12th Annual National Farmers Market Week

July 15, 2011
Nils Johnson
Market Manager Chewelah Farmers Market Chewelah, WA

Dear Mr. Johnson,
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that's feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies; increased access to fresh, nutritious food; and stronger social networks that help keep communities strong. It's the miracle we know as farmers markets.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed August 7-13, 2011 as National Farmers Market Week. On behalf ofThe Farmers Market Coalition, I am writing to commend the Chewelah Farmers Market for their innovative contribution to the Chewelah commu nity in honor of National Farmers Market Week.
This year marks the 12th Annual dedication, and it marks an important milestone. Since the USDA began declaring National Farmers Market Week in 2000, the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 markets in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. These numbers have continued to rise in 2011 as farmers markets become fresh food mainstays for shoppers across all socio-economic, political, and ethnic ranges. The Chewelah Farmers Market is one of twelve stand-out farmers markets from across the nation that the Farmers Market Coalition is recognizing this year.
Farmers markets help more dollars circulate in local economies, support agricultural diversity that keeps our farms, air, and water healthy, and offer unparalleled diversity of fresh, nutritious foods. The Farmers Market Coalition recognizes the valuable contributions of Chewelah Farmers Market in creating a sustainable market in a small town, supporting the economy and rural preservation. Chewelah Farmers Market is a testament to the herculean accomplishments of volunteers all over the country dedicating their time to make farmers markets succeed in serving farmers, consumers, and communities. Chewelah Farmers Market volunteers and community members should be very proud of their efforts to support their farmers. By raising funds to help a farmer that needed surgery in 2010, that farmer is still a regular provider at the Chewelah Farmers Market.
Congratulations, Nils, on your leadership in making farmers markets an outstanding vehicle for positive social and economic change.
Sincerely,

Stacy Miller, Executive Director Farmers Market Coalition

P O Box 504

Charlottesville, VA 22902

info@farmersmarketcoalition.org

www.farmersmarketcoalition.org

434-984-0175 877-362-0553

This year, the Farmers Market Coalition is celebrating the 12th Annual National Farmers Market Week (August 7th_13th) by recognizing markets nationwide that have made notable accomplishments based on specific themes throughout that week:
· Sunday, August 7th
Farmers markets and community education: innovative partnerships that allow market to serve as hubs of information.
· Monday, August 8th
Farmers markets and public health: promoting good nutrition and healthy habits
· Tuesday, August 9th
Farmers markets as economic engines: business incubation, job development, and local spending
· Wednesday, August 10th
Farmers at the center of the system: governance and policies that put farmers first
· Thursday, August 11th
Farmers markets and food equity: improving access to healthy foods in underserved neighborhoods
•• Friday, August 12th
Farmers markets ana civic engagement: growing social capital and engaging volunteers •• Saturday, August 13th
Farmers markets and rural renewal: supporting agricultural diversity and farm viability, while inspiring a new generation of producers -
All farmers markets are worthy'of celebration, not only during National Farmers Market Week, but throughout the year. The following diverse mix of markets are being recognized during National Farmers Market Week 2011 for their innovation and demonstrated success in serving farmers, consumers, and communities:
Oregon City Farmers Market, OR Port Townsend Farmers Market, WA Morton Grove Farmers Market, IL Columbia Farmers Market, MO Easton Farmers' Market, PA Chewelah Farmers Market, WA
Hub City Farmers Market, Spartanburg, SC Fayetteville Farmers' Market, AR Skowhegan Farmers' Market, ME Lawrence Farmers Market, KS
Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI
Historic Lewes Farmers Market, DE

You Asked For It!

You Asked For It!
Enjoy and afternoon and evening of training, dinner and networking with Horizon Alumni and New Horizon community members.
Join us Friday, April 3rd at The New Springdale Community Center (The Depo)
Starting at 2:30 PM training with Jan Klein on Youth/Adult partnerships then from
5-7 we’ll have dinner and Alumni Speed Dating Horizon Style where you’ll get to meet and talk to
other Horizon folks, learn what works and what doesn’t.

