WORLD FOOD DAY (*KC*) ~ FLASH MOB ACTION ~ 3pm-8pm SUNDAY, Oct 16, 2011 ~ Off The Plaza at Mill Creek Park

If YOU don't thinks twice 

about your food supply... 

...WHO WILL?

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Excerpts from action postings:

World Food Day KC
2011 Flash Mob
(CLICK HERE to join in Facebook)

‎"Today, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) announced its filing of a groundbreaking new legal petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanding that the agency require the labeling of all food produced using genetic engineering. CFS prepared the legal action on behalf of the Just Label It campaign; a number of health, consumer, environmental, farming organizations, and food companies are also signatories."

Click on link below to take action.
http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/1881/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=5452


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Food begins and ends with soil. It grows out of the soil and eventually goes back in it to enable more food to be produced. This is the very cycle of life. But in recent years humans have ignored this vital cycle. We have been taking from the soil without giving back.The industrialization of agriculture, starting in Europe and North America, replicating later through the Green Revolution in other parts of the world, was based on the assumption that soil fertility could be maintained and increased through the use of chemical fertilisers. Little attention was paid to the importance of organic matter in the soil.

GRAIN — Food and climate change: The forgotten link

www.grain.org

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Here is a video about World Food Day KC 2011 Flash Mob that you can share with others. http://youtu.be/9ga9aC1rdgw


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Institute for Responsible Technology - Monsanto Whistleblower Says Genetically Engineered Crops May Cause Disease
http://responsibletechnology.orgMonsanto was quite happy to recruit young Kirk Azevedo to sell their genetically engineered cotton. Kirk had grown up on a California farm and had worked in several jobs monitoring and testing pesticides and herbicides. Kirk was bright, ambitious, handsome and idealisticthe perfect candidate...

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JOIN THE TRUE FOOD NETWORK

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Ever heard of the Liberty Link genetically engineered rice that turned out to be a disaster? Genetic engineering of crops clearly needs to be a nightmare of the past. We need to ditch it for good.



Genetically engineered rice gets into the U.S. food supply - July 9, 2007


America's rice farmers didn't want to grow genetically engineered rice. Their customers in Europe did not want to buy it. So how did it end up in our food? Fortune's Marc Gunther reports

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Westport Plaza Market ~ MARKET FINALE 2011 ~ 4:30-7:30pm ~ @ Westport Rd. & Wyoming St. (KCMO)

              

Come Experience the
Westport Plaza Market
this Wednesday 
4:30-7:30pm
Westport Rd. @ Wyoming St. (KCMO)

Market Finale
Last Chance for Locally Grown Food
Wednesday, October 12th
4:30-7:30 pm 

Occupy the Farmers' Market

There is no better way to protest the greedy grip of a few oligarchs over our livelihood, than to come on down to your local market for food grown without pesticides, destructive fertilizers or genetic modification.  When you support our farmers and artisans, you are declaring your freedom to live well for a better world.   This will be the last offical day at the Westport Plaza Market for the 2011 growing season.  Your purchases will provide the fuel to produce more sustainable food next season.  Plus, we'd all love to see you one more time before the long wait until springtime!    

         
A ton of good food will be working its way from the fields, including tomatoes, a wealth of greens, root veggies, potatoes, herbs, squash, beans, eggs, fresh baked goods, jams, and the return of grass fed beef!

Stock up for the cold season!!! 

 This Wednesday, October 12th from 4:30 until 7:30 pm

 at the intersection of Westport Road and Wyoming Street in KC, MO.

www.farmersmarketkc.org

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Find out more about a great program providing free food for low income people shopping at farmers' markets...

http://beansandgreens.org/

WESTPORT PLAZA FARMERS' MARKET

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Disclaimer: While we will have exciting fruits that start with "P", we will not have local pomegranates at the market.  We may have apples.  Come and find out!

