joel houser: crabtree farms
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Joel Houser presents on Crabtree Farms at the Southside Council's monthly meeting.TRANSCRIPT
Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga
presentation topics
Crabtree Farms – a Chattanooga homegrown business
Small business, local goods
Community involvement
a brief history
Inception: Founded in 1998, 501c3 Run by a Board of
Directors Evolved out of a public-
private partnership
Vision: Create a working demonstrationorganic urban farm and a community garden.
who we are
what we do
FOOD SYSTEM/Productio
n
Community
Education
Nutrition/Access
Local Economy
Sustainable Practices
what we do
our Partnerships
Gaining GroundNiedlov’sGreenlifeSt. John’s / The
Meeting PlaceTable 2Create HereAlleiaFood not Bombs
Step 1Agriculture
ExtensionJuvenile Court
SystemEarth’s Harmony
LandscapingChrysalis
FoundationMany More
benefits of being & supporting a local business
Keep unique communities
Forge long-lasting relationships
Know your customers Know your vendors Keep $ in the
community
Just to preach to the choir . . .
local people, local products All goods produced on site All goods consumed
locally Local inputs/outputs See our customers
Keeps us honestReinforces our work
Promote other local businesses
Invest in our community
community involvement
Membership program
Workshops Seminars Juvenile Court
Partnerships On-farm events Social
networking
Shiitake inoculation workshop
CSA- Community Supported Agrigulture
Members invest early in the season Pick up boxes weekly throughout
growing season Invest in the season- for better or
worse Relationship building
community involvement- what’s in it for us?
Opportunity to spread mission
Ideas/feedback General support Stability Advertising (lack
thereof) The ‘buzz’ Great fun
Most of all-
dates to rememberWhen What Notes
Sept 11 evening
Terra madre fundraising dinner
RSVP with Melanie
Sept 18 9-4 Fall Plant Sale & Festival
Bring the Family
Oct 1 5-?
Farm Tours & Lunchline screening
Film starts after dark!
Oct 2 11-?
Family day at the farm Tours, games, bring a picnic
Oct 16 4-? The BIG PIG Roast & sauce contest
Check website for ticket info
Contact info
1000 E. 30th St.Chattanooga, TN 37407
423-493-9155
