Green Bellevue May Meeting:
Post date: Apr 26, 2016 3:41:17 AM
Local and Regional Food Systems
May 15th 1-2:30pm
Green Bellevue Field Trip!
Learn About Sustainable Food Systems in the Area
Education Event and Farm Tour
Free to the Public
Gifford Farm Education Center
700 Camp Gifford Rd, Bellevue
Join Green Bellevue for a field trip to tour Gifford Farm and learn about local and regional food systems. Local food systems rely upon a network of small, usually sustainably run, family farms (rather than large, industrially run farms) as the source of farm products. Industrial farming negatively impacts the environment in myriad ways (e.g., by polluting the air, surface water, and groundwater; over-consuming fossil fuel and water resources; degrading soil quality, inducing erosion; and accelerating the loss of biodiversity). Industrial agriculture also adversely affects the health of farm workers, degrades the socioeconomic fabric of surrounding communities, and impairs the health and quality of life for community residents. Come learn about sustainable food systems in the area and some of the educational programs offered by Gifford Farm. This event is free and open to the public!
Join us for an educational event and free farm tour
at the local Gifford Farm education center.
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Gifford Farm 2016 Community Events
Saturday, May 7th - Exotic Animal Day, 10am-1pm
Saturday, June 4th - Animals & Autos, 10am-1pm
***Summer Day Camp
Saturday, July 2nd - Wild West Day, 10am-1pm
(Little Cowboy/Cowgirl contest) ***Summer Day Camp
Saturday, August 6th - Summer Send-Off, 6pm-9pm
(Teacher Appreciation Day)
September 17th & 18th - Fall Festival, 10am-4pm
October 15th - Trick or Treat with the Animals, 10am-3pm
*** = Contact farm office for details
Three Easy Ways to Keep up on Gifford
Farm Education Center News & Events:
Go to www.esu3.org.
Sign up for the Gifford Farm Newsletter.
“Like” Gifford Farm Education Center on Facebook.