Because LEWFM takes a community approach to the topic of Eating Well and Eating Locally, this week's spotlight shines on an upcoming event that is of utmost importance within the local food scene. The following quote, from the book Financing Our Foodshed: Growing Local Food With Slow Money by Carol Peppe Hewitt, clearly states how imperative it is that we obtain our food from local sources. To accomplish this requires a change in the infrastructure that provides food on a local level. Providing the means to build this much needed infrastructure requires that we literally put our money where our mouth is.
We are aware that money can be a touchy subject to discuss; therefore, we proceed cautiously. Questions to ask oneself: Do I know how my financial institution is investing my savings? Do they invest my money in ways that support my values? If not, what can I do about this? If you have come to a place in your financial life where you are ready to explore using your money to finance your values, if Carol's quote (above) stirs something in you and you are moved to do something to help support the growing of the local food movement, or if you are simply interested in hearing more about the concept of Slow Money, you are invited to attend the upcoming event sponsored by Local Loans for Local Foods: A Slow Money Group. Of particular interest at this event: Our very own Greener Portions Aquaponics will be one of four presenters that day. For more information or to RSVP, see flier above.
One of the most compelling reasons to eat local may be that if we don't, one day soon we may wake up to discover that there are no local dairies or farm stands - no local food to be had at all - leaving us completly dependent on whatever the food industry decides to ship to us - on their own terms.
We are aware that money can be a touchy subject to discuss; therefore, we proceed cautiously. Questions to ask oneself: Do I know how my financial institution is investing my savings? Do they invest my money in ways that support my values? If not, what can I do about this? If you have come to a place in your financial life where you are ready to explore using your money to finance your values, if Carol's quote (above) stirs something in you and you are moved to do something to help support the growing of the local food movement, or if you are simply interested in hearing more about the concept of Slow Money, you are invited to attend the upcoming event sponsored by Local Loans for Local Foods: A Slow Money Group. Of particular interest at this event: Our very own Greener Portions Aquaponics will be one of four presenters that day. For more information or to RSVP, see flier above.
NOTICES
- Greener Portions will not be at market this week.
- Angela's Homemade Pies will not be at market October 18.
If you haven't visited the Gypsy Grove booth recently, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Lahna is now selling Higher Grounds Coffees.
REMINDERS
While some of you are long-time readers
of the newsletter, people who are new to the market are reading the
newsletter for the first time; therefore, the Reminders section is
included each week so new folks can see what's happening around the
market and around town.
Winter Market: Although a few more weeks remain of the summer market, we are busily working on the planning of the winter market. Some changes will take place which we believe will enhance the overall market. We are in the final stages of planning and will be including updates in future newsletters, detailing all the specifics. So, please stay tuned!
Winter Market: Although a few more weeks remain of the summer market, we are busily working on the planning of the winter market. Some changes will take place which we believe will enhance the overall market. We are in the final stages of planning and will be including updates in future newsletters, detailing all the specifics. So, please stay tuned!
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Are you interested in purchasing a Farmers' Almanac, or a Farmers' Almanac calendar? If so, talk with Jenny of Angela's Homemade Pies booth for the latest edition. And while there you can purchase some yummy homemade desserts, along with artisan cheeses from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese. Also, Jenny is working on a new item she will hopefully be ready to unveil soon. Keep checking in with her.
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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, the weeks they attend market, and their services including:
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WANTED: VOLUNTEERS. We're
always looking for volunteers! If you're available to lend a hand at
the Market any time between 1:30pm and 7:30pm on Fridays, or during the
week for more behind the scenes activities, check out the link below to
contact us!
VENDORS: We currently have an opening for a produce vendor. If you are interested or know someone who might be, you may email us through the link below.
Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!
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For a listing of seasonal produce, visit CORV's Website.
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For a full listing of our vendors, their products, the weeks they attend market, and their services including:
- Kids & Krafts (available starting at 4:45), where the kids can have loads of fun so you can leisurely shop the market
- Many food and non-food items
- and a list of vendors who accept credit cards
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VENDORS: We currently have an opening for a produce vendor. If you are interested or know someone who might be, you may email us through the link below.
Vendors/Volunteers Click Here!
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For a listing of seasonal produce, visit CORV's Website.
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Please share this newsletter with friends and family to help spread the word about LEWFM!
We hope to see you real soon at Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market!
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