Farm Happenings

Farm Lot 59 Long Beach Local is an agriculture based official 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on donations, grant funding and the sale of our farm products to cover our operational costs.     We are so thankful for the rains, the lower part of Willow Spring Gulch is full of water and a family of ducks has made it home. In the 7 years we have been at the farm we've never had duck neighbors, so cool! We are looking forward to longer, warmer days and have loads of fun stuff planned at the farm. Check the calendar, stay in the loop and visit us soon!     Bee Keeping - First Sunday of the Month 11:30 Want to learn about bee keeping? Once a month we will open our hives and inspect our boxes. Come suited up and ready to learn. Everyone is welcome but you must have your own gear.     Living Classroom - March 25 Join us on the farm starting at 9 for some time in the Living Classroom. We we mulch, plant and get to know our new garden space. The Living Classroom is here because of you! This is YOUR space to come and learn about edible education, how to build, maintain your own garden or just come and enjoy it here on our farm. All are welcome to this community event.     Long Beach Local © 2017. 2714 California Ave, Long Beach, CA 90755 Unsubscribe Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser .

Seed Swap This Saturday

 

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SEED SWAP FEB 4TH 9-11 Join us at Farm Lot 59 Feb 4th from 9-11 to swap seeds and stories.  We welcome everyone to this donation based event. Experienced seed savers, new gardeners, people looking to add diversity to their gardens and local's looking for the best in the area. Since this is the first swap we will allow any types of organic seeds but in the future we would love to see open-pollinated, local and non-commercial seeds only. These are the types of seeds that are best for planting in your gardens and of course only save the best of the best. Seed bank goals! If you plan of swapping please arrive at 9:00. Swapping will begin at 9:30 with discussions and stories happening all morning. Your seeds must be labeled with the name, year collected, who grew them and any extra info you want to add.  We will have extra envelopes and markers to share but please bring your own. Jars are also great to saving seeds.  All left over seeds will be donated to the Farm Lot 59 seed bank for our Living Classroom, give aways and all our school gardens. We will also have a wildflower mix to give to you for coming out! Donation is $5-10 per person accepted online or in person.  Let's make this a seasonal tradition and help spread diversity one seed at a time.
check the calendar We are adding some great stuff on our calendar like Bee Keeping, Living Classroom Farm Days and more coming soon.  See you on the farm in 2017 !!
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Seed Swap Feb 4th!

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thank you! You are an amazing group of people: Thank you to EVERYONE who donated and fundraised for us during our giving season. It was such a generous outpouring of love and support for Farm Lot 59 and our Living Classroom. Soon we will be installing irrigation and planting with our friends at Adventures to Dream. We are so grateful to be able to share our farm and city with groups like this and so many more in the future!
seed swap Feb 4th 9-11 Join us at Farm Lot 59 Feb 4th from 9-11 to swap seeds and stories.  We welcome everyone to this donation based event. Experienced seed savers, new gardeners, people looking to add diversity to their gardens and local's looking for the best in the area. Since this is the first swap we will allow any types of organic seeds but in the future we would love to see open-pollinated, local and non-commercial seeds only. These are the types of seeds that are best for planting in your gardens and of course only save the best of the best. Seed bank goals! If you plan of swapping please arrive at 9:00. Swapping will begin at 9:30 with discussions and stories happening all morning. Your seeds must be labeled with the name, year collected, who grew them and any extra info you want to add.  We will have extra envelopes and markers to share but please bring your own. Jars are also great to saving seeds.  All left over seeds will be donated to the Farm Lot 59 seed bank for our Living Classroom, give aways and all our school gardens. We will also have a wildflower mix to give to you for coming out! Donation is $5-10 per person accepted online or in person.  Let's make this a seasonal tradition and help spread diversity one seed at a time.
	Long Beach Local and Farm Lot 59 is an agriculture based official 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that relies on donations, grant funding and the sale of our farm products to cover our operational costs. Our mission is to help create citizen farmers in the City of Long Beach.
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Last day to give toward our Living Classroom!

 

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donate today! We bringing our Outdoor Classroom to life! There is just one more day in 2016 to make a tax-deductible donation toward our Living Classroom. Our new teaching garden will expand our educational programs and support the next generation of citizen farmers.  Your gift of any size helps connect students of all ages to the experience of growing, harvesting and learning about fresh organic food.  Thank you for your support. We are so grateful for our generous community, and excited to grow even more in 2017.  See you on the farm! Sasha Kanno, Farmer / Founder
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Help us grow something inspirational.

 

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Article 1 Help us grow something inspirational.:  When I think of Farm Lot 59, my mind fills with the juxtaposition of grit, tenacity and wonder.  It takes a special mix of characteristics to grow hearty organic produce in this environment, and it takes a singular sense of purpose to simultaneously grow a community of students and urban farmers and supporters.  In the abstract, it’s impressive.  But when I visit the farm, I am not only impressed, but I am inspired.  The uphill battles and transformational challenges I might face at work or in my personal life melt away and everything seems possible.  Seeing barren land transformed into productive soil and then working farm and then beautiful veggies and then plated food leads me to believe that determination and thoughtful effort is life giving and life changing.  So I go to the farm to be inspired.  And I support Farm Lot 59 and Sasha’s hard work because I want that experience for kids and citizen farmers of all ages.  I want my neighbors and fellow citizens to learn how to grow something from nothing and be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor.  Please join me in supporting Farm Lot 59 – a unique slice of our community that will continue to blossom and inspire as long as we are there to help sustain it. Justin Hectus Board of Directors
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Message From Dave, Board of Directors

 

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From Dave Clark, Board of Directors: I spent thirty-two years teaching in the inner city for Los Angeles Unified School District. It's important to me that students receive a well-rounded education, not just things they learn from a book inside a classroom. One afternoon I took my students outside to work in the school's garden. While weeding, one student discovered the root on a dandelion and was startled to find it looked like a carrot. I mentioned that's how carrots grow, and the look of shock on his face, as well as the other students in the group led me to understand that most children don't really know where their food comes from. That is why after I retired, I knew that getting involved with the Living Classroom at Farm Lot 59 was important. Your donation to Farm Lot 59 will give many students the opportunity to discover little things, like carrots grow in the ground, but so much more about plants and the food they eat. Donate today! Any amount will help! Donations will help provide irrigation, plants, tools, and most importantly teachers and students. We are currently developing a curriculum that is aligned to Common Core Science and Math Standards. You can help bring this program to life, and be instrumental in potentially changing the lives of a multitude of young learners. Donations made to Farm Lot 59 are tax deductible, please consider donating today. I appreciate your attention to this matter, and remember you can help keep our vision alive. Our dedicated farmer works hard every day, and because of you we will be able to add teachers and students into this community on the Farm. Sincerely, Dave Clark PS Remember, you are our best advocate for keeping our urban farm active, and helping us provide much needed education for our youth.
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