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Food Security Group

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Tool Libraries

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Riverhaven Homestead

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Small Scale Grain & Bean…

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Looking for urban grain growers

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Looking for Muscovy Ducks

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Krista Rome added a discussion to the group Community Asks and Offers

Hi folks, I bought $70 worth (5 gallons) of organic yellow dent corn (not local) so that I would have a source to offer those who came to my Co-op tortilla class - the class got cancelled and I'm out $70, because I don't need the corn, I grow my own. It's the most economical way to buy it, and I'll sell it at cost: $2/pound. OR I can eat some of this stuff if you guys want to buy my organic, locally-grown version at $4/pound. More expensive due to small scale and low-tech methods, but local and…See More

Apr 30

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Krista Rome added a discussion to the group Community Asks and Offers

Organic Seed Potatoes and Pastured Eggs

I have several hundred pounds of Chieftan and German Butterball seed potatoes, over-wintered in our root-cellar. They are all organically-grown but one generation removed from the certified-disease-free-seed-potato status (I bought them from Irish Eyes last year and grew them out). I'm thinking $3/lb is a fair price - first generation certified seed potatoes generally run around $6/lb plus shipping. We also have pastured, organic eggs from Chickens fed only non-GMO certified, local organic…See More

Mar 22

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Kimberly Lauzon liked Krista Rome's discussion THE “THERE’S NO REASON NOT TO EAT LOCAL YEAR-ROUND IN WHATCOM COUNTY” MASTER LIST

Nov 17, 2012

Heather K commented on Krista Rome's event Making Masa and Tortillas from Scratch

"Yummy local grown food plus a class with Krista! I'm so looking forward to this day! "

Nov 17, 2012

Krista Rome replied to Travis Linds's discussion Community Living Opportunity in Ferndale in the group Community Asks and Offers

"Nice vision, Travis! I think it's really hard to work through the TW website these days...not nearly enough people checking in...how else/where else could you advertise to hit the right crowd of folks? "

Nov 8, 2012

Krista Rome commented on Krista Rome's event Safely Canning Meat and Fish

"Heather, I don't think anyone actually comes on this website anymore. It has been an extremely poor way of connecting with folks for the past six months or more. Have you noticed?"

Nov 8, 2012

Gary Bachman is attending Krista Rome's event

Root Cellaring and Winter Food Storage at Riverhaven Farm

November 4, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm

Don't waste your freezer space or burn fossil fuels running a dehydrator and canner all fall to stock your pantry with winter food! Many of the best winter foods are those that are harvested in the fall and stored using low-tech methods. Learn the tricks for "root cellaring" potatoes, winter squash, onions, garlic, root crops, and more. Root cellar not required! REGISTER THROUGH WHATCOM FOLK SCHOOL at www.whatcomfolkschool.org or 319-7495. $15…See More

Nov 4, 2012

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Root Cellaring and Winter Food Storage at Riverhaven Farm

November 4, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm

Nov 1, 2012

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Krista Rome's 5 events were featured

Making Masa and Tortillas from Scratch
December 2, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Rendering Lard and Home-Pressed Vegetable Oils
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Safely Canning Meat and Fish
November 11, 2012 from 2pm to 5pm

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Oct 25, 2012

Krista Rome posted events

Making Masa and Tortillas from Scratch
December 2, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Rendering Lard and Home-Pressed Vegetable Oils
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Safely Canning Meat and Fish
November 11, 2012 from 2pm to 5pm

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Oct 25, 2012

Krista Rome and Bill Benson are now friends

Oct 25, 2012

Krista Rome replied to Krista Rome's discussion U-Pick Favas Available! in the group Community Asks and Offers

Jun 29, 2012

Krista Rome commented on Travis Linds's group Riverhaven Homestead

"Chris and I had a very successful first day at the Lynden Farmers Market today. We had a beautiful, colorful booth full of lettuce, beets, garlic greens, garlic scapes, herbs, strawberries, peas, flaxseed, kale, chard, salad mix,…"

Jun 23, 2012

Laura R. replied to Krista Rome's discussion THE “THERE’S NO REASON NOT TO EAT LOCAL YEAR-ROUND IN WHATCOM COUNTY” MASTER LIST in the group Food Security Group

"Hi Krista, How about writing a little featured article for our September Eat Local Month guide? 50,000 copies will be printed this year. I'm excited to be in conversation with you all about this topic. My master reserach and my daily work is…"

Jun 23, 2012

Krista Rome's event was featured

Backyard Beans & Grains Project at Everson

June 16, 2012 from 10am to 2pm

Join us at the seed trials field to learn about growing dry legumes and grains while pitching in during crunch time. Bring some picnic snacks for yourself or to share. Bring your own work gloves, water bottle, and your favorite weeding tool and/or hoe if you have them. We will be hand-weeding and hoeing the beans along with other tasks to mix things up a bit. RSVP NECESSARY! I will give directions to newbies when you RSVP. Please call if you have questions, or to RSVP.See More

Jun 15, 2012

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Backyard Beans & Grains Project at Everson

June 16, 2012 from 10am to 2pm

Jun 15, 2012

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How are you currently involved in the Transition?: I focus on trialling many different hard-to-find dry beans and grains in an attempt to contribute something substantial to our future locally sustainable foodshed. I am also a wholly immersed gardener & supporter of local farmers. I am a member of Transition Goshen and meet with the neighborhood group occasionally.

