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LDF Newsletter: Back at Markets this week! New crops coming online each week, backup is on the way, we turned the tide

5/27/2021

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Asia and Rose are striking a metal pose! Asia is the newest member of crew (left), she is a fast planter and quick in the greenhouse. Rose (right) has been broadening Asia's musical horizons this week. As a result, the farm playlist FINALLY includes some Metal tracks. Nice work Rose □ Do I finally belong here?! It feels like it. haha
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Tomatoes, lettuce and an Amy! Opening and closing these 10 tunnels takes a bit of time each day, but this protected real estate makes a BIG difference for our crops.
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This is the view looking out of caterpillar tunnel #1 toward the road. You can see the orderly lines of Kale, Chard and Cabbage in the background. Helen just ran the weeding tractor through there last week. The onslaught of vegetables is almost here.
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The first squash planting is almost ready!
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The Eggplant in tunnels 5 and 6 are looking good! We took good care of all the crops in the tunnels through the pesky frosts the past 2 weeks
Ahoy Helen!
Just as we started to acclimate to the heat of last week, Spring decided to switch gears again and throw us some more plant-threatening cold nights. I'd hate to be a farmer this Spring! Thankfully, we've been very careful this season to take full advantage of our slowly growing fleet of hoops and tunnels. All of our most cold intolerant crops are currently renting protected hoop space from us ;) The diversity of crops that is planted outdoors can easily tolerate the coming lows. It took a massive effort over the past couple weeks to get all the tunnels prepared, planted and mulched, but it was worth it. The plants are all looking healthy and happy, despite the violently shifting temps.

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- 
    • We ARE at market this week and the online store is open
    • We are still hiring!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Green Garlic Pesto
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- check back next week.
  • Staying active and engaged with social change: Updated with minor change 5/13/2021- Racial Equity Tools and an article on how to have the tough conversations. 
  • Market Details
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
Green Garlic Pesto- Tried and true recipe posted again from last week
From The Spruce Eats

I love pesto. I love garlic. I love green garlic pesto. This is the time of year to indulge. Make some for now, freeze some for later!

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 pound green garlic (about 2 of our bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (or pistachios or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded pecorino cheese or other hard, flavorful grating cheese
Directions:
  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Trim and discard the root ends of the green garlic.
  3. Finely chop the green garlic, rinse it thoroughly under cool running water in a colander, and pat or spin it dry (I find chopping and then cleaning gets all the dirt out of the picture; if it's been a rainy spring, the dirt has a way of getting splattered in between the layers of the green garlic leaves).
  4. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the vegetable oil, green garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the green garlic is soft, about 3 minutes. Let it cool to warm room temperature.
  5. In a blender or food processor, pulse the pine nuts or pistachios to chop. Set them aside in a bowl.
  6. Put the cooked green garlic in and pulse it, scraping down the sides as necessary, until it is bright green and smooth.
  7. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
  8. Pulse in the reserved nuts and cheese. Taste the mixture and add more salt, if you like.
  9. Use with your favorite type of pasta and enjoy!

    Note that this recipe makes enough to coat 1 pound linguine.


Notes from the Farm:
Lake Divide is BACK! We were not too happy to be absent from markets sporadically through this Spring (primarily due to the devastation left behind by 2020's antics), so we pushed hard every week and made the best of that borrowed time. Mind you, the situation is not perfect, somethings got planted later than hoped for, but overall, we knocked it out of the park! At long last all of the caterpillar tunnels are done and planted! Last week we succeeded in planting all the onions, shallots and scallions, that was a BIG planting. Helen got busy on the tractor and prepared ground all over the farm. Her efforts yielded two new fields for general transplants and a  field for the potatoes (which are almost completely planted as well). She also cultivated all of our outdoor crops! We use a basket weeder for beds with 4 rows and a tool bar with assorted shanks to cultivate beds with only 3 rows. We also tilled the final hoophouse, which will shortly be planted with ginger (a Lake Divide classic). We have a strong team this season, and it's about to grow again! We have two more farmers on their way to help us finish this fight right. We look forward to seeing all of you at market this week. I mean it too! My body is begging for a day away from this farm ;) Be well and do good! 

