Siouxland Magazine - Volume 3 Issue 2

When you have a moment, check out viacharacter.org.
Here is where you will find: Strength comes in many
forms, and values like prudence, humility, and kindness
are really good things to bring to the table. Take the
ten minutes to learn what kind of signature principles
are guiding your life. Which ones come most natural
to you? Are you one of those people that ask lots of
questions? Curiosity may be your strength. Similarly, to
those diving into a task with their head are those leading
with their heart. If you find yourself working at this for a
longer period of time than ten minutes, you may have
persistence or a Love of Learning. Often these two go
together, combining like a recipe for chocolate zucchini
bread. For those relentless individuals who seek to
create something better than the original, you are UFTE.
As a result, with the sage words of Dr. Gawande ringing
in our ears, Up from the Earth is seeking the collective
contributions of Siouxland gardeners and problemsolvers
this Spring of 2021.
Up from the Earth Harvest Heroes, Craig, Ron, and
Dennis, at the Dennis and Barb Anfinson farm.
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Likewise, if you appreciate beauty and have a sense of
humor, there is definitely a place for you with us. We are
seeking the gritty, the curious, the persistent. This year,
when we plant, share, grow we want to know, are you
Zesty? As we are a Hopeful group with Gratitude for
the Kindness that Siouxland has shown UFTE’s last six
growing seasons, we are looking forward to connecting
people and having our numbers grow.
To sign up, Go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com
go/904044BAAAA2BA6F58-upfrom
Or stop by our Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/upfromtheearth/
Or website:
https://upfromtheearth.wixsite.com/siouxland
Can you make a garden more organized, increasing
the productivity? Taking the time to problem-solve
strengthens a garden and its team.
UFTE’s detail that we can do better is to gather a strong
database of volunteers. The question is how do we expand
this archive to have talents and skills that are inside and
outside the garden realm during a pandemic? As Sonny
would say, “We go to the mattresses.” No, we go to the
technology! This year UFTE is starting a SignUpGenius
for volunteers who have a passion for decreasing food
insecurity in Siouxland. If you are physically strong
and want to be a Harvest Hero or work in one of our
community gardens, we need you. If you are a family
that wants to volunteer as a group, we can connect you.
Lisa Cox, an ISU/Woodbury County Extension Master
Gardener, NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, and former
high school teacher, combines her passion for education
and gardening while seeking to understand the impact
of food insecurity. She is active in UFTE, DKG, the South
Sioux Cooperative Learning Garden, and the Sioux City
Garden Club.
Up From The Earth exists to connect extra produce
from home gardens to people in need.
Photo Credit Lisa Cox (left page). Photo Credit Lisa Cox
(this page, left column). Photo Contributed by UFTE
(above).