HomeMy WebLinkAbout050523 FW_ Network Update and Spring Social on May 10th
________________________________
From: Jefferson County Growers
Sent: Friday, May 5, 2023 9:35:44 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Subject: Network Update and Spring Social on May 10th
________________________________
ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them.
________________________________
Greetings Grower Network,
As farm season gets rolling, the organizers of the Jeff Co Growers Network have decided to make a seasonal shift to focus on fieldwork, and are encouraging the network to utilize the
grassroots foundation we've all created to continue connecting, collaborating and growing!
In lieu of continuing routine Network-specific potlucks through the growing season, we are excited to announce the Spring Social (hopefully the first of many) co-hosted by the Chimacum
Grange and JCGN, on Wednesday, May 10th at the Grange. Starting at 7pm, this gathering is open to the public and potluck "optional", with the goal of creating an accessible, recurring
space to celebrate and grow connections across the local farm/food community (which really is everybody, isn't it?!). Come early at 6:30 for the Grange/Network meeting if you want to
get more involved in organizing, bring some food or drink if you'd like, or just show up. The gathering on Wednesday will feature Doyle's roast pig, so please consider bringing salad,
bread, or side dishes. Some farmers will be featuring their produce and providing an abundance to share at each gathering, so no pressure to contribute!
With the Chimacum Grange working to develop programming to support conversation and education around local issues and concerns, and with interest in seeing more farmers use the facilities
for meetings and connection, it seems like a natural fit for the Network to work alongside the Grange when possible! Grange meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. We'd love
to see you there!
Beyond gatherings at the Grange, we invite JCGN participants to stay connected through the Discord server (great to see all the activity there!), to take initiative on hosting farm work
parties, workshops or gatherings, cooperative ordering of ag supplies, equipment sharing, and more. If you have ideas for gatherings or initiatives, or needs or aspirations related
to growing here, please use the network to share them! Lastly, we look forward to putting more energy into organizing again in the Fall!
Remember, you can refer people to email jeffcogrowers@gmail.com <mailto:jeffcogrowers@gmail.com> if they want to sign up for the Discord or join the email list.