Onward and upward!
Helen, Jim, Amy, Elisa, Rose, and Asia: 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

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Fresh From the Field- 

Greens:
Microgreens (Arugula, Radish, Brassica Mix and Broccoli)
Pea Shoots (limited)
Spinach (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)
Head Lettuce! 
Arugula (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)

All Manner of Deliciousness
Green Onions
Radish - Purple Daikon (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)
Spring Radishes!
Green Garlic - try our pesto recipe

Herbs

Sage
Oregano
Mint (limited)
Chives
Thyme (limited)

Coming Soon:
Squash!
: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update May 13th, 2021
While the movement keeps moving, I struggle to keep up with updating the list. This doesn't mean that this work is any less important.

There are a lot of good seeds here. We need to keep working to raise them up. I will continue to add resources as they come up. 

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

Another good resource: Racial Equity Tools

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/
<> Speak up: If you are in a group and the opportunity presents itself to have a discussion do it! It can be scary but it is worth it. Have the difficult conversations is part of the work. Here is a helpful article from AARP (a surprising source) about how to have constructive conversations on the topic of racial justice.
How to Have a Respectful Conversation About Racial Justice


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.

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 (Amy): 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 2, 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 Jim 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 Helen and Elisa!
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 News: Not at market while we play catch up. Back next week!

5/20/2021

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We plant by hand dand this is the team that is conquering it all. Rose and Amy with their ears to the earth, listening to what it wants. Elisa and Asia dropping plants to be tucked soilward. Markers of this team include enthusiasm, speed, dexterity, and hilarity. I am so glad to have met such a group.
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The field we call the Hill is long and narrow and will host our onions this year. It is a a ridge that is dry early and easy to prepare for spring planting. This spring it has been so dry that soil moisture levels have yet to be an obstacle. In fact, I have already found myself worrying about the soil being too dry to work, a more typical concern of late July. Cheer these onions on, in the name of justice.
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Jim with onions and sky- artfully names. These onions are dying to get into the ground! They are later than planned but look ready to thrive. In they go.
Greetings!
The weather turned from cold to hot in a flash! What an adjustment for our bodies and brains. We are stunned. On Tuesday when the afternoon struck, conversation became harder, logic became more challenging-- what were we doing again? We asked ourselves, what happened to our minds and then remembered: The first hot day (week) strikes hard. Drink water and hold on tight while our bodies adapt. And what a whole whale of work we have ahead of us! All those plants that we held back a little longer to keep them safe, out they go now, no holds. That's what you can find us doing!


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- 
    • We are not at market this week while we play catch up. You can catch us back next week. The store will be open for CSA re-ups and purchases. 
    • We are still hiring!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Recipe: Check back next week.
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- check back next week.
  • Staying active and engaged with social change: Updated with minor change 5/13/2021- Racial Equity Tools and an article on how to have the tough conversations. 
  • Market Details
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low

Green Garlic Pesto- Tried and true recipe posted again from last week

From The Spruce Eats

I love pesto. I love garlic. I love green garlic pesto. This is the time of year to indulge. Make some for now, freeze some for later!

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 pound green garlic (about 2 of our bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (or pistachios or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded pecorino cheese or other hard, flavorful grating cheese
Directions:
  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Trim and discard the root ends of the green garlic.
  3. Finely chop the green garlic, rinse it thoroughly under cool running water in a colander, and pat or spin it dry (I find chopping and then cleaning gets all the dirt out of the picture; if it's been a rainy spring, the dirt has a way of getting splattered in between the layers of the green garlic leaves).
  4. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the vegetable oil, green garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the green garlic is soft, about 3 minutes. Let it cool to warm room temperature.
  5. In a blender or food processor, pulse the pine nuts or pistachios to chop. Set them aside in a bowl.
  6. Put the cooked green garlic in and pulse it, scraping down the sides as necessary, until it is bright green and smooth.
  7. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
  8. Pulse in the reserved nuts and cheese. Taste the mixture and add more salt, if you like.
  9. Use with your favorite type of pasta and enjoy!

    Note that this recipe makes enough to coat 1 pound linguine.


