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Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills is hosting a Teacher In-Service Course entitled “Exploring Animals.”
This 2-week (15-hour) course includes both indoor and outdoor, hands-on experiences that help teachers implement the 2nd grade Exploring Animals science unit. Both new and experienced teachers, often with limited science backgrounds, benefit from the content, skills and processes of this course. It covers the ecology, adaptations and diversity of vertebrates and invertebrates. An emphasis on outdoor investigations helps students apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations. Specific topics include biodiversity; vertebrate and invertebrate ecology; aquatic organisms; nocturnal animals and bird banding.
This course is co-lead by Irvine's Robert Mardiney and the zoo's Peter Martin. Maryland teachers can receive one in-service credit. Tuesday, April 26, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.* Tuesday, May 3, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 6 - 9 p.m. $10 members and non-members * All sessions take place at the Irvine Nature Center with the exception of April 30, which takes place at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
http://www.explorenature.org/ 443-738-9200 |
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Researchers Discover Viruses Responsible for Maryland Peeler Crab Deaths |
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Beekeeping Course at Irvine Nature Center |
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Thinking about keeping bees? Irvine Nature Center is hosting a short course to cover the basics of beekeeping.
Honey bees are fascinating to watch, and beekeeping is a great family activity. Plus, honeybees make gardens and fruit trees more productive, and the honey they produce is delicious! The course will cover everything you need in order to have thriving bees from the start, including equipment, honey bee biology, dealing with stings, year-round management, swarm control, diseases and honey extracting.
Great for beginning and intermediate beekeepers, or anyone generally interested in honey bees. This course includes hands-on work in the apiary and is taught by renowned naturalist Steve McDaniel. Wednesdays, March 23 through April 13, 7 – 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: $45 members, $50 non-members
Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
http://www.explorenature.org/ 443-738-9200 |
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Junior Chefs Rockfish Contest Winners and Their Recipes |
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Winners of the Junior Chefs Rockfish Cooking Contest Announced
Contest is Part of Statewide Rockfish Celebration
 Photo left to right:
Adrian Maurer, Mason Maurer, Jack DiPietro, Julie Ansorge (back), Amelia DiPietro, Brian Miles.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Six junior chefs from Maryland competed for top honors in the 4th annual Junior Chefs Rockfish Cooking Contest. The event, which was sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Seafood Marketing Program and the Sea Grant programs of the universities of Maryland and Delaware, took place as part of the 2011 East Coast Commercial Fisherman’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition in Ocean City.
The three judges were: Reed Hellman, freelance writer; Tracy Sahler, food editor, The Daily Times; and Jessica Hathaway, editor-in-chief, National Fisherman Magazine. The contest was part of the Maryland Rockfish Celebration, which is also taking place in Maryland restaurants and retail markets through the end of February.
The following are the results from each division:
Kids Division – Ages 7-12
1st Place: Amelia DiPietro, 10, Timonium, Md.
Amelia’s Devil Made Me Do It Stuffed Rockfish Fillets
2nd Place: Adriana Maurer, 10, Galestown, Md.
Fancy Rockfish
3rd Place: Jack DiPietro, 12, Timonium, Md.
Jack’s Rockin Rockfish Cakes
Junior Division – Ages 13-17
1st Place: Julie Ansorge, 16, Olney, Md.
Rockfish Ravioli with Pesto Sauce
2nd Place: Brian Miles, Jr., 16, Burtonsville, Md.
Mexicali Rockfish
3rd Place: Mason Mauerr, 16, Galestown, Md.
“Off the Hook” Rockfish
All participants received a plaque and cash prizes of $200 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. The winning recipe for each category follow:
Amelia's Devil Made Me Do It Stuffed Rockfish Filets
Amelia DiPietro, 10, Timonium, Md.
2 pounds rockfish fillet
dash paprika
1 roasted red pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine to taste
1 cup cold water
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 lemon
1 package frozen corn
4 tablespoons butter
1 diced red pepper
1 diced green pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Stuffing/Wet Mixture:
1 pound fresh lump crab meat
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salad mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
TO MAKE THE STUFFING: Mix all wet ingredients together to make a wet mixture. In a separate bowl, add crab meat, chopped fresh chives, salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add wet mixture and gently mix together.
