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Christina Haas
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Connecting with BigAg Producers via New Social Site, AgVille.com

Started Jul 1, 2010 0 Replies

Hello all, It seems the big food producers and those of us who are a little more locally-, organically-minded rarely have an opportunity to sit down together in pleasant conversation. Here's a new…Continue

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Connecting with BigAg Producers via New Social Site, AgVille.com

Hello all, It seems the big food producers and those of us who are a little more locally-, organically-minded rarely have an opportunity to sit down together in pleasant conversation. Here's a new opportunity for a genuine interchange, a place to share personal experiences, learn from one another and work on finding the best practices that can change our entire agricultural system for the better.  After finding this new www.AgVille.com site (which seems to…See More
Jul 1, 2010
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Christina Haas is attending Rachel Butler's event

Permaculture Graduation & Potluck - Barr Mansion at Barr Mansion

May 11, 2010 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Hello All! Join us for a local food potluck & permaculture graduation at the Barr Mansion. We are celebrating local growers, Citizen Gardener and Permaculture Design Graduates (ME!!!) YAY!Bring a dish that will serve 6-8 people made with locally grown ingredients! There is no other event fee, but there is a suggested donation of $5.00See More
Apr 27, 2010
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Christina Haas is attending Rachel Butler's event
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Community - Co-Housing, Eco-Villages, at Habitat Suites Hotel - Highland Mall Blvd

March 25, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm
oh no! only two more talks to go!! Thursday, March 25, on Community - Co-Housing, Eco-Villages,Intentional Communities, Transition Towns, New Urbanism, Villages within Cities, etc. It will flow well from our finance/relocalization talk and flow into the Talk on April 1 on Science, [Religion], Spirituality - Pulling it All Together, So We can Survive and Thrive.As usual, the Talks are on Thursday nights at Habitat Suites Hotel (500 E. Highland Mall Blvd.) from 7:00 - 8:30 plus discussion.See More
Mar 24, 2010
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Ty Mellon commented on Christina Haas's blog post The Bees Knees.... in Austin?
"I'm no beekeeper, but I do grow pollinating gardens for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and the like. PLEASE keep us posted on your progress. This is something I'd love to see succeed! :)"
Mar 24, 2010
Camilo Garcia commented on Christina Haas's blog post You Can Help Enable Schools to Buy Food from Local Farmers
"I was just on the phone with a friend talking about the sad state of school lunch programs (flavored milk, pizza for breakfast, hormones and GMOs, etc) and saw this when I logged in to send him an "invite." Thanks for posting, I will…"
Mar 23, 2010
Christina Haas posted a blog post

You Can Help Enable Schools to Buy Food from Local Farmers

Posted originally by Organic Valley Family of Farms "Will you help our kids reach the finish line? Right now, legislators are considering changes that will enable more schools to buy food from local farmers, cook fresh meals, teach healthy eating, and plant school gardens. This is an enormous opportunity for families and for farmers - add your voice!” Learn more about the…See More
Mar 22, 2010
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Ashley Carker commented on Christina Haas's blog post The Bees Knees.... in Austin?
"Happy to help!"
Mar 20, 2010
Christina Haas commented on Christina Haas's blog post The Bees Knees.... in Austin?
"Thanks so much for the Austin rules and regs, Ashley. This is just what I have been looking for."
Mar 19, 2010
Bill Norton left a comment for Christina Haas
"Christina, I have some local contacts that have a bee farm just outside of Austin. Let me get you their contact information for you...hang tight. Bill"
Mar 17, 2010
Ashley Carker commented on Christina Haas's blog post The Bees Knees.... in Austin?
"Beekeeping in NYC is officially legal, hooray! http://blogs.wnyc.org/news/2010/03/17/hives-can-come-out-of-hiding/ Those of you interested in the rules and regulations regarding beekeeping in Austin, TX can visit this link to the City of…"
Mar 17, 2010
Christina Haas posted a blog post

The Bees Knees.... in Austin?

