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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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 Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 2:52:28 PM
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So, I've decided to put out a print edition of Apartment Farm focusing on local food (local to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan) (The "Get Local Guide") that will come out in July.. I'd like to ask people in these states to contribute articles on the following topics:
– Interviews with a local farmer, grocer, or artisan.
– How to articles (for example, home brewing, preserving food, windowsill gardening, etc.)
– City guides (what farms, markets and independent stores are available in your city or town?)
– Articles on value-added products (like soaps, candles, crafts and other artisan/farm products)
– “Definition” articles (define “organic”, “heirloom”, “CSA”, etc.)
– Family histories, as they relate to farming, gardening or cooking
– Recipes, including the history of the recipes and/or ingredients
I'll be taking submissions until June 1st, so if you're interested in submitting something, just email me and I'll provide more details!
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
Now Open!: http://shadetreestudios.etsy.com |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2007 : 4:15:03 PM
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| I can do a city guide to Indianapolis for you. I'm familiar with a couple farmer's markets (and know of a few more), and there are several CSA's, farms, and natural food stores in the area. I am NOT a writer, however, so maybe I could just provide the information, and then my horrible writing can be heavily edited? :) |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
521 Posts |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Mar 11 2007 : 7:40:55 PM
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What do you need me for? Im here to help.
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A sure way to avoid housework...live outdoors.
Visit me anytime at my blog:
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
521 Posts |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 10:52:07 AM
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How about a how to "compost" or a definition article of "heirloom". Let me know and Ill get on it! What is your deadline again?
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
521 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 1:47:44 PM
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Guidelines are it should be essay length (a couple of pages, no hard and fast rules) and I need it in a Word document so I can do editing and formatting. If I need to make any major edits to anyone's stuff, I'll submit my changes to the author for approval before printing it. I'm welcoming photos and other graphics to accompany articles, ideally they will be .jpeg files.
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
Now Open!: http://shadetreestudios.etsy.com |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 1:51:01 PM
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Also, please make sure you include your etsy shops, blogs, and websites on what you submit-- I want to make sure readers know about you guys! Additionally, if you have a local farmer's market, craft fair, or know of a local grocery or shop let me know how many copies you want to distribute there. This is not a for-profit (or even a break-even) project; just a labor of love, so printing costs are on the house. :-)
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
Now Open!: http://shadetreestudios.etsy.com |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2007 : 5:16:17 PM
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What other things are you looking for Amanda? I could do some city guide stuff on where I'm living now and on the area where my parent's farm is. Or if you've got something else in mind just let me know. What's the deadline for submissions?
http://ruby--slippers.blogspot.com/
www.leezard.etsy.com |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
521 Posts |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 4:16:33 PM
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I'm so excited about the level of interest here! I just wanted to drop a note and share the articles I plan on writing so we don't have duplicates. I'll be writing the following:
- Chicago city guide
- an interview with a local farmer (I welcome more interviews, though)
- an article on farm intenships/education
- family recipes with history (the more the merrier here, also)
- photos of our local farmer's market (I'd like these in conjunction with an article)
If anyone else wants to submit anything, don't hesistate to post here! :-)
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
Now Open!: http://shadetreestudios.etsy.com |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
438 Posts
Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
438 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2007 : 11:42:24 AM
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Will do! Sounds like a wonderful project.
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
521 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 11:56:52 AM
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Just wanted to let everyone know this is still happening! I hope everyone is having fun writing their acticles. Feel free to send me submissions anytime, but just a reminder I need everything in by June 1st.
If anyone is interested in doing a farmer interview, I have a template of questions I put together for my own use. If anyone would like a copy, just let me know, or I could post it here.
Also, if anyone would like to reserve copies for distribution locally, I plan on having the finished document in PDF format, that way everyone can print copies themselves to distribute freely. This will save me printing and mailing costs and keep distribution simple. I also encourage everyone to post the PDF on their blogs/websites.
Happy Writing!
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
Now Open!: http://shadetreestudios.etsy.com |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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greentea
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Alicia
Wisconsin
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - May 22 2007 : 1:48:42 PM
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if you could email me, at aackenc@gmail.com, I'll forwrad you're request to our local food network.
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
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