Jim Ewing

Writer, Author (Redefining Manhood, Conscious #Food: #Sustainable Growing, Spiritual Eating), former #organic #farmer, #SSARE AC Alum, also @EdiblePrayers

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

After 7 years, I’ve finally rotated off of the Administrative Council (governing board) of the USDA’s Southern Sustainable #Agriculture Research and Education (#SSARE) program. It’s been “good trouble,” ushering in a new crop of #organic and #sustainable #farmers. Thanks to all!

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

@CeliaMcKee As someone who approves grants (SSARE AC past seven years), I can assure you, 2/3 of submissions are rejected. Sometimes, it’s heartbreaking to turn some down over others. Don’t give up! I always tell folks to try three times for a fair shot.

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Enjoyed touring the Mis Abuela #coffee #farm near Mayaguez this morning then meeting #UPR University of Puerto Rico #agriculture students, faculty and administrators in the afternoon.

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Spent the day touring #Lajas Valley #agricultural area and #UPR University of Puerto Rico #Ag Station at Lajas. Saw #farms and spoke w UPR #AgExtension specialists, #farmers and #ranchers. #Casava #plantains #peppers #dairy #cattle #organic #seedsavers #SSARE #SARE #sustainableag

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Good, strong locally grown Puerto Rican #coffee. Yum!

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Yum! Puerto Rican dish: Pigeon peas with rice and chicken (Arroz con Grandules con pollo). #food The “pea” is actually a bean from a tree, am told. Really good!

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Left San Juan this morning to visit small mountain villages from Mameyes to Utuado to Adjuntas. Held listening sessions with #farmers, #NGO reps and schoolchildren about their challenges after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The people here have touched my heart. #SSARE #SARE

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Busy day in San Juan PR meeting with small #farmers, #urbanag and #NGO #sustainableag professionals, learning about their post Hurricane Maria needs and explaining #SSARE training, research and education grant opportunities. And then watched sunset on the beach!

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Yum! #Mofongo con pollo (deep fried mashed plantains with chicken) in red sauce. Exquisite Puerto Rican dish at La Cueva Del Mar on San Juan, PR. #food

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Manuka #honey — #bees #ag What Could Come Between These Two Allies? A $100 Jar of Honey https://t.co/LPKva8l05o

[Farmer Margie @BeeHeavenFarm]

7th Annual GrowFest! is Oct 19-20, 2019 VENDORS Apply NOW - time's running out https://t.co/FxWPCH7XxE

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

@BeeHeavenFarm Kinda wondered about that myself; but, guess we’ll see.

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Wow! A Greenhouse Large Enough to Feed the Eastern Seaboard https://t.co/4N7XeCzUyS #ag #sustainableag

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Enjoying USDA #Southern #Sustainable #Agriculture Research and Education (#SSARE) program governing board meeting. #Organic #SustainableAg #Ag #SARE ... Will remain as chair, Communications Committee, and Executive Committee Member; and SSARE rep on Southern Cover Crops Council.

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

@BeeHeavenFarm @SouthernSARE @sustainfl She says hi! Stuart is working on cover crops with citrus and poultry. #interesting

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

At the Southern #CoverCrops Council Conference in #Auburn #Ala. Great crowd! #sustainableag #ag #organic #farming #farms #farmers #SSARE #SARE @SouthernSARE

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

@BeeHeavenFarm @SouthernSARE Seriously, there are some interesting presentations on microbial development of soils, weed management, and such that may be of interest. Plus, Danielle Treadwell @sustainfl and Stuart Weiss #USVI are here. https://t.co/Cruip2jmsA

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

@BeeHeavenFarm @SouthernSARE We need you for that! :-)

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

#SARE #covercrops report outlines economic benefits for #farmers — https://t.co/gjM4vI6qSy #sustainableag

[Jim Ewing @OrganicWriter]

Fresh locally caught hogfish w conch fritters. Yum! Got 3 pounds fresh shrimp for later! #FloridaKeys #food