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LDF Newsletter: All hands on deck! Roughest, Toughest, give it your all battle! The Challenge of Spring! Episode 9: Hope Springs Eternal

3/25/2021

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Since I am usually the one taking the pictures, I am rarely featured in them. My Spring days are usually very erratic, office work, supply runs, fixing and acquiring machinery, field work, building etc. This Spring I've been trying to steal more field time for myself. It feels so good to just focus on one thing, one sweet finite thing, and to do it well.
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Amy and Elisa have been spending the week cleaning up the field and the hoops, and now they're on to planting onions! So good to see transplants going into the ground. These two are tough as nails, we couldn't be happier to be working with them. Thanks for all your hard work guys! 2021 is ours!
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Helen is taking the tractor out for the first spin of the season! We gotta get the mowing in before the rain comes tonight!
No markets this week! CSA balances were not updated this week either (if you would like your account balance just fire us an email). We're focusing on getting the fields ready for the Spring crops, and boy is there a lot to get done! We received a few email questions from customers regarding Local Line orders on weeks that we are not attending market, which is prompting me to say for clarity: 
On the weeks that we are not attending market, we are also not selling produce through Local Line. Sorry for any confusion! This week we will have Local Line open solely for any customers that are interested in purchasing a CSA membership.

Keep coming out to the market to support your local growers and if you begin feeling worried about the crowds, remember you can pre-order. If you need help figuring it out, check out our trouble shooting guide at the bottom of the email. Need more help? Just email!!
In this email:
  • Generally important notes-  UPDATED please note!
    • We are hiring! If you know anyone that is interested in farming and proximal to the farm, don't hesitate to tell them about our jobs!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change- (Updated December 8th)
  • Market Details-
    • Find our vegetables and other local goods in Stockbridge at Plane Food Market! 
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette:
From Everyday Dishes

Ingredients:
  • 1 pkg microgreens
  • 6 radishes halved or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
Steps:
  1. Place the microgreens and radishes into a serving bowl and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. At the last moment before serving, dress the salad lightly with dressing, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
Notes from the Farm:

The bulk of the farm staff does not start for a while still. The four of us that are here have been working some long, hard days trying to get everything ready for Spring. There has been so much to do! Greenhouse seeding, field clean up, planting, running irrigation lines hither and yon, coordinating orders, repairing/maintaining machinery... the list feels endless, and for only four people, I suppose the list is endless haha. Soon the rest of the crew will be here, and all will be well-ish, but in the meantime, we're stretching ourselves. The limits of this stretching is bound by thoughts like: "Who am I?" and "Is this a dream?". Hard work brings its own rewards though, there is a pleasant satisfaction in sitting down for a late dinner and realizing that you gave the day everything you had to give. Used it all. This is when it counts. I have to leave off here, tomorrow is another knockdown, drag-out fight. We've made a lot of progress these past few weeks, but I still can't wait to see what's over the next hill. Onwards and upwards. See you all next week! 


Helen, Jim, Amy and Elisa: The Lake Dividers!


Lake Divide Farm: Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is a important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in food equality and bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and keeping it accessible is important to us.

Fresh From the Field!

Quick note: You may notice that the crop list in the email does not always match the crop list in our online store. Items not found online may have sold out or we may not have posted them online. We sometimes do not post crops online that have not come into abundance yet because we don't always know how much (or how little) of a crop will be harvestable by the end of the week so we can't offer it for sale on Tuesday. These items go to market in small quantities. When they come fully into season, we will list them online. This is the best way we have come up with to manage these crops.

That said, you can always add to your order when you pick up at market.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we troubleshoot a whole new (to us) way of doing things.

Greens: 
Spinach
Tatsoi-raab (maybe)
Kale
Swiss Chard
Microgreens! Arugula, Mustard Mix, Cabbage, Broccoli and Radish 
Pea Shoots (limited)

All manner of deliciousness: 
Radish- Purple daikon, spicy black, sweet and spicy green!
Onions- yellow (limited)
: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update December 8th, 2020
Our intention is to update this list regularly. Just because we are posting new links, the links from previous emails are still relevant. Additionally, you will find some links repeated. 

In the meantime, keep learning, listening, speaking up, and showing up. We have to continue providing energy for change. There is much to be done. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. 

If you come across resources, readings, or movements that you feel are powerful, please send them our way so we can share them.

I have included below a couple links to readings and some ideas on how to work towards racial equity within your community as well as links to some places where dollars can make a difference.

Because the Michigan Library Association had so much great information, I have linked to their Racial Equity Resources page here. You will find a wide range of resources including books, films, action plans, and organizations. https://www.milibraries.org/racial-equity-resources

To read: Definitely use the MLPP list for this (linked above). They have some many valuable reads listed there.

Read books by people of color and indigenous people. There are many great booklists to be found.

Anti Racism books for children- from Book Beat in Royal Oak. 
This blog also included a few resources to help children cope with crises. Specifically the National Black Children Development Institute's "An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crises."

Soul Fire Farm's Food Sovereignty Action Steps: “If we are not acting to change the system, we are complicit, casting our silent vote to maintain the status quo.” The following food sovereignty action steps were compiled by the Soul Fire Farm community and Northeast Farmers of Color alliance It is divided into seven sections

To Listen and Watch:
There are so many TED talks on talking about race and racism, race, race relations, and the history of racism. Here is one to get you started.
What I am learning from my white grandchildren -- truths about race | Anthony Peterson | TEDxAntioch
T
ed Talks on Racism

Something to do:
<>The 21 day Racial Equity Challenge I still recommend it!
<>Organize a reading group. 

