Many of you may know this, but being new to the world of blog, I discovered that adding a follower option on a blog requires the follower to act in order to follow. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty busy these days, and don't often remember to act on following! I like reminders that I'm suppose to act on following something. Sooo..... I've added an e-mail subscribe gadget (or is that widget?) to the MRHA blog page. Check it out - just below the logo and web link.
Some of us feel we get way too many e-mails now. But signing up for this blog will not mean you'll get several notices everyday. The "daily" notice happens ONLY if the blog has a new posting. New postings might (notice I stated "might") happen a couple times per week. We will not treat the posting like a Twitter post where you know every time one of us sneezes! LOL
This is a professional site. One that will be used to let you know of opportunities important to the growth of your business and MRHA. We'll post grant opportunities, meeting reminders, member accomplishments, things such as these.
Are you on the web often and great at following? Awesome! Do you only remember to check e-mail on occasion (dad gum that dial up connection!) and don't think about following anything while there - sign up! You don't want to let a great chance pass you by!
Have an opportunity filled day!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Fall Membership Meeting Recap
Greetings everyone,
Last Thursday's meetings were low in attendance. But even the smallest can be mighty!
Many thanks for the wonderful refreshments donated by Stonie's Sausage Shop and Show Me Fresh Farms.
Quick review -
Executive committee:
Debbie Baker will be joining the executive committee as vice president. Your executive committee members and their contact numbers are:
President: Octavia Scharenborg, phone 573-334-0287
Vice President: Debbie Baker, phone 636-937-3694
Secretary/Treasurer: Teresa Meier, phone 573-243-5501
ExCEED Monies:
It was discovered that we still have several thousand dollars we have not accessed in the MRHA ExCEED account from a previous grant. What a great boost for MRHA! I'm working with Extension and the Executive Committee to complete a budget with expected outcomes. These will be submitted to ExCEED as soon as possible.
Combined with the monies we have, there is a nice protion remaining after staff and office expenses. Those at the meeting gave me several ideas for use of the money. Public interest ideas - printing a larger quantity of the map, farmer's market table-top logo displays, and professionally printed logo window clings. Marketing MRHA - to potential members with official MRHA polo shirts and t-shirts, and other logo items. Also, membership awareness ads in local papers, and sponsoring events and classes, and MRHA presence as various events. These are just a few of the ideas, please send me your ideas, too.
Bringing traffic your way:
Frank Wideman, MU - Extension Perry County, presented an opportunity to get involved as a geocaching location. Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that can bring people your way that would never be there otherwise. As an avid geocacher, Frank has found treasure from other states AND other countries at the locations.
Increase traffic can mean increase sales for your business. In working with regional 4-H and Scout groups, all you need to do is provide a space, a box, and location description. Contact Frank at 573-547-4504 for more information.
Let's create an MRHA member based geo-tour!
As always, it is a pleasure working for such as fine group of people. Please let me know if you have questions, suggestions, ideas, or just want to talk.
Your Coordinator,
Lisa Palmer
573-883-0767
Last Thursday's meetings were low in attendance. But even the smallest can be mighty!
Many thanks for the wonderful refreshments donated by Stonie's Sausage Shop and Show Me Fresh Farms.
Quick review -
Executive committee:
Debbie Baker will be joining the executive committee as vice president. Your executive committee members and their contact numbers are:
President: Octavia Scharenborg, phone 573-334-0287
Vice President: Debbie Baker, phone 636-937-3694
Secretary/Treasurer: Teresa Meier, phone 573-243-5501
ExCEED Monies:
It was discovered that we still have several thousand dollars we have not accessed in the MRHA ExCEED account from a previous grant. What a great boost for MRHA! I'm working with Extension and the Executive Committee to complete a budget with expected outcomes. These will be submitted to ExCEED as soon as possible.
Combined with the monies we have, there is a nice protion remaining after staff and office expenses. Those at the meeting gave me several ideas for use of the money. Public interest ideas - printing a larger quantity of the map, farmer's market table-top logo displays, and professionally printed logo window clings. Marketing MRHA - to potential members with official MRHA polo shirts and t-shirts, and other logo items. Also, membership awareness ads in local papers, and sponsoring events and classes, and MRHA presence as various events. These are just a few of the ideas, please send me your ideas, too.
Bringing traffic your way:
Frank Wideman, MU - Extension Perry County, presented an opportunity to get involved as a geocaching location. Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that can bring people your way that would never be there otherwise. As an avid geocacher, Frank has found treasure from other states AND other countries at the locations.
Increase traffic can mean increase sales for your business. In working with regional 4-H and Scout groups, all you need to do is provide a space, a box, and location description. Contact Frank at 573-547-4504 for more information.
Let's create an MRHA member based geo-tour!
As always, it is a pleasure working for such as fine group of people. Please let me know if you have questions, suggestions, ideas, or just want to talk.
Your Coordinator,
Lisa Palmer
573-883-0767
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Farm Fantastic!
Yes, we took a little nap there for a while, attempting to get the new web site online. But that doesn't mean that things have nothing has been happening in the Mississippi River Hills, far from it! The MRHA will hold a 'Farm Fantastic' fundraiser dinner on September 12 at the Eckenfels farm in Ste. Genevieve County. The event will be from 5:00 pm until "the cows come home." The dinner will be prepared by professional chefs using locally grown and raised food products, and served in a picturesque outdoor setting.
