Blog

Midwest Organic Farming Retreat Prepares Veterans for Careers on America’s Farms Now Accepting Applications from Vets for July 2011 “Coming Home to Farm” Retreat in Iowa  April 12, 2011 – […]

Smartphones on the Farm: An Introduction to Apps for Agriculture Wednesday, April 6, 2011; 7:00 PM ­ 8:30 PM Cornell Cooperative Extension 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 If […]

there's a workshop coming up in Santa Rosa, CA and more to follow around the country.  We'll keep you in the loop! Make Money as an Urban Farmer! May 1st […]

First Seed Lending Library Opens in San Francisco with Two Initial Locations in Potrero Branch of San Francisco Public Library and Hayes Valley Farm Next Seed Saving class is on […]

Livestock Slaughter and Meat Labeling Regulations in Vermont--April 28, 2011 at 12 p.m. with Randy Quenneville, VT Meat Inspection Program Chief coordinated by the UVM Extension New Farmer Project Join […]

important and helpful for you Vermont greenhorns. Chainsaws 101:  Safe Use and Maintenance for Beginners Learn to use and maintain chainsaws safely in a series of workshops coordinated by the […]

Farmstead Cheesemaking Class! Join cheesemaker Louella Hill, of the San Francisco Milk Maid and Doniga Markegard, on Saturday, April 30th from 9 to 12 p.m. for an action packed morning […]

A long list of sweet workshops and clinics at the Small Farmers Journal Horsedrawn Auction, April 13-16 in Madras, OR: http://smallfarmersjournal.com/small-farm-trade-fair

A day of skillsharing and planning as we build a local network of shared values and knowledge around urban gardens, food networking, food preservation, passive and alternative energies, water catchment, […]

The Seed Circus is a series of four events, spanning late spring to fall 2010, that each explore an aspect of urban farming. The events have four themes—Sheep and Felt; […]

Farmstead Meatsmith Presents: Pork slaughter & Butchery Classes (Grants Pass, OR) Slaughter Day: Tuesday, April 12th. 8:00am till finished On slaughter day, you’ll learn our killing, sticking, hanging, scalding and eviscerating methods […]

NOFA-NY, USDA Risk Management Agency, NYS Dept. of Ag and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the National GAPs Program present: GAPs for Small Farms: Dispelling Myths, Getting the Facts, and […]

Founder and director of the non-profit organization The Greenhorns, Severine von Tscharner Fleming will give an introductory overview of many issues surrounding new + beginning farmers. Learn more about the […]

Who is Building Farmers in the West For? Farmers who want to start a market farm enterprise Farmers who have a market farm business but have farmed less than10 years […]

HOW IT WORKS: On-site cheesemaking classes in the Bay Area. You gather the people. I bring milk and all the supplies. Classes are suited for up to 15 students though […]

Coming soon to Manhattan- a two-day Yes Men workshop on food issues and activism - coming to NYC Feb. 26-27 If you would like to participate in the workshop, and afterwards help […]

Mechanical Innovation in Agriculture:  Farmers + Engineers brainstorming together We hope you will join the National Young Farmers’ Coalition, the Greenhorns and MIT as we bring together farmers and engineers […]

From our friend Sandor: Hello friends, I've been in semi-seclusion trying to get my new book written. It's another book on fermentation, more in-depth, more ferments, more variations (many contributed […]

Exploring Your Small Farm Dream Course for Aspiring Farmers The course will be offered March 31, April 7, 14 and 21, 2011 6:15-9:15pm in Allentown, PA If you have thought seriously […]

What a terrific twist on "trade schools". Starting today! Trade School classes begin on Wednesday, February 2nd at 32 Prince Street, NYC. At Trade School, students barter with teachers. Here’s […]

From the Washington Young Farmers Coalition! Using spreadsheets for crop planning in Olympia, WA Workshop led by Josh Volk, Portland farmer http://www.slowhandfarm.com Sunday, January 30, 10am - 1pm Stay after […]

ABC's of Farm Based Education Spring Workshop Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA April 7-8, 2011 If you are just starting to explore the possibilities of opening your farm for education, or […]

from our friends at Farmstead Meatsmith! This February is turning into the month of meatsmithing classes. Along with the butchery class on Feb. 12th, mentioned in our last letter, we've […]

Make Money as an Urban Farmer! A workshop presented by Sustainable Commercial Urban Farm Incubator (SCUFI) Program February 19th & 20th, 2011, 8am - 6pm, Berkeley, California Featured Trainer: Custis […]

these folks are cranking out the sausage! Hands-on Class in Pork Butchery, Charcuterie, Cookery and Eatery. WHEN: Saturday, February 12th @ 10am. WHERE: Hogsback Farm greenhouse on Vashon Island, WA. […]

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Training February 15th &16th 2011 Anderson County Civic Center. 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Anderson, SC The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, in partnership with […]

Free Webinar Organic Apple Production and Marketing (A Beginner's Guide) Thursday, January 27, 2011 Noon Central Standard Time Commercial-scale organic apple production has entered the mainstream. Once thought of as practically […]

Check out these upcoming workshops organized by our friends at Frey Vineyards.  Click on the titles for more information and to download a pdf of each. 3 Workshops with Master […]

The White Oak Farm and Education Center in Williams, Oregon is a unique operation, purchased as part of a land trust and run by a combination of residents and interns. […]

and it comes with chickens!  from our friend Jenna Woginrich of Cold Antler Farm. Breakfast in the Backyard Sunday March 6th and Saturday 12th 2011 This is crash course in […]

Monday January 17th, join Farmstead Meatsmith and Granny's Farm in Raymond WA for a full-day course of pork butchery and charcuterie.  We will start at 9am, break for a farm […]

The Greenbank Farm Training Center (GFTC) on Whidbey Island, WA has expanded its farmer training programming and is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. Are you, or someone you […]

Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts Chapter presents: 2011 Advanced Growers' Winter Seminar / With Jean-Paul Courtens and Jody Bolluyt "Systematizing a Diverse Vegetable Operation" Saturday, February 5, 2011: 8:30am to […]

At Hawthorne Valley Farm Animals, Humanity and the Living Context of Agriculture A workshop for farmers, gardeners and others seeking a renewed relation to the land February 13-18 and/or February […]

The Greenbank Farm Training Center (GFTC) has expanded its educational programming and is now accepting applications for the 2011 season. The GFTC on Whidbey Island offers two programs designed for participants who are […]

Innovative No-Till: Using Multi-Species Cover Crops to Improve Soil Health Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ Noon (Central Standard Time) Free! Register HERE The webinar will address how multi-species cover crops […]

Say you didn't register in the two weeks after the conference was announced.. Well then, that means you are likely sad -- but still likely wanting to convene with other […]

Through How to Create Successful Markets, a 2-day interactive training course, learn about each of these elements and more during work sessions and on-site tours of New York City’s thriving […]

Behold! The Ballymaloe Cookery School schedule for 2011. A selection of old classics and new twists including Simply Delicious Food for Family and Friends, Classic Techniques, Easy Entertaining with Darina […]

The Cornell Small Farms Program is adding yet another online course to its repertoire: Starting a Small-Scale Vegetable Farm. If you’re in the planning stages of a diversified vegetable enterprise, […]