On a local level, we are committed to Make Prescott Healthy Again.
Make Prescott Healthy Again
On a local level, we are committed to Make Prescott Healthy Again. Buying locally grown food is wonderful, but to truly gain self-sustainable status, learning to grow your own food is paramount to changing your diet and giving your body the food and nutrition so badly needed for optimum health.
Recently, the Make 100 Healthy Foundation proudly presented a Meet and Greet Kick Off at the H20 Health Store at Pine Ridge Marketplace. Our focus was on the upcoming gardening season and rallying the troops to act now to be prepared to grow food this year.
Our main hub is the Prescott Food Forest @ B Organic Farm in Chino Valley. Mark and Ginny Bonacquista, the owners of the property, have extended the olive branch to us to host Gardening Education classes again this year. Mark your calendars for 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 22, for a volunteer kickoff. Anyone who has volunteered at the farm in the past or who wants to give their time this season is welcome to attend. Healthy food and drink will be provided.
Spring Gardening Classes
The stage is set for our Spring Gardening 6-week course starting 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 29.
The cost is $99, but once again, through the generosity of our sponsors and donors we are offering full scholarships to anyone who wants to give their time to help at the farm this season. The Gardeners Of Destiny, (GOD) course covers all aspects of growing food from planting seeds, transplanting starts, soil and fertilization and growth management.
We also delve into harvesting, jarring, canning and preserving the delicious fruits and vegetables grown. To secure your spot visit www.prescottfoodforest.com. People of all ages are welcome, especially families who literally want to grow together.
Northern Arizona Homesteading Conference
Another event we are hosting is the Northern Arizona Homesteading Conference, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds. We are proud to have the Ciy of Prescott Valley as our cohosts and happy to have local businesses including Olsen’s for Healthy Pets (our seed sponsor), Finley Subaru, H2O Health Store, Tuff Shed and many others helping to make this free event a big success. The whole concept is to share and teach residents the many aspects of homesteading: from growing food, to raising chickens and hens, to building your own apiary and much more.
To secure your free ticket, visit prescottfoodforest.com and search for Northern Arizona Homesteading Conference. There is also a VIP package for only $20 that offers exclusive presentations inside the library from the best leaders in homesteading and growing food.
Rock the Garden Open Golf Fundraiser
If you want to support our mission, there are many ways to do so. First, it’s not too late to sign up for a spot on our Second Annual Rock the Garden Open Golf fundraising event, starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, at the exclusive and private club, The Club at Prescott Lakes. Last year was a complete sold-out success and everyone had a great time playing golf while live bands played music. For more information or to get tickets, go to www.prescottfoodforest.com/rockon.
Nominations for Arline’s Angel Award
We are offering a $500 award in honor of my mom to someone who is selfless, giving and caring. We are taking nominations for anyone you know who reflects these qualities that my mom so easily gave to her community. Please send me an email at john.teammurphy@gmail.com to share the story of a person you think deserves to be honored for their giving hearts.
You can also make donations to our nonprofit Make 100 Healthy Foundation at www.prescottfoodforest.com to help us amplify and increase our impact in the Quad Cities. Let’s keep growing together. QCBN
By John Murphy
John Murphy is the founder of the nonprofit Make 100 Healthy Foundation, which supports the Prescott Food Forest, was the chair for The Prescott Commission for Well Being and is a realtor in the Prescott area. To contact John directly, please email him at john.teammurphy@gmail.com or call 928-899-1341.
Courtesy Photo: CJSD Board members Scott Russell, Seth Murphy, Denise Kennedy, Janet Regner, along with Jesus Islas, who leads the maintenance department and Superintendent Matt Schumacher celebrate their electric bus.
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