TO STUFF ROCKFISH: Place one rockfish fillet on pan, top with deviled crab meat mixture. Take another rockfish fillet and slice lengthwise in the middle as to make a place for the stuffing to show through. Top rockfish with roasted pepper slices and sprinkle with paprika in a frying pan. Add dry white wine, cold water and melted butter and lemon slices. Add rockfish, cover, and cook until done.
Rockfish Ravioli with Pesto Sauce
Julie Ansorge, 16, Olney, Md.
2 pounds rockfish fillets
homemade pasta (below)
homemade pesto (below)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt/pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup orange bell pepper
parsley
basil leaf for garnish
Pasta Ingredients:
4 large eggs
1/4 cup water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pesto Sauce Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons softened butter
PASTA PREPARATION: Place eggs, water, flour and salt in mixer bowl. With flatbeater, mix for 30 seconds on speed 2. Exchange beater with dough hook and knead for two minutes on speed two. Remove dough from bowl and hand knead one to two minutes.
Process into sheets with rollers. (Contestant's dish had ravioli approximately 3 to 4 inches across.)
Pan fry rockfish in olive oil and garlic. Set aside to make pesto.
PESTO PREPARATION: Put basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor and mix at high speed. Add cheese and butter and process just enough to incorporate into the basil mix. Before spooning over the dish, mix in 1 tablespoon of the hot pasta water if necessary for thinning.
RAVIOLI ASSEMBLY: Combine ricotta, egg and parmesan. Add orange bell pepper and parsley to ricotta mixture. Cut rockfish into 1-inch pieces and add to ricotta mixture.
Place about 2 tablespoons of mixture onto a sheet of pasta dough. Place another sheet of pasta on top and seal ravioli. Boil ravioli for 4-5 minutes. Place four ravioli on a plate. Pour or drizzle pesto sauce on top. Garnish with basil leaf. |
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Keep America Beautiful's 2011 Great American Cleanup |
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 STAMFORD, Conn.- With state and local budgets stretched to their limits, a growing volunteer movement is helping to fill the gap by engaging individuals in community service. National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is encouraging people of all ages to rekindle their pride in their communities by volunteering for KAB's 2011 Great American Cleanup.
Throughout the months of March, April and May, an anticipated 3.5 million volunteers organized by 1,200 KAB affiliates and participating organizations nationwide will rally to beautify and green their neighborhoods by planting trees, flowers and community gardens, removing graffiti, reclaiming community amenities like parks and playgrounds, cleaning up litter and debris from public lands, and hosting recycling drives. The Great American Cleanup is a significant opportunity for local organizations to coordinate community-building educational and awareness programs that engage people in activities that can improve the quality of life in places close to our heart and home -- our neighborhoods and our communities.
The 2011 theme, "Green Starts Here," is a rallying call that encourages civic leaders and volunteer groups to begin creating more sustainable communities through their efforts as volunteers, and through their daily choices and actions. It also reflects Keep America Beautiful's long legacy of waste reduction, recycling, beautification and community greening activities.
"Volunteers are essential to strengthening our communities, boosting our local economies, and protecting our shared environment," said Matthew McKenna, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. "The Great American Cleanup provides a wonderful opportunity to inspire civic engagement that addresses the very real challenges of our times."
In 2010, millions of volunteers in 33,700 communities took part in the Great American Cleanup, collecting 76 million pounds of litter and debris. An emphasis on recycling resulted in the collection of:
- more than 266 million plastic bottles;
- 7.6 million pounds of electronics;
- 15.3 million pounds of aluminum and steel;
- 14.9 million pounds of glass; and
- 1.1 million scrap tires
Additionally, an estimated 160,000 trees and 8,200 gardens, xeriscapes and green spaces were created. A full list of 2010 results can be found online at kab.org/GAC_2010Results.
How can you get involved? Visit kab.org for a list of participating organizations. If there's not an event near you, you can organize your own following guidelines and tips provided on the Web site.
America's leading companies and brands support the campaign. The Great American Cleanup is proud to welcome new National Sponsors LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. and Lowe's Companies, Inc. through the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. Returning National Sponsors are: The Dow Chemical Company; The Glad Products Company; Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water; PepsiCo's Pepsi-Cola and Gatorade companies; The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Solo Cup Company; Troy-Bilt® Lawn and Garden Equipment; Waste Management; and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Promotional Partners are: Crescent Art and Framing Products and Miss America Organization and Owens-Illinois, Inc. Educational Partners are: Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Rubber Manufacturers Association.
About Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., established in 1953, is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. This national nonprofit forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. Its signature program, the Great American Cleanup is one of many initiatives that encourage people to care for communities through volunteer participation. To join the Great American Cleanup and let green start with you, visit kab.org.
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Governor O'Malley to Wade Into Polluted Lake To Highlight Septic System Pollution |
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Governor to wade in Lake Bonnie in Goldsboro
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 7, 2011) - On Wednesday, Governor O'Malley will wade into a private lake closed to swimming due, in part, to failing septic systems to highlight the urgent need to curb septic system pollution.
Maryland has approximately 426,000 septic systems on developed parcels and roughly 411,000 of these are on residential parcels. Lake Bonnie, where high bacteria levels in the lake have been linked to failing septic systems, is an example of how failure to manage the long-term and far-reaching consequences of septic systems can impact the public health and economic health of Maryland's rural communities. Goldsboro is a community that has suffered for more than a decade with the problems of septic systems, and the town has endured water pollution and financial and legal difficulties as a result.
To demonstrate the past and current problems with septic systems and urge action to limit future growth of pollution, the Governor will wade into the lake.
WHAT: Governor O'Malley to wade into Lake Bonnie to demonstrate urgent need to curb septic system pollution
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Bonnie in Goldsboro
14736 Poplar Street
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Farm Families Inducted Into Maryland Agricultural Hall of Fame |
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 Governor Martin O'Malley joined about 700 agricultural leaders and legislators from across the State to induct two farming families into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Kohl Family of Kent County and Joseph Layton, Jr. of Dorchester County became the 40th and 41st recipients of the prestigious recognition during the annual “Taste of Maryland” agriculture event at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie. Department of Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance joined Governor O’Malley during the presentations.
“It is my honor to stand beside the Kohls and the Laytons tonight to recognize their outstanding accomplishments, commitment and contributions to agriculture, family, resource conservation and community,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “In honoring these two families, who represent more than a century of farming in Maryland, we also honor the dedication and hard work of every farmer in this state. We count on their continued partnership as we continue to keep Maryland smart, green and growing.”
“All of Maryland agriculture has benefited from the contributions of the Kohl and the Layton families, and we are honored to welcome them into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame,” said Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Buddy Hance. “Through their efforts, both families have made significant accomplishments to advance agriculture, support their communities, preserve farmland, protect the environment and encourage young people to get involved in farming.”
During his remarks, Governor O’Malley focused on the outstanding leadership, stewardship and accomplishments of the agricultural community. He commended farmers for setting an all-time record by planting nearly 400,000 acres of cover crops this year. The Governor also reiterated his support for the agricultural community through personal involvement and policy initiatives as well as his belief in the vital necessity of a thriving agricultural industry to the health of the State, its citizens, the economy and the environment.
Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame was created in 1991 by then Governor William Donald Schaefer to honor agricultural leaders who exemplify high standards of achievement and commitment to the industry and their communities.
A complete list of the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame members is available online.
Because of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s preservation, promotion, regulation, education and service activities, the citizens of Maryland can expect a safe and healthy environment and food supply, fairness in the marketplace, and that agriculture remains a strong economic force in the State. Established in 1973, MDA is celebrating over 35 years of service to the citizens of Maryland.
Biographies of about the Hall of Fame families can be found below. Testimonials about each family are available here.
The Kohl Family
Angelica Nurseries, Inc.
The Kohl family owns and operates Angelica Nurseries, Inc., a 2,200 acre wholesale nursery that originated in Pennsylvania and moved to Maryland in 1956. Three generations of nurserymen - Mr. Kohl and his sons Verne, Tim and Bernard, Sr., and grandsons Jim and Bernard, Jr. - are all part of the family operation, which strives to produce heavy, landscape grade plants grown to the highest standards. Kent County’s Sassafras silt loam soil is ideal for their unique bag and burlap operation, which utilizes highly specialized equipment created through the family’s own innovation. Angelica Nurseries is the largest H2A employer in the State of Maryland and at the forefront of the immigration/legal work force issue. Their expertise has been sought by President Bush, who met with them in 2007, and they have served as a liaison to the Governor’s Commission on Migrant and Seasonal Labor. The family members have held leadership roles for a number of national, state and local boards and commissions and civic organizations. Within the community, they regularly contribute to the needs of local churches, fire companies, parks and others with donations of plants and equipment. Governor O’Malley recognized their donation of 2,000 trees to a state tree planning program for homeowners in Prince George’s County who lost trees resulting from emerald ash borer eradication efforts. They have also been honored with the MNLA Professional Achievement Award (1987) and Kent County Cooperator of the Year Award (1985).