<> Show up! Detroit Will Breathe has been marching for Justice daily since March. While they are not marching daily now, they are very active. Check their website for their schedule https://detroitwillbreathe.info/

<> Join an organization: A few listed below, again more can be found on the Michigan Library Association's website
  • Be the Bridge, led by Latasha Morrison at Be the Bridge www.bethebridge.com
  • EmbraceRace www.embracerace.org
  • GARE – Government Alliance on Race and Equity https://www.racialequityalliance.org/

If you come across a good community organizing tool kit, please send it our way so we can share it. 

To contribute monetarily:

Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History. 100% of Zinn Education Project funding comes from individuals. 

The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in classrooms across the country. For more than ten years, the Zinn Education Project has introduced students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. With more than 110,000 people registered, and growing by more than 10,000 new registrants every year, the Zinn Education Project has become a leading resource for teachers and teacher educators.

Donate generally to Zinn to help share the People's History.
Or Donate to Zinn's campaign to send people’s history books and lessons to Mississippi teachers and librarians

Detroit Will Breathe: 
While their general fundraising GoFundMe currently redirects donations to support their Federal Lawsuit fund, you can find lots of information about the work that they have been doing and what they have accomplished on that page (found here)
Here is a direct link to support their federal lawsuit. Below is a bit of what the lawsuit is about. You can read more about it on their gofundme page. 
Link to copy paste if needed: https://www.gofundme.com/f/detroit-will-breathe-federal-lawsuit-fund

"On Monday, August 31, 2020, Detroit Will Breathe and fourteen individuals filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit, Mayor Duggan, and Chief Craig. Detroit Will Breathe is represented by attorneys Jack Schulz and Amanda Ghannam of Schulz Law PLC, William Goodman and Julie Hurwitz of Goodman Hurwitz PLC, and Sean Riddell of the Riddell Law Firm.

The City, through the Detroit Police Department, has continuously violated demonstrators’ First Amendment right to protest, Fourth Amendment right to be free from excessive force, unlawful arrest, and punitive conditions of detainment; and the right to be free from state-sponsored retaliation for conveying a message of racial justice under 42 U.S.C. 1981."


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is at the forefront of the movement to build political power and ensure the wellbeing of communities of color. Underscoring the advocacy of our 2,200 local units across the country, we empower our communities to make democracy work for them. Your donation to the NAACP helps further our mission to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Donate today to become our newest monthly sustainer.  

Market Details:  NO MARKETS THIS WEEK
 
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesday- We will be back in the spring

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Saturday (Jim "The Flame of the North" Neumann): 8 am to 3 pm (or till sold out), pre-order walk-up or curbside pick-up, on site vegetables!. All orders must be picked up by 1 pm. All curbside orders must be picked up by 12 pm. 
The market runs until 3 pm but we may leave early so it is important that you pick up your order by 1 pm.

For curbside pick-up: Email us to let us know. On market day, pull up and park along Detroit street and tell a volunteer your name and that you are picking up an order from Lake Divide.

Eastern Market, shed 5, Saturday with Shana 6 am to 2:30 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases. *If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. 

Royal Oak, Saturday with Helen and Lisa! 7 am to 1 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases.
Find us inside in our usual spot. 

*If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. I will email you the instructions Friday after all orders are in.

Stockbridge, Saturday on the farm with Amy team!
Preorders only please! When you get to the farm, stay in your car and shoot us a text. We will bring you your order!
If you are a CSA member and your account balance is low:
  • If you want to continue on as one of our members and your balance does not cover your current order
    • Order what you want
    • Add money into your account either by
      • Putting a check or cash in your trunk/backseat Saturday for pick-up and emailing to let me know
      • Mailing a check
      • Using the online store
  • If you just want to add more to your account, go for it! Use any of the methods listed above.
  • If you no longer want to be a farm member
    • We ask that you do not go over your balance.  
 : 

Ordering: How to Register with Local Line
If you have already registered with Local Line, just log in and use your account to order. If you haven't already done it, please make sure your account name is in the format Lastname.First as in Chandler.Helen or Neumann.Jim. This isn't required but it helps us when we are entering data, packing, and handling pick ups. 

Trouble shooting:If you have filled your cart but your order isn't going through: If the answer to one of these questions is yes, that is the cause of your problem.
  • Is your total less than $10? We have a $10 minimum to help us deal with the extra cost of packing orders.
  • Is it between Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon? Ordering is open from sometime Tuesday afternoon until Thursday at midnight
Are you a CSA member but your order receipt says balance due in 30 days?
  • Don't worry about this. We had to set up a work around to get Local Line to fit the needs for our business. 
You have made an account but can't log in:
  • Did you verify your email address? After you create your username and password, Local Line sends a confirmation email. You can find it by searching your inbox for and email from localline.ca and the exact phrase "please verify your email address"  
If you still need to register with Local Line, follow these instructions. To avoid difficulty, PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
How to create a Local Line Account:
  1. Head to the link at the bottom of these steps.
  2. Register using the green button to the right.
  3. You will be asked to enter a bunch of information and there are a two things that are very important
    1. Be sure to use the email address that this email went to. If you don't, you may be asked to pay using a credit card.
    2. Please use the Lastname.First for the Account name. (Your last name follow by a period followed by your first name, with no spaces. For example Chandler.Helen)
  4. You will then need to verify your email address by going to your email inbox and responding to the email that comes from Local Line.
  5. At last! You can order!
  6. Here is the link to use to create your Local Line account: https://www.localline.ca/lakedividefarm
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LDF Newsletter: We're at markets again this week! Covid vaccines! Seeding, weeding, mulching, fixing, hiring and head spinning