In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?: Because my entire life is focused on sustainability. It is my passion, my purpose, and my primary motivator. Thank you, thank you, TW, for all the gifts you have given me. The wonderful people, the positive, solution-oriented energy, the hope. Most of all, the HOPE.

Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?: My skills/experiences include:
Three years trialling grains and dry beans
15 years avid gardener
15 years habitat restoration and knowledge of native trees and shrubs Medicinal, edible, and utilitarian uses of native plants
Food preservation (drying, canning, fermenting, storage)
Winter gardening

I want to learn more about:
Chickens, ducks, especially portable rotation methods that can incorporate the garden spaces;
Small-scale marketing of farm/garden/homestead products, especially on the neighborhood level
Building a greenhouse

In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?: Everson, on Broadleaf Farm for the summer

Your Personal Website (if you have one): http://www.backyardbeansandgrains.com

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At 6:33am on January 3, 2012, Angela MacLeod said…: Hi Krista,

David and I are interested in your storage foods CSA. Let us know when you know more how it will work.

Angela and David MacLeod

2012 Will be an exciting year for several other reasons. For the first time I will be offering a storage foods CSA in cooperation with our friends at Dragon Tongue Farm. 20 shares will be available and will include dry legumes, grains, and other storage crops such as garlic, winter squash, potatoes, and onions. Please let me know if you might be interested and I will email or call you once we have the cost calculated.

At 5:34pm on August 22, 2011, Kate Clark said…: Krista- I'm so inspired by the stuff you are doing! Keep up the great work.

At 12:19pm on July 31, 2011, Micah & Bonnie said…: Thanks for the great work shop yesterday! Sorry we missed the class part I am wondering if you could email us a copy of the handout? See you in a couple weeks!

At 2:52pm on July 27, 2011, Heather K said…: Krista-You are rocking making tortillas from your dent corn! Great pic! http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/smallscalegraingrowingbeansavingorganicallycascadi?commentId=2723460%3AComment%3A60465&xg_source=activity

At 9:58pm on May 18, 2011, Kate Clark said…: Hi Krista!

We are forming at TW communications team and I was wondering if you might be interested. We'll be helping promote TW events, doing press releases, social networking, and making sure our marketing stuff is consistent and upbeat! If you would like to help in a small or large way- join us at the Public Market on May 25 at 6:30 pm.

Thanks

Kate

PS: If you have any questions feel free to email me at kateclark101 at hotmail dot com.

At 6:20pm on April 9, 2011, Heather K said…: Nice article Krista! Mmmm...would be nice to have you post a blog with it on sometime!

http://transitionlummiisland.com/back-yard-bean-and-grain-project

At 9:45am on February 10, 2011, Terese VanAssche said…: Hi Krista,

I would be delighted to talk with you about the studio upstairs.

Basically this is a nice large room with a lot of light; it is carpeted. Bathroom upstairs and sitting room area goes with rental. The sitting room has plenty of room for a table chairs, small refrigerator. No kitchen up, so the kitchen is shared. I have it well stocked but there are cupboards that you would be able to use. I don't use the upstairs except for one front furnished bedroom that I keep open for occasional guests and family when visiting.

When would you like to see the land & studio? I work days in Bellingham but will be at home Saturday and Sunday mornings.

thanks,

Terese

At 12:09pm on February 9, 2011, Heather K said…: Welcome Home Krista! Lets connect on the phone sometime this week. I'll keep my eyes open re finding a new home.

At 12:43pm on October 15, 2010, Laura J Sellens said…: Hi Krista,
I'm emailing to be put on your volunteer email list, please. laurasellens@gmail.com
Cheers, and thanks. Laura jean

At 11:30pm on August 30, 2010, Heather K said…: Hi Krista! I'll be in away in the wilds & woods for a week or two. Would you keep an eye on the grain/bean and seed group while I'm away.
I"m back mid Sept...Should be time then to plan a fall seed swap for Oct or Nov Also fine to phone and ask spouse Don to help out with any harvest/threshing work parties you plan.