Joseph Layton, Jr., Family
Lazy Day Farms/Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery
The Layton family has been farming in Dorchester County since the 1920s, primarily producing grain crops, and now manages 1,820 acres. Joseph Layton and his wife Laura have been farming for 38 years. When their son William and his wife Jennifer joined the operation, they diversified the operation to include a vineyard and a winery, Layton’s Chance, which opened to the public in May, 2010. Since its opening, the winery has sold over 4,500 bottles of wine creating new avenues of economic development for the family and the community. They have implemented Soil and Water Conservation Plans, along with Forest Stewardship Plans, Nutrient Management Plans and Integrated Pest Management Plans on all the land they manage. The Laytons are innovators and leaders in adopting successful practices. The family remains at the forefront of technology adoption, with record keeping and marketing/business operation plans at the core of their operation. Joseph and Laura serve on various boards and committees serving the interests of agriculture and the community at large including Farm Bureau, the Dorchester County Cooperative Extension Program Advisory Committee, Maryland Soybean Board, Dorchester Ag Reconciliation Committee, Maryland Grain Producers, Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association Board of Directors, Dorchester County Grain Marketing Club and the Dorchester Board of Education. The family has been honored with many awards and recognitions including Maryland 100 Bushel Corn Club Contest, Dorchester County Cooperator of the Year, Maryland Cooperator of the Year, Maryland Young Farmer Achievement Award. Lazy Day Farms was named a “Best Managed Farm” in Farm Futures Magazine and received the “Ag Innovator Award” as part of their “Best Managed Farms” contest. |
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Project for Public Spaces Speaker Visits Annapolis |
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If you are a resident, a business, or a property owner in Annapolis, this is for you. Fred Kent, President of the nonprofit organization “Project for Public Spaces” will speak to the community on how Annapolis is today and the great potential for its positive future. The talk will include examples of successful waterfront communities from all over the world. Fred Kent is a world renowned expert in guiding communities like Annapolis to revitalizing their downtowns and waterfronts. For more information on Fred Kent and the Project for Public Spaces see www.pps.org
Fred Kent and the “Project for Public Spaces"
Monday March 7
Doors Open: 6:30PM Presentation Begins:7:00PM
St John’s College Key Auditorium
Presented By: Annapolis Sustainable Business Alliance
This presentation is funded and sponsored by local businesses, residents and associations in the interests of a better Annapolis. If you would like to become a sponsor to help with this and/or future informational events please email
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Eco-Friendly Events Kick Off at Accokeek Today With Local Food Forum |
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For more information or to register for any of the following calendar of events and classes hosted by the Accokeek Foundation, visit the website at www.accokeek.org/events, call 301-283-2113 or email
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. Events, classes, and workshops will be held at 3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, unless otherwise noted.
LOCAL FOOD FORUM
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Education Center, Free
One of the great things about Southern Maryland is the availability of local food. Depending on your tastes, you can find locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, and meat all within a short drive for a good portion of the year. If you are interested in finding and eating locally grown food, or you are interested in creating a better market for the food you grow or produce, we'd like to invite you to our free Local Food Forum. The Forum will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. Meet local producers and learn about the foods that are grown and produced locally. We will also talk about how and where to find local food, and work as a group to make local food more available. Registration is not required, but kindly requested. For more information, call 301-283-2113 or email
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH LECTURE
"To a bole of lemonade for your wife..."
Female Patrons and the Peons Who Served Them
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Noon
Accokeek Library, Free
The Accokeek Foundation joins the Accokeek Library in celebrating Women’s History Month with an entertaining talk about women in Colonial Maryland. Rod Cofield, Director of Interpretation and Museum Programs at Historic London Town and Gardens, will examine how women participated in colonial-era taverns through accounts of ordinary innkeepers in Prince George’s County. Following the presentation, participants are invited to nearby Piscataway Park for a tour of the National Colonial Farm. (weather permitting).
BACKYARD POULTRY WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 12, 2011
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Education Center
$40 Non-members; $35 Members
A backyard flock of feathered friends means access to fresh eggs and free control of insect pests—not to mention a way to practice sustainable agriculture on a small scale. This course will provide you with the information that is needed to raise your own poultry. Participants will receive a handbook and other take-home materials. Pre-registration required.
