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Ten free books for Tyee Builders

If you're one of The Tyee's 500+ supportive "Builders," today might be your lucky day.

We've just chosen at random 10 Tyee Builders to each receive a copy of The Tyee's self-published book, Harvested Here. The winners are:

- Carol Fissel, Builder #33
- Mark Haddock, Builder #83
- Jason and Susan Welch, Builders #162 & #163
- Nicole Dykema, Builder #182
- Madeleine Mooney, Builder #282
- Martin Hunt, Builder #288
- Nancy McHarg, Builder #336
- Miriam Stuart, Builder #432
- Helen Spiegelman, Builder #469
- Patricia Kaye, Builder #508

If your name is listed above, you'll receive an email soon with instructions on how to claim your prize. Or get in touch with The Tyee's community manager, Julie Jenkins, at 604-689-7489 or jjenkins[at]thetyee.ca.

Harvested Here (2010) is a collection of hand-picked Tyee stories about local food, including City Farming by David Tracey, Eat Your History by Jeff Nield and Joanne Will, Colleen Kimmett's award-winning Growing the Local Bounty series, and the renowned 100-Mile Diet by James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith.

Tyee Builders help "build" The Tyee through small monthly contributions. Because of Builders, our independent journalism is more sustainable and our capacity to report on the news and issues that matter to you has grown.

Surprise giveaways like this one are meant as a token of our gratitude. Builders, we couldn't do it without you.

Learn more about the Tyee Builder program -- and sign up to join us -- here.

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