Seacoast Eat Local

The USDA is seeking applications from farmers, agricultural producers, and owners of rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. The funding is provided through USDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The deadline is June 30, 2010, for nation-wide applications, however, states have also been given funding for in-state competition. Applicants wishing to be considered for the in-state funding must submit applications no later than close of business (4:30 p.m.), Friday, May 21, 2010. A second round of applications will be accepted for in-state funding and must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2010.For more information you can read the full USDA press release: REAP Application Deadline release.

And more information on how to apply for funding is available in the April 26, 2010, Federal Register: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-9580.pdf.

On Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dover Cassily Community Garden will kick off its new Children’s Summer Activity Series with a morning of planting seeds and seedlings at the garden. Children of all ages are encouraged to come and participate. The series will be twice a month and programs will focus on New England’s growing cycles, caring for and eating locally grown food, community interaction, and fun.

The June 5th event is limited to 15 children. Please e-mail Traci McMath-Hlavac at the.mogget@yahoo.com to sign up or with any questions.

Here’s a flyer about the event for more information as well. DCCG Children’s Summer Activity Series