Just saw this great article: "Bees in the City? New York May Let the Hives Come Out of Hiding". Enjoy! http://ning.it/9BCTVgAnyone know what, if any, legal concerns exist regarding beekeeping in Austin? I having been pondering the prospect of starting a hive in my backyard. Thanks!See More
Mar 15, 2010
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Christina Haas joined Rachel Butler's group
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Permaculture Class (Austin)

This group is for the Spring 2010 permaculture class or any one that may be interested in taking a permie class!
Mar 15, 2010
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Christina Haas replied to Rachel Butler's discussion Favorite local restaurant? What's yours? Where is it located?
"I love Casa de Luz. ..never eat there as much as I'd like, but am always thrilled by the great people and amazing, tasty, uber-healthy food when I do."
Mar 15, 2010
Christina Haas is attending Rachel Butler's event
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Alternate Finance, Banking, & Commerce - aka Re-Localization. at Habitat Suites Hotel - Highland Mall Blvd

March 4, 2010 from 7pm to 8:30pm
This Thursday, March 4, is an important talk by Dick Pierce on "Alternate Finance, Banking, & Commerce - aka Re-Localization." If you think/suspect that we have let larger, global, multi-national, industrial, financial, media, governmental, and uber-governmental groups put us in an environmental, resource, labor/unemployment, mal-nourished, financial, and social mess - you are right (in my opinion). If you'd like to start thinking about some ways, some ways that you and I might work, to…See More
Mar 4, 2010
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Feb 22, 2010
Ty Mellon left a comment for Christina Haas
"Christina, Welcome to FOOGS! Thank you SO much for jumping right in and getting involved right away! You are obviously one of those who understands that initiatives like FOOGS.org work best with active participation! :) Thanks for blogging right…"
Feb 22, 2010

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What would you like to get out of FOOGS?
So delighted to learn about this great program. Really just excited to dig in, know more and see how I can best contribute to the home-grown food movement.
What is your age?
36-45
What is your gender
Female
What is your level of experience with backyard gardening?
Been doing it for more than a year
If you currently grow anything, what do you like to grow?
Veggies, flowers, berries and more!
How did you hear about FOOGS? (If referred by someone, please say who)
Rachel Butler

Christina Haas's Blog

You Can Help Enable Schools to Buy Food from Local Farmers

Posted on March 22, 2010 at 3:17pm 1 Comment

Posted originally by Organic Valley Family of Farms "Will you help our kids reach the finish line? Right now, legislators are considering changes that will enable more schools to buy food from local farmers, cook fresh meals, teach healthy eating, and plant school gardens. This is an enormous opportunity for families and for farmers - add your voice!” Learn more about the… Continue

The Bees Knees.... in Austin?

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:08am 4 Comments

Just saw this great article: "Bees in the City? New York May Let the Hives Come Out of Hiding". Enjoy! http://ning.it/9BCTVg

Anyone know what, if any, legal concerns exist regarding beekeeping in Austin? I having been pondering the prospect of starting a hive in my backyard. Thanks!

Tell the USDA What YOU Think about GMOs in Organics - Comment Period Extended to 3/3/2010

Posted on February 18, 2010 at 12:26pm 1 Comment

From Whole Foods' Whole Story Blog:

UPDATE 02/18/10: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently considering whether or not to approve the use of genetically engineered (GE) Roundup-Ready alfalfa. Their report says you don’t care about GMOs in organics.

The comment period has been extended from February 16 until March 3, 2010.…

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At 4:25pm on March 17, 2010, Bill Norton said…
Christina, I have some local contacts that have a bee farm just outside of Austin. Let me get you their contact information for you...hang tight.

Bill
At 8:59pm on February 22, 2010, Ty Mellon said…
Christina,
Welcome to FOOGS! Thank you SO much for jumping right in and getting involved right away! You are obviously one of those who understands that initiatives like FOOGS.org work best with active participation! :)

Thanks for blogging right away! I believe that earns you a shirt! What size would you like (normal t shirt sizes)?

Thanks very much and PLEASE keep up the participation and tell people about FOOGS.org!

Ty
 
 
 

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