New Sheds installed

As part of a Title 1 Grant written by Mrs. Haver and Mrs. A with input from many of the HHS staff, we were able to apply for some additional storage for the HHS Family Farm. We are pretty excited. The sidewall of the storage shed on the field will give a great place to place a Farm sign.

Students added shelf to unit!

Felicia and Sadie Seem Under the Weather

Yes it did rain today for the first time in So Cal in about a month, but something else was up with our two goats. They both were not there rambunctious selves today. Mrs. Haver called the vet and got some advice. Things seem to be improving and we will continue to monitor the goats. We have been discussing possible problems. IE. too many students feeding goats 4-1 oats, possibility of bad food, etc.....

Anticipation

We hope to have a new storage shed installed on Friday May 17th. The shed will be used to house hay and food for chickens etc and some lumber materials. Pics to follow

Things are in the works....Assembly Bill No. 1826

Link:  AB 1826.

Assembly Bill No. 1826

CHAPTER 727

An act to add Chapter 12.9 (commencing with Section 42649.8) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.

[ Approved by Governor  September 28, 2014. Filed with Secretary of State  September 28, 2014. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

CHAPTER  12.9. Recycling of Organic Waste

42649.8.

 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall apply:

(a) “Business” means a commercial or public entity, including, but not limited to, a firm, partnership, proprietorship, joint stock company, corporation, or association that is organized as a for-profit or nonprofit entity, or a multifamily residential dwelling.

(3) On and after January 1, 2019, a business that generates four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste, as defined in Section 42649.1, per week, shall arrange for recycling services specifically for organic waste in the manner specified in subdivision (b).

(4) On or after January 1, 2020, if the department determines that statewide disposal of organic waste has not been reduced to 50 percent of the level of disposal during 2014, a business that generates two cubic yards or more per week of commercial solid waste shall arrange for the organic waste recycling services specified in paragraph (3), unless the department determines that this requirement will not result in significant additional reductions of organics disposal.

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42649.81.

 (a) (1) On and after April 1, 2016, a business that generates eight cubic yards or more of organic waste per week shall arrange for recycling services specifically for organic waste in the manner specified in subdivision (b).

(2) On and after January 1, 2017, a business that generates four cubic yards or more of organic waste per week shall arrange for recycling services specifically for organic waste in the manner specified in subdivision (b).

(3) On and after January 1, 2019, a business that generates four cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste, as defined in Section 42649.1, per week, shall arrange for recycling services specifically for organic waste in the manner specified in subdivision (b).

(4) On or after January 1, 2020, if the department determines that statewide disposal of organic waste has not been reduced to 50 percent of the level of disposal during 2014, a business that generates two cubic yards or more per week of commercial solid waste shall arrange for the organic waste recycling services specified in paragraph (3), unless the department determines that this requirement will not result in significant additional reductions of organics disposal.

(5) A business located in a rural jurisdiction that is exempted pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 42649.82 is not subject to this chapter.

(b) A business subject to subdivision (a) shall take at least one of the following actions:

(1) Source separate organic waste from other waste and subscribe to a basic level of organic waste recycling service that includes collection and recycling of organic waste.

(2) Recycle its organic waste onsite or self-haul its own organic waste for recycling.

(3) Subscribe to an organic waste recycling service that may include mixed waste processing that specifically recycles organic waste.

(4) Make other arrangements consistent with paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 42649.84.

Work Cont. on Bachelor Pad

The last couple of weeks most of the work on the farm has been put into weeding and some classroom work. But today we poured concrete for two posts that will hold up one side of the roof for the bachelor pad. Mrs. Haver says we can also call this new area the convent for a couple of our hens that are getting picked on.


My dynamic duo!

Work also concentrated on the shipping container back room. We are preparing it so it can hold materials for TT1.

Roof For Bachelor Pad Installed Today

Chicken/Goat Crossing Sign posted Today

Our Rabbits

On Tuesday this week we were given three baby rabbits to care for.

Harvest Day

Today we harvested 19 heads of lettuce and did a clean sweep of our strawberries.

High Tech High School Visit.

Mrs. Haver, Mrs. Ambris,  Miss Garcia, and Mr. Connor attend a conference in San Diego at High Tech High on Wed and Thurs May 1&2. We met teachers and administrators from all over the world. China, New York, Wyoming and Colorado to name a few places!