!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 4:48:10 PM
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Rene~
I emailed you my address a while back but I will resend it just in cose you didn't get it. Thanks so much for all you do for the farm and all of us here!
Hugs~
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 06:29:46 AM
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Great idea!
Sign me up.
www.ikat.org |
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 3:21:34 PM
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Hi Rene'
We "Island Farmgirls" of Grosse Ile, Michigan are very interested in gardening and supporting our local farmers. Several of us are purchasing CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Subscriptions this season and plan to share recipes and ideas for how to enjoy some of the less familiar produce that we hope will come our way!! Anyone interested can find more info at www.LocalHarvest.org.
My husband and I are also members of the Slow Food Movement (www.slowfood.com) and were part of a similar event called "Outstanding in the Field" local, organic foods prepared and served by wonderful local chefs on location in the middle of an organic farm field. A really memorable event!!
Thanks for letting us know about Organic Valley and the Earth Dinner Challenge!
Please sign me up!!! 
traceyg
Farmgirl #114
Gaudette6@wowway.com
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 3:33:08 PM
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Ooops! Sorry Rene' ... me again ... I forgot to ask if you and Jamie (at Organic Valley) are only interested in events held during the week of April 20th or if there is "media interest" in Earth Dinners held later in the growing season?? Thank you!
traceyg
Farmgirl #114 |
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
473 Posts
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 04:50:16 AM
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What a totally cool idea! Count me ii!
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
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HobbyFarmgirl
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Sharon
Aberdeen
SD
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 10:34:35 AM
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I would like to be added to the list for the Earth Dinner. I am looking forward to it.
Peace.
Sharon
HobbyFarmgirl
Living a clean life--getting back to nature. |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 2:16:57 PM
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HI Tracey,
Good Question.. Jamie ( At Organic Valley is interrested in anyone that is hosting these dinners any time in the year. For many of us... the growing season is later, so we will be hosting them later.. Matter of fact.. MaryJane will be hosting two.. One is at Settler's Creek during the Buggy, Barter and Boogie~ Farm Fair....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/http://renenaturallyspeaking.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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traceyg
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
Tracey
Grosse Ile
Michigan
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 11:46:20 AM
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Thanks Rene'!!!
Great! Count us in - not only for hosting an Earth Dinner - but for promoting MJFarms and Organic Valley in the process. We will be hosting it later in the growing season and would love to be contacted by your dear self, Jamie, and any and all local press. The Island Farmgirls Chapter promises to do our best to make MaryJane Farmgirls everywhere proud!!!
(We are also wide open to advice and suggestions that anyone out there might have!!!) 
traceyg
Farmgirl #114
Life is sweet ... Bee happy! |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
473 Posts
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Posted - May 14 2009 : 2:37:22 PM
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This Sunday afternoon I will be hosting my first sustainably and locally produced lunch to my parents and in-laws! I hope that we will have more than eggs and strawberries! I plan on going to my favorite farmers market and scavenging! Will fill y'all in on the details!
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
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