"SEEDS FOR HAITI"Seed Donation Drive at the
BADSEED (Local Organic) Farmers' Market
BADSEED (Local Organic) Farmers' Market
(1909 McGee, KCMO)
Two (2) Fridays, Feb. 5th and 12th (4-8 PM)
Many of us have been touched by the recent earthquake in Haiti that has left hundreds of thousands of people dead or in disarray. We desperately want to help, but the idea of sending actual dollars that will most likely get plundered before ever reaching the physical hands of those in need is unsettling. Therefore, let's show our love and support in the form of SEEDS - physical seeds that will produce physical food and nourishment for the the families that sow them.
Bring a packet of seed for donation (this Friday or next) to the BADSEED Farmers Market. (Suggested crops and local retailers are listed below). Seeds will be organized and shipped to a reliable NGO in Naples, Florida who will be the on-ground distributor.
Seeds should arrive in time for Haiti's next planting season which occurs in mid-March.
A single packet of seed costs as little as $2.00, but the bounty of food that comes from it is invaluable. Such a small sum of money is a realistic donation for most, and for those of you who are able, larger quantities are encouraged.
*A limited quantity of seed will be available for purchase at the BADSEED Market for those who are unable to procure seeds before-hand.
**BIG THANKS TO LEW EDMINSTER AND KCCUA FOR ORGANIZING THIS EFFORT!!!!!!
Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your friends!!!
BADSEED
"An Urban-Organic Farm & Market
Celebrating Local Food,
Culture, and Community"
Celebrating Local Food,
Culture, and Community"
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Appropriate Seeds For Haiti
& Local Seed Sources:
Haiti has a tropical climate. Vegetables and herbs grow year-round, and farmers are able to produce both warm-weather and cool-weather crops depending on the season.
Without getting too particular, the following crops are acceptable (and of course, organic or untreated seed is encouraged) - Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Black Beans, Southern Peas, Melons, Sweet Corn, Okra, Eggplant, Tomatoes (roma varieties do better), Hot Peppers, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Pumpkins, Kale, Mustard Greens, Collard Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Carrots, Cabbage, Beets, and most Culinary/Medicinal Herbs
Local retailers that
carry (organic) seed
include:
Planters Seed
513 Walnut St
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-3651
Local Seed Companies (for ordering on-line) include:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
2278 Baker Creek Road
Mansfield, MO 65704
www.rareseeds.com
Morgan County Seeds
18761 Kelsay Road
Barnett, MO 65011-3009
www.morgancountyseeds.com
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If you can't get to BADSEED on the
next two (2) FRIDAYS, you can also
MAIL IN YOUR SEED PACKAGE DONATIONS
to the following addresses:
SEEDS for HAITI
c/o KCCUA
4223 Gibbs Road
KC, KS 66106
or
SEEDS for HAITI
c/o Lew Edmister
921B W 17th St
KC, MO 64108
Lew (the originator of this grassroots relief program) can be reached at
816-842-4432 or
herbngardener (@) kc. rr. com
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If you can't get to BADSEED on the next two (2) FRIDAYS, you can also MAIL IN SEED PACKAGES (for Haitian Food Relief) to the following addresses:
SEEDS for HAITI
c/o KCCUA
4223 Gibbs Road
KC, KS 66106
or
SEEDS for HAITI
c/o Lew Edmister
921B W 17th St
KC, MO 64108
Lew (the originator of this grassroots relief program) can be reached at
816-842-4432 or
herbngardener (@) kc. rr. com
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