The Community Market Basket Project (signups until Nov): Individuals are still eligible to sign up for market baskets until November, please contact Susan Whitfield at 402.972.7330.
Iowa State Sustainable Ag - Omaha Visit – Urban Garden Tour was on August 9 and 10 in Omaha.
Benson Park Rescue Omaha AGRI Fair (September 3, 4, 5): FIRST ANNUAL Benson Park Rescue Omaha AGRI Fair scheduled Labor Day weekend (September 3, 4, 5). Contact Dr. D for additional information at
BensonPlantRescue@cox.net or at (402) 933-3867.
National Food Day (October 24): Preliminary plans for Food Day include hosting a collaborative event at Aksarben Village at Stinson Park on Sunday, October 23
rd. Please contact Vic Gutmann: 402-345-5401 or
vgutman@vgagroup.com or Danelle Myer: 402-559-5513 or
dmyer@centerfornutrition.org for more information about Nebraska Food Day activities.
Shared Commercial Kitchen: NMEP is currently exploring kitchen space for a shared commercial kitchen near downtown. Those interested in the space please contact Jen Valandra at
jennifer.valandra@nomoreemptypots.org .
NEXT MEETING : Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Washington Branch Library-Room B