Dear everyone,

as you may have noticed, it's still quite wintry in iowa. We had a great event this past Saturday; I think everyone who showed up had a great time. However, there was a big snow storm and many people stayed safe in their cozy little homes. so in case you are just itching to get out, I thought I'd let you know about a few other upcoming events. this Saturday, march 8 there are 2 simultaneous events. it would be hard to get to them both, but it might be worth trying. I will be at the ag-arts event, making a proposal. if Mustard Seed wins the door prize, we will use it to pay 3 awesome teachers to lead agricultural arts workshops (permaculture, natural building, and seed saving). This is a fun event - come vote for us - but really you should vote for the project that sounds the most exciting to you. (if that's not enough to do in one day, you can also spend the day at wheatsfield eating mini-cupcakes and samples)

also march 14-17 is the Midwest CW faith and resistance retreat in desmoines.

Finally, our official farm workdays start in April. If the weather allows, we have a workday april 5 and april 12(please double check this before you come). However, give me a call if you are longing to spend some time outdoors before then - we will definitely be doing interesting things out on the farm and would love some help.

Posted on behalf of Mary Swander:

*ISU AG ARTS LOCAL WONDERS *

* POTLUCK *

*& ALL AGES HIP-HOP SHOW*

*COME PREPARED TO MAKE A 5 MINUTE PROPOSAL*
*FOR AN AG ARTS PROJECT. WIN AS MUCH AS $500!*

ISU AgArts Local Wonders Potluck & All Ages Hip-Hop Show - March 8th
6pm-9pm - The Octagon Arts Center - 427 Douglas Ave - Please bring a dish
to share - Suggested donation $5-$20. Join the ISU AgArts Program for a
potluck dinner with agriculturally inspired art & music. Ann Arbor, MI
hip-hop performer and gardening enthusiast Lucas DiGia will perform songs
inspired by his volunteer work with Project
Grow and
the myriad of local food producers, farmers, and food activists in
Southeast Michigan. Song topics include farming, tomatoes, and even
strawberries and bees. Donations to this event will fund one of the many
artists proposing their 2014 projects after the show. The 2013 Local
Wonders Grant winner coordinated youth outreach projects with Ames
community farmers to inspire healthy eating, land stewardship, and
sustainable agriculture practices.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

7 PM | CARVER 0001

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

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What: Midwest CW and Vets for Peace Faith and Resistance Retreat
Date: Fri. March 14 - Mon. March 17, 2014
Site: Trinity United Methodist Church, 1548 8th St., Des Moines IA (3
blocks from the DMCW)

we have now
secured a venue for the gather at Trinity United Methodist Church
http://www.trinityumcdm.org/ and set March 14-17 as dates for the
gathering.