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Sasha Kanno

Long Beach, CA

Sasha Kanno is a floral designer by trade but has also been a backyard farmer since childhood. She is the Director of Wrigley Garden; a community garden started in the spring of 2009 with its 40 plots, 14 hens and a small orchard she has fed many hung... view more

on January 28
Sasha Kanno
backed a project
North Mountain Pastures by Brooks

An earth-banked aging room to cure prosciutto, salami, and bacon on our Pennsylvania farm.
- Food
- Newport, PA
- 172% funded $43,056 pledged
- 517 backers
- 17
  days left
on September 6
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #26

And the farm rolls on
Hello Kickstarter-
I have been thinking about you lately and wanted to let you know we are doing just fine. In case you have not been following us on facebook or our website I wanted to make sure you were in the know.
We made some headway recently with our terms. Its a bit tricky because the farm is on land owned by Parks, Recreation and Marine. Plus the Director of Parks has changed hands as well as our City Councilman. Lots of moving and shaking happening around here. Anyway, all the new parties are on board with the farm and we are back on track. Our lease goes before City Council on October 4th and from what I have been told we have 100% support. Looks like we will be back to work on the 5th.
Because of the delays we have not gotten any crops in the ground. I'm going to work on our soil this winter and get ready for spring planting.
Please look for your rewards this spring or early summer. We are making our tote bags now and the jam is already in the pantry.
Thanks again for your support. See you soon on the farm!
-sasha
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on August 26
Sasha Kanno
backed a project
Bunny with a Toolbelt's Elephabet Book! by Hilary Pfeifer

Elephabet will be a book for kids, big kids, and even bigger kids, giving a handmade insight into the alphabet we all know and love.
- Children's Book
- Portland, OR
- 354% funded $12,410 pledged
- 331 backers
- Funded Sep 11, 2011
on June 6, 2011
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #25

Hello Kickstarter!!
Hello Backers-
Its been a long time but I wanted to check in and let you know we have been making some great progress on Farm Lot 59.
Over the winter we have removed the rotten dirt and replaced it with nice clean dirt. The dirt (I say dirt and not soil because it was pretty dead) that was previously there was not ideal for growing fruits and vegetables. We had originally planned to remediate the soil instead of replace it but in the end it was better for us to replace it. We now have nice clean dirt but this new dirt had no nutrients so we are back to square one.
VONS grocery store has generously donated a custom compost blend to our farm so that should be arriving any week now. Once we get that delivered we will then be making soil. Its confusing but its so important. All good things come from good ground and we really wanted to start off right.
One of the first things we need to do it erect our greenhouse. Its already time to get ready for fall planting. Crazy we are planning fall before the first tomato is ripe but that's part of the joy of farming. Planning what's next while you are reaping the current success.
We are currently working on your rewards. Our logo is finished and bags are being designed. I'm brainstorming ideas for the bricks, I'm thinking pizza oven, what do you think? And as soon as we get the produce in the ground your boxes will be the first ones we pack.
I hope you are following our progress on facebook or our website. I will be linking our blog to the website shortly. You all helped me make this farm a reality and I thank you very much.
See you in the field very soon!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Farm-Lot-59/157161800972837
www.longbeachlocal.org
Sasha Kanno
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on October 21, 2010
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
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Sure! http://www.facebook.com/wrigley.garden?ref=name#!/pages/Farm-Lot-59/157161800972837 or you can email me and I can send it to you that way. sashakanno@mac.com
on October 20, 2010
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #24

The grading had begun!
Hello backers-

I wanted to let you know we now have a Facebook page (thanks to Brenda) and since its easier to post there I might not be posting here much more.

But I did want you to know the grading has begun. Thanks to the City of Long Beach, Parks Recreation and Marine division they are grading for me. I am so thankful and amazed in how helpful the city has been with this project. Now if I can get them to commit to a land trust and agriculture use only I will be happy.

Please join the mailing list www.longbeachlocal.org, even if you are not in the area its nice to stay in touch. And look for us on Facebook, Farm Lot 59.

Thanks again, could not be doing it without you!!

-sasha
1. 1. Julie Kang on October 21, 2010
    
    Hi Sasha--
    
    I'd love to join the FB page, do you have a link?
    
    Thanks,
    Julie
  2. Sasha Kanno on October 21, 2010
    
    Sure! http://www.facebook.com/wrigley.garden... or you can email me and I can send it to you that way. sashakanno@mac.com
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on October 19, 2010
Sasha Kanno
backed a project
National Campaign for Young Farmers + Film Screening Tour by The Greenhorns

Greenhorns organize and assist America's brave new wave of young farmers with a documentary film, radio, online+print resources, workshops and parties
- Food
- New York, NY
Funding Unsuccessful (10/23/2010)
on September 28, 2010
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #23

Survey
Hello Backers!

Thank you to most of you who were able to complete the survey. For the others who have not completed it I cannot resend, something to do with Kickstarter.

So please email me your mailing address and what you would like your brick to read. You can email me privately here:

sashakanno@mac.com

If you have already completed the survey I sent no need to email me.

Thanks so much!
Sasha
1. 1. John Ranger on September 28, 2010
    
    I don't care much for survey's so just put my name on a brick and that will be great.
    
    Thanks
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on September 15, 2010
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #22

Hello backers
Just a reminder to please fill out the survey I sent to you. I will need your mailing address for your thank you card and also please note what you would like your brick to read.

Farm update: This morning I met with a contractor to get a bid on the leveling and grading. Bonus for getting up early were the 2 coyotes I saw. Pretty cool.

Thanks so much!
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1. 1. Penny L Nickle on September 15, 2010
    
    I think I gave you my address earlier and said to give the goodies to someone who needed them. I think i forgot about the brick if you cab fit in Penny, Lucy and Ethel --Michigan --
    the old kitties would would appreciate it. LUCY AND ETHEL are 14.. In the depths of winter we have coyote visitors who travel the rail tracks behind our home and seranade us at times. Thanks for taking on this wonderful project
  2. Christina Sbarra on September 15, 2010
    
    For my brick...please write "David and my mom Christina"
  3. Lynne Coenen on September 15, 2010
    
    I don't remember the survey either - which doesn't mean you didn't send it or i didn't receive it. However .... : / Can you resend it; I promise to pay closer attention. Thanks - and congrats again!
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on August 31, 2010
Farm Lot 59
- Food
- Long Beach, CA
Sasha Kanno
Posted project update #21

Rewards
Hello bakers!

I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know I will be getting organized with the rewards right after the holiday weekend.

Have a great holiday, I hope you all have something amazing planned.

Farm update: water meter was installed and I'm meeting the plumber this morning. Let there be water!!
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