Eric Bergeson: Let's Grow On The Northern Prairie

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$436
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2020
End Date
April 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Becker
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Project Overview

Author Eric Bergeson will share his latest book, ?Let's Grow on the Northern Prairie? along with some of the wisdom he's collected from from friends and family as he takes questions and answers them in a Facebook Live event. The event will be recorded and available for viewing after the event as well. This event took place on Facebook Live April 29, 2020, and is available as a recording to view. The live event was viewed for at least 1 minute by 631 people. 764 total people have watched the live or recorded program.

Project Details

761

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$436
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will hear from a local author about his latest book. Attendees will be able to ask questions about growing on the Northern Prairie and have them answered by the author. Attendees will learn about the author's family and the gardening lore they've collected over the years.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey's were collected. People appreciated Bergeson's knowledge, the ability to ask questions, and the fact that they program was tailor to this part of the county with growing tips for Minnesota and the Red River Valley.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200