3/18/2021

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The heat mats are doing a great job supercharging our Tomato seedlings
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Spinach makes you strong! This will likely be the final harvest from this tunnel, it is getting to be time to run the rototiller through here and make some Spring crops happen
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It's true! We all got our first dose of the Moderna vaccine today, we go back for the next round a month from now.
​Keep coming out to the market to support your local growers and if you begin feeling worried about the crowds, remember you can pre-order. If you need help figuring it out, check out our trouble shooting guide at the bottom of the email. Need more help? Just email!!
In this email:
  • Generally important notes-  UPDATED please note!
    • We are hiring! If you know anyone that is interested in farming and proximal to the farm, don't hesitate to tell them about our jobs!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change- (Updated December 8th)
  • Market Details-
    • Find our vegetables and other local goods in Stockbridge at Plane Food Market! 
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette:
From Everyday Dishes

Ingredients:
  • 1 pkg microgreens
  • 6 radishes halved or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
Steps:
  1. Place the microgreens and radishes into a serving bowl and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. At the last moment before serving, dress the salad lightly with dressing, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
Notes from the Farm:

Today began with an aggressive to-do list, the kind that makes you cringe as you get out of bed, because you know that if you just stick to your guns and enforce rapid transitions between tasks you might just pull it off! It's within reach and requires a few things outside of your control to go the way you want them to, but it just might happen. I don't mind those days much. I used to eat them for breakfast, not anymore, they're too high in saturated fat, I don't need that. Long story short, Boomer chose today to get into a fight with a feisty groundhog! He is okay, but required an immediate trip to the vet for 7 stitches. This little maneuver moved the to-do list from the possible column to the impossible column. In a way, it sort of took the pressure off me so I could keep the pressure on the day! It looks like everything is wrapping up nicely, despite a couple missing checks from the checklist. It must be Spring. Our attention is still significantly divided: hiring, updating spreadsheets, seeding, field clean up, fixing tractors, organic cert, supply orders and infinite emails. Don't get me wrong, I love this stuff. Out of necessity, I have to leave off here.  Hope to see you at market. 


Helen, Jim, Amy and Elisa: The Lake Dividers!


Lake Divide Farm: Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is a important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in food equality and bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and keeping it accessible is important to us.

Fresh From the Field!

Quick note: You may notice that the crop list in the email does not always match the crop list in our online store. Items not found online may have sold out or we may not have posted them online. We sometimes do not post crops online that have not come into abundance yet because we don't always know how much (or how little) of a crop will be harvestable by the end of the week so we can't offer it for sale on Tuesday. These items go to market in small quantities. When they come fully into season, we will list them online. This is the best way we have come up with to manage these crops.

That said, you can always add to your order when you pick up at market.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we troubleshoot a whole new (to us) way of doing things.

Greens: 
Spinach
Tatsoi-raab (maybe)
Kale
Swiss Chard
Microgreens! Arugula, Mustard Mix, Cabbage, Broccoli and Radish 
Pea Shoots (limited)

All manner of deliciousness: 
Radish- Purple daikon, spicy black, sweet and spicy green!
Onions- yellow (limited)
: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update December 8th, 2020
Our intention is to update this list regularly. Just because we are posting new links, the links from previous emails are still relevant. Additionally, you will find some links repeated. 

In the meantime, keep learning, listening, speaking up, and showing up. We have to continue providing energy for change. There is much to be done. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. 

If you come across resources, readings, or movements that you feel are powerful, please send them our way so we can share them.

I have included below a couple links to readings and some ideas on how to work towards racial equity within your community as well as links to some places where dollars can make a difference.

Because the Michigan Library Association had so much great information, I have linked to their Racial Equity Resources page here. You will find a wide range of resources including books, films, action plans, and organizations. https://www.milibraries.org/racial-equity-resources

To read: Definitely use the MLPP list for this (linked above). They have some many valuable reads listed there.

Read books by people of color and indigenous people. There are many great booklists to be found.

Anti Racism books for children- from Book Beat in Royal Oak. 
This blog also included a few resources to help children cope with crises. Specifically the National Black Children Development Institute's "An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crises."

Soul Fire Farm's Food Sovereignty Action Steps: “If we are not acting to change the system, we are complicit, casting our silent vote to maintain the status quo.” The following food sovereignty action steps were compiled by the Soul Fire Farm community and Northeast Farmers of Color alliance It is divided into seven sections

To Listen and Watch:
There are so many TED talks on talking about race and racism, race, race relations, and the history of racism. Here is one to get you started.
What I am learning from my white grandchildren -- truths about race | Anthony Peterson | TEDxAntioch
T
ed Talks on Racism

Something to do:
<>The 21 day Racial Equity Challenge I still recommend it!
<>Organize a reading group. 

<> Show up! Detroit Will Breathe has been marching for Justice daily since March. While they are not marching daily now, they are very active. Check their website for their schedule https://detroitwillbreathe.info/

<> Join an organization: A few listed below, again more can be found on the Michigan Library Association's website
  • Be the Bridge, led by Latasha Morrison at Be the Bridge www.bethebridge.com
  • EmbraceRace www.embracerace.org
  • GARE – Government Alliance on Race and Equity https://www.racialequityalliance.org/

If you come across a good community organizing tool kit, please send it our way so we can share it. 

To contribute monetarily:

Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History. 100% of Zinn Education Project funding comes from individuals. 

The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in classrooms across the country. For more than ten years, the Zinn Education Project has introduced students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. With more than 110,000 people registered, and growing by more than 10,000 new registrants every year, the Zinn Education Project has become a leading resource for teachers and teacher educators.

Donate generally to Zinn to help share the People's History.
Or Donate to Zinn's campaign to send people’s history books and lessons to Mississippi teachers and librarians

Detroit Will Breathe: 
While their general fundraising GoFundMe currently redirects donations to support their Federal Lawsuit fund, you can find lots of information about the work that they have been doing and what they have accomplished on that page (found here)
Here is a direct link to support their federal lawsuit. Below is a bit of what the lawsuit is about. You can read more about it on their gofundme page. 
Link to copy paste if needed: https://www.gofundme.com/f/detroit-will-breathe-federal-lawsuit-fund

"On Monday, August 31, 2020, Detroit Will Breathe and fourteen individuals filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit, Mayor Duggan, and Chief Craig. Detroit Will Breathe is represented by attorneys Jack Schulz and Amanda Ghannam of Schulz Law PLC, William Goodman and Julie Hurwitz of Goodman Hurwitz PLC, and Sean Riddell of the Riddell Law Firm.

