SeedBroadcast agri-Culture Journal #8

The 8th edition of the  SeedBroadcast Journal is now available. It can be found in printed version at numerous places, such as Co-ops, libraries, farmers markets and even in some CSA deliveries around New Mexico and the world . It can also be accessed here :  agri-Culture .  Thank you to all the many people who sent us submissions for this edition we so appreciate your dedication to seeds, local food sovereignty and the generosity of sharing your wisdom. The deadline for the next edition is September Ist 2017,  there is information on how to  submit on page 4, we would love to hear from you.

Whole of Seed classes with Cuatro Puertas!

The Whole of Seed classes start Saturday, January 14th. EVERYONE IS INVITED. Money need not be a barrier to your attendance. Please contact Cuatro Puertas at info@c4uertas.org for more information on assistance.

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WHOLE OF SEED COURSE
2017Class Dates

Whole of Seed and You/Natural Observation
DATE: Saturday Jan. 14th
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
INSTRUCTORS: Michael Reed and Isaura Andaluz

Water Stewardship
DATE: Saturday Jan. 21st
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Christian Meuli

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These next two classes are not offered by Cuatro Puertas, but we will accept as a niche class. Please contact them directly to sign up: http://www.npsnm.org/

Native Plants Class
DATE: Friday Feb. 10th
TIME: 6 pm – 9 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Native Plant Society of New Mexico

Pollinator Habitat Design Workshop
DATE: Saturday Feb. 11th
TIME: 9 am – 4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Native Plant Society of New Mexico

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Plant Stewardship & Native Crops
DATE: Saturday Feb. 25th
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
INSTRUCTORS: Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen and Brett Baker

Seed Production
DATE: Sunday Feb. 26th
TIME: 9 am – 3pm
INSTRUCTOR: Joshua Cravens

Abundant Exchange
DATE: Sunday Mar. 5th
TIME: 9 am – 1 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Isaura Andaluz and Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen

Spring Intensive
DATES: TBD

Water Stewardship Field Day in Edgewood
DATE: Saturday May 13th
INSTRUCTOR: Christian Meuli

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For more information: www.c4puertas.org

Cuartro Puertas Staff

Contribute to the 8th edition SeedBroadcast agri-Culture Journal. DEADLINE February15th 2017

SeedBroadcast agri-Culture Journal is a bi-annual collection of poetry, inspired thoughts, essays, photographs, drawings, recipes, How-to’s and wisdom gathered together from a national call out to lovers of local food and seeds.  This journal supports collaboration and the sharing of seeds, stories, resources, and inspiration within local communities and between individuals, while also providing pollination through diversified regional, national, and international internet-media networks.

SeedBroadcast agri-Culture Journal 

 http://www.seedbroadcast.org/SeedBroadcast/SeedBroadcast_agriCulture_Journal.html 

It is also available in print at various locations and directly from the Mobile Seed Story Broadcasting Station. If you contribute you will receive a stack of printed copies.

 

Contribute   Participate     Propose

Send us your seed inspired poems, images, photographs, recipes, articles about your work, provocative essays, calls for seed action! 

This year SeedBroadcast is focusing on Seeds and Climate Resilience.

The DEADLINE for the next edition is FEBRUARY 15th 2017

Please send your inquiries, proposals, and contributions to seedbroadcast@gmail.com

Images should be at least 300 dpi, 4" X 6" include captions, a short bio and your mailing address.

 

We are looking forward to your contributions.

Free Introductory Lecture on Principles of Biological Systems & Implications, January 2017!

Free Introductory Lecture on Principles of Biological Systems & Implications, January 2017!

For the first time in New Mexico, Dan Kittredge, Life-Long Farmer, Founder and Executive Director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA; www.bionutrient.org) will be presenting a 3-city tour, free Introductory Lecture Series, on Principles of Biological Systems & Implications!

We will cover the dynamics by which plants evolved to flourish, and management practices that support the environment for that to occur.

Strategies for soil aeration, hydration, mineral balancing, inoculation, and feeding through the liquid carbon pathway will be presented.

Also addressed will be the broader implications for soil carbon sequestration, increases in pest and disease resistance, along with nutritive value, flavor, aroma, and shelf life.  The lay of the land as it pertains to consumer education, marketing and the food movement will also be discussed.

Save The Date!  BFA Introductory Lecture Series Information:

Location 1

Date:  Monday, January 23, 2017
Time:  6pm – 8pm

Location:  Taos Initiative for Life Together (TILT), 215 La Posta Rd, Taos, NM

Location 2

Date:  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Time:  12pm – 2pm; Bring Your Lunch!

Location:  Santa Fe Community College Greenhouse Management, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM, in Boardroom #223

Location 3

Date:  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Time:  6pm – 8pm

Location:  La Plazita Institute and Certified Organic Gardens, 831 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM

Local Area Contact:  Claire D'Gaia, 907-738-5333, in Taos, NM

This New Mexico BFA Introductory Lecture Series is provided by the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA; www.bionutrient.org), a 501(c)3 organization, whose mission is, "Increasing Quality in the Food Supply." (http://www.bionutrient.org/mission)

SeedBroadcast Celebrates: Seed the Unknown Story at the Santa Fe Premiere.

 

  They tried to bury us 

They did not know we were seeds.

SeedBroadcast  and the Mobile Seed Story Broadcast Station will be outside the Jean Cocteau cinema in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Wednesday November 16th from 6pm to 9pm for the Santa Fe premiere of Seed: The Untold Story. 

The director Taggart Siegel will be available for questions and answers after the screening. 

Bring  your seeds to swap and your own seed stories to share.

In this sobering and unsettled time the beauty and potential of our heirloom seeds and the stories they hold can bring us together.

We look forward to seeing you there. 

"As many irreplaceable seeds near extinction, SEED reveals the harrowing and heartening story of passionate seed keepers as they wage a David and Goliath battle against chemical seed companies , defending a 12,000 year food legacy."