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farming is fun! Happy Holidays to all our Long Beach Locals: 2015 was the year we were finally in a position to open our farm up to the kids of our community. We hosted over 150 little learners on our 1/2 acre farm.  With our dedicated Children's Garden, Farm Lot 59 will connect with 100's more. Let's double our numbers in 2016!   By donating YOU are empowering us to invest in our community one healthy eater at a time. I hope you will contribute to our shared success by making a gift that directly impacts your local food movement.  Forever grateful, Sasha Kanno Founder & Farmer ​Farm Lot 59 Watch Now
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Farm Lot 59 is Hiring Farmers!

Farmer Job Description for Farm Lot 59

                   Mission: Farm Lot 59 is a .5 – acre farm aimed to develop and maintain farmland in an urban setting to grow specialty crops and offer the public fresh and healthy food choices, teaching farming to the community and aid in the transformation of more urban farm land.

Job Overview: Farmer will develop and manage all aspects of the farm production field including growing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and speaking to public groups that frequent the farm for educational days.

                  

                   This position requires a strong practical knowledge of people skills as well as agriculture skills and farm management, and a passionate commitment to growing the highest quality crops. The farmer has primary responsibility for the daily operations of the crew, coordination and implementation of all work and activities at Farm Lot 59 (FL59). FL59 currently has 1 farm located at 2714 California Ave with the potential to add more.

                   Key Requirements:

·       Coordination with Sasha for daily work load

·       Maintain FL59’s standards of production to ensure highest quality produce

·       Maintain farm infrastructure and landscape

·       Cooperate with community partners

·       Implement weekly seeding and transplanting schedule

·       Plan weekly harvest schedule

·       Participate in planning for long-term farm development

·       Able to work in the field, attend meetings off farm if needed

·       Some evening or special events may be required

·       Current drivers license

·       Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

·       Experience working in a team environment with proven leadership skills

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently

·       Demonstrated good organizational skills and record keeping skills

·       Experience in growing using organic/biodynamic principles

·       Experience working with farm tools

·       Basic carpentry skills

·       Demonstrated good communication skills

·       Ability to lift 50 pounds

·       Self-motivated, cooperative and flexible

Salary will be based on experience. Produce is available for your personal consumption

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!

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thank you You are making it happen! Happy Monday and thank you for all your support so far. We are 15% funded and have 2 more weeks to go! Thank you to Long Beach Creamery, Petals and Pop, Spoon and Skillet, No Bull Bistro and  Greencoast Hydroponics for your in kind and monetary donations. And of course all our local loyal supporters. We appreciate every dollar donated. This Children's Garden is for you! We can't wait to be able to have you over! Happy giving season! #farmlotkids
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More Kids on Farm Lot 59!

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give a garden in december! More Kids on Farm Lot 59: Farm Lot 59 is making 2016 the Year of the Little Learner! This is the year to educate our small farmers and help them on their way to a healthy lifestyle. We need your help to get started! Together, we can raise $15,000 to build the Children's Garden.  Picture a future where all kids eat radishes as snacks and make salad for dinner. We can make this a reality by changing their food habits now! By letting kids explore, touch, taste and see where their food comes from opens up a whole unknown world of excitement and flavor.  Be the catalyst of change in Long Beach. Help us make this a reality and something that is unique to our Little Learners and our city. A hands on outdoor learning lab in the middle of a working farm! You can donate online at FarmLot59.org or use the button below.  As a non-profit organization, we work hard to make every dollar count. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us to create citizen farmers in the City of Long Beach Wishing you a happy, healthy and abundant holiday. Sasha Kanno Farmer & Executive Director
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Support Farm Lot at a Holiday Pop Up!

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if you would like to attend email hello@spoonandskillet.com for the event address.  Join Spoon & Skillet at a Holiday Pop Up in Seal Beach! You Give, They Give to #farmlotkids when you purchase a Spoon & Skillet gift certificate, or sign up for service (#treatyoself), we will donate 20% of the sale to Farm Lot 59 in support of their initiative to build a special children's garden! See event details below.... The holidays are filled with traditions, rituals and important reminders.  This time of year we feel a nudge to slow down and spend time with the people we love, be kind and generous to others, and of course--splurge a little!   We're celebrating with a Pop-Up Boutique to help us hit each one of those points.  Shop a curated line-up of OUR favorite local vendors, while enjoying delicious sips & snacks (made by yours truly).  Treat yourself to something new or find gifts for everyone on your list.  To show you how excited we really are, the first 30 people will receive a free gift from Spoon & Skillet! The Details: Please send us an email if you're interested in attending.  We will follow up with the address of the event and are happy to answer any questions. ​Happy Holidays & Good Gifting, Megan & Mindy Rappe
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Join us TODAY at Long Beach Creamery!

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Ice Cream Party Tomorrow at Long Beach Creamery!

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join us tomorrow from 4-9 Tuesday December 1, 2015 4141 Long Beach Blvd, 90807  Help Farm Lot 59 raise 15k to build a children's garden. Dina from Long Beach Creamery is making limited and exclusive flavors using farm lot honey and produce. Special ice cream sunday with pastries from Panxa. 50% of all sales this day benefit the farm. You can also donate with us on site.  Thank you for spending your giving season dollars with us. See you at the ice cream shop!  Donate Now
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Join us Dec 1st at Long Beach Creamery!

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We are participating in #GivingTuesday. Save the date!

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