we are postponing our seed saving class until saturday september 24th
2-4pm.

totally sorry for the late notice of this schedule change!

some of the members of the farm would like to go to the bakken pipeline protest in pilot mound this saturday. it is possible that they will be drilling under the river that day.

we will still have a workday this saturday morning,

and if the weather cooperates,

Dear members,

This letter is a bit lengthy, but it is worth reading. To preview, these are the main points:
1. it is challenging to grow food during climate change
2. an explanation of our mission and how we share food,
3. due to weird weather, your produce box will contain less normal food, more weirder food.
4. help us share food.

hi everyone,

VERY IMPORTANT: i miswrote the address for saturdays potluck
THE REAL ADDRESS IS: 801 Crystal St, Ames IA
time: saturday sept 3, 5;30-8pm
potluck dinner followed by workshop:

interactive session will focus on types of classism and ways other forms of oppression intersect with classism. this is session 2 of Suzanne's classism series. it will be different and independent from the last workshop on class (meaning, it's ok if you didn't go to the first one).

FALL EVENTS AT MUSTARD SEED COMMUNITY FARM

- Saturday Sept 3: potluck and workshop about social class and its intersections with other opressions. this event is in the town of Ames at 800 Crystal. 5;30pm-8pm.
- Saturday Sept 10: workday 9-noon, potluck lunch Help transition from summer to fall.
- Sat. Sept 10: seedsaving workshop 1p-2;30pm.
- Saturday Sept 17: workday 9am-noon, digging sweet potatoes.
- Saturday Sept 24: potluck and roundtable discussion at farm. 5-7pm
-Saturday Oct 1: CIDER PRESSING - bring apples to add to the batch, bring jugs to take home cider.

again, there are some things in your box that didn't make it to the newsletter!

written by Ethan Evans, a summer intern, as he leaves the farm

My summer as an intern at mustard seed passed like a storm cloud on the horizon; slow in its coming, the end abruptly looming overhead. It's challenging to write about an experience which has imparted numerous ideas, feelings, interests, and goals in me that I will continue to internalize as I look back on my time here.

Saturday, August 6 Potluck and Roundtable.

5:30-8:00 PM - Please note early start time.

Location is Nate Ryan's farm - 386 W Ave - Just one house south of Mustard Seed Farm- look for signs.

Class Conscious: Class and Classism in American Life Facilitated by Suzanne Zilber

Last Friday, Ethan and I (Tristan) hosted a potluck and roundtable conversation about challenging capitalism. I think it was a great success. Here is a copy of the handout/transcript and discussion questions we provided with some useful information about both some problems inherent in the capitalist system and some alternatives. The discussion was very lively! Thank you to all who came out; it is always a pleasure to talk!

Challenging Capitalism: Highlighting Problems and Some Alternatives

hi everyone,

i just wanted to give you some more info about some of your veggies that hasn't made it into the newsletter.

hi everyone,

upcoming events:
saturday july 23 morning workday - harvesting potatoes, onions, and weeds (optional flower picking) 8am-noon.