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Spring Cultivation and Planting Workshop

When: Saturday March 27th 2010, 9 am to 2 pm

Where: Aunt Sue’s Barn, 116 CR 2601, Ponder, TX  76259

Cost: $10.00 per person

This workshop will teach you how to use a cultivator, what natural amendments can be used to enhance the soil, how to install a drip irrigation system and principles of companion planting. This is a hands-on workshop located at a local farm in Ponder – bring your gloves and dress appropriately for the weather.

You must pre-register to attend before March 25th.  To pre-register, call 214-673-5862 or email Trish Percy at pdpercy@sbcglobal.net.

Directions:

  • Take the E University Dr/US-377/US-380 exit off I-35;
  • Go west on US-380
  • 12.5 mi. Turn right at N County Line Rd
  • 358 ft. Turn left at County Rd 2601
  • first gate on the right is Aunt Sue’s Barn, look for the balloon!

This workshop is sponsored by Feed Texas First. Feed Texas First is an organization that supports increased food security in North Texas. For more information, go to www.feedtexasfirst.org

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Local Farmers Meet & Greet

This is a meet and greet discussion session invitation for local farms/ranches/producers in Williamson County, Texas – specifically around Jonah or Eastern Williamson County.

When: March 14th, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Gabriel Valley Farms, Jonah, TX

Discussion topics:
1. Do we want a Jonah Farm Tour Weekend: Once a year local farmers open their farms and gardens to the public. Chefs, city folks, future farmers can visit/buy/tour things at your farm. Advertised event.
2. Do we want a farmers market/ craft fair in Jonah/Eastern Williamson County?
3. The online Garden Gate to Kitchen Plate Network and the online Jonah Farm Tour.

Directions:
Take Hwy 29 East to Jonah. Go right on Old Hwy 29
Meet and Greet at Gabriel Valley Farms 440 Old Hwy. 29 East

Hosts Web Site:
www.gabrielvalleyfarms.com Email: gvfarms@att.net
Hosts of the online network and for Questions contact:
www.thecrookedcreekfarm.com Email: gate2plate@aol.com

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Texas Business Owner Sentenced to Jail for False Organic Marketing

Texas Department of Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
02-26-2010
CONTACT: Bryan Black
Veronica Obregon
(512) 463-7664

AUSTIN - Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced today that a Texas Department of Agriculture inspection has resulted in a prison sentence for Basilio Coronado. The Brownfield company owner was sentenced to 24 months in a federal prison for falsely portraying his company’s produce as organic. The evidence of misrepresentation was discovered during a TDA inspection of Sel-Cor Bean and Pea Inc.

“The message is clear – if you illegally market your products and try to defraud consumers, we will catch you and you’ll pay a high price,” Commissioner Staples said.

Continue reading Texas Business Owner Sentenced to Jail for False Organic Marketing

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March 5-6: 4th Annual Tejas Art and Book Cultural Festival, Rockdale

March 5-6: 4th Annual Tejas Art and Book Cultural Festival, Rockdale

The 4th Annual Tejas Art and Book Festival- Catch the Spirit in Rockdale is a multi-faceted event. TOFGA Region 1 wil have a book and resources table at the event. Stop by and say hi!

Event includes visiting authors doing book reviews, selling books in the library, authors visiting the schools to talk to the students, artist displaying and selling their wares, folk life activities in the historical Depot Museum, Car Show, local entertainment provided by students and adults and street vendors. Visit the website at www.rockdalechamber.com/.

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February 25, 2009 TOFGA Board Meeting

TOFGA members are welcome to call in and listen to the February 25th Board meeting.

Phone # 1-218-936-4700

Participant access code – 486506.

TOFGA Board Meeting – February 25, 2010 6:30-8:30 pm

PROPOSED AGENDA

I Welcome and check agenda – Susan 5 mins (6:30-6:35)
- Designate timekeeper

II Review and Approval of Previous Minutes – Amanda 5 mins (6:35-6:40)

III Treasurer’s Report – Jay 10 mins (6:40-6:50)
- TCOOPS 2010
- Budget for 2010

III Regional Director updates – Sabino, Jennifer, Pamela 15 mins (5 mins each) (6:50-7:05)
- What’s new?
- What is planned?
- What support is needed from Board?
- What support is needed from members?
- Open issues needing resolution? (e.g. regional autonomy, regional director training)

IV TOFGA Marketing and Branding – Susan 5 mins (7:05-7:10)

V Newsletter – Jay 10 mins (7:10-7:20)
- What support is needed from Board and members?
- Deadlines for 2010
- Budget for 2010 Newsletters

VI Communication with Members – Susan 15 mins (7:20-7:35)
- Volunteer job descriptions, process, recognition
- Leadership teams: Communications/Media, TCOOPS 2011, Funding
- Use of constant contact (Deborah)

VII Summarize Action Items from this meeting- Amanda 10 mins (7:35-7:45)

VIII Set next Meeting and Propose Items for next Agenda – Susan 10 mins (7:45-7:55)
- March meeting Face-to-Face. Work session
- Budget for face-to-face – Jay
- Standard Agenda Item: Regional Updates
- Board Calendar for 2010 – Deborah? Amanda?

IX Closing remarks – All 5 mins (7:55-8:00)

X Adjourn

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Feb 20, 2009 TOFGA Board Meeting

TOFGA members are welcome to call in and listen to the February 20th Board meeting.

Phone # 1-218-936-4700

Participant access code – 486506.

TOFGA Special Called Board Meeting – February 20, 2010 6:30-7:30 pm

PROPOSED AGENDA

I. Welcome and check agenda – Susan 5 mins (6:30-6:35)
  • - Designate timekeeper
II. Review and Approval of Previous Minutes – Amanda 5 mins (6:35-6:40)
III. TCOOPS 2010 Summary – Mark and Jennifer 10 mins (6:40-6:50)
  • Recognition to all who made TCOOPs 2010 successful
  • Participation Numbers (Deborah)
  • What went right? What went not so right?
  • Member input summary
  • Lessons Learned?
IV. Texas Farms Direct – Mark and Jennifer 10 mins (6:50-7:00)
V. TCOOPS 2011 Preparation – Susan 25 mins (7:00-7:25)
  • What Has Been Done so Far – Mark
  • Where? Killeen Capacity?
  • When? Jan. 28-30
  • Theme? Texas Farms Direct
  • Leadership Team / Board roles – Susan
  • Speaker selection
  • Registration software cvent?
  • Workplan & Timeline – Susan
  • Budget – Jay
  • Summarize Understanding and Todos- Amanda
VI. Closing remarks – All 5 mins (7:25-7:30)
VII. Adjourn
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