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It is with great pleasure that we send a huge THANK YOU, to you, the members of Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association, for looking forward, taking the leap to change the scope of the Frysinger International Project and becoming engaged in the decision making process to choose the 2017 Frysinger International Project. This replaces the Pennies for Friendship program.

Area: Africa – East, West & Central. Society: Uyoma Food Security Self Help Project: Project No. 1025: Agok women revolving credit scheme for food security, nutrition, and education support has received a $2000.00 check to partially sponsor this project, thanks to those who have supported the Frysinger International Project Fund (formerly the Grace E Frysinger International Fellowship Fund). In brief: This organization initially held group meetings in the target village, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, to plan the project. The community members chose fresh fruit growing, poultry rearing and fish farming as their preferred project activities. Continue reading “Projects”

Centennial National Projects

100,000 Native Plant Project

Recognizing the importance of native plants, the WNF&GA has taken on the ambitious challenge of planting 100,000 native plants to celebrate our 100^th Anniversary.  For more information, please click on:

• Interests – Environmental Concerns tab

Food Crops Project

Agriculture has historically been an important part of the WNF&GA’s early mission. To acknowledge that historical tradition, we will be recording the food crops grown by our members during the 2014 growing season. There is no final goal but rather a desire to see members’ contributions to homegrown food crops including vegetables, fruits and herbs. For more information, please click on:

• Interests –  Agriculture – Food Crops  tab

Questions? Please email Suzanne at suzgarden1@verizon.net

Suzanne Smith-Oscilowski, Environment Director

Sylvia Wilson, Agriculture Director

WNF&GA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

June 30, 2014

Dear Farm & Garden Members & Friends,

Greetings from Ohio! It is a hot and steamy summer so far but the gardens &crops are thriving. Hope everyone is enjoying the weather. The other day someone remarked about the heat & humidity and I smiled….I was recalling the 17 days of below zero last winter! Another beautiful part of this summer here in Ohio is the lightening bug display every night for the past couple weeks. It’s an amazing show about 11pm each night!

It has been an amazing transformation for me from WNF&GA President to National Advisor! I wanted to keep in touch so I am writing this “catch up” article while Molly Hammerle settles in as your new President.

Speaking of the past couple weeks, I realize it has been even longer since we departed from the 100^th Anniversary Annual Meeting at Ambler. My, how time flies! The feedback has been so amazing and positive! From the venues, to the dedication, the food and the fellowship, everyone is reporting back about what a great experience they enjoyed overall AND talking about their anticipation for the 2015 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. Check out the photos posted on line of our good times! If you have any to submit, please send to Dee Welsh at dwelsh149@comcast.net

The 100^th Anniversary Planning Committee & WNF&GA would like to thank all who made this meeting such a big success! There are too many to thank here so be sure to check the Fall magazine for as complete a list as possible. If you think of someone we should thank or recognize for their participation/contribution, please contact me at my e-mail address jverhoff300@gmail.com

REMINDER: Deadline for articles for the Fall issue of the Magazine is AUGUST 1, 2014. Please send all submissions to Editor Mary Pat Ford at MP6@hotmail.com  Division Presidents, Interest Directors, and Officers, are STRONGLY URGED to submit articles and submit photos. All members are also strongly encouraged to write articles& submit photos for each issue. The theme for this issue is Sustainability.