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sounds pretty awesome. What also are hearing about is the revival of shaker seed saving, w/ ken greene our favorite green gremlin of local varieties. more on that soon. Woolman Summer Intensive June 20th-25th 2010 The Woolman Summer Intensive is a six day residential program for adults integrating the practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and Permaculture […]

go hang out with my brother and see this  - Sev The Third Annual Rural Heritage Institute at Sterling College: Is Local Enough? Promises and Limits of Local Action Craftsbury Common, VT— The third annual Rural Heritage Institute, Is Local Enough? Promises and Limits of Local Action, will be held at Sterling from June 17 […]

lets convince our universities to engage more fully in the process of documenting rural and agricultural life. check this out! Iowa Youth and Families Project

Fresh Produce Safety Training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) The Clemson Sustainable Agriculture Program and Clemson Cooperative Extension with support from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture are conducting a series of two-day trainings in Good Agricultural Practices, focusing on fresh produce food safety. All Extension personnel and other agricultural professionals who work with vegetable […]

When: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 9am to 4pm Where: Sauvie Island Organics, Sauvie Island, OR What: Josh Volk, of Slow Hand Farm, will be teaching this intensive which will cover prevention, timing, equipment set up and options, and other strategies for killing weeds in vegetable production systems.   The workshop is aimed at the small to […]

A few terrific program for the summer from the University of Vermont. [vodpod id=Video.3473123&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D10527201%26amp%3Bserver%3Dvimeo.com%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bmd5%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bcontext%3Duser%3A2351152%26amp%3Bcontext_id%3D%26amp%3Bforce_embed%3D0%26amp%3Bmultimoog%3D%26amp%3Bcolor%3D00ADEF%26amp%3Bforce_info%3Dundefined] more about "Farmward Bound™ Preparation for farm ...", posted with vodpod The Summer University at the Horticulture Farm is a 6-8 week period where six summer courses will be held at UVM's 100 acre research farm. The courses include Entomology and Pest Management, Plant Pathology, Weed […]

workshops on how to be a useful one in this world. Garden for the Environment, out in CA, is offering an amazing list of workshops.  Bees, Soil, Poultry, Bamboo.  You name it!

TRADESCHOOL At Trade School, students barter for instruction. We turn storefront space into a platform for learning, a place where enthusiasts and specialists teach in exchange for basic items from students. Anyone can offer to teach a class. Students sign up for classes by agreeing to meet the teacher's barter needs. We ran Trade School […]

Micosta Nursery will be hosting a series of free pruning workshops on April 18, all taught by berry expert Steven McKay. 1pm Stone Fruits including Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots 2:30pm Berries and Kiwi 4pm Pome Fruit including Pears and Apple Micosta Nursery is located at 3007 Country Route 20, Hudson, NY 12534. Please RSVP to […]

is a young farmer's cute tracker lovey. It's hard not to notice all the singing going on these days. It's spring after all. But did you know that there is meaning behind the sounds birds make? Birds have an intricate communication network and are constantly informing each other and other wildlife about what is going […]

this summer be a part of the hands-on, field based progam during the prime growing season in Vermont. Whether you are interested in food systems, integrated pest management, landscape horticulture or apple production, there is the right course in the perfect location. Take a class in entomology, plant pathology, ecological agriculture, tree fruit, and weed ecology. Do an internship at the student farm or plan […]

at Polcum Springs.  Check out their workshops listing, and in particularly the primitive skills weekend described below. PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW WEEKEND With Tamara Wilder June 5 – 6th, 2010 $140 to $160 sliding scale Join us as we explore universal hunter gatherer skills used by humans all around the world and spend some time learning […]

EcoVersity: Topbar Beekeeping Monthly, March 20 - September 11 at EcoVersity, Santa Fe, with Talon Van Howten [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jE3BEKJqs&feature=player_embedded] EcoVersity is once again offering very affordable Topbar Beekeeping Classes for its 6th season!

for all you grass farmers out there.  A terrific 3-day workshop: Introduction to Holistic Management and High Density Grazing from Holistic Management International.

Ferment Change is a two month long string of events that benefit City Slicker Farms in West Oakland in the months of April and May.  This event series strives to weave together fermented foods, culture, and urban agriculture through a series of skill shares, dinners, bicycle tours, workshops all culminating in 400+ strong fermented food […]

Hawthorne valley fiber arts will be leading a dying workshop.  Red rooster playing a set. Flying deer nature center tanning the hide. Field trip to chatham sheep company on Sunday.  Sign up with Tucker now: [email protected]  March 20+ 21st Valatie, NY- Kinderhook Farm partners: Animal Welfare Approved McEnroe Farm Kinderhook Farm

a stellar opportunity from our friends at alemany farm in San Francisco. For the second year in a row, Friends of Alemany Farm will be offering an Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture. The 11-month course takes participants through the seasons, covering key garden and orchard tasks that occur in Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Apprentices will learn […]

The Women's Agricultural Network of Vermont (which is a terrific resource in general) is teaching a course on using social marketing.   "Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool for Farm Businesses." It's the 24th of Feb and 24th of March. Online. These two on-line sessions are designed for farm business owners and employees who are not […]

they just rock. national leaders in this complicated field-- brokering one of the most delicate relationships there is. California FarmLink will host a “Farm Finance Expo” on February 18 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center at Lucchesi Park in Petaluma California.  This event builds on the success of a previous Finance Expo held  […]