The City, through the Detroit Police Department, has continuously violated demonstrators’ First Amendment right to protest, Fourth Amendment right to be free from excessive force, unlawful arrest, and punitive conditions of detainment; and the right to be free from state-sponsored retaliation for conveying a message of racial justice under 42 U.S.C. 1981."


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is at the forefront of the movement to build political power and ensure the wellbeing of communities of color. Underscoring the advocacy of our 2,200 local units across the country, we empower our communities to make democracy work for them. Your donation to the NAACP helps further our mission to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Donate today to become our newest monthly sustainer.  

Market Details:  
 
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesday- We will be back in the spring

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Saturday (Jim "The Flame of the North" Neumann): 8 am to 3 pm (or till sold out), pre-order walk-up or curbside pick-up, on site vegetables!. All orders must be picked up by 1 pm. All curbside orders must be picked up by 12 pm. 
The market runs until 3 pm but we may leave early so it is important that you pick up your order by 1 pm.

For curbside pick-up: Email us to let us know. On market day, pull up and park along Detroit street and tell a volunteer your name and that you are picking up an order from Lake Divide.

Eastern Market, shed 5, Saturday with Shana 6 am to 2:30 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases. *If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. 

Royal Oak, Saturday with Helen and Lisa! 7 am to 1 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases.
Find us inside in our usual spot. 

*If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. I will email you the instructions Friday after all orders are in.

Stockbridge, Saturday on the farm with Amy team!
Preorders only please! When you get to the farm, stay in your car and shoot us a text. We will bring you your order!
If you are a CSA member and your account balance is low:
  • If you want to continue on as one of our members and your balance does not cover your current order
    • Order what you want
    • Add money into your account either by
      • Putting a check or cash in your trunk/backseat Saturday for pick-up and emailing to let me know
      • Mailing a check
      • Using the online store
  • If you just want to add more to your account, go for it! Use any of the methods listed above.
  • If you no longer want to be a farm member
    • We ask that you do not go over your balance.  
 : 

Ordering: How to Register with Local Line
If you have already registered with Local Line, just log in and use your account to order. If you haven't already done it, please make sure your account name is in the format Lastname.First as in Chandler.Helen or Neumann.Jim. This isn't required but it helps us when we are entering data, packing, and handling pick ups. 

Trouble shooting:If you have filled your cart but your order isn't going through: If the answer to one of these questions is yes, that is the cause of your problem.
  • Is your total less than $10? We have a $10 minimum to help us deal with the extra cost of packing orders.
  • Is it between Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon? Ordering is open from sometime Tuesday afternoon until Thursday at midnight
Are you a CSA member but your order receipt says balance due in 30 days?
  • Don't worry about this. We had to set up a work around to get Local Line to fit the needs for our business. 
You have made an account but can't log in:
  • Did you verify your email address? After you create your username and password, Local Line sends a confirmation email. You can find it by searching your inbox for and email from localline.ca and the exact phrase "please verify your email address"  
If you still need to register with Local Line, follow these instructions. To avoid difficulty, PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
How to create a Local Line Account:
  1. Head to the link at the bottom of these steps.
  2. Register using the green button to the right.
  3. You will be asked to enter a bunch of information and there are a two things that are very important
    1. Be sure to use the email address that this email went to. If you don't, you may be asked to pay using a credit card.
    2. Please use the Lastname.First for the Account name. (Your last name follow by a period followed by your first name, with no spaces. For example Chandler.Helen)
  4. You will then need to verify your email address by going to your email inbox and responding to the email that comes from Local Line.
  5. At last! You can order!
  6. Here is the link to use to create your Local Line account: https://www.localline.ca/lakedividefarm
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LDF Newsletter: Back at Market! Mulching garlic, fixing machines and filling up the greenhouse

3/11/2021

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Before I was a farmer I used to really enjoy a windy night. Sitting in the house at night and listening to the sound of the wind moving through the trees outside made the household feel warm and cozy. Nowadays it makes it really hard to sleep. With 10 caterpillar tunnels, 2 hoop houses and a greenhouse out in the field, the same sound now elicits fear and panic. "what is breaking? Do I need to get out there? When is this going to end?!" Noting this change in behavior prompted me to embrace my grandfather's flair for overdesigning structures. We adjusted the way we build caterpillar tunnels (amongst other things) and they can withstand 50 mph winds without any unnecessary drama. Unfortunately we built this hoop house prior to that hahaha, ugh. Helen worked it over with some 6" polypatch tape, it should hold through the season.
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Almost all the garlic is mulched (few more beds to go), now we wait... and then weed, and then wait some more haha
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This is not really farm related, but Helen and I took a walk by Mud Lake on Sunday and the view seemed like it was worth sharing.
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As I was going through the pre-season mechanical checklist on our main tractor, I discovered that one of the large rear tires sprung a leak! I tracked down the leak with some soapy water (as ya do), the culprit was a dry rotted valve stem. Usually this means you have to remove the tire to install a new valve (fat chance). Surprisingly, Krazy glue or any cyanoacrylate glue will do a solid job bonding rubber! I gave it a couple coats of glue, and the tire seems to be holding air now. What really blew me away was that my tiny little cordless air compressor (see pic) was able to inflate this beastly tire. It took about 12.25 minutes, but it got the job done. Bravo
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we added the EMT shelves back into the greenhouse to help keep up with all the micros and transplants coming from the germination chamber. It's good to see the greenhouse filling up again.
We are back at the markets this weekend! You can find us at Ann Arbor, Eastern and Royal Oak, or pre-order to pick up on the farm! Microgreens are back on the menu as well as some green from the caterpillar tunnels. You know who else is back? The red wing black birds, killdeer, and turkey vultures. They are the ones that make it feel like spring is winning. And they are here, eulogizing its victory in song.

