Community Supported Agriculture, a method by which individuals prepay for a share of a farmer’s produce, has been around in the U.S. since the 1980s. It was based on the Japanese concept of teikei translated literally as putting a face on one’s food. CSA enables farmers to sell directly to consumers, ensures a certain level of food safety by allowing individuals to see and in some cases work at a farm and creates a mutually beneficial relationship where food dollars stay local and food miles are reduced. As most of you know, I could go on.
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Weekend Reading – The Hungry Ear and More
Posted by Tammy on April 24, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/04/24/weekend-reading-the-hungry-ear-and-more/
The Pollen Path
Oh, Beauty before me, Beauty behind me, Beauty to the right of me, Beauty to the left of me, Beauty above me, Beauty below me. I’m on the pollen path.
Posted by Tammy on March 26, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/03/26/the-pollen-path/
The Pull of Polenta
This is the most glorious time in the Valley of the Sun. We’ve tunneled through desert frost into celebrated golf temps that teeter on the verge of spring training. The acacia are blooming with a Sonoran strangeness that is both tropical and sweet and carries into the cooler night time air. And the fair weather winterers are donning the final days of boots and vests pretending that we are still at least somewhat attached to winter.
The Pull of Polenta
Posted by Tammy on February 15, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/02/15/the-pull-of-polenta/
Why did the Democrat cross the aisle?
Five years ago, my friend and mentor Sue Clark-Johnson arranged for me to have a really special day. This week, Sue died far too young and far too quickly. As my friend Richard Morrison said, “Among many other accomplishments, she was a former Publisher of the Arizona Republic newspaper and the immediate past Director of the Morrison Institute of Public Policy. She worked tirelessly for Arizona. This is a sad day. While she was of a diminutive stature, she was a giant among us.” God bless you Sue.
To eat the chalupa!
Let me explain. One of the highlights of my year was the opening of the O’Connor House. The 1950’s adobe ranch-style home was moved brick by brick to its new location behind the historical museum in Papago Park. I’d been invited by a special mentor to have lunch but had no idea that the home’s previous owner, former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, would be in attendance. Nor did I know that it would be the first time Justice O’Connor had seen the home since it was moved. And finally, imagine my delight in being seated next to her for the meal.
Sandra Day O’Connor and the O’Connor House
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Posted by Tammy on January 30, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/30/why-did-the-democrat-cross-the-aisle-2/
The Farro-est of All
When I refer to something as vulgar, it’s highly likely that your mind drifts instantly to that which is tasteless or more likely, something indecent. However, if I was using it as an adjective for Latin, then I would be using a generic term to describe a non-standard version of Latin rather than the classical form.
Nothing Vulgar About It
Posted by Tammy on January 11, 2015
https://agrigirl.com/2015/01/11/farro-berries/
Gift Giving
It is the time of year when I see others scurrying about in search of the perfect gift for a special someone. The mall parking lots are car combat zones, the UPS drivers are building biceps at an impressive rate and for many, frustration builds because they can’t quite decide what gift might be most suitable for the picky kid approaching adolescence.
The Reason We Celebrate in My Home
Posted by Tammy on December 21, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/12/21/gift-giving/
Yesterday’s Wine
In 1971, country western singer, Willie Nelson had no hits. He and his wife had divorced, his Tennessee ranch had burned to the ground and he’d lost any money from his song-writing due to unsuccessful music tours. Nelson moved to a new ranch and went to a recording studio to record a couple of new songs. The concept album, as it was called was about the Imperfect Man and it contained the song, Yesterday’s Wine.
- Day After Savory Bread Pudding
Posted by Tammy on November 28, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/11/28/using-leftovers-passage-of-time/
Putting Down Roots
Last week I did an exercise in transparency with my work team. Part of it required that we select a picture from a stack of stock photos that would be an appropriate cover for each of our autobiographies. I selected a photo of five smiling individuals in a white water raft envisioning the story that I would write about my own family and the adventure that we call life. One of my colleagues selected a photo of roots and I was touched by his description of his efforts to leave a legacy and to establish roots that would matter and that would last. He spoke of both his family and his community in a way that was passionate and authentic.
Fresh Turmeric Root
Posted by Tammy on October 19, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/10/19/using-turmeric-root/
Citizen Muscle Boot Camp
KUDOS to Nancy from Spirit Lights the Way for sharing this opportunity for us to create citizen-centric involvement in our communities. Check it out.
The Citizen Muscle Boot Camp is a 4-week online program designed to provide the skills you need to make change on the issues you care about.
It’s an exercise plan to make the world a better place!
The Citizen Muscle Boot Camp is designed to get each of us flexing our Citizen Muscles and building the skills we need to make change in our communities
Complete with videos from Annie; hands-on, interactive online exercises; and some additional tips and exercises to practice as we go about our day the Citizen Muscle Boot Camp helps us develop our skills as changemakers.
To participate in a Boot Camp, all you need is an internet connection, about an hour or two a week, and desire to make the world a better place.
To Register, click HERE.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Posted by Tammy on October 12, 2014
https://agrigirl.com/2014/10/12/citizen-muscle-boot-camp/
Tammy
A wife, a mom, an executive, a certified leadership coach and a breast cancer survivor. I love learning and I love to write and I'm often fascinated with the life lessons that come from my kitchen. Focusing on community-based Placemaking is the way that I work towards creating a healthier planet.
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