The Corner Stone Farm: August 2014

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Corner Stone Farm CSA: Conscious Farming.

Conscious Farming
When we look back at the way that farming used to be done, we can faithfully
assume that most farmers would have traded the Farmer's Almanac for a little bit of the technology that we have right now. When you think about the amount of information that is at our individual finger tips, and the things that we can now do with that information that makes the job of farming easier and the number of people that we can now reach and sell our products to, it is nothing short of amazing.

A CSA is community supported agriculture. This has and should have always been what a farm is all about, providing what the surrounding community wants. So, what a CSA is engages with the community to find out what they want. We talk to them and find out what they want us to grow. At its base it is that simple but we are going to take it a step further and reclaim the farm's role as a community center.

Education.
One of our primary objectives is to have a place where people can learn about the world around them on various levels.

Daycare...There are a rising number of people in need of daycare. The farm can be a serene and educational environment. Our model calls for day care for both our employees and others that fosters knowing the physical world. One acre dedicated to open air where our staff can be near their children and people who do not work on the property.

Summer Camp...The summer camp model is fading from every day life. We
are going to bring it back. The goal will be to embrace modern life as we engage in two week long summer camps that will focus on both indoor and outdoor activities and more specific things like music.

Life Skills...As we construct this place we are going to talk about life skills for children and adults alike. We are going to focus on things that are simply in the realm of things that are good to know like how to make soap and more.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Things Are Growing...Getting Bigger!

So, we are seeing that things are growing...very quickly! It appears that our initial event has grown from one single evening, to a two day festival and I believe that we are up for the challenge. When we started talking, we also started listening to the things that people were asking for.

We are finding so much talent in SC who love the idea of coming home to play for you, like Carolina Liar and Trevor Hall and reaching out to many more.

We are finding lots of local bands that are just itching to take the stage as well.

We are finding cooks from local restaurants and more to bring out food and more.

We are even going to have a car and motorcycle show.

Why?

Because Moncks Corner and the surrounding area are a beautiful community and we want to be a part of it.

Because not only are we going to have these events, but there are going to be things going on all year round that reach outside of the community and draw in people.

Because it will give people something to do within the town that is entertaining as well as enlightening and educational.

Because this is a place of old traditions and we want to be part of new traditions.

Because we have a serious side too. With this many people all in one place, and on the verge of major election cycle, we want to bring out politicians and city planners to talk about the issues that effect you!

Because a portion of the proceeds are going to go to supporting local musicians and artists.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Who We Are/ What We Do

There is a lot coming up in the next few years. No matter what political party you belong to or support, we are going to have a new president in a couple of years. Technology is moving forward at a rapid pace. Events are unfolding around the world with a lot of speed. The economy is growing once again.

We look at what is happening and work to define solutions and build new parameters and we define these solutions based on what we would like to see in the world on the other side. So, for the next year, we are going to work very hard at a number of events and ventures all across the U.S.

The Anchors...

We have created an alliance of three farms. The Oasis Farm in California City, CA. The Corner Stone Farm in Moncks Corner, SC, and The Burnsville Farm in Burnsville, NC. Each of these farms are geared towards providing good healthy, local food for the surrounding area and building a community.

These farms will be anchors for education and growth as well as support systems for the group overall. We are investing in creating these spaces as farms, but also as event venues and schools where people can learn the basics of the lives they are trying to create. These farms will provide a real world template for all of the things that people talk about but rarely get a chance to act on due to lack resources.

Epoch Festivals
The Epoch Festivals are not your normal festivals. Most festivals are all geared towards one thing, but Epoch is geared towards every thing. This coming year, we are aiming for two very big events. The first, in the last weekend of April, will just be three days of music and entertainment in Burnsville, NC.

The second festival, in the desert of California City, CA from May 10 to May 18, will be a massive event. We are looking to create an experience that defines a generation. We are going to build our very own city and yes, there will be music, lots of music. Yes, there will be alcohol and games. We are even going to attempt to break the Guinness World record for hula hooping with 5000 people. We are expecting 10,000 people during this event. If we get 10,000 people all in one place, shouldn't we say something? Shouldn't we listen to what they have to say?

The thing that makes Epoch different is that there is going to be a lot more going on with discussions of politics and health. Foreign policy, immigration policy, economic policy and more. Global climate change? With this number of people all gathered in one place why not engage in these conversations. We are proud that we are putting together events that bring together thousands of people and supporting the arts as well as the sciences.

This community is getting larger and larger and we are building more and more connections as we work across the country. We have larger plans for the future too.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Open Positions as of August 2

Here at The Corner Stone Farm, we are hiring for:

Administrative Assistant ($15/hr)(PT)
We are looking for bright organized individuals answer phones, run various errands and general office work. The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or GED equiv. Must be well versed in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Educational Supervisor (salary negotiable)
The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for developing a year-round curriculum for students from the ground up and expanding that curriculum as the needs of the organization expand.

Children's Day Care Asst. ($15/hr)(FT)
We are looking for people with a desire to teach as well as learn. Seeking individuals who will be responsible for children ages 2 to 6 years old. Supervision as per the Educational Supervisors instruction, preparation of meals and child safety. Must submit to a background check.

Grant Writer/ Researcher (salary/ negotiable).
The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for crafting the message of the organization and presenting it for consideration for grants to aid in the growth of business.

All positions include Health Care, paid vacation accumulation, tuition reimbursement for accredited and approved classes and 401k savings plan.

Please send resumes to Epochpeople@gmail.com and be sure to put the position being applied for in the "subject" line.

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