The Cornell Small Farms Program and Northeast SARE are pleased to co-sponsor the upcoming Cornell Poultry School for Small Farms.  This full day workshop, to take place on Saturday, March 13, will provide poultry information from basic to advanced topics. The event kicks off at 8:30 AM at Cornell University’s Morrison Hall and wraps up […]

for the training to get us growing. and sustaining and succeeding at farming ! More from the Small Farms Program at Cornell... Grow Your Dream: Online Courses To Help You Plan for Success Would like some guidance on the development or expansion of a farm enterprise, but are unable to attend any trainings near you? […]

this is useful stuff. learn how to compost your offal and scuttle away unscathed. Third International Symposium Management of Animal Carcasses, Tissue and Related By-Products Connecting Research, Regulations and Response July 21-23, 2009 University of California - Davis Davis, California

Regeneration CSA (and friends) is offering free intro to Permaculture workshops for community organizations and non-profit organizations, staff, and their clients in the Hudson Valley. Permaculture is a design science that takes a holistic approach to long term sustainability. We hope these workshops can help your organization and members in thinking thru how to better […]

Plants, Earth and Cosmos A workshop for farmers, gardeners and others seeking a working relation to the land February 14-19 and/or February 21-26 Led by The Nature Institute and the Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center in partnership with the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association The Nature Institute and the Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center are […]

if you're in the North West, this is a good and affordable course.  Slow Hand Farm also has a great blog. Crop Planning for Diverse Plantings and how to effectively use spreadsheets to streamline the process Who: Josh Volk, of Slow Hand Farm (slowhandfarm.com), will be teaching this course based on a system that he […]

Beginning Farmer Project Announces Fall Online Course Are you a new or aspiring farmer who would like some guidance in the development of a farm enterprise, but has been unable to locate or attend any trainings near you? Are you comfortable enough with a computer to consider learning online? Cornell Cooperative Extension and the NY […]

There's still time to sign up for this great program, offered at one of our favorite farms! The Hawthorne Valley Farm Beginnings Program will offer a structured business planning course, Field Days on successful sustainable farms, and individually tailored mentoring sessions for both new and existing farmers.

with Farmer D organics OCTOBER 3rd: Strawberry Workshop with Farmer D The best time to plant strawberries is right around the corner and you don't want to miss it! Come check out this comprehensive workshop on how to grow organic strawberries led by strawberry grower extraordinaire, Dennis Martin. Sign up now, this one will fill […]

In a city? Just Food will help you! Here's info on an upcoming workshop series: Interested in how to get fresh, local and organic produce in New York City? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) connects local farmers with New York City residents through a unique, pre-paid share system.

via Common Vision This is part of the World Leaders in Sustainability Series Fruit Forest: Orchard as Ecosystem September 11-13 MA Center in Castro Valley, CA Join us as we explore the uncharted intersection of Food Forests and Production orchards. Following up his eye-opening classes and keynote address at this year’s CRFG’s Festival of Fruit, […]

With business planning, goal setting, marketing, land access. Bottom line: it starts October 17th, runs every saturday afternoon for 9 weeks and costs $1200 I'll be there!   - severine download the brochure here: farm beginnings brochure download the schedule here: farm beginnings schedule

we've posted about this course before, but it's worth another mention. Broadacre Permaculture and Holistic Management for Carbon Negative Agriculture Exploring Soil, Water, Carbon, Energy & the Economy Hands-on Training for Ecological and Economic Resilience Hosted by the Ecovillage Training Center at The Farm, Summertown, TN August 25 – September 16, 2009 This course will […]

got high speed internet? this is a free opportunity via ATTRA, the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. More than 2.5 million sheep were raised and sold for meat in the United States in 2008. Along with goats, the domestic sheep industry is growing rapidly, in part because of the meat preferences of an increasing diverse […]

Common Vision has an epic line-up of permaculture and sustainability workshops this summer/fall with some of the most esteemed teachers in the world, namely Elaine Ingham, Darren Doherty, and Michael Philips. All courses will be held at the M.A. Center in Castro Valley with group camping options. We hope you can be involved. Soil Food […]

our friend ethan roland brought this to our attention... brilliant artwork, eh? Tennessee Carbon Farming Intensive Broadacre Permaculture & Holistic Management for Carbon Negative Agriculture Exploring Soil, Water, Carbon, Energy & the Economy through a 6-part holistic curriculum When: August 25th- September 16th, 2009 Where: Ecovillage Training Center at the Farm in Summertown, TN

Dear Friends, As our awareness grows of humanity's harmful impact on the Earth, it is ever more important to learn the principles and skills necessary not only to lessen our negative impact on the planet, but to learn to enhance the vitality and beauty of the natural world, working instead with Nature's genius. "How to […]

Mobile Poultry Processing Unit Training & Field Day Training Partners include: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, New England Small Farm Institute, Mass Dept of Agricultural Resources, Mass Dept of Environmental Protection, and Mass Dept of Public Health DATE: Friday, May 29th TIME: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm LOCATION: New England Small Farm Institute - 275 […]

Two upcoming workshops with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture will be particularly useful for Greenhorns.... Successfully Integrating Interns & Apprentices into Your Farm Cambria County Extension Office - Ebensburg, Cambria County Wednesday, April 29; 5:00-8:00pm $15 PASA Members, $25 all others. Lunch will be provided. Register Online Farm interns and apprentices can tip the […]

Join us at Polcum Springs for an innovative forestry workshop with noted permaculture instructor, Dennis Martinez. FORESTRY AND FIRE ECOLOGY: Indian Traditional Landcare Practices and Modern Community-Based Biocultural Restoration May 9 and 10, 2009 At Polcum Springs, near Laytonville, CA Registration Deadline: April 30 This two day workshop will focus on how the land used […]

Coppicing Learn about the ancient art and science of coppicing! This technique allows multiple uses: fuel, stakes, construction material from trees and woody shrubs. Workshop is outside, in the garden. Dress appropriately, bring gloves and your favorite pruning saw if you have them. (don't worry, we have extra) Workshop will be followed by BYO/potluck lunch. […]