Please R.S.V.P. by March 27th to Krisan@wsu.edu or 690-8400

Travel and child care reimbursement is available upon request.
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu

Registration 09

Gonzaga University Center for Community Action & Service Learning & Spokane Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (SPO-CAN) Council Presents the Kick Off to April’s Our Kids: Our Business:

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Donna Beegle
“Mentoring Students and Adults out of Poverty”
Dr. Beegle is the Founder/CEO, Poverty Bridge, Portland,Oregon and is a national speaker and author of See Poverty, Be the Difference

Friday, March 27th, 2009
Spokane Falls Community College,
Bldg 17/Student Union Bldg
Ballrooms A,B & C
Awards Breakfast 8-9 am
Conference 9:00am -12 pm
SPO-CAN Council Awards
WA State Mentors Award
Spokane Police Chief Citation Award

$20.00 for SPO-CAN Council members and $30 for non-members
Please:
· email registration to Dina@vanessabehan.org
· send a copy of registration with check or purchase order for payment to: SPO-CAN Council P.O. Box 10540 Spokane, WA 99209-0540 checks payable to SPO-CAN Council
· Registration Deadline is Friday, March 13th
If registering for more than one person, please include all of the same information for each person for our database, especially email addresses –Thank you!!

First Name: ___________________________ Last Name: ______________________________

Agency: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________________Zipcode________________

Phone _____________________________Email___________________________________________

Check amount for: $ _____________________ or Purchase Order amount: $ _________________
If PO – please include billing address and information: ______________________________________________________________________________

Things are Spinning at the Chewelah Farmer's Market

Things are Spinning at the Chewelah Farmer's Market

Chewelah, WA August 4, 2008- Things are continuing to grow at the Chewelah Farmer’s Market! As we get close to the height of the local growing season, the variety and quantity of fresh produce will increase. If you shopped at last week’s market, you would have found Walla Walla onions, many varieties of summer squash, raspberries, huckleberries, honey, fresh-baked bread, lavender and sugar snap peas, just to name a few of the items available. You can even pick up some donuts and a cup of coffee from the local bakery. Rumor has it that there will be sweet corn available this week. You just never know what you’ll find on market day.

This week local fiber artists will be holding a ‘Spin In’ at the market. Spinning wheels will be flying as wool and other fibers are turned into yarn. Be sure and stop by to watch these artisans in action.

Every Friday this Summer and Fall plan on visiting the Chewelah Farmer’s Market, being held creekside on the grounds of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, N. 202 2nd St. W, in Chewelah. Farmers from all over Stevens County will be selling locally grown produce, meat, baked goods and other products.The Chewelah Farmer’s Market is open Fridays from 12:00 until 6:00. And be sure to check out the free classes that will be offered during the market. The classes will explore a variety of subjects, including cooking classes, gardening classes, canning classes and backyard livestock classes. For a current schedule of what is being offered, contact Ed Pace at 935-6311 or visit www.chewelahlutheran.org.

The Market Consignment table, operated by the Jenkins High School FFA, is the perfect place to sell your extra produce from your home garden. There is a small consignment fee, and you can choose to keep your proceeds, donate it to the FFA, or donate it to the Chewelah Food Bank. This is a great way for everyone in the community to get involved with the market.

No matter how large or how small your garden is, we invite you to come be a part of the Chewelah Farmer’s Market. Crafts and other items are welcome that fall within the rules of the market. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Chewelah Farmer’s Market, contact Ed Pace at 935-6311 or revedpace@centurytel.net to receive a registration form and market rules.



CONTACT INFORMATIONEd Pace, Pastor(509) 935-6311revedpace@centurytel.net
Pastor Ed PaceSt. Paul Lutheran Churchhttp://chewelahlutheran.org

MUSTARD SEED PROJECTS....

