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Preserving the Harvest: Home Food Preservation Workshops

Colorful peppers, tasty tomatoes, juicy peaches and other fresh produce…are all so easy to preserve. Make plans to attend this workshop series to learn the latest and safest ways to preserve foods. Sign up for just one session, two, three, four … Continue reading

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May Newsletter off the Presses!

Howdy Folks! The Urban Farmers are proud to share our May Dirt issue, which you can view by clicking on this link. In Volume 2, Issue 2 of our quarterly newsletter, you will get to know the new faces of our … Continue reading

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CCUA in the News!

Howdy folks! Some of you may have already seen these, but in case you aren’t linked up with us on facebook yet, you may have missed out on all of the exciting coverage this week. Blue Ridge Elementary This past … Continue reading

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Local Livestock Internships

Looking to work with some local livestock this summer? We have received notice that Buckman Farms is looking for an experienced cattle hand to intern between 20 – 40 hours a week. Also, Chapel Q Stables is looking for an … Continue reading

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Kilgore’s Workday Cancelled Today 4/10

Considering the forecast, today’s Kilgore’s Garden workday is cancelled! Bummer, I know. If you still need your Kilgore’s fix, CCUA is having a workday at their Urban Farm on Sunday from 3-7. One of the activities we will be doing … Continue reading

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Here’s The Dirt

Howdy folks.  Here’s Volume 2, Issue 1 of our quarterly newsletter, The Dirt. (Click The Dirt to download) In this issue: Say farewell to some valuable CCUA staff members Learn a recipe for a Spring Fritata Get to know this … Continue reading

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Cool Job! Check it out!

Job opportunity with the Columbia Farmer’s Market. http://columbiafarmersmarket.org/now-hiring/

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Internship opportunity at an Illinois Farm

Cool internship opportunity in Illinois. http://hasselmannfarm.com/opportunities/

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Intern at Happy Hollow Farm this growing season

Happy Hollow Farm is still looking for 2013 interns on their Organic vegetable farm in Jamestown MO. Spend the whole growing season learning from a pro; you must be a hard worker! Housing, a living stipend, and tons of organic … Continue reading

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Fundraiser for CCUA and the Food Bank at Trops!

Rotaract of Columbia is holding a fundraiser for CCUA and the Food Bank at Southside Tropical Liqours. Check it out. What? Exotic tropical drink tasting! When? Thurs., Feb 7th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where? South side Tropical Liqueurs Who? Anyone 21 years … Continue reading

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