Keep coming out to the market to support your local growers and if you begin feeling worried about the crowds, remember you can pre-order. If you need help figuring it out, check out our trouble shooting guide at the bottom of the email. Need more help? Just email!!
In this email:
  • Generally important notes-  UPDATED please note!
    • We are hiring! If you know anyone that is interested in farming and proximal to the farm, don't hesitate to tell them about our jobs!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change- (Updated December 8th)
  • Market Details-
    • Find our vegetables and other local goods in Stockbridge at Plane Food Market! 
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
​

Microgreens Salad with Lime Vinaigrette:
From Everyday Dishes

Ingredients:
  • 1 pkg microgreens
  • 6 radishes halved or sliced
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • coarse sea salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
Steps:
  1. Place the microgreens and radishes into a serving bowl and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. Whisk together the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. At the last moment before serving, dress the salad lightly with dressing, sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
Notes from the Farm:

Have you noticed it is warmer and sunnier outside? Have you noticed it is windy? Both these factors have us putting in more hours and losing a little sleep. The warmth awakens the hustle, lengthens the lists, and excites the mind! All the bounty and joy of spring and summer is just around the corner. I wake in the night with thoughts of the workflow and forgotten yet important items tasks that need to be communicated and executed. 

Likewise, the wind makes our farm more high maintenance. With all of those caterpillar tunnels and our two high tunnels, we have been sure to keep an eye on things while we move from task to task in the field. Some rebar with a tie down rope pops out on one of the tunnels- we've got it! A tarp covering rain sensitive material comes loose? On it! Or, a tear in the plastic of our high tunnel- special greenhouse tape and determination to the rescue! And losing sleep, well, I listen to the wind in the night. I can hear the plastic adjusting on our high tunnels, a mere 100 feet from my bedroom window, and I wonder, will it be ripped off and caught in a tree come daylight? If I know I have done what I can do during the day, I put that thought to rest and imagine I am riding an elephant (my current go to sleep inducing daydream.)

And I spent so long on that, I haven't told you all that we have been getting done on the farm! We hired three more Lake Dividers jump aboard for their first season on the farm this spring! Jim is moving his maniacal, mechanical list forward- the walk behind tiller is tuned up, the big tractor and the 3 point mower are good to go, and he had made headway on sourcing parts and prepping! We pushed a whole lot of field clean up forward and will now be able to mow and get some good cover crop stands in for this spring. We seeded our sweet peas, and first round of arugula, tatsoi, and loose leaf cabbage just  before the alleged rain. Of course, we didn't get a drop, so we've got some irrigation to set up, but it's hard to complain about the rain.

We started a massive round of beets and spinach in the greenhouse. While it is a little more work to transplant these by hand rather than seeding them directly into the ground, the security of know that they will have good germination and be putting on growth during these upcoming cold nights makes it worth it. We really want to have those crops come May. 

And on a boring but still important note we are pushing the office work forward- updating spreadsheet, finalizing our organic management plan for 2021 (a yearly occurrence), entering data from last year, interviewing potential Lake Dividers, and making good plans for the coming season so things run smoothly. So much office work, ugh. But! It is the work that lets us get better at what we do and stay afloat during the tsunami of work that happens during peak season. Never a dull moment indeed! 

Oh, and we are harvesting! Our greens had impressive survival after that bold dip below zero. We are so excited to bring them to market! Hope you come out and see us!


Helen, Jim, Amy and Elisa: The Lake Dividers!


Lake Divide Farm: Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is a important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in food equality and bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and keeping it accessible is important to us.

Fresh From the Field!

Quick note: You may notice that the crop list in the email does not always match the crop list in our online store. Items not found online may have sold out or we may not have posted them online. We sometimes do not post crops online that have not come into abundance yet because we don't always know how much (or how little) of a crop will be harvestable by the end of the week so we can't offer it for sale on Tuesday. These items go to market in small quantities. When they come fully into season, we will list them online. This is the best way we have come up with to manage these crops.

That said, you can always add to your order when you pick up at market.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we troubleshoot a whole new (to us) way of doing things.

Greens: 
Spinach
Tatsoi-raab
Kale
Swiss Chard
Microgreens! 

All manner of deliciousness: 
Cabbage from Tantre- only available at Eastern Market, Royal Oak and pre-order.
Carrots from Tantre- only available at Eastern Market, Royal Oak, and pre-order
Radish- Purple daikon, spicy black, sweet and spicy green!
Onions- yellow (limited)
: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update December 8th, 2020
Our intention is to update this list regularly. Just because we are posting new links, the links from previous emails are still relevant. Additionally, you will find some links repeated. 

In the meantime, keep learning, listening, speaking up, and showing up. We have to continue providing energy for change. There is much to be done. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. 

If you come across resources, readings, or movements that you feel are powerful, please send them our way so we can share them.

I have included below a couple links to readings and some ideas on how to work towards racial equity within your community as well as links to some places where dollars can make a difference.

Because the Michigan Library Association had so much great information, I have linked to their Racial Equity Resources page here. You will find a wide range of resources including books, films, action plans, and organizations. https://www.milibraries.org/racial-equity-resources

To read: Definitely use the MLPP list for this (linked above). They have some many valuable reads listed there.

Read books by people of color and indigenous people. There are many great booklists to be found.

Anti Racism books for children- from Book Beat in Royal Oak. 
This blog also included a few resources to help children cope with crises. Specifically the National Black Children Development Institute's "An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crises."

