https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m Success to build upon. en-us 2021-11-07 14:08:14 UTC 2023-03-24 01:40:32 UTC hello@padlet.com fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872801556 Things within our community that serve as examples of what our community likes, will support, and be involved with.]]> 2021-11-07 14:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872801556 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872808652 2021-11-07 14:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872808652 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872816056 Our Community Garden project in Madison, WV.
Ran from May to October of 2021.
We had 10 garden beds.  Each was leased (at no cost) to members of the community.
Supplies, seedlings, and education (when requested) was provided to participants.  This project was meant to introduce community members with limited access to space a location to grow food for their own purposes.

]]> 2021-11-07 14:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872816056 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872887744 2021-11-07 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872887744 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872888249 2021-11-07 15:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872888249 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872888952 2021-11-07 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872888952 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872913985 The Market has run for two years.  Despite being opened alongside Covid, the market has had varied success.  Above all else it has showed the great demand for locally sourced foods in Boone County.]]> 2021-11-07 15:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872913985 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872928552 2021-11-07 15:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872928552 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872929909 2021-11-07 15:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872929909 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872933864 2021-11-07 15:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872933864 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872935023 2021-11-07 15:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1872935023 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873114592 The things going on in other communities that have inspired us to try similar things here.]]> 2021-11-07 17:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873114592 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873130562 Sprouting Farms is a large scale agriculture production, education, and cooperation center.  Located in Talcott, WV.  They provide educational opportunities for a variety concepts from standard in ground, high tunnels, or even the businesses end of the process.  They also hold regular market sales through the summer and spring.  It’s even possible to lease space to grow on or even serve as an apprentice or intern.  Their ability to maintain their opportunities while expanding the programs they offer has set a great example of the great interest in agriculture and local food access.]]> 2021-11-07 17:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873130562 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873142365 Fresh Start is a great program that focuses on the rehabilitation of those recovering from Substance Use Disorder.  The program provides instruction in agriculture, self development, counseling, and self management.  The participants work to better themselves while providing food to organizations serving the disadvantaged in their community.  ]]> 2021-11-07 17:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873142365 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873143134 2021-11-07 17:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873143134 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873143814 2021-11-07 17:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873143814 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873144448 2021-11-07 17:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873144448 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873145227 2021-11-07 17:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873145227 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873145928 2021-11-07 17:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873145928 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873146321 2021-11-07 17:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873146321 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873426941 https://fb.watch/91oQjvGA5M/

The Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort is a long term, ongoing, effort of a small community to breath life back into their community.  Their efforts take many different ideas and approaches to accomplish this goal.  Located in the Monticello area of Clarksburg, WV.  The long chain of accomplishments have centered around the Kelly Miller Community Center. The link provided is a great inside look at their efforts produced by the Hub in Charleston, WV.]]> 2021-11-07 22:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873426941 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873459670 2021-11-07 22:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873459670 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873460202 2021-11-07 22:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873460202 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873460758 2021-11-07 22:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873460758 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873461207 2021-11-07 22:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873461207 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873481497 1. Promote the expansion of access to locally sourced foods from both consumer and commercial sources.

2. Provide living examples to the community as proof of the possibilities that can take place right here in our community.

3. Provide educational opportunities to interested members of the community that wish to take the initiative in becoming involved in raising food in any fashion.]]> 2021-11-07 23:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873481497 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873673885 1. Open meeting 
2. Recap Last Meeting 
3. Discuss local successes 
 A. Community Garden 
 B. Farmers Market 
4. Discuss Regional Successes
 A. Sprouting Farms
 B. Fresh Start
 C. Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort
5. Decide on the three cores that we want to focus on.
6. Layout the answers for the guiding questions.
7. Discuss availability for next meeting.
8. Layout action steps before next meeting.]]> 2021-11-08 01:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873673885 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873676967 2021-11-08 01:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873676967 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873678929 Supporting food generation and access in the community.]]> 2021-11-08 01:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873678929 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873683062 Both projects were spearheaded by Dig In Inc.  The organization recognized the lack of local food access.  Then, to took steps towards building infrastructure to support the expansion of this access.]]> 2021-11-08 01:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873683062 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873685339 Dig In opened the garden to any member of the public to take part by leasing a free garden bed for the season.  All the beds were eventually leased.  Additional volunteers assisted in assembling the project and doing routine maintenance.

Dig In Members regularly set up the farmers market for each market day.]]> 2021-11-08 01:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873685339 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873686468 These projects work because they essentially provide the majority of all investment materials to the interested community members.  By not charging for anything, the community could feel justified in taking on a role in the project without fear of losing their investment.  ]]> 2021-11-08 01:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873686468 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873689395 The community let Dig In Members knows that they were interested in learning more about growing their own food.]]> 2021-11-08 01:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873689395 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873691055 To get the project on its feet and functional, yes.  But for the project to grow to fill the actual community demand it will take a larger investment from its people to gain the possible opportunities that it could potentially provide.]]> 2021-11-08 01:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873691055 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873693170 The community is overflowing with the necessary space, materials, and even individuals who are will to take on the work.  It just needs to see that it is possible to do this here.]]> 2021-11-08 01:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873693170 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873695357 Dig In Inc is willing to take the first steps towards making the project work on its most essential needs.  Expansion will eventually require additional support from the community or other organizations.]]> 2021-11-08 01:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873695357 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873697000 Similar work is being done across the entire country in different scales.  Thanks to Covid-19, people have lost faith in our supply lines, particularly in terms of food.  The federal and state governments are making new investments in agriculture related projects.  ]]> 2021-11-08 01:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873697000 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873701278 These strategies seem like they could work on a different scale.  The community will need to take on the advancement of the project to fit its desire and willingness to invest.]]> 2021-11-08 01:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873701278 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873702455 Everything must be implemented on a much smaller scale to begin with.  Such projects will need to naturally build momentum to suit the environment of the community.]]> 2021-11-08 01:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873702455 fdolin2 https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873706548 It is the recommendation of this leadership team that we continue forward with the route 85 agriculture education center project.  Trends, within our community, across the state, and even across the country, show that investment in locally grown food sources, agricultural  entrepreneurship, and building food systems infrastructure will be parts of growing communities in rural settings.]]> 2021-11-08 01:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/fdolin2/504foivxqllgpe5m/wish/1873706548