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| Angela Ludolph and Paul Martin |
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Darryl visits Seguin Community
Gardens to see the work of intern
and volunteers
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Since 2010, OC Community Interns have been active in
growing local food systems, and this summer, nearly a dozen interns in
Colorado, Texas, and Kansas are working at food co-ops, farmers markets, or
community gardens.
Last week, OC
Director Darryl Birkenfeld made a trip to Austin and nearby Seguin, TX to learn
more about a series of community gardens that Intern Angela Ludolph is working
on, under the supervision of Dr. Paul Martin.
While in the vicinity, Darryl also met with OC Board Member Bobby Gierisch,
who is playing a major role in program development for OC Interns.
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| Paul Martin and Pedro |
In addition, we are happy to feature a photo
of intern Joshua Nameth, doing great work with Arkansas Valley Organic Growers
in the Colorado Springs area.
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| Marcy Nameth, AVOG General Manager, and son Joshua, Ogallala Commons intern. (Photo courtesy of Hobbs Family Farm). |
Intern
Profile: Angela Ludolph
Hello! My name is Angela Ludolph and I
live in Austin, Texas. Originally from Pekin, Illinois, I moved to Texas
to attend Texas A&M University where I earned a BS in Geology. I’ve
worked as an environmental consultant in Austin for the past 12 years. A
few years ago, I decided I was ready to try something new. So in 2010, I
returned to school to pursue something I am very passionate about:
nutrition.
For my internship, I'm going to be working for
the Seguin LULAC Community Garden. My main goal will be to gain community
involvement in the garden - and I've already planned several approaches for
that I can't wait to try. I’ve never worked in a community garden before,
but I know that it combines three of my favorite things - food, being outside,
and helping my neighbors.....this is a win-win for me!
Intern Profile: Katie Matthew
Hello readers! My name is Katie Matthew
and I live in a tiny studio apartment in Canyon, Texas. I have lived all
over Texas and even a bit of Arkansas, but these beautiful Panhandle Plains are
my home for now. I am currently a senior at West Texas A&M University
and I am going to graduate in May 2013 with my RN, BSN.
My internship this summer is being split
between the Wesley Community Center and the Mariposa Eco Village. At the
Wesley, I am in charge of the community garden. This is an exciting
opportunity because, as of now, it is quite sparse and needs a lot of
work. I have a lot of imagination and optimism, and I know that by the
end of my internship we will be producing food for the neighborhood to
enjoy. At the Mariposa Eco Village, I will be classifying, identifying,
and cataloging medicinal plants. As a nursing student, medicine is a
passion of mine and I truly believe that natural medicine can be a more
accessible and cost-effective way to stay healthy, especially in rural
areas.
Intern Profile: Darcy Schulte
Hi
everyone, my name is Darcy Schulte. I am from the small farming community
of Nazareth, TX. My internship will consist of continuing an ongoing project
with our small cemetery. I will also be painting an awning, taking care of our
community garden, and assisting with a camp for at risk children. I have heard
of Ogallala Commons for years now and knew that they were certainly community
minded but I had no idea how deep into the communities it runs. I am
extremely honored to able to be a part of the change for the better. I
love my community and by doing this internship I have specific jobs that I
would not have thought of on my own. I also will be able to get to
know my community and pass down that knowledge to younger generations.
Intern Profile: Coby Villarreal
My
name is Coby Villarreal and [I'm] from the small town of Wilson, Texas. What I'm
doing for my internship is...reviewing and researching plans for a fitness plan
for the Summer Academy. I will also be assisting in the Inventory and
Revitalization projects for Wilson Park and the downtown part of Wilson.
[I]
believe that a fitness plan will get the kids more involved and also I am hoping
to get the parents involved so something new is introduced to Wilson, Texas. I
also believe that the kids will be excited to learn during school and then
after they are done will have fun so [it's] not just all school. I am excited
to be a part of this program and all the people I met.
