Author Joel Karsten: Straw Bale Gardening
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,323
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
May 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Project Overview
Minnesota author Joel Karsten will talk about his book and demonstrate the technique of straw bale gardening. Five (5) presentations were given in five libraries in the county. Gardening using straw bales is a new and innovative way of gardening that appeals to all ages.
Project Details
69 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,323
Direct expenses
$2,323
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1) attendees will learn a new & innovative way of gardening from a local MN author who has written a successful book on the subject. 2) Learning a new skill in an innovative way.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience enjoyed the author's enthusiasm and knowledge, humorous delivery and photos. Participants learned a new skill that they can put to use in gardening (which has cultural/historical significance in our agriculturally based state) in a new & innovative way.
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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