Notes from the Farm:
I am going to keep it concise this week. Our sights are set on elevation! See our pictures for some insight. What I will say- we are planting. Some things later than desired but nothing so late that we shouldn't. Onions, potatoes, field tomatoes, ginger! Our sights are set on these. We have a new crew member and our team grows stronger. I love working with these folks. Power on people! 

And all that I said last week still simmers and displaces, brings joy and competes for our attention. If you missed it, here is a link with some explanation for while we are a little behind (weather not included). Regardless,  we persevere!

Onward and upward!
Helen, Jim, Amy, Elisa, Rose, and Asia: 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.
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The lettuce and tomatoes survived the last few threatening dips. The salads of the near future live here. You can see the browned tomatoes in between. Believe it or not, they will still thrive and bear delicious fruit come July. I can barely wait.
Fresh From the Field- REMINDER, WE ARE NOT AT MARKET THIS WEEK! Back next week on May 29th
Greens:
Microgreens (Arugula, Radish, Brassica Mix and Broccoli)
Pea Shoots
Mustard Raab (Ann Arbor only)
Spinach (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)

All Manner of Deliciousness
Green Onions (maybe)
Radish - Purple Daikon (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)
Spring Radishes!
Green Garlic - try our pesto recipe

: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update May 13th, 2021
While the movement keeps moving, I struggle to keep up with updating the list. This doesn't mean that this work is any less important.

There are a lot of good seeds here. We need to keep working to raise them up. I will continue to add resources as they come up. 

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

Another good resource: Racial Equity Tools

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/
<> Speak up: If you are in a group and the opportunity presents itself to have a discussion do it! It can be scary but it is worth it. Have the difficult conversations is part of the work. Here is a helpful article from AARP (a surprising source) about how to have constructive conversations on the topic of racial justice.
How to Have a Respectful Conversation About Racial Justice


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.

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: BACK AT MARKET MAY 29th!
 
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Wednesday- We will be back in the spring

The Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Saturday (Amy): 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 2, 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 Jim 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 Helen and Elisa!
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: Markets! Frosts! Spring!

5/13/2021

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Jim knows how to shake it up with these radishes. Keep rocking on!
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The sunsets are getting serious. Every evening it is a spectacle of colors- oranges, yellows, purples, blues. We will share as may with you as we can.
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Rose and Amy cheering with Cherry Belle Radishes (or are the Celeste?) Either way, the crisp spring flavor is headed your way.
The weather is really throwing its all at us in these remaining days before the final frost of the spring, dipping to freezing the last three nights! We are hoping all the tomatoes, cucumbers and squash we planted in the tunnels the last few weeks survive and thrive. So far they seem willing to put up with the set backs. 
It really does look like after this week of up and down weather, it will be go time for all planting. No more frosts, full steam ahead. 

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- 
    • We ARE at Markets this week! (Yay!)
    • We are still hiring!
      • Full-time starting $12-$14 depending on experience
      • Part-time starting $11-$14 depending on experience
  • Green Garlic Pesto
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change: Updated with minor change 5/13/2021- Racial Equity Tools and an article on how to have the tough conversations. 
  • Market Details
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low

Green Garlic Pesto!

From The Spruce Eats

I love pesto. I love garlic. I love green garlic pesto. This is the time of year to indulge. Make some for now, freeze some for later!

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 pound green garlic (about 2 of our bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (or pistachios or walnuts)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded pecorino cheese or other hard, flavorful grating cheese
Directions:
  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Trim and discard the root ends of the green garlic.
  3. Finely chop the green garlic, rinse it thoroughly under cool running water in a colander, and pat or spin it dry (I find chopping and then cleaning gets all the dirt out of the picture; if it's been a rainy spring, the dirt has a way of getting splattered in between the layers of the green garlic leaves).
  4. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the vegetable oil, green garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the green garlic is soft, about 3 minutes. Let it cool to warm room temperature.
  5. In a blender or food processor, pulse the pine nuts or pistachios to chop. Set them aside in a bowl.
  6. Put the cooked green garlic in and pulse it, scraping down the sides as necessary, until it is bright green and smooth.
  7. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
  8. Pulse in the reserved nuts and cheese. Taste the mixture and add more salt, if you like.
  9. Use with your favorite type of pasta and enjoy!