Soul Fire Farm's Food Sovereignty Action Steps: “If we are not acting to change the system, we are complicit, casting our silent vote to maintain the status quo.” The following food sovereignty action steps were compiled by the Soul Fire Farm community and Northeast Farmers of Color alliance It is divided into seven sections

To Listen and Watch:
There are so many TED talks on talking about race and racism, race, race relations, and the history of racism. Here is one to get you started.
What I am learning from my white grandchildren -- truths about race | Anthony Peterson | TEDxAntioch
T
ed Talks on Racism

Something to do:
<>The 21 day Racial Equity Challenge I still recommend it!
<>Organize a reading group. 

<> Show up! Detroit Will Breathe has been marching for Justice daily since March. While they are not marching daily now, they are very active. Check their website for their schedule https://detroitwillbreathe.info/

<> Join an organization: A few listed below, again more can be found on the Michigan Library Association's website
  • Be the Bridge, led by Latasha Morrison at Be the Bridge www.bethebridge.com
  • EmbraceRace www.embracerace.org
  • GARE – Government Alliance on Race and Equity https://www.racialequityalliance.org/

If you come across a good community organizing tool kit, please send it our way so we can share it. 

To contribute monetarily:

Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History. 100% of Zinn Education Project funding comes from individuals. 

The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in classrooms across the country. For more than ten years, the Zinn Education Project has introduced students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. With more than 110,000 people registered, and growing by more than 10,000 new registrants every year, the Zinn Education Project has become a leading resource for teachers and teacher educators.

Donate generally to Zinn to help share the People's History.
Or Donate to Zinn's campaign to send people’s history books and lessons to Mississippi teachers and librarians

Detroit Will Breathe: 
While their general fundraising GoFundMe currently redirects donations to support their Federal Lawsuit fund, you can find lots of information about the work that they have been doing and what they have accomplished on that page (found here)
Here is a direct link to support their federal lawsuit. Below is a bit of what the lawsuit is about. You can read more about it on their gofundme page. 
Link to copy paste if needed: https://www.gofundme.com/f/detroit-will-breathe-federal-lawsuit-fund

"On Monday, August 31, 2020, Detroit Will Breathe and fourteen individuals filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit, Mayor Duggan, and Chief Craig. Detroit Will Breathe is represented by attorneys Jack Schulz and Amanda Ghannam of Schulz Law PLC, William Goodman and Julie Hurwitz of Goodman Hurwitz PLC, and Sean Riddell of the Riddell Law Firm.

The City, through the Detroit Police Department, has continuously violated demonstrators’ First Amendment right to protest, Fourth Amendment right to be free from excessive force, unlawful arrest, and punitive conditions of detainment; and the right to be free from state-sponsored retaliation for conveying a message of racial justice under 42 U.S.C. 1981."


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is at the forefront of the movement to build political power and ensure the wellbeing of communities of color. Underscoring the advocacy of our 2,200 local units across the country, we empower our communities to make democracy work for them. Your donation to the NAACP helps further our mission to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Donate today to become our newest monthly sustainer.  

Market Details:  
 
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesday- We will be back in the spring

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Saturday (Jim "The Flame of the North" Neumann): 8 am to 3 pm (or till sold out), pre-order walk-up or curbside pick-up, on site vegetables!. All orders must be picked up by 1 pm. All curbside orders must be picked up by 12 pm. 
The market runs until 3 pm but we may leave early so it is important that you pick up your order by 1 pm.

For curbside pick-up: Email us to let us know. On market day, pull up and park along Detroit street and tell a volunteer your name and that you are picking up an order from Lake Divide.

Eastern Market, shed 5, Saturday with Shana 6 am to 2:30 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases. *If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. 

Royal Oak, Saturday with Helen and Lisa! 7 am to 1 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases.
Find us inside in our usual spot. 

*If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. I will email you the instructions Friday after all orders are in.

Stockbridge, Saturday on the farm with Amy team!
Preorders only please! When you get to the farm, stay in your car and shoot us a text. We will bring you your order!
If you are a CSA member and your account balance is low:
  • If you want to continue on as one of our members and your balance does not cover your current order
    • Order what you want
    • Add money into your account either by
      • Putting a check or cash in your trunk/backseat Saturday for pick-up and emailing to let me know
      • Mailing a check
      • Using the online store
  • If you just want to add more to your account, go for it! Use any of the methods listed above.
  • If you no longer want to be a farm member
    • We ask that you do not go over your balance.  
 : 

Ordering: How to Register with Local Line
If you have already registered with Local Line, just log in and use your account to order. If you haven't already done it, please make sure your account name is in the format Lastname.First as in Chandler.Helen or Neumann.Jim. This isn't required but it helps us when we are entering data, packing, and handling pick ups. 

Trouble shooting:If you have filled your cart but your order isn't going through: If the answer to one of these questions is yes, that is the cause of your problem.
  • Is your total less than $10? We have a $10 minimum to help us deal with the extra cost of packing orders.
  • Is it between Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon? Ordering is open from sometime Tuesday afternoon until Thursday at midnight
Are you a CSA member but your order receipt says balance due in 30 days?
  • Don't worry about this. We had to set up a work around to get Local Line to fit the needs for our business. 
You have made an account but can't log in:
  • Did you verify your email address? After you create your username and password, Local Line sends a confirmation email. You can find it by searching your inbox for and email from localline.ca and the exact phrase "please verify your email address"  
If you still need to register with Local Line, follow these instructions. To avoid difficulty, PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
How to create a Local Line Account:
  1. Head to the link at the bottom of these steps.
  2. Register using the green button to the right.
  3. You will be asked to enter a bunch of information and there are a two things that are very important
    1. Be sure to use the email address that this email went to. If you don't, you may be asked to pay using a credit card.
    2. Please use the Lastname.First for the Account name. (Your last name follow by a period followed by your first name, with no spaces. For example Chandler.Helen)
  4. You will then need to verify your email address by going to your email inbox and responding to the email that comes from Local Line.
  5. At last! You can order!
  6. Here is the link to use to create your Local Line account: https://www.localline.ca/lakedividefarm
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LDF Newsletter: No markets this week, but LOTS of work!

