Author Talk: Atina Diffley
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2013
End Date
November 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
Atina Diffley, author of the Minnesota Book Award Winning "Turn Here Sweet Corn," discussed her book including organic farming in Minnesota and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Project Details
27 attendees
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
$2,000
Direct expenses
$2,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will learn the ins and outs of organic farming and cooking locally in Minnesota. They will also learn about the struggles and benefits to running one's own business.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Many in the collected surveys commented that they learned a lot about organic farming and the chemicals that can affect your food. Many were surprised to learn that there is also a large volume of people wanting to be involved in clean eating. Many also commented on what it takes to become involved and educated in a cause.
Source of Additional Funds
Local food and beverages provided by COG (Community Owned Grocery) as well as marketing and PR.
Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
438 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56229
Phone
(320)235-6106 x56
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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