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DATE / TIME
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TOPIC and DESCRIPTION
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December
10 2008
Monday
6-8pm
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A. Getting Started With CSA in NYC. Introduces all new CSA sites to the program, and provides basic information about CSA start-up and the next steps that need to be taken.
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January
14
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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BI. Talking About CSA. Provides city groups with an in-depth explanation of the different options for setting up a CSA project, its benefits, and a framework for discussing CSA with potential members. After attending the workshop a city group should be ready to begin the recruitment process. |
January
28
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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BII. Flexible Payment Options for CSAs. Presents possible payment strategies for making CSA even more affordable for people of all income levels.
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February
11
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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C. CSA Outreach. Provides advice and strategies for recruiting members to join a CSA project, with participation from experienced CSA core groups.
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March
10
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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DI. Building a CSA Membership Database. Gives CSA coordinators information about how to build and maintain a database, and the best ways to keep track of CSA member records.
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March 17,
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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DII. CSA and Food Stamps. Walks participants through the application process to become certified to accept food stamps for CSA membership. Mandatory for CSA groups that wish to accept food stamps as payment.
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April
14
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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E. Effective Communication- Farmer/Coordinator and Coordinator/Member Helps CSA organizers develop strategies for effective communication between everyone involved in your CSA.
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May
12
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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F. Successful Distribution. Prepares CSA coordinators to set up a successful distribution routine, with hints provided by experienced CSA coordinators. |
June
9
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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G. Cooking Demonstrations. Provides all the information needed to host successful cooking demonstrations.
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July
14
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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H. Member Surveys. Discuss strategies for getting feedback through a member survey, as well as, for responding to member feedback.
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August
11
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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I. Visiting the Farm. Provides everything you need to know to organize and conduct a successful farm visit, including hints about transportation from experienced CSA coordinators. |
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September
8
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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J. Incorporating Policy and Advocacy into Your CSA Explore possibilities for encouraging your members to be involved with food and farm policy issues.
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October
20
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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K. Core Group Development. Focuses on developing a smoothly working, cohesive core group to ensure the success of a CSA project.
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November
10
2008
Monday
6-8pm
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L. Additional Products. Additional Products. Adding additional products, such as fruit, eggs, flowers, dairy and meat, to your members share options. |