3/4/2021

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We may not be at market this week, but Amy and Elisa have some big... err, micro plans in store for the near future! With the temperature changing we are firing up the greenhouse for transplants as well as microgreens and shoots, we hope to have them at market the following week, come on Sun!
We will not be at markets this weekend, but we should be returning with reinforcements the following weekend! 

Keep coming out to the market to support your local growers and if you begin feeling worried about the crowds, remember you can pre-order. If you need help figuring it out, check out our trouble shooting guide at the bottom of the email. Need more help? Just email!!
In this email:
  • Generally important notes-  UPDATED please note!
    • We are hiring! If you know anyone that is interested in farming and proximal to the farm, don't hesitate to tell them about our jobs!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Sautéed Radishes with Spinach
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change- (Updated December 8th)
  • Market Details-
    • Find our vegetables and other local goods in Stockbridge at Plane Food Market! 
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
Sautéed Radishes with Spinach:
From Food Network

Cook 2 bunches trimmed and halved radishes and 1 sliced red onion in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, stirring, until tender, about 8 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in 5 ounces baby spinach, the juice of 1/2 lemon and a pinch each of salt and pepper; cook until wilted, about 1 minute.

Notes from the Farm:
The underlying thread of the past 2 weeks has been hiring. It seems like everyday we are either doing a phone interview, working interview or having a Zoom meeting with potential Lake Dividers. So far it's looking bright, seems like we'll have some heavy hitters this season. In-between appointments we have been continuing to clean up the field and seed in the greenhouse. This season we decided to use one of our large insulated shipping containers as a heated germination chamber, the results have been encouraging. We arranged two rows of tables and covered them with a sturdy tarp to partially contain the heat of a single small electric heater. This simple set up has proved to be energy efficient and to offer ample space for trays of transplants. Our onion seeds germinated in under a week without requiring any additional watering! Score! With stacks of transplant trays and microgreens migrating daily from the shipping container to the greeenhouse, we've been observing the potential greenhouse bottleneck that is coming. At our first farm we had a small heated greenhouse and a small unheated hoop house. We used the unheated house to harden off transplants, but it also served as an overflow valve for the heated space. We're hoping combine and repurpose those same hoops to build a single large hardening off house... hopefully we'll squeeze it in this season, sadly this project may have to give way to more pressing matters. At the top of my to do list is mechanical repairs and maintenance, fluid swaps, shield modulations and more than one hydraulic system is awaiting our attention. Although it's cold right now, surely there is no better indicator that Spring is coming than my to do list, and it is filled with Spring activities! We hope to see you all at market next week, be well and be warm!

Helen, Jim, Amy and Elisa: The Lake Dividers!


Lake Divide Farm: Good for the Earth, Good for the Farmers, Good for the People. The Trifecta of sustainability. Good for the earth: Taking care of the natural world is a important, after all, it takes care of us; Good for the farmer: We believe farmers should have livable hours and livable wages; Good for the people: We believe in food equality and bringing our produce to market at an affordable price and keeping it accessible is important to us.

Fresh From the Field!

Quick note: You may notice that the crop list in the email does not always match the crop list in our online store. Items not found online may have sold out or we may not have posted them online. We sometimes do not post crops online that have not come into abundance yet because we don't always know how much (or how little) of a crop will be harvestable by the end of the week so we can't offer it for sale on Tuesday. These items go to market in small quantities. When they come fully into season, we will list them online. This is the best way we have come up with to manage these crops.

That said, you can always add to your order when you pick up at market.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we troubleshoot a whole new (to us) way of doing things.

Greens: All maybes
Spinach
Tatsoi
All manner of deliciousness: 
Cabbage from Tantre- only available at Eastern Market, Royal Oak and pre-order.
Carrots from Titus Farm and Tantre- only available at Eastern Market, Royal Oak, and pre-order
Radish- Purple daikon, spicy black, sweet and spicy green!
Onions- yellow
Kennebec Potatoes from Titus farm- not certified organic but admired practices.
: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update December 8th, 2020
Our intention is to update this list regularly. Just because we are posting new links, the links from previous emails are still relevant. Additionally, you will find some links repeated. 

In the meantime, keep learning, listening, speaking up, and showing up. We have to continue providing energy for change. There is much to be done. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. 

If you come across resources, readings, or movements that you feel are powerful, please send them our way so we can share them.

I have included below a couple links to readings and some ideas on how to work towards racial equity within your community as well as links to some places where dollars can make a difference.

Because the Michigan Library Association had so much great information, I have linked to their Racial Equity Resources page here. You will find a wide range of resources including books, films, action plans, and organizations. https://www.milibraries.org/racial-equity-resources

To read: Definitely use the MLPP list for this (linked above). They have some many valuable reads listed there.

Read books by people of color and indigenous people. There are many great booklists to be found.

Anti Racism books for children- from Book Beat in Royal Oak. 
This blog also included a few resources to help children cope with crises. Specifically the National Black Children Development Institute's "An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crises."

Soul Fire Farm's Food Sovereignty Action Steps: “If we are not acting to change the system, we are complicit, casting our silent vote to maintain the status quo.” The following food sovereignty action steps were compiled by the Soul Fire Farm community and Northeast Farmers of Color alliance It is divided into seven sections

To Listen and Watch:
There are so many TED talks on talking about race and racism, race, race relations, and the history of racism. Here is one to get you started.
What I am learning from my white grandchildren -- truths about race | Anthony Peterson | TEDxAntioch
T
ed Talks on Racism

Something to do:
<>The 21 day Racial Equity Challenge I still recommend it!
<>Organize a reading group. 

