[img_assist|nid=1353|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=350|height=206]Soil Born Farms, a prized addition to MESA’s 2010 Host Farm roster, truly elevates the role agriculture plays within an urban community. Formerly a humble for-profit Urban Agriculture Project started in 2000, Soil Born has since refined its values and goals. The Farm not only includes the production of wholesome organic products, but has also …
Lauren and Leah were recently on the radio show ‘An Organic Conversation!’ Listen to the podcast about how MESA cultivates a sustainable future via cultural exchange. The Gift of Exchange: MESA interview on Green 960 http://www.helgehellberg.com/1254/the-gift-of-exchange/
In celebration of MESA’s 15th program season, we figured we may as well make a few changes, beginning with welcoming Aaron Michels as our Program Assistant and Operations Coordinator. Aaron’s very first day on the job entailed the fine art of schlepping file cabinets and Peruvian trinkets from our cramped office space in west Berkeley …
This year’s Cultural Cuisine Dinner was bigger and better than ever! With talks from special guests Penny Livingston-Stark and Helge Hellberg, as well two professional dance presentations, this was an event to remember! MESA hosted its annual Cultural Cuisine Dinner at a new venue this year – the Firehouse at the Fort Mason Center. In …
Location: Tamale, Ghana REVSODEP is a non-profit organization which seeks to reduce poverty in the three northern regions of Ghana. By providing infrastructure, training and financial resources, they aim to increase access to education, healthcare, food security, microfinance, clean water and improved sanitation in these regions, with priority given to the most vulnerable in the …
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