Grow Your Food – attend ECHO’s Farm Day
ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) hosts its 18th Annual Farm Day on March 14, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its location on17391 Durrance Rd., North Fort Myers.
Come enjoy unique tours, workshops, demonstrations, food and fun. It’s an opportunity to learn how ECHO is meeting the challenge to reduce hunger and improve the lives of the poor worldwide.
An all-day educational adventure at ECHO’s 50-acre Global Farm includes tours, a seed bank with more than 300 varieties, bamboo courtyard with 40 varieties, alternative fuel solutions and Global Hunger Forum highlights from CEO, Stan Doerr.
Advance tickets are only $3.00, children 12 and under are admitted for free and available at the ECHO bookstore and gift shop. Day of event tickets are only $5.00.
Workshops include topics such as Food Plants in the Landscape which will demonstrate how you can easily substitute nutritious plants into your porch or backyard. Whether you have a large yard or a small patio, growing your own food is easy, affordable and beneficial in this economy.
There is something for everyone at ECHO’s Farm Day! This community event is made possible by our generous sponsors, including LCEC, Travis Reprographics, Florida Gulf Bank, First Bank, Haisman Wealth Management, Sun Harvest Citrus, Patrick’s Electric, Riverland Nursery, Forestry Resources, and Our Vital Earth.
ECHO provides sustainable options to world hunger through agricultural training, innovative options, and networking with community leaders and missionaries in 180 developing countries. ECHO seeks to find agricultural solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions. ECHO’s international headquarters is located in Fort Myers, FL.
For more information, please contact ECHO at 543-3246.