The Eckenfels Farm is a Missouri Century Farm and was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Environmental Stewardship Award for their to protect and improve the environment in their cattle operation.
Tickets are $50 per person, and seating is limited. Contact Lisa Palmer at: (573) 883-3548, email: Coordinator@MississippiRiverHills.org
The Eckenfels Farm is a Missouri Century Farm and was recently awarded the 2009 Regional Environmental Stewardship Award for their to protect and improve the environment in their cattle operation.
Tickets are $50 per person, and seating is limited. Contact Lisa Palmer at: (573) 883-3548, email: Coordinator@MississippiRiverHills.org
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Organic Survey
From Debi Kelly...
Remember the ag statistics organic survey is out this month with a deadline of June 17. If you did not get a survey in the mail you can fill it out online. Filling out this survey enables USDA to create programs for organic agriculture, for universities to commit financially within their institutions for organic agriculture programming for producers and provides rationale and justification for people like me and other educators with the university, state governments and non-profit organizations to have specific numbers of organic agriculture for grant submissions. So I ask that you please consider and then fill out the survey. Thanks. debi
USDA to Conduct First Wide-Scale Survey of Organic Agriculture
How It is Changing the Face of U.S. AgricultureWASHINGTON, April 23, 2009 - This spring, USDA will conduct the first-ever, wide-scale survey of organic farming in the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today, to find out how the growth of organic farming is changing the face of U.S. agriculture. "The Organic Production Survey is a direct response to the growing interest in organics among consumers, farmers, and businesses," said Vilsack. "This is an opportunity for organic producers to share their voices and help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of organic farming in the United States."Participants can complete the survey online at http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Surveys/Organic_Production_Survey/FAQs/index11.asp.
Responses are due by June 17, 2009.
Remember the ag statistics organic survey is out this month with a deadline of June 17. If you did not get a survey in the mail you can fill it out online. Filling out this survey enables USDA to create programs for organic agriculture, for universities to commit financially within their institutions for organic agriculture programming for producers and provides rationale and justification for people like me and other educators with the university, state governments and non-profit organizations to have specific numbers of organic agriculture for grant submissions. So I ask that you please consider and then fill out the survey. Thanks. debi
USDA to Conduct First Wide-Scale Survey of Organic Agriculture
How It is Changing the Face of U.S. AgricultureWASHINGTON, April 23, 2009 - This spring, USDA will conduct the first-ever, wide-scale survey of organic farming in the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today, to find out how the growth of organic farming is changing the face of U.S. agriculture. "The Organic Production Survey is a direct response to the growing interest in organics among consumers, farmers, and businesses," said Vilsack. "This is an opportunity for organic producers to share their voices and help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of organic farming in the United States."Participants can complete the survey online at http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Surveys/Organic_Production_Survey/FAQs/index11.asp.
Responses are due by June 17, 2009.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Farewell to a dear friend
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that Al Hemman of Hemman Winery in Brazeau has passed away. Al has not been well for several months now so it was not a surprise for the family. Our deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Al and Dorothy have supported the MRHA as our biggest Perry County advocates from the beginning of Beth's meetings almost 4 years ago. They rarely missed a meeting, and you could count on them to be at every event. Al was soft spoken but enthusiastic about wine making and his beloved East Perry County, we'll all miss his great stories.
Steve & Ellen Frye and Lynda Lorenz will be attending tonight's visitation and sharing the MRHA's condolences. Cards may be sent to:
Mrs. Dorothy Hemman & Family
13022 Hwy C
Brazeau, MO 63737
Al's funeral service will be held tomorrow at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, just up the hill from Steve and Ellen's B&B.
If you have any questions, let Lisa or Tish know. Thanks.
Al and Dorothy have supported the MRHA as our biggest Perry County advocates from the beginning of Beth's meetings almost 4 years ago. They rarely missed a meeting, and you could count on them to be at every event. Al was soft spoken but enthusiastic about wine making and his beloved East Perry County, we'll all miss his great stories.
Steve & Ellen Frye and Lynda Lorenz will be attending tonight's visitation and sharing the MRHA's condolences. Cards may be sent to:
Mrs. Dorothy Hemman & Family
13022 Hwy C
Brazeau, MO 63737
Al's funeral service will be held tomorrow at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, just up the hill from Steve and Ellen's B&B.
If you have any questions, let Lisa or Tish know. Thanks.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Mayfest!
The annual Perryville Mayfest will be held May 8-9. This year there's a fun fiesta theme, complete with a burrito eating contest and pinata bust. All the usual...and in some cases unusual...elements will be present as well, including the bed race, dog parade, antique tractor show, carnival, quilt show, 5K run, craft fair, garden club plant sale, and of course plenty of live music and good food. It all gets underway with the parade from Perryville Park to the downtown square on Friday. Come and join us, you won't regret it!
Friday, March 20, 2009
New Sandwich Shoppe and web site for Stonie's
Stonie's Smoked Meats has added "Stonie’s Sandwich Shoppe" at their facility in Perryville. I haven't tried it yet, but I was already a convert to what I swear is the world's best turkey club sandwich. Apparently others love the food as well, with the new Sandwhich Shoppe they add additional sit-down seating and at-the-table ordering. Hours for the Sandwhich Shoppe are 11:00-2:00 Monday through Friday, and Saturday 11:00 to 3:00.
Check out their new web site, too: www.shopstonies.com
Check out their new web site, too: www.shopstonies.com
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