Time flies. It seems like just yesterday that we were sitting around the table discussing the benefits of using GroCo, a biosolid compost, on our farms.
Honestly, a few of us didn’t know what this was. A few of us had concerns: “So, when we have 10 cubic yards of this delivered, will it stink?” (No, it didn’t) and “Is it really safe?” (Yes, it is) “...Wait, hold on a minute! What exactly is biosolids?” (Chances are, if you’ve been out and met Kate at Beacon Hill, you’ve learned everything and then some on the history and process of biosolids. Or, maybe you’ve read some of her posts about biosolids on Urban Farm Hub.)
After lenghty, yet highly informative discussions with Kate, we jumped on the biosolid bandwagon and, thanks to GroCo, had over 10 cubic yards of compost delivered to Beacon Hill. And lettuce (excuse the bad pun) say -- best decision ever!
Since then, we’ve been sold. Not only are the results stunning for growing food, but we also are big on the idea that we’re making use of something that otherwise would be left, well, to waste. Using an urban compost makes sense for an urban farming effort, right?
Right.
Well, every two years King County presents a handful of organizations and businesses with the most prestigious environmental award there is in the County: The Green Globe.
Selected by King county program managers, organizations and businesses must:
- Show leadership in activities that foster environmental stewardship in the community by protecting the environment, managing natural resources and encouraging community involvement.
- Leadership can be rated on the basis of long-term commitments to environmental stewardship or by a single innovation that signifies a major advance in environmental stewardship.
Have accomplished these goals by working in partnership with King County programs.
Well, we’re thrilled to announce that this year, Alleycat Acres will be the recipient of a Green Globe Award for our use of biosolids teamed with our urban farming initiatives.
Check out more about the ceremony and awards here, and please join us on April 22nd at Westlake Park, rain or shine, as we accept this recogniition on behalf of everyone who has ever given us a high five, harvested a carrot, spent four hours filling the Central District water tank, shoveled in heaps of compost or swatted mosquitoes while harvesting tomatillos.
What we’re trying to say is that this award is also your award for helping our farms flourish. We exist because you are. And for that, we can't high five ya'all enough.
Hope you can make it downtown on the 22nd. Bring the airhorns!
Honestly, a few of us didn’t know what this was. A few of us had concerns: “So, when we have 10 cubic yards of this delivered, will it stink?” (No, it didn’t) and “Is it really safe?” (Yes, it is) “...Wait, hold on a minute! What exactly is biosolids?” (Chances are, if you’ve been out and met Kate at Beacon Hill, you’ve learned everything and then some on the history and process of biosolids. Or, maybe you’ve read some of her posts about biosolids on Urban Farm Hub.)
After lenghty, yet highly informative discussions with Kate, we jumped on the biosolid bandwagon and, thanks to GroCo, had over 10 cubic yards of compost delivered to Beacon Hill. And lettuce (excuse the bad pun) say -- best decision ever!
Digging in to the 10+ cubic yards of compost in Beacon Hill, 2/2010
Since then, we’ve been sold. Not only are the results stunning for growing food, but we also are big on the idea that we’re making use of something that otherwise would be left, well, to waste. Using an urban compost makes sense for an urban farming effort, right?
Right.
Well, every two years King County presents a handful of organizations and businesses with the most prestigious environmental award there is in the County: The Green Globe.
Selected by King county program managers, organizations and businesses must:
- Show leadership in activities that foster environmental stewardship in the community by protecting the environment, managing natural resources and encouraging community involvement.
- Leadership can be rated on the basis of long-term commitments to environmental stewardship or by a single innovation that signifies a major advance in environmental stewardship.
Have accomplished these goals by working in partnership with King County programs.
Well, we’re thrilled to announce that this year, Alleycat Acres will be the recipient of a Green Globe Award for our use of biosolids teamed with our urban farming initiatives.
Check out more about the ceremony and awards here, and please join us on April 22nd at Westlake Park, rain or shine, as we accept this recogniition on behalf of everyone who has ever given us a high five, harvested a carrot, spent four hours filling the Central District water tank, shoveled in heaps of compost or swatted mosquitoes while harvesting tomatillos.
What we’re trying to say is that this award is also your award for helping our farms flourish. We exist because you are. And for that, we can't high five ya'all enough.
Hope you can make it downtown on the 22nd. Bring the airhorns!
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