9.7.22

Around The Farm

Introducing UW Farm’s New Food Security Lead

Chrina Munn started September 1, 2022 as the farm’s new AmeriCorps Volunteer. She takes over from Dannette Lombert, who completed their 10-month contract in July. The focus of the position is food security with an emphasis on growing and distributing the farm’s produce, seeds, and plant starts to local food banks and pantries, and households and building relationships with other food access, equity and educational farms and gardens.

Chrina majored in Environmental Studies and graduated from the Program on the Environment in 2020. For her capstone project, Chrina worked with a kelp experiment on the Organic Farm School on Whidbey Island, where she first discovered sustainable agriculture.

After graduating, she worked at Viva Farms in Woodinville and completed the Practicum of Sustainable Agriculture certificate program. There she learned all about growing a variety of crops, and particularly loved learning how to grow carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers. After the practicum, she went to Hawaii and participated in one of the farm listings offered by Worldwide Opportunities On Organic Farms, or WWOOF.  “WWOOF-ers” (a popular acronym) help out on sustainable farms around the globe. Chrina learned to farm some tropical fruits like guava, cacao, and pineapple. Chrina is passionate about sustainable agriculture and believes in land stewardship and teaching people about where their food comes from.

When not farming, Chrina loves to go rock climbing or hiking with friends. She loves to explore Seattle and find new places to eat.

Year at UW: BA Environmental Studies 2020

Hails from: Bainbridge Island, WA

Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Embroidery

Favorite Vegetable or Fruit: Rainbow Carrots

Contact information: munncr@uw.edu

This Week’s Recipe:

Salsa Verde Recipe

From Chef Savvy

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ~1.5 pounds tomatillos husks removed
• 1 jalapeno (optional)
• 1/4 of a medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps to Make It

1. Pan-roast the tomatillos, jalapeño, and onion: Firstly, add the olive oil, tomatillos, jalapeno, and onion to a large skillet. I sautéed the ingredients on high heat until caramelized on both sides, which took about 3-4 minutes.
2. Blend! Next, transfer the pan-roasted ingredients to a blender (or you can use a food processor or hand blender) along with the garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. I blended it until it was combined. You may have to do this in two batches.
3. Chill & serve: You can eat this salsa verde right away, or chill it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it.

Find the full recipe and descriptions here

News and Noteworthy:

Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands

When: Saturday, September 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
Hosted By: RBUFW, Farm to Table, Union Cultural Center

Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, is a celebration of urban agriculture and the Southeast Seattle community. Hosted in partnership with Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, Farm to Table, and Union Cultural Center, this event is free and open to the public.

The line up includes:
Storytelling with Auntie Lena from Look, Listen and Learn TV; Basket weaving with Diana Vinh; Cooking demos with Kiss My Grits Kitchen; Musical performance by Ben Hunter; Dance and music performance by Adefua; Bomba performance by Otoqui; Ethiopian coffee ceremony with Seattle Neighborhood Group; Smoothie bike with Nurturing Roots; Beekeeping demonstrations; Wetland bingo; and more!
Jude’s Old Town, Ma and Pops, and Siembra will be on-site serving up tasty treats and beverages.

No registration needed!

Agriculture and Food Systems Employment Opportunities:

• EarthCorps – multiple jobs opportunities 
• Red Dog Farms – Field Crew
• Oxbow Farm – Multiple
• WSDA Organic Programs – Inspectors
• 21 Acres – Multiple
• Tonnemaker – Field and Farm Stand Crew
• Carnation Farms – Director of Sustainable Agriculture
• Common Ground Farms – Assistant Camp Director
• Kirsop Farm – Veggie Crew
• Pacific Coast Harvest – Food Aggregator and Driver
• Seattle Neighborhoods Farmers Market – Farmers Market Manager

Food Access Resources

The UW Farm donates regularly to the UW Food Pantry. During peak season we also donate to nearby food banks. The links below are resources to help you or someone you know with food access.

• UW Food Pantry: The UW Food Pantry | Any Hungry Husky (washington.edu)
• Northwest Harvest Food Donation sites: Public Drop Sites – Northwest Harvest
• University District Food Bank: Donate Food and Items – University District Food Bank (udistrictfoodbank.org)
• Food Lifeline: Volunteer – Food Lifeline

Help The Farm Grow!

Every year, we have the capacity to grow more food and increase our educational and research program at the UW, but not without your support. Every contribution goes to work immediately, helping us better serve students. Your support can sustain our momentum and help seed new opportunities for student internships, academic work, and future growth. Please consider making a gift to the Farm online

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The UW Farm
3501 NE 41st St,
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