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Join Slow Food East End for a Screening of “Deeply Rooted”

Friday, February 1st, 2019

Join Slow Food for a screening of “Deeply Rooted”: John Coykendall’s Journey to Save our Seeds and Stories.  The film screening will be preceeded by a delicious taste of Camellia Brand red beans and rice prepared by Art of Eating Catering.  Following the film there will be a panel discussion focused on the importance of maintaining biodiversity.

Why is John Coykendall’s work important? In the last century, more than 94% of the food crops we once grew have become extinct. Not only are we endangering ourselves as we lose biodiversity, but we are also at risk of losing our collective, cultural knowledge of traditional farming methods.

John Coykendall is a renowned heirloom seed saver, a classically trained artist, and Master Gardener at Blackberry Farm, one of America’s top resorts in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. For four decades, Coykendall has worked to preserve the heritage – in volumes of journals – of a small farm community in Louisiana, one that represents a dying way of life in most of America. These journals are a love letter to a time when we were all more closely connected to our food and to each other. This work reminds us that the food we eat represents our own living history – an unbroken chain of genetic diversity nourished, cultivated and handed down to us by our ancestors.

“Deeply Rooted” serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving that legacy and demonstrating ways to do it.

Proceeds benefit Slow Food East End’s Agricultural Outreach Committee and Southampton Arts Center

Event:  Slow Food East End Screening of “Deeply Rooted”   

Date: Friday February 1, 2019

Time: 6:30pm -7:00 Beans and Rice Tasting

          7:00 pm- 8:30 Film and Panel Discussion

Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY

Cost: SAC and Slow Food members: $15 per person. Non-members: $20 per person.

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Information:

www.slowfoodeastend.org

Slow Food East End is seeking applicants for a Slow Food Master Farmer Position to support the expanding network of Edible School Gardens on the North and South Forks of Eastern Long Island.

GOAL

Master Farmers support the growth of the local school garden movement by advising Edible School Garden representatives on the planning, creation, maintenance and/or sustainable continuation of their school gardens. As each school garden is different in scope, ascertaining the needs and goals of the individual school gardens and suggesting ways to achieve these goals using local networks and resources will be an important aspect of this position.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Master Farmers cover approximately six schools in a geographically designated area (on the North Fork or South Fork) but can sometimes work on special projects that align with their talents and skill sets. Master Farmers are not expected to maintain gardens; they are expected to offer advice that will promote the sustainability and success of garden programs.

Slow Food East End Principles

Slow Food East End works to create a food system based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice—in essence, a food system that is good, clean and fair. Through our educational programs and efforts, we seek to move our culture away from the destructive effects of an industrial food system and towards the cultural, social and economic benefits of a local and sustainable food system, which celebrates regional food traditions and the pleasures of the table.

Joshua Levine Memorial Foundation

Josh loved living on the East End of Long Island. He was enamored with its beauty, history and its potential for providing a wonderful place to create a home and raise a family. As a farmer, Josh gained satisfaction from planting seeds in the rich earth, seeing them take root, helping them mature, harvesting the bounty and finally tasting the rewards. The mission of the Joshua Levine Memorial Foundation is to support charitable programs in which Josh had an interest, including organic farming, photography and education. www.joshualevinememorialfoundation.org

Edible School Gardens Group

The Edible School Gardens Group works closely with educators and schools with gardens and/or greenhouses to teach students and their families about food, how to grow and prepare it. Currently, there are over 25 school districts with garden programs on the East End of Long Island. The Edible School Garden Group has published the Nutritious Delicious FoodBook to demystify food, nutrition and cooking.
www.edibleschoolgardens.org

Slow Food Master Farmers Will

1) Assist designated Edible School Garden members on the North or South Fork of Long Island in the planning, creation and maintenance of their school gardens using local school community resources and networks. Assistance may include: site design and layout, the creation of planting and harvest schedules, greenhouse growing techniques, instruction in organic farming principles, the art and science of composting and curriculum development.

2) Advise members on how to set and accomplish individual garden goals and provide technical and/or horticultural advice. The Coordinator will not be responsible for the maintenance of or working in the garden. On the contrary, Master Farmers should encourage a sustainable system that can function independently.

3) Attend monthly Slow Food Education/Edible School Garden Meetings, Slow Food East End Events and the Annual Joshua Levine Memorial Cocktail Party.

4) Serve as a liaison between Slow Food East End, Joshua Levine Foundation, the Edible School Garden Group and designated school gardens on the North or South Fork, communicating the needs of and issues concerning school gardens to the Slow Food Education/Edible School Garden Leaders.

5) Keep an activity log of garden visits and report quarterly to the Slow Food Education Committee. A quarterly accounting of hours and actions should be sent to the Master Farmer Coordinator who will share it with the Slow Food East End Treasurer and Chair.

6) Share their experiences and knowledge gained with other garden representatives and SFEE leaders at Edible School Garden meetings and/or at SFEE leaders meetings.

Compensation

Slow Food East End will pay each coordinator an annual stipend of $25/per hour up to a total amount of $5000.00. These are year round positions and hours (approximately 16.5 hours per month) should be distributed accordingly. Time spent in the gardens will depend on the season; some months will be more time intensive than others. Stipends will be paid in quarterly installments on a pro-rated basis.

At the close of the year, coordinators must submit a brief written evaluation of the Master Farmer program to the Slow Food Leadership. Positions are reviewed and renewed annually based on performance and funding.

Application Process

The deadline for applications is Sunday, November 25, 2018. Finalists will be notified by Friday, December 7, 2018 and an interview will be scheduled.

Please submit: Resume and brief Letter of Intention by email to: education@slowfoodeastend.org