    Note that this recipe makes enough to coat 1 pound linguine.


Notes from the Farm:
It has been busy. For the farm, that is its nature. It is spring, the plants are ready to get in the ground and the weather is undecided about whether it will welcome them. We seed, prepare the ground, plan, do paperwork, hope, train people, plant, and remember the way forward. We relish the forest floor covered with trillium, the return of the oriole, the awakening of the reptiles and amphibians, the joy of warm sun on shoulders, brushed with cool breeze. 

For the farm, we anticipate this yearly struggle, the tear between what we want and what is possible. Personally, our lives are not always as tumultuous, this year is exceptional (wait, wasn't last year?) When talking about our personal lives in these emails, I try to stick to our lives as they relate to the farm and the community but right now we have two personal challenges that merit mentioning, one chosen and one unexpected.

The Unexpected: My (Helen's) father had a stroke at the beginning of April. It was unexpected and awful. Even so there is a lot to be grateful for- he is still himself and has a good prognosis, my brother also lives close by and we are able to coordinate together. Even so, there are a lot of new challenges facing our family that require time and attention. It has taken me off the farm more than ever before. We have been adapting. Jim has been heading up the field crew, the crew has been doggedly pursuing our goals, and I have been holding it together, but it has been hard. 

The Expected: I am expecting! This is something we knew (obviously) and if you saw me now, you would know too. We are excited and have made many preparations, but can we ever feel prepared? The baby is coming on its schedule, late July or early August -- our busiest of times -- ands it turns out, I do a lot around here. We are making plans to cover gaps and power the engines. 

Both of these factors are shifting my relationship to farm operations. From the Expected, while I would like to say there is no difference in my work, that is simply not the case.  I hoped that I would become pleasantly rotund while the physical nature of my life would carry me through the changes. But it just isn't so. I can't quite bend the way I could a month ago. I don't fit in the same spaces. But the biggest trouble area is I have less physical endurance. This means I can do a demanding task for a short amount of time or less taxing tasks for more time. So I have to choose my battles, delegate, and prey upon the goodwill of others, who so far have pleasantly accommodated me while encouraging me to care for myself. (#blessed lol)

And from the Unexpected,  I am emotionally distracted and physically off-farm more frequently that before. With the unexpected and emotional nature of my fathers stroke, there have been some bumpy transitions that, although handled with grace, difficult none the less. You can deduce the extent of this. 

I am trying to approach these alterations as a learning opportunity and a place to see what changes we could benefit from. It is  an opportunity to see others thrive and rise to the occasion and I am loving that! I am so grateful for our team.

On the other hand, there is an emotional component to stepping aside and letting others push the boulders I formerly shouldered. It is strange that Jim will have to work more to cover my absence after I give birth, making him less available during a time of great change in our personal lives. And strange not yet knowing how I will feel about stepping back from my livelihood for this new endeavor. And what our lives will look like moving forward. All common questions with personal answers, questions that no one can really answer.

Often we are behind this time of year and this year is no different. I am persevering, the crew is a miracle, and Jim is determined. All love appreciated. 

Onward and upward and see you at market!
Helen, Jim, Amy, Elisa and Rose: 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.
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Rumor has it there is another Lake Divider on the way. I heard the baby will be here late July or early August. We aren't for big announcements but if you have seen me around, you have seen us around. Consider this it!
Fresh From the Field!
Greens:
Microgreens (Arugula, Radish, Brassica Mix and Broccoli)
Pea Shoots
Mustard Raab (Ann Arbor only)
Spinach (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)

All Manner of Deliciousness
Green Onions (maybe)
Radish - Purple Daikon (from Tantre- Royal Oak and Eastern only)
Spring Radishes!
Green Garlic - try our pesto recipe

: 
Staying Active: Something to keep the gears of progress engaged: Last update May 13th, 2021
While the movement keeps moving, I struggle to keep up with updating the list. This doesn't mean that this work is any less important.

There are a lot of good seeds here. We need to keep working to raise them up. I will continue to add resources as they come up. 

