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NEWARK, N.J., June 28, 2011 – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is proud to announce the kick-off of the Lincoln Park Community Farm 2011 season starting July 6 – October 2011. The Lincoln Park Community Farm, located at 18 Beecher St. behind the church facade on Lincoln Park and Broad St., is Newark’s leading source for affordable fresh organic produce grown right in the City. The Lincoln Park Community Farm offers families, residents and local employees low-cost membership in the farm for only $20 a week and bi-weekly and monthly memberships are also available. Each member receives a bountiful share of a variety of fresh produce each week. Lincoln Park neighborhood residents can even have their share delivered at home for only $5. Become a member today, call Rob. W at 973-732-4003 or visit www.LPCCD.org to download the application READ MORE »

NEWARK, N.J., July 19, 2010 – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) joined by Joe Atchison of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Jazz trumpeter James Gibbs III of the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, FEMWORKS, and Newark’s Harvest Table Restaurant launched the Lincoln Park Community Farm (LPCF) last week. Paying only $20 a week, a long list of residents have become members in the farm’s community supported agriculture (CSA) program. Through the CSA, city residents receive a share of the harvest every week from July through late September 2010. “The Lincoln Park Community Farm is an impressive example of what urban farming can be in New Jersey,” stated Joe Atchison. Membership in the farm is available on a rolling basis. Visit www.lpccd.org for the application or call Rob W at 973-732-4003. READ MORE »

Join us at the Lincoln Park Community Farm on July 14, 2010 6-8pm // 18 Beecher St. Off of West Kinney. One block from Lincoln Park, just behind the church facade.

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For July 14, 2010

Fresh, Organic, Affordable Food is Available Through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program

NEWARK, N.J., – Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) will host a launch event for its latest green lifestyle initiatives, the Lincoln Park Community Farm and “Get Your Share” community supported agriculture (CSA) program, on Wednesday, July 14 from 6pm-8pm. The Lincoln Park Community Farm is an affordable resource for fresh food, locally grown in Newark. A membership in the CSA is only $20 a week and Family First cards are welcome. The launch event features “Jazz at Sun Set” with trumpeter James Gibbs III sponsored by “An Afternoon of Jazz” at the 5th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, delicious summer-time drinks, and a variety of delectable healthy hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Harvest Table Restaurant of Newark. READ MORE »