In January 2002, Maysie's Farm Conservation Center will have a position open for a part time administrative assistant. Candidates should have good organizational, computer, bookkeeping and public relation skills, have a working knowledge of agricultural issues and be able to work with a variety of people on an assortment of projects. This position will provide administrative and logistical support for our CSA, our Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program, our Outreach Programs and the general operations of our nonprofit organization. Specific duties will include business support for our CSA such as marketing and explaining the CSA to prospective members, creating and maintaining CSA lists and forms and conducting the annual CSA member survey. Responsibilities within our Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program will involve handling inquiries from prospective interns and coordinating the interns' SAITA training program. Support for our Outreach Programs will include fielding inquiries, preparing materials for presentations and coordinating logistics. General bookkeeping duties will consist of making deposits, handling vendor bills, generating payroll, performing other data entry in our Quickbooks Accounting System, writing general correspondence and performing other duties as needed. This position will report jointly to the Executive Director and the Finance and Development Director. The estimated time requirement is about twenty hours per week and some of the work can be performed at home. Interested candidates should contact Sam Cantrell at (610) 458-8129.

Things to be Thankful For
by Dawn Lawless

One day at the end of my volunteer distribution manager shift at the farm, I sat and pondered in the peace of the encroaching evening things we should be thankful for...

• Fresh, healthy, organic, locally grown produce
  
• Interns who wish to work and learn at Maysie's Farm
  
• Working with dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers
  
• Talking with like-minded CSA members
  
• Six healthy puppies from Bessie
  
• Maysie allowing us to share her property
  
• Refreshing, clean air to breathe after being at work all day
  
• Sam for his foresight to see a local need for a CSA
  
• Mother Nature doing her thing
  
• Living in a country with so many freedoms

  What are you thankful for?

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  Brussel Sprouts with Walnut Vinaigrette
  From the CSA Cookbook

  4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed
  4 Tablespoons wine vinegar
  3 Tablespoons honey
  1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  1/2 cup walnut or vegetable oil
  salt and pepper to taste
  1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

  To cook sprouts evenly, cut an "X" in base of each. Steam until just tender, 5-7 minutes. Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, oil, salt and pepper in large bowl. Toss in hot Brussels sprouts and walnuts; chill overnight.
  Makes 4-6 servings.

(610) 827-7189

Have you seen Bessie's puppies yet? These six border collie pups (three male and three female) are getting bigger and cuter every day! So far four of them are spoken for, but two more need homes and will be ready to leave the farm just before Christmas. Contact Sam if you're interested in adding a dog to your home!

Art Director/Layout Artist Wanted

If you are interested, please call Lisa Tollefson at 610-644-8166