Events
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greenhorns screening in the UK!
Our film is being shown by friends of Cultivate Oxford, a group of young growers in Oxford UK. Should you be a UK reader of this blog, the location is […]
greenhorns screening in washington (state)
please join us The Washington Young Farmers Coalition and the Quimper Grange for a screening of The Greenhorns, a documentary about the New Farming Movement in America Sunday, November 4th at […]
farmhack ithaca / this weekend
Saturday Oct 20 + Sunday Oct 21 2012 in Ithaca, NY >TOPICS Demo build of Scrap Laundry Greens Spinner + CoolBot Cooler Grain production and small-scale processing On-farm innovations from Ithaca area farmers […]
harvesting opportunities conference
Saratoga Spring, N.Y., October 4, 2012 —Farms contribute billions to New York’s economy, yet, since the 1980s, the state has lost more than 4,000 farms to development. Harvesting Opportunities in New York: […]
screening in DC
Join the Neighborhood Farm Initiative for our 4th annual: Film and Food Event, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 (Food Day) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm An evening of film, local fare from Dangerously Delicious Pies (created […]
straddle that combine, greenhorns.
ALLIS-CHALMERS ALL CROP Harvester Technical Forum & Operator Round Table With Tom Yasnowski – ALLCropharvester.com Saturday November 3, 2012, 8:30 – 4:30 pm at Spring Creek Farm, 65 Drown Lane, […]
greenhorns screening oct 17 !
[youtube=http://youtu.be/zH7o3fxw6oE] film screening of The Greenhorns in the Napa Valley + a panel discussion with local food champions, hosted by Chef Ken Frank. Reception will follow Panelists include: Aaron Keefer, […]
wow, book news aplenty
Read What You Eat! The good folks at the Food Book Fair were invited to feature books you'll want to devour at the 3rd Annual FOOD FILM FESTIVAL (Oct. 17 - 21 in […]
farm hack went to maker faire -- and won four ribbons!
The Farm Hack crew headed to NYC last weekend to participate in Maker Faire NYC, a gathering of inventors of all kinds, from 3d printers (there were a lot of those) […]
zydeco fest in new orleans
http://blackpotfestival.com It's a gumbo cook-off and cajun zydeco old-time music festival. say what!!? Held annually at Lafayette’s Acadian Village, the festival celebrates its 5th year this October with two days […]
reminder: washington young farmers mixer
That’s right, the Washington Young Farmers Coalition is doing it again, and this year, we’re teaming up with Viva Farms and Happy Little Farm to present you with a better-than-ever, not-to-be-missed night […]
ethnobotanical architecture
A Multi-day, multi-site, multi-disciplinary Futurefarmers Workshop on Ethnobotanical Architecture with artists Amy Franceschini and Myriel Milisevic as well as architect Janette Kim. Spaces are filling up fast! Futurefarmers Workshop: Ethnobotanical […]
direct marketing clinics
UVM Extension New Farmer Project: Direct Market Pricing Clinics for Farmers These FREE one-day clinics will provide hands-on opportunities to learn about various cost-based pricing techniques using your own production […]
atlantans throw down for slow food
this sunday! field of greens festival -- tickets HERE
pollinators on the farmscape
Are you interested in learning more about pollinators? Don't miss out on this great opportunity at Stone Barns Center! Pollinators on the Farmscape Saturday, September 29, 2012 1:00PM-3:00PM Join Laura […]
honkfest
The HONK! Festival is a revolutionary street spectacle of never-before-seen proportions that will converge for the seventh time in Davis Square, Somerville, MA, from Friday, October 5 through Monday, October […]
marketing & sales webinars - beginning tomorrow!
