January 2009 Food Events in Clark County
Food in the News
- "Co-Op Conundrum: Vancouver Food Cooperative's founders believe west Vancouver needs and can support a store, but feasibility study, economy complicate efforts" by Laura McVicker. The Columbian, January 21, 2009, p. D1. Discussion and perspectives on the progress, or lack of same, toward a Vancouver co-op over the past several years.
- "An Agricultural Mystery: Why Aren’t There More Farmers Like David Knaus? An Answer in Four Parts" by Michael Andersen. The Columbian. Sunday, January 25. Profile of David Knaus, local organic, small-farm expert on key issues facing small farmers in Clark County: land, water, knowledge and labor.
Food Events in Clark County
For a more expansive calendar, please see http://VancouverFood.net/calendarWed 7jan09
Vancouver Food Cooperative Meeting for Member Update and Brainstorming, Vancouver Food Cooperative. 6:30-8:30pm, Wednesday 7 Jan 2009 @ Hough Elementary School cafeteria, 1900 Daniels St, Vancouver 98660. Free to VFC owners. FFI, please phone (360) 694-8094.Wed 14jan09
"Marketing and Promotion," 10-11:30am, Wednesday 14 Jan 2009 online. FFI and to register, please visit http://cdsfood.centraldesktop.com/fc500registration.Sat 17jan09
Modern Organic Farming Site Selection, Scale and Scope with David Knaus, Fresh Earth Gardens LLC. 10a-2pm, Saturday 17 Jan 2009 @ WSU Clark County 78th St Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver 98665. First of ten in a $450 series, "Modern Organic Farming on Small Acreage." FFI, please visit http://clark.wsu.edu or http://freshearthgardens.com/classes.Wed 21jan09
Vancouver Food Co-op's third annual "Meet the Farmers" event, organized by Sunrise O'Mahoney. 6-8pm, Wednesday 21 Jan 2009 @ WSU Vancouver, Firstenburg Student Commons, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver WA 98686. Learn how to support community-supported agriculture (CSA) in Clark County and meet various local CSA farmers with open subscriptions for the coming season. FFI please email Sunrise@VancouverFood.coopThu 22jan09
"Planning the Vegetable Garden" with Urban Farm School, 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 @ DiTazza Cafe, 2100 SE 164th Avenue Suite D109, Vancouver, 98683. FFI please visit http://urbanfarmschool.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/ or phone (360) 907-5814. $15.Fri 23jan09
Cooking Class w Monique Dupre, 7-8:30pm @ Monique's in downtown Vancouver. Part of Ms. Dupre's well-received "Sustainable Living on a Budget" series. Register online and get more information at SustainableBudget.com.Sat 24jan09
Modern Organic Farming Tools and Techniques with David Knaus, Fresh Earth Gardens LLC. 10a-2pm, Saturday 24 Jan 2009 @ WSU Clark County 78th St Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver 98665. Second of ten in a $450 series, "Modern Organic Farming on Small Acreage." FFI, please visit http://clark.wsu.edu or http://freshearthgardens.com/classes.Mon 26jan09
"Sustainable Living on a Budget," introductory class with Monique Dupre. 7-9pm Monday 26 Jan 2009 @ Ecolution NW, 1709 Broadway, Vancouver 98663. Come see why Monique is such a well-regarded teacher as she offers this basic introduction to new-school home economics. $35 with registration online at http://www.sustainablebudget.com/?page_id=15Thu 29jan09
"Northwest VEG Vancouver Potluck." 6:30-9pm @ Clark Public Utilities Service Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver 98663. FFI: http://www.nwveg.org/Calendar.html, (503) 224-7380 or info@nwveg.org."Planning the Vegetable Garden" with Urban Farm School, 6:30-8:30pm, Thursday, 29 Jan 2009 @ DiTazza Cafe, 2100 SE 164th Avenue Suite D109, Vancouver, 98683. FFI please visit http://urbanfarmschool.wordpress.com/upcoming-events/ or phone (360) 907-5814. $15.