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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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Free Webinar through eOrganic on the 2010 EQIP Organic Initiative (USDA)

The 2008 Farm Bill created new opportunities in conservation programs for organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production. Join Jim Riddle, University of Minnesota’s Organic Outreach Coordinator, as he explores the conservation benefits of organic production and how organic and transitioning farmers can participate in USDA conservation programs, especially those offered under the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The 2010 EQIP Organic Initiative national sign up deadline is March 12, so this webinar will provide timely information.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.extension.org/article/25971

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Spring Fling Organicfest - Proceeds Benefit TOFGA

Austin’s Barr Mansion hosts the Spring Fling Organicfest, March 28th, 11:00am. The certified organic brunch is $50 a person with all proceeds benefitting TOFGA! Contact Valerie@BarrMansion.com to RSVP.

Purchase your ticket online


Spring Fling Organicfest

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Spring Herbal Symposium in Austin, TX

Join us for a morning of herbal demonstrations by local herbalists and herb producers. Vendors will be selling books, plants & herbal products. Herbal Symposium Schedule

When: Saturday February 20, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Where: Zilker Garden Center ~ 2220 Barton Springs Rd. ~ Austin, Texas

Presented by: The Austin Herb Society & The Herb Association of Texas

Open to the public, $5 admission at the door.

A donation of proceeds will be made to the Parks & Recreation Dept.

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Drought Mitigation Workshops for Texas Farmers

Holistic Management International Texas (HMI) with support from Farm Aid is offering drought mitigation workshops to Texas farmers in 2010. Workshops are presented by Walt Davis, an engaging presenter with years of experience to share with his audience. Each workshop will be tailored to the region in which it is presented so landowners near each location are encouraged to attend, as the materials will be designed just for them.

HMI and TOFGA have a healthy history of working together to support Texas farmers and ranchers.  Please visit HMI’s web site and sign up for a workshop in your area.  Scholarships are available through Farm Aid for qualified participants.

2010 Valley Drought Mitigation Scholarship

Drought Mitigation Letter from HMI Executive Director

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