Here's an interesting article on the concept of community-supported fisheries:

"Community-supported fisheries programs (CSFs) sell catch shares to customers, entitling them to weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of a wide variety of locally caught fish and shellfish. The concept is modeled after "buy local" agriculture programs that have popped up all over the country. CSFs are already active throughout New… Continue

Perhaps this is not the forum for this, but I've got some friends in Anchorage looking for some pigs to buy. Email me at jennifer_a_becker@yahoo.com if you know of anyone selling pigs.

There was an email going around which had some misleading information about the new NRCS practice "Seasonal High Tunnels". The practice is actually an incentive payment not a grant. It can be obtained by singning up for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program or the "Organic Intiative" . I have posted the link to which many of your questions will be answered and additional information is available. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to contact me or Joanne Kuykendall. (90… Continue

I was at the old University School site during the conference call and saw how conference calling is one great way of gathering thoughts and sharing ideas from all members without the travel expense. With the miles between members and limited personal time, there can be a great group community brought to life out of the work and determination I saw today!