QUIMPER GRANGE ENDORSES GMO LABELING
At
our last business meeting members of Quimper Grange voted to endorse Initiative
522 requiring labeling of GE (genetically engineered) foods. Our endorsement is in alignment with our
Grange’s vision: To create a resilient community and to serve, grow, influence
and lead—recognizing our dependence on each other and on the interconnected web
of life.
NATURAL BUILDING TALK DRTAWS A CROWD
Making
cob was hands on at Quimper Grange‘s June 3rd program when Rachel
Williams and Micah Van Lelyveld spoke about natural building and about their fledgling
organization, Rain S shadow Natural Building Guild. They pointed out that about two thirds of the world’s
population live in some kind of natural building; wattle and daub, rammed
earth, cob, and straw bale for example.
At present obtaining permits for building alternative structures is an
obstacle. There is a need to establish safety standards and R-values of
building materials in order to change present building code. This will be one
of the goals of Rain Shadow Natural Builder’s Guild. This summer the guild is partnering with Cedar Root Folk
School for a round pole timber framing workshop. For more information about
upcoming natural building happenings visit their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/NONBG
or email them at: rainshadownaturalbuilders@gmail.com
Marla Streator
Quimper Grange Outreach at Farmer's Market
Quimper Grange President Marla Streator talks to farmer's market attendees about Quimper Grange and encourages them to become active members. Active members can vote, can help craft resolutions, and can help in determining how we serve the community and direct our actions for mutual benefit.
Our New Breaker Box: Ta da...
To those who come to Quimper Grange programs, rent the hall, or make donations to Quimper Grange you have helped make it possible to replace our ancient breaker box. We thank you!
It is money from your contributions that make it possible to improve and keep our much used Grange hall in good repair.
Marla Streator
Quimper Grange Outreach at Farmer's Market
Quimper Grange President Marla Streator talks to farmer's market attendees about Quimper Grange and encourages them to become active members. Active members can vote, can help craft resolutions, and can help in determining how we serve the community and direct our actions for mutual benefit.
Our New Breaker Box: Ta da...
It is money from your contributions that make it possible to improve and keep our much used Grange hall in good repair.