SOUTH CENTRAL FARMERS News Advisory
Sunday, June 25
Family Farmers Market and Music Extravaganza Sunday
At South Central Farm
Julia Butterfly Hill Returns As Farmers and Supporters Maintain Vision For Saving The Farm
Los Angeles – An all-day musical festival and family street fair is taking place at South Central Farm Sunday, June 25 from 10 am - 11 pm. The Street Fair aims to increase the vision for saving the farm and offer more the public a view of this unique and special place that keeps bringing people together. Farmers will offer delicious food and fresh produce for sale on Martin Luther King St., which is closed for the occasion. Art and face painting for children young and old will contribute to the festivities. 12 different musical groups will energize fairgoers as they learn more about the farm and why it is important for Los Angeles to keep it as a model for urban renewal.
Julia Butterfly Hill returns from abroad to speak and visit the farm in her ongoing pledge of solidarity with the farmers and supporters.
The number of supporters grows daily as evidenced by the widespread cheering and interest in Venice on Saturday at the Family Friendly Parade for the South Central Farm. The colorful parade wound through the streets and boardwalk of Venice Beach with puppets and performers. The public’s overwhelming response was a desire to learn more about the farm. These parades will be a regular event in different areas of the city each weekend.
Photos of the spirited precession are available on request by emailing
southcentralfarmers@yahoo.com.
The 7 pm nightly prayer vigils continue around the farm. The blessing ceremony circumnavigates the property and extends into greater L.A. The farm is not destroyed nor is the movement to mobilize supporting factions, maintaining hope for a greener and healthier Los Angeles.
Attorney Dan Stormer is currently in preparation for the case to investigate the legality of the city’s sale of the farm back to Mr. Horowitz, slated for trial July 12.
WHEN:
Sunday, June 25, 10am -11 pm
WHAT:
South Central Farm Street Fair, Farmers Market and Musical Extravaganza
WHO:
South Central Farmers, peaceful supporters, Julia Butterfly Hill, John Quigley
WHERE:
South Central Farm
4000 S. Alameda @ Martin Luther King St., Los Angeles, CA 90058
“The South Central Farm is a gem in the Los Angeles landscape. It supplies local communities with fresh, organic produce, gives children a safe environment to play and learn in, and provides a successful example of urban sustainability for the rest of the world to follow…” Dr. Joseph Hurwitz Rabbi Emeritus Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs