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I remember as a child, for a small donation one could have a tree planted in their name or in the name of a loved one. I don’t know how many trees were planted in my name. It wasn’t until much later that I was brought to understand this rather innocent sounding campaign went towards [...]

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Planting seeds of resistance:
art and agriculture
“To forget how to dig the earth and tend the soil is to forget ourselves.”  Gandhi

Gathering to save the farm, in addition to the farmers themselves, are activists, artists, movie stars, environmentalists, organic gardeners, lawyers, teachers, union members, musicians, poets, hip hop artists, old hippies, new immigrants, healers, mothers, fathers, [...]

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Farm update from Daniel
Hello,
Here is a brief update on ways to have fun and get involved with saving the largest urban community garden in the United States, in one of the poorest
areas of the country.  This Sat.’s parade is going to
be AMAZING!
- Daniel
South Central Farmers Support Comittee
WWW.SOUTHCENTRALFARMERS.COM …updates/actions/events
WWW.SOUTHCENTRALFARMERS.ORG…history/info/issue/videos
WWW.SAVEOURGARDEN.COM ……….. history/info/photos
—– INVITE FRIENDS to COME WITH [...]

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Not the Last Word on The Farm!
I just received this email.  I have no more information.  What a crime the destruction of this farm would be.  Amy Goodman reports now, interviewing Darryl Hannah who, for the time being, remains in the walnut tree, along with John Quigley and I understand at least one other activist, [...]

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SAVE THE FARM:
If you can, go down to the farm and join the protest outside of the farm.  People are gathering at 41 and Long Beach. Or, send a letter to the city council, the mayor, etc.  It’s really easy, go to:
http://www.southcentralfarmers.com/politicianform.php
there’s a form there, with email addresses for all city officials.
This police action, corporate [...]

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6/1 Urgent Updates! Sheriffs at South Central Farm!
From: uprising@sbcglobal.net –Breaking News–
Sherrifs met with farmers today, said they need to get out, and they (the sherrif’s) will be coming soon.
Calling all those in solidarity with tha farm out TONITE tonite TONITE outside or inside the farm!
41st and alameda st.
los angeles,
coming from 10 frwy, exit alameda [...]

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PLUS PHOTOS!!!
TWO MESSAGES:  EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION, AND SCROLL DOWN FOR A MESSAGE FROM DANIEL AND THE REST OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS SUPPORT COMMITTEE.
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March 25th Coalition Initiating Sponsor of Protest for South Central Farmers
_Where: Los Angeles Mayor’s Mansion – 605 S. Irving Blvd, 8 blocks west of Western (off Wilshire)__Why: Save the South [...]

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Come down to the farm!!!!
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On Sunday I made it down to the South Central Farm, along with (with the help of) Andy (Griggs) and my son Leon.  We wanted to give our support, and I wanted my son to see this amazing place before it’s too late.  We keep a small garden [...]

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Candlelight Vigil @ the Farm
7:00pm   _by floresarte _Hits : 421 From Saturday, May 27 2006 – 7:00pm_To Wednesday, May 31 2006 – 8:00pm_Every day __We will be holding a candlelight vigil every night at the farm to encourage the community to continue struggling for the preservation of the Farm. ___Please bring a candle and if [...]

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