Comments for Urban Farm Collective

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:15:23 +0000

Hi, I’d like to hear about meetings and opportunities to volunteer. I’m on 10th and killingsworth. Not much gardening experience, though.

Comment on Farmer faces prison for raw milk sales by Lindy Barnes

Lindy Barnes — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:15:23 +0000

I do not live in WI but I do want you to know that I am in total support of your efforts, total support of the “Declaration of Food Independence”, and totally in support of Mr. Hershberger and the all of the other farmers. Our government allows Monsanto to produce chemical “food” filled with poisons for us to eat. Our government is afraid of its citizens; afraid of the Occupy movement; afraid that the time will come when “We the People . . . ” will win.

Comment on Now Hiring a Youth Garden Educator by David Burk

David Burk — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:45:18 +0000

Howdy Janette!
It’s David the Farmer from Texas who used to wash dishes and wait tables at the Shed a few years back. Checking in on the youth garden educator position. I’d love to talk you about working with y’all!
Here’s some information about what I have been up to.
(presented in resume form)

David Burk
turn_iton@yahoo.com
(512) 393-4474

Experience

Farm Manager Montesino Organic FarmFebruary 2008 – January 2012
•Managed and performed all farm duties; tractor work/maintenance, seeding, irrigation, greenhouse, soil amendments, compost, harvesting, washing, packing, and selling, seasonal planting plans
•Managed a team of five crew members to harvest wash and pack vegetables for CSA
•Grew CSA from 20 to 100 members, managed three markets weekly, grossing $100,000 annually
•Served as main point of contact to CSA and community members
•Led tours to grade school, high school, and college students as well as future farmers
•Created and maintained volunteer and intern program
•Evaluated costs and set market prices
•Created all advertising and marketing for the farm
•Created long term wholesale relationships through supplying consistent, exceptional produce
•Established farm guidelines and duties outlining expectations for future managers
•Created revenue through community events such as barn dances, dinners, potlucks, etc.
•Monitored entire operation to ensure a superb product

Owner/Operator Coop CreateFebruary 2006 – January 2008

•Designed and built custom chicken coops
•Provided education to ensure the success of raising chickens in urban environments

Owner/OperatorHomespun CSAJanuary 2007 – January 2008

•Reclaimed ½ acre of unused urban land
•Developed a 20 member CSA
•Attended local farmers markets
•Donated produce to local food banks
•Fed all my neighbors

References
Stephanie Scherzer, owner Farmhouse Delivery & Rain Lily Farm, (512) 585-0697 steph@farmhousedelivery.com
Beth Howe, office manager Montesino Organic Farm, (512) 426-6570 office@montesinoranch.com
Jason Leonard, owner Affiche Studios, (503)442-8939affichestudio@gmail.com

FarmerDave

Comment on Now Hiring a Youth Garden Educator by Abigail Bryan

Abigail Bryan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:33:03 +0000

I would love to volunteer for this project (as long as I could bring my 2 and 5-year-olds along). Let me know if this is even an option.

Thanks!
Abby

Abigail Bryan
Phone: (503) 349-8996
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Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:16:24 +0000

Hi, I’m interested in getting more involved! I volunteered for you a few times in 2010, and it was a good experience. I think what you’re doing is great. I’d like to be invited to future volunteer events.
I live on Dekum, so I’m near one of your sites.
Also, my backyard has a lot of gardenable space. If you’re looking to take on another backyard farm, my roommates and I would like to offer our space.
Finally, we make rainbarrels (see containrain.com). Would you have any interest in getting rainbarrels set up at any of your sites?

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Mattie Courtright

Mattie Courtright — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:24:34 +0000

Hello!

I would like to be one of your gardeners if possible! Please call or email to let me know the details.

Thank you, Mattie
503-999-0870

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Kathryn joy curnutt

Kathryn joy curnutt — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:57:31 +0000

I was inquiring into any knowledge or direction you could give me regarding empty lots and farming in N/NE Portland. I have previous farming experience as well as selling produce to farmers markets and plan on utilizing and expanding on that knowledge as a springboard for a beautiful vision I am having for a much needed urban healing garden space. I am not sure how much profit it would generate at this moment, I am wanting to make it as much of an altruistic endeavor as I can while also sustaining a living (I am also involved with Food not Bombs and we are going to grow food to actually cook and feed to the community through this land, hopefully) It will also include a place for meditation practice and other such energy so that will also radiate out into the community in positive ways as well:). I think taking the produce to market, then sharing any profit would be an ideal route. I will do the planting and harvesting with a variety of people who are enthusiastic about this. We are putting an application into city repair for more volunteers and help building a cob teahouse/benches and planting garden beds. We would need access to water yes! Things are really falling into place, We just need to find the land! It will be a bike farm mainly as I do not advocate the use of cars except when absolutely needed (compost delivery etc.) So the land would ideally be as local to the N Overlook neighborhood as possible. Thanks again for your thoughts! -Kathryn Joy

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Sam

Sam — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:29:30 +0000

Hey guys! As part of my involvement with Occupy Portland, I’ve been working on engaging neighborhoods. We’re trying to provide tools to get neighborhoods working together to realize their collective goals. I’ve been throwing community potlucks and my own neighborhood (10th between shaver and mason) is psyched about UFC and wants to get more involved this coming season (we’ve already got one house). I really want to touch base with you guys because I think we might be able to work together to make this coming season huge! Email me back and hopefully we can meet in person to discuss!

Cheers,
Sam

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by Barbara Quinn

Barbara Quinn — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:44:08 +0000

I am interested in finding out more about the Urban Farm Collective. Are there plots in north Portland near St. Johns neighborhood? or could there be?
I am interested in organic gardening, winter vegetables, learning more about urban farming & am willing to do hands on work.
thanks, Barbara Quinn,
7034 N. Charleston
Portland OR 97203
503 954-3142

Comment on Now seeking urban farmers by devin dinihanian

devin dinihanian — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:34:50 +0000

Hello,
I’m a seasoned vegetable farmer, and am interested in helping farm one of your plots in ne portland. I have worked on a variety of farms in oregon, new york, vermont and mexico, as a full season crew member and as a consultant. My current living situation is without a garden space, and I will be raising our child this year and won’t be able to work out of town, so farming an urban plot would be a great alternative. Please contact me if you are still in need of farmers,
Thanks and have a good day,
Devin Dinihanian
503.860.3252