PLEASE NOTE! WE WILL BE CLOSED on Saturday and Sunday of July 4th Weekend!

However, we WILL be there Friday July 2nd, 5-7pm!

If YOU ARE INTERESTED in renting a plot from us (see THE PREVIOUS POST), you can come by to meet farm manager Zan, sign the rental agreement contract, and bring your annual $20 fee.

PLEASE EMAIL US to confirm you are coming: infosbufc@gmail.com--spaces are very limited, so hurry!

COMMUNITY BEDS AVAILABLE!

Hello La Finca Members, Volunteers, and Supporters!

BIG NEWS!

You can now rent your own planting bed at LA FINCA DEL SUR!

Please read below for more details:

La Finca Del Sur is opening it's doors to allowing individuals a chance at their OWN garden plot! We ARE NOW OPEN to taking applications for community plots!

The plot for the 2010 planting season is $20 per year--from June to October 30th. If you would like a plot, please contact us at infosbufc@gmail.com or 646-725-2162. Priority given to local residents.


All parties interested in renting a bed, please read and fill out the following:

I, ____________________________________________________ agree to rent a planting bed from La Finca Del Sur for the months of June -Oct 31st for the planting season of 2010. I understand that I will pay the amount of _______________________ for this year, and that this amount may change for future years.

I also understand that:

1. I am required to maintain my own plot ONLY, and that La Finca Del Sur and other members are not responsible for for my plot.
2. I will work on my plot during planned work days, as described by La Finca Del Sur.
3. I am ALSO REQUIRED to volunteer for 6 HOURS a month in maintaining the farm. These hours are in addition to any hours I wish to take care of my own plot.
4. I AM REQUIRED to attend at LEAST ONE FARM MEETING a month.
5. I may NOT use any other plots other than my own.
6. I will conduct myself in an appropriate manner on the farm. This includes acting in a courteous manner towards other members and volunteers, keeping my plot area generally tidy, and refraining from vandalism or destruction of all parts of the farm.

I understand that my PLOT WILL BE REVOKED IF:

1. I abandon the plot, or keep the area untidy.
2. Do NOT volunteer for 6 additional hours required by La Finca Del Sur, besides my own gardening time.
3. DO NOT attend a farm meeting once a month.
4. Behave in a threatening or badly behaved manner towards other members and staff, damage another member’s bed, knowingly vandalize or mistreat property or equipment, steal property or equipment.


I understand the above, and agree to all policies

Signature ______________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________

Date: __________________________________________

ANY QUESTIONS or COMMENTS please email infosbufc@gmail.com or call 918-880-8159

Hello Farm Friends!

We are hoping you are enjoying your summer. Here at La Finca, we have TONS of wonderful things for YOU!

First--

WATCH THIS SPACE TOMORROW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR OWN PLANTING BED, as we have openings for local residents to plant at LA FINCA! WE WILL HAVE DETAILS HERE TOMORROW!

But right now, we have EXCITING NEWS!

LA FINCA DEL SUR presents our own FARMER'S MARKET!

Once each month through planting and harvesting season, YOU have a chance to get local, fresh, home-grown, organic community FOOD in your very own neighborhood!

Yes! Tasty tomatoes, basils, pepper, garlic, and MUCH MUCH MORE come are available. Come by and make friends, buy some wonderful local food, and visit the farm!
COME ON BY:

July 10th - 10 -1
Aug 14th - 10 - 1
Sept 18th - 10 -1

ALSO--if you are a vendor who would like to purchase a vending space with us for these days, please let us know ASAP!

email infosbufc@gmail.com or call 646-725-2162 with questions. You may also call 917-880-8159.

Come by La Finca Del Sur - 138th and Grand Concourse (4/5 train will take you directly to the 138th Grand concourse stop--we are across the street)

Plus---stay tuned, as we have summer workshops scheduled and upcoming events for you!!