MUSTARD SEED PROJECTS....
PURPOSE:
*Improving affordable food quality for people in all socioeconomic groups.
*Encouraging sustainable living.
*Promoting healthy lifestyles.
*Supporting the development of a local food production and distribution system.
CORE VALUES:
*Live local, think global.*Change can be in tiny increments.
*Inter-faith, ecumenical, and secular partnering is important.
STRATEGY:
1 - Establish a Chewelah Farmer's Market located "creek side" at St. Paul Lutheran Church as a way of getting folks together, learning, and trying out different things related to our purpose.
2 - Continue to organize and facilitate a series of meetings with growers, food producers and distributors, WSU County Extension, Jenkins High Ag Department and interested individuals to explore potential food-related projects.
3 - Host a series of classes on sustainable living, healthy living, suburban micro-farming, farming, preserving, and cooking at, and concurrent with, the Chewelah Farmer's Market.
ON GOING AND POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
*Support global food programs such as Heifer International and Bread for the World.
*Canning Closet.
*"Local" grain procurement, grinding, and distribution.
*Annual Earth Day Fair (spring) and Pet Lovers' Day (fall - it's a St. Francis thing).
*Semi-annual 2nd Harvest/Thrivent food giveaway with clothing bank and resource fair.
*Grow St. Paul's FINGERPRINTS preschool into a full-blown "farm school."

Participate in Community Food Survey

Chewelah community members are invited to participate in a university study on food availability, food choices, and food budgets. Participants must receive or be eligible for food stamps to participate.

WSU Rural Sociologists are conducting the focus groups and want to learn about where you shop, what types of food you buy, and what influences those decisions. Studies like this help broaden the understanding of how food costs are impacting people in poverty.

Contact Horizons community member, Crystal at 509-935-0577 if you are interested in participating.

WHY SHOULD WE READ TO CHILDREN??

WHY SHOULD WE READ TO CHILDREN??

The Horizons project of Colville is offering a FREE 5-hour workshop on
Early Literacy

Friday, May 16
10 am to 3pm
at the Rendezvous Theater
at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center

Contrary to popular belief, children prepare to read long before they
enter kindergarten or first grade. What children know about reading
and writing before they can actually read and write is now called
early literacy.

Parents, teachers, daycare workers, nurses, school staff, library
staff, Horizon participants and potential literacy volunteers are
invited to attend this free Early Literacy Workshop. Lunch will be
provided. Participants can attend either the entire five-hour training
or any of the three sessions (10-12, Brain Development and Current
Research, 12-1, How to be an Early Literacy Advocate, 1-3 How to Read
Aloud to Childre).

The speaker at the workshop is Ms. Sunny Strong, an early literacy
consultant with the Washington State library and former manager of
Children's Services for the Snohomish and Island County Libraries.

Attached to this email are 2 flyers about this event. One is for
parents, the other for teachers. We ask for your help in getting the
word out about this wonderful opportunity.

Those who RSVP will receive a free lunch and a packet of information
about early literacy at the workshop. Clock hours for teachers and
Stars Credit for daycare workers are available. Fuel vouchers and
money for daycare or eldercare available upon request.

For more information or to RSVP, email whitney@scrld.org

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Whitney Edwards
Horizons Early Literacy Focus Group


Debra Kollock,
Phone: (509) 684-2588

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 17, 2008

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION • HORIZONS PROGRAM
Rural Economic Development
Daytime Workshop in Colville
Speaker Michael Shuman, will review recent
evidence that the “best” businesses for income,
wealth, jobs, sustainability, and development are the
small and locally owned businesses.
Author of two books
on rural economic
development. “Going
Local: Creating Self-Reliant
Communities in a
Global Age” and “The
Small-Mart Revolution:
How Local Businesses
Are Beating the Global
Competition.”
SAVE THE DATE:
April 17, 2008

Poverty Awareness

Horizons is helping communities to take action toward eliminating poverty.