[UrbanCropCircle] edible gardens tour this weekend
Paula Jenson
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Thu Mar 5 16:17:33 PST 2009
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200903Edi...jpg (466.2 KB) Here is info about a tour this weekend
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> Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 19:39:33 -0800
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> 1. Fwd: [Foodhealth] WSU Extension in jeopardy (Ingela Wanerstrand)
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> Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:06:44 -0800
> From: Ingela Wanerstrand <ingela at qwest.net>
> Subject: [UrbanCropCircle] Fwd: [Foodhealth] WSU Extension in jeopardy
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> > From: Jennifer Mundee <jennifer at sustainableballard.org>
> > Date: March 4, 2009 12:12:08 PM PST
> > To: "foodhealth at lists.sustainableballard.org"
> > <foodhealth at lists.sustainableballard.org>,
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> > Subject: [Foodhealth] WSU Extension in jeopardy
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> > I am forwarding this message regarding funding cuts that may mean the
> > end of Extension programs.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Gabriel LaValle [mailto:gabbysgardening at gmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 11:31 AM
> > Subject: A very important appeal
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > This is an appeal for keeping WSU ext intact. ?WSU ext is an
> > organization which really benefits sustainablity issues. ?WSU ext in
> > Snohomish County has just started a Grow you own Groceries program in
> > an attempt to provide for the growing demand of those seeking help in
> > growing their own food. ?I myself took a class on Small Scale
> > Sustainable Farming just last fall and so I can attest to the
> > importance of these programs.
> >
> > After reading the information, please contact your state legistlators
> > and continue to spread the word to friends.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Gabrielle
> >
> >
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> >
> > Hello colleagues and partners,
> >
> > By now I am sure you have heard that WSU Extension funding is looking
> > very bad indeed. I have attached a letter from Curt Moulton, the
> > Director for Snohomish County Extension, and a recent Seattle Times
> > Editorial for your review to gain a clearer perspective on the issue
> > at hand. I cannot spend a lot of time telling any of you what to do
> > about the situation; only I want to tell you that each of you have, in
> > your power, a voice to help shed light, for those who are in the dark,
> > on the incredible importance of WSU Extension. I don't say this
> > because I am employed by the organization, though that may at first
> > appear to be my motivation. I am impassioned by the mission of
> > Extension. I have learned about the incredible richness of programming
> > that we offer to ordinary citizens of many walks and we are as
> > grassroots as any academic organization can be.
> >
> > All of you know the importance of Extension because you have seen the
> > impacts in your programming, your classroom or in your own children,
> > maybe even?in your garden. I am sending you this email to press upon
> > you the importance of not remaining silent about this issue
> > particularly in these economic times. Jobs are being lost everywhere
> > and I wouldn't want you to think that I am trying to tell you that
> > Extension should be spared when others are not; simply I am asking you
> > consider a few points. Washington State University is working right
> > now with percent cuts to Extension that are?far outweigh cuts
> > elsewhere at the University. We are facing some 49% to 75% cuts
> > Statewide, disproportionately affecting Extension versus the rest of
> > the University. This is a decision being made at the?Washington State
> > University not?in Olympia (the State Legislature has asked WSU to make
> > cuts in the 12-18% range).?This is puzzling to me because Extension is
> > here to serve the ordinary citizen and in these economic times more
> > and more people need our programming.?Extension is everywhere from
> > Growing Groceries, to Master Gardeners, to Beach Watchers, to 4-H, to
> > Family Living, to Forestry, and Agriculture/Horticulture and much
> > more. During times of great upheaval, it makes sense to strengthen the
> > forces working hard at the grassroots level to support communities and
> > families in dealing with unprecedented economic turmoil likened only
> > to the Great Depression. I implore you to spread the word?within your
> > circles of influence and remind people why Extension is important.
> > Whether or not I?keep my job.
> >
> > A very well put editorial:
> >
> > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/
> > 2008808126_editb04exten.html
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Gabrielle Roesch
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Eating is an agricultural act-Wendell Berry
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> > --
> > Jennifer Mundee
> > Sustainable Ballard :: Food + Health
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