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

Another good resource: Racial Equity Tools

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/
<> Speak up: If you are in a group and the opportunity presents itself to have a discussion do it! It can be scary but it is worth it. Have the difficult conversations is part of the work. Here is a helpful article from AARP (a surprising source) about how to have constructive conversations on the topic of racial justice.
How to Have a Respectful Conversation About Racial Justice


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.

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 (Amy): 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 2, 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 Jim 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 Helen and Elisa!
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 Markets! Planting continues!

5/6/2021

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Reinforcements have arrived! This is Rose's first week officially working with us. She is just as awesome as the rest of the crew! We may have fewer folks working this season than normal, but each one is a heavy hitter!
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This is the field named Downtown 1 that we fought to finish through Friday and Saturday. Kohlrabi, Spinach, Arugula, Tatsoi, Turnips, Radish, Carrots, Cilantro, Dill, Beets and more
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Even though it's a market week, we managed to make time to get this field planted in the first half of the week. You're looking at Swiss Chard, Kale, Cabbage and Napa Cabbage
We're ARE at markets this week! We continue to be neck deep in planting, but help is on the way! We've been making the improbable possible for too many weeks straight, but Rose, the newest Lake Divider, is starting part time this week. With another set of hands we're gonna turn up the heat on this massive planting! Speaking of heat (or the absence of it) what an ugly little frost we had this past week! This is why you have to always plan to grow a buffer! All should be well, but the plants certainly didn't appreciate those frosted tips.

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!!
  • Generally important notes- 
    • We ARE at Markets this week! (Yay!)
    • 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
  • Stir Fried Pea Shoots
  • Farm News
  • Fresh From the Field- What are we bringing to market this week!
  • Staying active and engaged with social change
  • Market Details
  • Ordering with Local Line: register and troubleshoot
  • CSA members- what to do if your account is low
Stir Fried Pea Shoots
From Food.com

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs young pea shoots, loosely packed
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Directions:
Rinse the pea shoots thoroughly in cold water twice, lightly drain.
In a large wok or skillet over high heat, heat oils add ginger, garlic and sugar. Toss and add shoots, soy, & oyster sauce.
Stir-fry for two to three minutes, or until the leaves soften and are tender. Remove shoots leaving the liquid in pan. Place shoots on serving dish. Reduce the remaining liquid by 1/2. Pour over shoots and serve immediately.

Notes from the Farm:
Well we planted. We planted a lot! This past Saturday was a whirlwind of chaotic triage as we raced across the farm gathering seed and seedlings so we could completely plant the first field of the season. There were, of course, multiple fields and tunnels vying for our attention, but we felt that the satisfaction of ONE fully planted field was exactly what we needed. The wind was blowing hard across the field as we  seeded the final row  and prepared to turn on the irrigation. Mind you now, this was the first time that section of irrigation would be running this year, so there was bound to be various junctions that would need attention, mild leaks to major gushers. That situation did not mix well with the wind ha. We turned on the the hydrant and the wind gathered the assorted droplets from about 60 sprinklers and flung them about in Westward fashion with a varying sense of urgency. It was too cold out to conjure any memories of running through the sprinkler as a kid summer time, but hindsight is much warmer than foresight. We slugged our way through it and made all the necessary adjustments as we navigated our synthetic hurricane.  As always, we got through it and made a new memory.
This week is going to be more of the same, there is still a lot of planting to get through. There are 4 more tunnels to plant and 2 more fields that are in my sights. We'll keep pushing it forward, and we'll see you Saturday at the markets. 

Onward and upward and see you at market!
Helen, Jim, Amy, Elisa and Rose: The Lake Dividers!

P.S. We planted one more field since I wrote this! Woohoo! 

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!

Greens:
Microgreens (Arugula, Radish, Mustard Mix and Broccoli
Pea Shoots

All Manner of Deliciousness
Carrots (from Tantre)
Green Onions (maybe)
Scallions (maybe)
Radish - Purple Daikon (some from us and some from Tantre Farm)
Green Garlic 

: 
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 (Amy): 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 2, 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 Jim 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 Helen and Elisa!
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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