Events
the route 250 project
The Route 250 Fellowship ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL (rural) & TRICYCLE GARDENS (urban) MISSION: Tricycle Gardens + Allegheny Mountain School work together to provide intensive training for young adults in sustainable […]
ncat...awesome
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 […]
soil kitchen
Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Commissions FUTUREFARMERS for the City’s First-Ever Temporary Public Art Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia – The Office of Arts, Culture and […]
greenhorns mixer at PASA!
If you're planning to attend our mixer at the PASA conference, please RSVP on the facebook page for the event so we can get a handle on how many young […]
farmer-mentor conference
There's a terrific conference coming up if you're on the West Coast, or can get there. The North American Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program invites all biodynamic and organic farmers to participate in […]
biodynamic orchards, keyline, forecasting.
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 […]
white oak farm programming for 2011
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. […]
strolling of the heifers - call for film entries
Inspired by Spain’s famous "Running of the Bulls," Brattleboro’s annual Strolling of the Heifers Parade features scores of heifers ambling up the town’s historic Main Street, along with many, many […]
a chance to see greg judy!
PASA's 20th Annual Farming for the Future Conference: Strength from Our Roots: Claiming Our Food-System Future February 2 - 5, 2011 at The Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA. Speakers include Wes […]
a chicken 101 workshop
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 […]
greenhorns update!
Greenhorns are back in the Hudson Valley from the far reaches of western America, the brimming young farmer scene filling our cup from Albuquerque to Vashon Island and back. Maybe […]
if you butcher, they will come - raymond, wa
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 […]
future harvest 2011 conference - maryland
We Are What We Eat: Community Health Through Sustainable Farming 12th Annual Conference Jan. 14-15, 2011 Pearlstone Center and Kayam Farm, Reisterstown, Maryland
amazing island training center
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 […]
badass farmers, feed legions, teach others how
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 […]
conference, by the feds...short notice
Is there money loose and jangling at the USDA? We don't yet know, better show up at the conference and find out. START2FARM is funded through a USDA, National Institute […]
farmers throwing parties
greenhorns aren't alone in this party practice. and we just made live the beta version of our event planning template for young farmers and activists. soon it will be in […]
community based cooling solutions
from the Center for Political Education. The day of action is today! This afternoon you can go to an event in SF.
biodynamic winter intensive
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 […]
Greenbank Farm Training Center
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 […]
No-Till Innovations - Webinar December 16th
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 […]
Farm Film Fest + greenhorns screening
Saturday, December 4 from 1:00-4:00pm at Crandell Theatre in Chatham, NY There is no fee to attend Farm Film Fest. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support Chatham’s food pantry. Following […]
NYC! Contemporary Heirlooms Art Exhibit and Sale
Thursday, Dec. 9th at the Horticultural Society of New York. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Tuthilltown Spirits and Hudson Whiskey. The exhibition showcases for the first time […]
new england farmers union
Their annual meeting is coming right up - December 15. New England Farmers Union Annual Meeting: New England Farmers are Different Please join members of the New England Farmers Union […]
say you were too late to attend the young farmers conference
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 […]
training on making awesome public markets
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 […]
Ballymaloe Cookery School Schedule 2011
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 […]
another plug for the NOFA-NY scholarships
greenhorns, this is a generous opportunity if you can't afford to attend otherwise! NOFA-NY is pleased to announce the availability of seventy-five full scholarships to beginning farmers who are interested […]
farm bill workshop & more, Feb 10-12 in portland
The Organicology Conference is February 10-12, 2011 in Portland, OR at the Doubletree Hotel, put on in part by the Organic Seed Alliance from Port Townsend. The “Food and Farm Policy […]
just missed it!
The Traditional Agriculture and Sustainable Living Conference was held in early November in New Mexico. It looks wonderful! Did any of you go? The Native Earth Bio Culture Council (NEBCC) […]
Starting a Vegetable Farm Online Course
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, […]
greenhorns at the quivira coalition conference
Come hang out with the Greenhorns! 10 - 12 november 2010 ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO @ embassy suites, 1000 woodward pl. ne farmer mixer, screening and panel at the quivira coalition […]
farmer to farmer conference - lowell, ma
brought to you by the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project The New Entry Farmer-to-Farmer Conference is geared towards small-scale farmers who are interested in learning from their peers. Our Schedule of Events includes […]
slow money 101 - chatham, ny
Slow Money 101, What You Need To Know When Looking For Investors Columbia Lnd Conservancy 49 Main St. Chatham, NY 12037 6-8pm, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Admission: $25, Space is […]
making the invisible visisble - davis, ca
Second National Symposium on Food Systems and Sustainability "Making the Invisible Visible" Tuesday, November 9 : “Making the Invisible Visible.” Through experience during field trips, participants will identify components of […]
chicken slaugher 101, butchery by hand - vashon, wa
Sea Breeze Farm is having Chicken Slaughtering 101 classes at their farm on Vashon Island, WA. November 17th and December 1st, 10am-1pm and pork Butchery By Hand workshops are returning […]
join us this weekend in NY!
Final Reminder - we'll be at NESAWG's It Takes a Region Conference mixing it up with young farmers.
black farmers & urban gardeners conference
Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners Conference Growing Health, Wealth, & Justice in Our Communities November 19-21, 2010 Brooklyn College East 27th St. and Campus Road Brooklyn, NY 11210 From November 19 – […]