ORGANIC GARDENING: Starting from Seed
Saturday, March 12, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Education Center
$25 Non-members; $20 Members
A lush organic garden starts with a simple seed. This class—part of our season-long Organic Gardening Workshop Package geared toward backyard gardeners—will provide you with the information needed to start your own seeds and get a jump on the growing season. We will discuss several seed starting tips, including when and how to plant, as well as simple recipes for potting soil and compost tea. Register for each class individually, or sign-up for all six and get one free!
PRESENTATION: Overview of Organic Gardening
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Education Center, Free
How would you like to have an abundance of juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp fresh greens, and sweet crunchy carrots? If you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you know exactly what goes into the soil, and onto your plants. If you aspire to garden and yearn to grow your own fresh, healthy, organic food, this presentation will provide you with an overview of the information you need to begin the process of gardening organically. This presentation will kick off the Foundation's Third Tuesday Presentation Series. On the third Tuesday of every month during Daylight Savings Time, we will host a different presentation covering topics related to agriculture, the environment, history, and sustainability.
TREE AND SHRUB PRUNING
Saturday, March 19, 2011
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Education Center
$20 Non-members; $15 Members
The proper pruning of trees and shrubs is an important part of plant health and public safety. This hands-on class will discuss when to prune, how to prune, and what tools to use, with a focus on ground-based pruning methods. Come dressed to work outside, and bring work gloves and safety glasses if you have them. Pre-registration required.
MONTHLY FOODWAYS
Monthly, 3rd Saturday, March - November
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
National Colonial Farm, Free
Join us for a kitchen table conversation as we introduce you to the epicurean delights of colonial Marylanders. Learn how our tastes and the food itself have changed over 300 years as we explore the “receipts” (recipes) and meal preparation for everything from peas and pottage to food traditions for which Maryland is known, such as “Maryland Fryed Chicken” and “Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham.” Food themes will vary each month. This month Jo Mimms and Brenda McKelvin will join us at the table on Saturday, March 19 for a lively discussion and presentation on foodways traditions.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 19, 2011
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Education Center, Free
Collecting and reusing rainwater can benefit the environment—and your bank account. Redirecting rainwater from your roof to a rain barrel can decrease the impact of runoff on our waterways and lower your water bill. This free workshop will discuss rain barrel installation, maintenance, and landscaping. It is held in partnership with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. Pre-registration required. Rain barrels may be purchased for $90.
STITCH 'N TIME TEXTILES CLUB
Saturday, March 26, 2011
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Education Center
Stitch 'n Time is a volunteer-based textiles club where members enjoy learning about the cultivation of fleece, dyeing of wool, and colonial textiles. Club members join Foundation staff and other textile artists to use wool from the farm's heritage breed sheep to card, spin, and knit. The club is open to novice and expert spinners and knitters, as well as those handy with a sewing needle or sewing machine to make costumes for our interpreters.
To become a Stitch 'n Time Club volunteer please email the volunteer coordinator at
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FOOD JUSTICE FORUM: Global Food Systems and Food Policy
Thursday, March 31, 2011
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Langley Room at Busboys and Poets
2021 14th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009
$5 Suggested Donation
This series of four open-to-all events spotlights the issues that affect food justice on a local and global scale. Each event will feature a panel of speakers and a period of discussion. In recognizing the intersection between sustainable agriculture and a fair and just food system, we have invited farmers, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to address such topics as building local and just food systems, achieving food access, and the connection between the environment, our health, and our food. This month, we will discuss global food systems and food policy. With this forum, we hope to cultivate insight and conversation among diverse members of the community, strengthen our solidarity, and develop an awareness of the pressing need to restore justice to our food and our land.
About the Accokeek Foundation: A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, the Accokeek Foundation stewards a 200 acre portion of Piscataway Park, a national park located in Accokeek, Maryland on the shore of the Potomac River. Our 200 acres serve as an outdoor classroom for our educational programs, research, agricultural and conservation projects. Admission to the park is free and open to the public year 'round. |
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MD Agricultural Annual Reports Available |
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Agricultural Annual Reports Available
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has published its 2010 annual reports for the Maryland Nutrient Management Program and the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share (MACS) Program. The reports highlight agriculture’s activities and accomplishments in protecting water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. They are available on line at www.mda.state.md.us or by calling 410-841-5863. |
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