Buy Local Food In Kitsap

April 17th Meeting CANCELLED

Peggy Hall — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:23:03 +0000

Due to a plumbing issue and lack of restroom facilities, the April 17th Meeting on Spin Farming and Intensive Cropping has been cancelled. We will reschedule this meeting and send out the update at a later time. Our apologies for the short notice.

KCAA Monthly Meeting – Spin Farming and Intensive Cropping – Tuesday April 17th – Seaside Church, Bremerton 7:00-9:00 pm

Peggy Hall — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:20:14 +0000

Topic: Spin Farming and Intensive Cropping
Date: Tuesday, April 17th
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30)
Place: Seaside Church, 1317 Sheldon Blvd, Bremerton (Across from Evergreen Park)

Join us for our April Meeting at Seaside Church in Bremerton

This is a free educational opportunity:

Chuck Estin will be speaking on Spin Farming and Andrea Wigglesworth (Wyckels Farm) will be presenting on Intensive Cropping.

Refreshments will be served.

Community Event – Tuesday March 20th – Meet the Producer – Eagle’s Nest, Kitsap Fairgrounds 6:30-9:00 pm

Peggy Hall — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:01:57 +0000

What: Community Event – Meet to Producer
Day: Tuesday, Mar 20th
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Place: Eagle’s Nest, Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1200NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA

Join us for our March Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest at the Kitsap Fairgrounds

The KCAA will be hosting a community event that we call “Meet the Producer.” It is a time for the public to come and meet the people who work to make Kitsap a great place to “Buy Local”.

The event will be held Tuesday March 20th at begin at 6:30 pm and end at 9:00 pm at the Eagle’s Nest at the Kitsap Fairgrounds.

If you are a farmer, producer or market vendor and you would like to participate at this event please RSVP to KCAA4U@yahoo.com.

Meeting to Plan a Buy Local Kitsap Campaign – Tues. Feb 28th

Peggy Hall — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:09:04 +0000

What: Meeting to plan a Buy Local Kitsap campaign
Day: Tuesday, Feb. 28
Time: 3-5 pm
Place: Olympic College, Fireside Bistro

Dear Local Food Enthusiast,
You are invited to join other Kitsap County groups and individuals at a meeting to plan a Buy Local Kitsap campaign.

The Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance proposes to put together a Buy Local Food campaign for local farmers. The KCAA board has become aware of many groups planning similar initiatives. At the January general meeting there was a lot of enthusiasm for bringing those groups together to share ideas and to coordinate our efforts.

KCAA agreed to sponsor and plan the meeting.

Groups and individuals invited to this planning session include farmers markets, chambers of commerce, county policy and development agencies, local clubs, food producers, and others interested in the campaign. The idea is to bring in any group which might be interested in a buy local campaign.

Ideally we would have a representative from every group invited, hopefully not too many more than one or two people so the meeting doesn’t get unwieldy. The goal of the meeting is to assemble a committee to organize the campaign.

In phase one the campaign focus on food, later phases would include other types of buy local initiatives. Chris Plemmons has graciously consented to coordinate the meeting.

Day: Tuesday, Feb. 28
Time: 3-5 pm
Place: Olympic College, Fireside Bistro

Hope to see you at the meeting!
KCAA coordinating committee

KCAA Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, February 21, 7:00pm – Greenhouses, Hoop Tunnels & No-Till Farming

Peggy Hall — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:50:00 +0000

Greenhouses & Hoop Tunnels
No-Till Farming

Tuesday, Feb 21, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Seaside Church
1317 Sheldon Blvd
Bremerton, WA

click here for a map

Come to our next meeting to learn more about extending your season and growing potential through the use and construction of hoop tunnels, greenhouses and row covers. Featuring Marilyn Holt of Abundantly Green &
Nikki Johanson of Pheasant Fields Farm.

In addition, Diane Fish (WSU Small Farms) will be discussing no-till farming methods, which help to minimize soil disturbance.

No reservation is needed for our Monthly Meeting. Please come to learn and share.

CREATING A KITSAP BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN

Marilyn Holt — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:45:47 +0000

It is time to raise the public’s consciousness on buying local. We want you to be a community leader in this. We would like your voice to be heard, so we invite you to participate.

The purpose of this meeting is to bring together individuals and groups that are working separately to advance buy local food campaigns so that a Buy Local Campaign can move forward.

Anticipated results include a multi-organizational entity that is taken seriously by county officials, businesses, other organizations, and the media, which will then contribute to an effective campaign.

NEW DAY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
NEW LOCATION: “The Hub” at
Hillcrest Assembly Church
6750 SR 303 NE Bremerton, WA
NEW TIME: 7:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Meet our potential new board members – KCAA Annual Meeting, Monday November 21st 7-9pm, Silverdale Community Center

Peggy Hall — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:05:46 +0000

KCAA Annual Meeting and Board Member Elections – Monday November 21st at Silverdale Community Center from 7-9pm.

The KCAA is having their Annual meeting and board member elections on Monday November 21st from 7-9pm. Come and hear the new potential board members outline their vision for the KCAA and learn what the current board has in store for the next year and beyond.

Deadline approaching for the $45,000 still needed for Farmland Protection Grant for Petersen Farm

Peggy Hall — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:47:17 +0000

Only $45,000 more is needed for the Great Peninsula Conservancy to be eligible for the USDA Farm Protection grant. Please help them reach their goal before our November 15 campaign deadline. To learn more, see the attached letter from the Petersen Farm Fall Farm Day event.

http://greatpeninsula.org/documents/PetersenFarmOct2011-withphotos.pdf

Monthly Meeting, Monday October 17th, 7-9pm, Silverdale Community Center

Peggy Hall — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:50:30 +0000

KCAA Monthly Meeting
Monday, Oct. 17
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Silverdale Community Center
9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383

Join us for our October Meeting at our new location — the Silverdale Community Center (near the YMCA).

KCAA needs you! Your Board is currently working to plan meetings for the next 12 months. We need to know what would you like to learn about or hear discussed!

Come & share your ideas and vision.
Our Annual Meeting and Election is coming up soon. Have a passion for local agriculture and local food? Consider a nomination to the Board. Help shape the future of farming in Kitsap!

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In consideration of those attendees with allergies, some life threatening, please do not wear fragrances such as perfume, scented lotion, etc. to our KCAA meetings. Thank you!

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No reservation is needed for our Monthly Meeting. Please come to learn and share.

8th Annual Focus on Farming Conference “Harvesting Opportunity” – November 3, 2011 Comcast Arena, Everett

Peggy Hall — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:39:37 +0000

8th Annual Focus on Farming Conference “Harvesting Opportunity”

November 3, 2011 Comcast Arena, Everett

World Class Speakers Highlight Food Protection, Product Advocacy and good cooking along with 24 great workshop classes with 6 industry tracks. Includes 17,000 square foot trade show showcasing everything from tractors to green house supplies to farm insurance. Online registration at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/200212