TUESDAY PM - FARMERS MARKET @ NILES CENTER (KCMO)

ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET

in KCMO

Niles Garden Market

Tuesdays

4pm To 7pm
at

1911 E 23rd Street

(close to Garfield Ave)

Kansas City, Missouri

http://organotill.org/

• Niles Garden is an educational and peaceful garden next to Niles Home for Children. We use organic no-till practices on our beds but don't claim certification.
• We hope to be a model for beginning gardeners to learn sustainable urban agricultural techniques. Our market benefits Niles and the kids who work the garden.
• Some of our garden practices can be seen at:  http://www.youtube.com/organotill

see also
http://KCNoTill.org/

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Come to our market Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 6:30 at Niles Home for Children, 1911 E 23rd Street.

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Here is some information on our garden followed by some general information on Niles Home for Children. We would love to have some volunteer help. In addition to our current garden we are also trying to restore an additional third acre plot that was a parking lot. I hope this information helps.

Thanks

Marty Kraft 816-333-5663

Sustainability Aspects of Niles Garden

At Niles Home for Children

Organic - Niles garden, while not certified organic we try to follow the requirements for an organic garden. Organic means that we use remedies for controlling pests that are much less harmful to the environment and less harmful to the people who eat our produce. We use substances like Bacillus thuragensis which is a bacteria that eats worms that eat plants or diatomatious earth, the silica shells of ancient diatoms whose razor sharp edges slice into the insects bodies and dry them out.

No-Till Beds - It is said that a third of the world’s carbon could reside in the soil. The soil is a huge carbon sink that could hold the carbon from much of the carbon dioxide that is currently in the atmosphere causing global warming. Bynottilling we prevent the soil bacteria from eating carbon rich substances like glomalin and releasing CO2. We also add glomalin producing micorizzal fungi to the roots of plants that form associations with these fungi.

Honoring the Real Gardeners - In a handful of soil there are more organisms that there are people on earth. Through the interaction of these billions of “workers” soil is created and made healthy for plants. We must study the ecology of the soil in order to maximize the efforts of these tiny helpers. It behooves us to understand soil ecology and build and maintain healthy soil.

Nature Areas - We have a large understory area where native plants are being reintroduced so our residents, staff and visitors can see natural ecosystems in action. We also have a prairie plant area that attracts butterflies and beneficial insects including pollinators that help our garden plants reproduce.

Solar Waterfall - Although our pond is not a natural feature the attractive waterfall is powered by a solar panel atop our outdoor classroom gazebo. The panel demonstrates that power can be generated from sunlight, avoiding the use of fossil 

fuels.

Watering system - Our watering system minimizes the use of water for growing food. We use a thick straw mulch that holds the moisture in the soil while creating a rich environment for our soil organisms to operate. We also use drip tape that lets water seep out under the mulch where it won’t evaporate into the air.

Food in a Food Desert - Niles Home for Children is located in what has been called a food desert. In order to find fresh and nutritious food on sale, nearby residents must travel at least two miles. You can get liquor five blocks away. A high percentage of our neighbors must rely on public transportation so it is just not practical to shop where good food is available. To that end we have been offering a Tuesday afternoon market from 4 to 7 PM on our lawn at 1911 E 23^rd Street.

We Demonstrate and Teach Sustainable Skills and Values - Our residents, staff, volunteers and visitors get to see a working garden that produces food for the community passing on skills and knowledge that makes us all more secure. Niles Home for Children, through our garden, offers volunteer opportunities, tours, workshops and internships to people in the larger community as well as to our youthful residents. 

See videos of our garden at 

http://www.youtube.com/organotill

Please let others know about us.

Marty Kraft 

816-333-5663

NILES HOME FOR CHILDREN – CES II newsletter

Niles Home for Children is a licensed, accredited day and residential treatment facility located in the urban core of Kansas City, MO. Its 127-year history of caring for troubled and at-risk children began in 1833 when an African-American bricklayer named Samuel Eason opened his heart and his home to orphaned neighborhood children. Over the years, Niles has evolved from an informal orphanage to a formal treatment program for children and youth suffering from mental and emotional illness, but the concept of “Home” is still central to what we do. Today, Niles serves about 150 youth annually, in three programs:

· Safe, intensive Residential Treatment for children in severe crisis;

· Day Treatment/Alternative Education for children whose disruptive behavior keeps them from succeeding in conventional classrooms;

· Substance Abuse prevention or treatment, depending on previous use.

