For Dat Nola

08/07/2014

If you have any pictures from the festival please contact James Stull

07/02/2014

VACATION HOTSPOT! Yellowstone National Park is pushing toward sustainable menu options and is committed to making 50 percent of its food purchases from within 500 miles of the park or from a certified organic provider by 2016. Today, park visitors & employees will find that 34% of the menu is either sourced locally or is organic. A vacation spot with some REAL FOOD choices. WOOT WOOT!

READ: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Yellowstone-looks-local-in-finding-food-to-serve-5587855.php -1

06/24/2014

Imagine walking into a high rise building only to find out it was actually a vertical farm. As odd as this sounds, this type of building is popping up in different areas of the world as the idea promises new, environmentally friendly and rapid ways to feed growing populations. The first commercial v…

06/23/2014

As the popularity of local food has exploded over the past several years, advocates have started pushing to bring the movement to urban areas, where, they say, small-scale farming can create jobs, strengthen communities, and improve access to and education about fresh, healthy foods.

06/20/2014

Turn that illness into wellness!

06/18/2014

"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." - Helen Keller

06/18/2014

Most Inspirational Quote Of 2014

As promised, I'm posting this every week until you get the message

06/18/2014

It’s a sobering fact that most kids in America have grown up with no concept [...]

06/13/2014

We want to touch base with everyone to give a little more detailed information on ForDat! Festival that will happening on Saturday June 21st.

From 10-1 We wanted to reach out to our kids in the community and get their hands dirty learning a bit about growing the food we eat. When they come out to C.R.I.S.P. Farms between 10a-1p they are actually going to “work” to help the community.

C.R.I.S.P. Farms mission is for “Community Research Into Sustainable Permaculture Using recycled and donated materials, we strive to create an environment of education and experimentation for the local community. We provide organic produce as it becomes available, rain barrels, as well as seedlings and starts for neighboring gardeners.”

And the reward for the kid’s effort (aside from getting hands dirty) will be with coupons for free food, treats and drinks with local venders.

Between 3-5p- We’re going to have Captain Planet Co-hosting our Contests beginning at 3pm with our Hula Hooping contest, followed by a Free Throw and Crazy Eating Contest. We will have sign up sheets available at the Water & Beer tent all morning. Everyone can also sign up to be in our “Bywater’s got Talent” talent show which will be held at between 4-4:30p

Then we are going to bring in the nightfall (5-9p) with entertainment for everyone. With more coming on everyday!

∙Maurice Ruffin Author of “The Beginning Of The Road”
∙Captain Planet and the Planeteers
∙ N’Fungola Sibo African Dance & Drum Company
Xavimen Decquir local pro skate boarder.
∙Twiggman String Band- An old-timey sound with a new-timey attitude
∙ Tony Reyes- A local artist who stays true to the roots of Hip-Hop. A smooth combo of rhythm and poetry, a trip back to when Rap was more than fashion and photography.
∙ Clem McGillicutty and the Burnouts.-A hearty mix of Folk, Punk and Rock from the swamps of Florida.

OUR LOCAL VENDORS will be (but not limited to)
∙3 Potato 4 ∙Meltdown ∙Solo Espresso ∙Abita Beer Tent ∙Shake Sugary

Not including the local residents with some of their specialties in the streets surrounding us

06/09/2014

Be nice!

06/04/2014

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05/30/2014

So much fun introducing ForDat! @ the March Against Monsanto

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