<> Show up! Detroit Will Breathe has been marching for Justice daily since March. While they are not marching daily now, they are very active. Check their website for their schedule https://detroitwillbreathe.info/

<> Join an organization: A few listed below, again more can be found on the Michigan Library Association's website
  • Be the Bridge, led by Latasha Morrison at Be the Bridge www.bethebridge.com
  • EmbraceRace www.embracerace.org
  • GARE – Government Alliance on Race and Equity https://www.racialequityalliance.org/

If you come across a good community organizing tool kit, please send it our way so we can share it. 

To contribute monetarily:

Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History. 100% of Zinn Education Project funding comes from individuals. 

The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in classrooms across the country. For more than ten years, the Zinn Education Project has introduced students to a more accurate, complex, and engaging understanding of history than is found in traditional textbooks and curricula. With more than 110,000 people registered, and growing by more than 10,000 new registrants every year, the Zinn Education Project has become a leading resource for teachers and teacher educators.

Donate generally to Zinn to help share the People's History.
Or Donate to Zinn's campaign to send people’s history books and lessons to Mississippi teachers and librarians

Detroit Will Breathe: 
While their general fundraising GoFundMe currently redirects donations to support their Federal Lawsuit fund, you can find lots of information about the work that they have been doing and what they have accomplished on that page (found here)
Here is a direct link to support their federal lawsuit. Below is a bit of what the lawsuit is about. You can read more about it on their gofundme page. 
Link to copy paste if needed: https://www.gofundme.com/f/detroit-will-breathe-federal-lawsuit-fund

"On Monday, August 31, 2020, Detroit Will Breathe and fourteen individuals filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit, Mayor Duggan, and Chief Craig. Detroit Will Breathe is represented by attorneys Jack Schulz and Amanda Ghannam of Schulz Law PLC, William Goodman and Julie Hurwitz of Goodman Hurwitz PLC, and Sean Riddell of the Riddell Law Firm.

The City, through the Detroit Police Department, has continuously violated demonstrators’ First Amendment right to protest, Fourth Amendment right to be free from excessive force, unlawful arrest, and punitive conditions of detainment; and the right to be free from state-sponsored retaliation for conveying a message of racial justice under 42 U.S.C. 1981."


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The NAACP is at the forefront of the movement to build political power and ensure the wellbeing of communities of color. Underscoring the advocacy of our 2,200 local units across the country, we empower our communities to make democracy work for them. Your donation to the NAACP helps further our mission to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Donate today to become our newest monthly sustainer.  

Market Details:  NOT AT MARKETS THIS WEEK 
 
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesday- We will be back in the spring

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Saturday (Jim "The Flame of the North" Neumann): 8 am to 3 pm, pre-order walk-up or curbside pick-up, on site vegetables!. All orders must be picked up by 1 pm. All curbside orders must be picked up by 12 pm. 
The market runs until 3 pm but we may leave early so it is important that you pick up your order by 1 pm.

For curbside pick-up: Email us to let us know. On market day, pull up and park along Detroit street and tell a volunteer your name and that you are picking up an order from Lake Divide.

Eastern Market, shed 5, Saturday with Shana 6 am to 2:30 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases. *If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. 

Royal Oak, Saturday with Helen and Lisa! 7 am to 1 pm, pre-order, walk-up or curbside, onsite purchases.
Find us inside in our usual spot. 

*If you feel strongly or need to have a trunk pick-up because you are high risk, please email me and I can arrange to have your order dropped at your car. I will email you the instructions Friday after all orders are in.

Stockbridge, Saturday on the farm with Amy team!
Preorders only please! When you get to the farm, stay in your car and shoot us a text. We will bring you your order!
If you are a CSA member and your account balance is low:
  • If you want to continue on as one of our members and your balance does not cover your current order
    • Order what you want
    • Add money into your account either by
      • Putting a check or cash in your trunk/backseat Saturday for pick-up and emailing to let me know
      • Mailing a check
      • Using the online store
  • If you just want to add more to your account, go for it! Use any of the methods listed above.
  • If you no longer want to be a farm member
    • We ask that you do not go over your balance.  
 : 

Ordering: How to Register with Local Line
If you have already registered with Local Line, just log in and use your account to order. If you haven't already done it, please make sure your account name is in the format Lastname.First as in Chandler.Helen or Neumann.Jim. This isn't required but it helps us when we are entering data, packing, and handling pick ups. 

Trouble shooting:If you have filled your cart but your order isn't going through: If the answer to one of these questions is yes, that is the cause of your problem.
  • Is your total less than $10? We have a $10 minimum to help us deal with the extra cost of packing orders.
  • Is it between Friday morning and Tuesday afternoon? Ordering is open from sometime Tuesday afternoon until Thursday at midnight
Are you a CSA member but your order receipt says balance due in 30 days?
  • Don't worry about this. We had to set up a work around to get Local Line to fit the needs for our business. 
You have made an account but can't log in:
  • Did you verify your email address? After you create your username and password, Local Line sends a confirmation email. You can find it by searching your inbox for and email from localline.ca and the exact phrase "please verify your email address"  
If you still need to register with Local Line, follow these instructions. To avoid difficulty, PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
How to create a Local Line Account:
  1. Head to the link at the bottom of these steps.
  2. Register using the green button to the right.
  3. You will be asked to enter a bunch of information and there are a two things that are very important
    1. Be sure to use the email address that this email went to. If you don't, you may be asked to pay using a credit card.
    2. Please use the Lastname.First for the Account name. (Your last name follow by a period followed by your first name, with no spaces. For example Chandler.Helen)
  4. You will then need to verify your email address by going to your email inbox and responding to the email that comes from Local Line.
  5. At last! You can order!
  6. Here is the link to use to create your Local Line account: https://www.localline.ca/lakedividefarm
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