The children in Residential Treatment, ages 7-17, suffer from acute depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD and other mental and emotional illnesses. Most often, they have been profoundly traumatized by abuse, neglect or abandonment, and many of them have been removed from their homes by the State for their own safety.WithNiles’ multi-layered therapy and low staff-to-resident ratio, they can usually be released to a less restrictive environment in 3-12 months.

The Day Treatment children attend Niles Prep Behavior Management School in grades K-12. Typically, these youth are referred to Niles by public and charter schools because of their very disruptive behavior. Upon arrival, they are typically performing 2+ years below grade level, so academic remediation and integrated therapy in a supportive environment are both essential to success.

All these high-risk children are tested for substance use when they arrive and are assigned to either the prevention or the treatment program. All of Niles’ skilled and caring professionals work together to achieve the agency’s mission “to meet the mental health and educational needs of high-risk children and their families, empowering them to become confident and contributing citizens.”

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• Some of our garden practices can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/organotill

see also: 
http://KCNoTill.org/

Share-Life Farms: Winner #5 of the 10,000 Garden Challenge

From AgriMo:

Celebrate with Cultivate KC at THE FARMHOUSE Restaurant - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Greetings! Join us on Tuesday, November 1st to celebrate your volunteer work with Cultivate Kansas City. Whether you dug potatoes on the Gibbs Road Community Farm, participated in the Urban Farms & Gardens Tour, served on a volunteer committee, helped us in the office, or all of the above... we want to thank you! This Annual Harvest Shindig is a celebration to express our appreciation of all your hard work growing healthy food for our city. When: Tuesday, November 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm (open-house style, drop by when you can!) Where: The Farmhouse, 300 Delaware Street, Kansas City, MO 64105 What: A celebration with appetizers prepared by The Farmhouse with local produce. Libations, coffee and soft drinks will also be served. Why: We are so grateful you are involved with our organization and with building a healthy local food system in Kansas City. Let us say thanks! Please email ami (a) cultivatekc . org or call 913.831.2444 to RSVP. Come on down, bring your family, join the fun!

KC Organics & Natural Market - SATURDAYS at Minor Park

“Uniquely nestled in a beautiful park, On the grass and Under the trees!” – Just East of Holmes on Red Bridge Road (about 111th St), Kansas City, MO (one mile south of I-435 at Holmes Road)

KC Organics & Natural Market at Minor Park


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www.KCORGANICS.com 

Saturdays, 8 am—12:30 pm, May 7th—October 15th – Come visit us in the park!Our family farmers offer organic produce that is fresh-picked and locally-grown, natural specialty and Heritage meats, honey, mushrooms, edible flowers, herbs, grains, artisan breads, cereals and pies, fresh eggs, freshly-brewed “FT” coffee & more. We continue to pioneer ECOPRODUCTS, with the highest organic-content handmade bar soaps & body care items, woodcrafts, candles, artisan natural-stone custom jewelry, and much more. We are a “Fair Trade” Market, with occasional Gourmet Chefs demos featuring KC’s up and coming talent and Live and Local “Organica Music.”

Please visit our website and join our email list
via KCOrganics (a) yahoo.com, for special events;
or call 816-444-FOOD(3663).

(In cooperation with the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department)

