Friday, October 25, 2013

NCAT ACTION Newsletter October 2013

 

 


The October 2013 issue of our ACTION newsletter is also available online.

Young Leaders Youth Summit

Students Discuss Food Systemsstudents on farm tour
Organized by NCAT’s Farm to Cafeteria Network staff, a Youth Leadership Summit was held in Missoula, Montana, this month and it was an unqualified success. Over 100 high school students, educators, and activists converged on this event to examine the future of food. It was the largest event of its kind ever to take place in Montana and featured three days of field trips, farm tours, discussions, guest speakers, and local food. Read more...

Get Ready For Winter

TIps To Make Your Winter Safer and Save You Money
Now is the time to prepare for the winter cold and snow. Winter weather can knock out heat, power, and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize a neighborhood, a city, or an entire region. Planning ahead so you are adequately protected from the worst that the season can bring can save money, time, and even lives.  Click here for tips.

Out And About

NCAT Staff Help Farmers and Ranchers
Rockiell Woods at a recent farming field day
NCAT staff is having a busy fall providing workshops and training around the country to help farmers, ranchers, and producers make the most of their harvests. From North Carolina to California to Mississippi, staff members are offering expert advice on marketing, small-scale farming, risk management, business planning, and much more.  Read more...

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