Volunteer information: Would you like to support the growth of the local food movement where you live?

Hello All Members and customers of the Suncoast Co-Op

Do you believe it is already past the middle of August? It is seed planting time. Dave has provided an awesome chart about when the best time to plant seeds or if you chose seedlings. Harvest Calendar for Zone 9

If you’re from the North like me planting a garden at this time of the year is unusual but it is the time to
begin thinking “Garden Time” if you want produce through next May and June.

Concentrating on this time to get the gardens started and productive is NOW. In 60 days or so from when we plant we will have some produce. Hopefully if we plant enough we can all become growers
and sell our produce at the Co-Op Market too.

Our Markets are open and becoming more popular as more people hear about us. As you shop in the on-line market you can see that more and more items are being added on a regular basis.

I am writing to you because as our market continues to grow we need volunteers to help at the
markets. We need lots of volunteers. The founders of the Co-Op have given unceasingly of their time and talent for more than a year and with the help of volunteers they can take a break once in a while.

Tuesdays New Port Richey library courtyard, Main St. 9:30-2pm

First Fridays in Downtown New Port Richey, Cavalier Sq 4:30-9pm
Fresh Friday Night Farmers market

Saturday Habitat for Humanity Restore, 4131 Madison St 10-2pm

Green After Dark
Oct. 5th 5pm-9pm
Odessa
Green After Dark

Nov 8,9,10 Ecofest at Sims Park, and Starkey Park All day affair
Pasco Ecofest

And many other great events!

We will have a training period to familiarize all volunteers about the processes needed to check in produce and fill our member’s orders and in the garden also if you would like to learn to grow food.

Our first information session will be August 26 at Barbara’s home 6410 River Road New Port Richey at 7:30 The
goal of the group meeting will be begin a schedule for days and hours that volunteers can sign up for.

RSVP not required but appreciated. Contact janet.cswercko@verizon.net or reach me on my cell 727-743-6040 If you have a date in mind and would like to sign up and cannot make the meeting please call me.

Meeting more like minded people is one of the best things that I get out of volunteering at the market.

Exchange of ideas and experiences helps us all to grow a better garden thereby ability to live a healthier life.

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Janet Cswercko, Volunteer Chair

Contact me at; janet.cswercko@verizon.net or telephone me at 727-372-1304 or 727-743-6040

8-18-13