20111008 - Brookside Farmers' Market - FOOD * FLAVOR * FUN - October 8, 2011

Here's what's FRESH this Saturday: NUTRESSANT......Yes, we are so enjoying this weather. Got lots of products to help you through the winter.........especially body and face creams.  Lots of people learning the benefits of Bath Salts.....NOT for cleaning. Bath Salts are to help detox, so amazing. Also, you will be surprised how really nice the Laundry Wash is.......come see for yourself. Sandy and John (Mission, Ks) (Note from Pam – “Those bath salts help with muscle aches, as well!) Stony Crest Urban Farm We will have cherry & grape "Snack Basket" Tomatoes again plus limited Slicing Tomatoes. Chard. Arugula. Leaf Lettuce. Radishes. Turnips. Summer, Butternut & Acorn Squash. Bell, Banana, Jalapeno & Chili (Anaheim) Peppers. Eggplant. Green Tomatoes (Large amounts can be ordered to make Chow Chow). Cut Cilantro. Gourds. Pie Pumpkins. Ornamental "Boo" Pumpkins. Black Walnut pieces. Cut Flower Bouquets. Freshly baked organic "Bark O'Lantern"(pumpkin) & Butternut Bow Wow" dog treats. See you all Saturday! Rodger & Diane Bear Creek Farms Does it seem possible - only three markets to go? When it was so very hot it seemed as if summer would never end and now it seems as if summer has flown by. Weird! But some things never change - we still desperately need rain! The ponds are low, the creeks dry, the fields crispy and dust is covering everything - both inside and out. But - amazingly - we still have produce. So this week we'll have greens - lots of chard, mustard, and kale. And there will be piles of pumpkins (pie pumpkins - wonderful for cooking or Halloween decorations), butternuts and other yummy squashes, eggplant, sweet potatoes, radishes, turnips, zucchini, cucumbers and more. And, just for fun - maybe some peanuts! So come on out -relish this fall weather, stock up for winter, and just enjoy! See you Saturday! Lonnie and Jeanna Red Ridge Farms Guess what! This warmer weather is changing a few of the tomatoes- come early we'll have a few pounds. We are also picking lots of greens (lettuce, mustard, kale, saute mix, baby greens, broccoli raab, pea shoots, arugula, some head lettuce, etc), radishes, quite a variety of squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes, onions, LOTS of peppers, sweet and hot, pie and bigger pumpkins, eggplant, and all that other stuff I'm forgetting. See you at the market! -Ami, Jim, Anna and Andrew OISHII STUDIO SWEETS At Oishii Studio Sweets we are pleased to once again offer beautiful Oishii Caramel Apples. Fresh Organic apples covered in the highest quality Oishii Cinnamon Caramel. This week at the market we will have Pumpkin Caramels, Apple-Cinnamon, Raspberry-Balsamic, Sea Salt, Spicy Pecan and Rosemary Caramels as well as Sea Salt Caramel lollipops. On the bakery side of things I will have our Traditional Scottish Shortbread and huge Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Don’t forget our hand-printed aprons, t-shirts and new bags. Bread of Life This week we will have our usual baked goods plus some pumpkin goodies. Our burritos will have those yummy farm eggs, Benedict Builders Sausage and market veggies. We offer Gluten Free pie crusts and pies if you would like to order ahead.We also do spelt, whole wheat and white pies crusts / pies. Have a good week, Kathy, Chris and Josiah From Gibbs Road Community Farm/Cultivate Kansas City Coming at you this week from our farm is pure, local, organic Autumn Amesomeness. Turnips, radishes, beets, carrots, scallions, leeks, ARUGULA, salad mix, lettuce mix, FUNKY FRESH sauté mix, kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, MICROGREENS, sweet peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, winter squash, summer squash, edamame, okra, tomatillos, basil, fresh herbs and SPINACH! Get your kids up, grab your neighbors and take yourselves to the market! You’ve only got three weeks left this year. We’ll be looking for you! Brookside Farmers Market is open Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm 63rd & Wornall Website: www.farmerscommunitymarket.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BrooksideFarmersMarket For info on the market or to sign up for our newsletter, go to: fcminfo@farmerscommunitymarket.com.

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20111007 - Troostwood Market - Fridays & Saturdays - 52nd & Paseo

KC’s Beans and Greens program $Doubles$Dollars$ for folks with food stamps, and many of our featured organic markets are accepting debit cards, too, with EBT machines.

 - Troostwood Market now provides 

Beans & Greens EBT services.

Friday Market

5pm-8pm

Saturday Market

8am - 2pm

Troostwood Youth Garden
5142 Paseo
Kansas City, Missouri 64110


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816-444-5788

eMail: Managers (@) TroostwoodYouthGarden.info

Neighborhood youth are providing fresh and healthy vegetables from A to Z. All foods grown on-site using organic methods. We are members of JJ FArms. Please call if you have questions.

www.TroostwoodYouthGarden.info

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