Space still available in CCOF’s Marketing 101 and Sales Basics Webinars! Join organic market experts Dina Izzo and Jeff Bordes on September 26 for CCOF’s Marketing 101 Webinar to learn […]
awesome workshop, salt spring island, bc
Growing for Market at Foxglove Farm, Salt Spring Island, BC September 25th, 2012 7pm September 28th, 2012 Cost: $295 + HST The resurgence of interest and demand for regionally produced […]
light up the farm
with Sustainable Energy! 2012 Field Day Series offers “How-to” information on incorporating solar panels, wind turbines, radiant heat, passive solar and ecological stewardship practices into your farm or homestead. Have […]
high tunnel cost-share
Are you interested in applying for the USDA NRCS High Tunnel Cost-Share Program? Don't miss out on this great opportunity at Stone Barns Center! NRCS High Tunnel Cost-Share Program Saturday, September […]
fundraiser for cloud 9 rooftop farm
FUNdraiser! Come celebrate the fall season with Cloud 9 and Nice Roots Farm! Games, Soup, Beer, and Live Music! Sunday, September 23rd at 3 pm we will be gathering at […]
3rd annual washington young farmers mixer!
The Washington Young Farmers Coalitionis ever-so-pleased to announce: Its 3rd Annual Washington Young Farmers Mixer! That's right, the Washington Young Farmers Coalition is doing it again, and this year, we're […]
scope the slow money process at the expo in santa rosa
And while you're there, check out the greenhorn table and Paula Manalo's book reading, which is at 1pm tomorrow! Slow Money Entrepreneur Showcase at the 2nd Annual Heirloom Expo in […]
Come check out the Young Farmer Zone this year at Heritage Harvest Festival, Sept. 15th The Young Farmer Zone will be a place at the festival where those interested in farming, young farmers, and supporters of young farmers […]
national young farmers conference scholarship
On December 12-14, over 250 young farmers from across the United States will gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture to learn from agricultural luminaries, peers, and advocacy […]
common ground fair announces schedule
For Immediate Release, Unity ME: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association(MOFGA) has announced the schedule of events for the 2012 Common Ground Country Fair to be held on September 21, 22 and […]
ron khosla - folk hero, inventor of the coolbot
He and Timothy Webber, who will be at next month's FARMHACK ITHACA event. http://www.storeitcold.com/thestory.html http://www.youngfarmers.org/practical/farm-hack/events/ithaca/ we hope you'll join us to learn more about hacks and small grains processing!
for you beginning women farmers out there
Whole Farm Planning Training Program accepts applications for upcoming sessions – The Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project, Inc. (CNYRC&D) recently announced that applications are being accepted for […]
farm aid 2012
Farm Aid 2012 is just a month away @ Hersheypark, PA! do you have your TICKET?
VT new farmer classes
Registration is now open for the Vermont New Farmer Project farm business classes. No matter what stage your farm business is in, the New Farmer Project offers classes to help you reach your full potential. […]
party at heritage radio network in bushwick...
There is a special code for greenhorn fans. Go! Support the radio! Our promo code for the Sept 9th event is: "Greenhorn" Purchase tickets and get more info here: HeritageRadioNetwork.EventBrite.com […]
beef out this weekend!
Music starts Friday at 6 pm. Cooks, crafters and helpers can show up earlier! Join us for pokeberry dying, garlic cleaning, worksonging, carrot weeding, bonfire and dance party. Bring your […]
texas young farmer coalition - up and running!
Website and all: http://www.texasyoungfarmers.org/ Join TXYFC for an evening of delicious brews, good company, and really smart farmers cold talkin’ at our first Young Farmer Mixer! We’re very, very excited […]
calling virginia greenhorns
WE have a few names from SSAWG of young virginia farmers who wanted to represent and coordinate and get things rolling in virginia-- but we are looking for some more […]
main food conference videos
For those who missed the Food Connections conference in late spring in Maine, check out the videos which are now available on YouTube and Vimeo (or if you attended, you […]
fall biodynamic workshop
Fall Intensive Workshop, Wednesday, October 31st through Sunday, November 4th in Woolwine, Virginia. Harvesting of sheaths and the making of the Biodynamic preparations, including spray and compost preps and barrel […]
seed saving workshop
Growing for Future Sowing: Saving Quality Seed from Your Farm's Fields Date: August 28, 2012 Location: Hudson Valley Seed Library: 484 Mettacohonts Rd., Accord, NY 12404 (Ulster Co) Time: 3:30 PM-6:00 PM If […]
rocket mass heater workshop
outside of Missoula, Montana - October 26-28th, 2012. Come get your hands dirty & get inspired to heat & cook more efficiently! On the agenda: Rocket Mass Heater & Rocket […]