Events
fancy food to benefit cool project
http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/nfdp The New Farmer Development Project (NFDP) identifies, educates, and supports immigrants with agricultural experience by helping them become local farmers and establish small farms in the region.
we'll be there
so should you! last minute applications still accepted http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2010/callformakers/
we're heading west!
download the poster: Greenhorns West Coast Tour Poster
farming: advanced training sessions
Intensive Training in Organic Vegetable Production Monday, November 22, 2010 Tuesday, November 23, 2010; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road Allentown, PA Monday, […]
Land Institute Prairie Festival
The Land Institute's Prairie Festival 2010 is just around the corner: September 24-26! Visit the website, www.landinstitute.org, and click on Calendar to print out a registration form, or call at […]
Monday Oct 4th - Washington Young Farmer Mixer & Spit Roast
Monday, October 4th 2010, 5pm, Free! Washington Young Farmer Mixer & Spit Roast at the Vashon Island Grange Hall 10365 S.W. Cowan Road Vashon, WA 98070 Google Map at the […]
Farm Business Webinar Tonight!
September 9, 7 pm The Ins and Outs of Insurance for Farm Businesses UVM Extension New Farmer Project Webinar, with Kevin Bourdon from Co-op Insurance Companies To insure, or not […]
are you going to the "ball"?
An Unconventional Food Festival: You'll Have a 'Ball' When you grow up in a Polish household in Chicago, food--God, sometimes a lot of it--just naturally becomes a vital part of […]
apple fest 2010 this weekend, kutztown, pa
Rodale Institute's 2nd Annual Organic Apple Fest Saturday, September 11 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Rain or Shine Pick Your Own Organic Apples, Wagon Rides, Games for Kids, the […]
the biodynamic conference is right around the corner!
Register now HERE, and check out the full schedule HERE
the coolest thing happening in new jersey
ZONE 7 DINNERS ON THE FARM Hosted by 5 of our picturesque farm locations throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, Zone 7 Dinners on the Farm will offer a true […]
Greenhorns LAND TENURE FOR beginning farmers
Its a 'stakeholder forum ' on land tenure for beginning farmers in the Hudson Valley In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Pfeiffer Center, Chestnut Ridge NY.
do you like to dance? we do!
Get excited, NW Greenhorns! Monday October 4th at the Vashon Grange Hall! We'll be dance to the beautiful music of The Tallboys and Polka Dot Dot Dot. Stay tuned for […]
Online Courses for Beginning Farmers
TO REGISTER, or for more information on course format and requirements, please visit http://www.nybeginningfarmers.org/courses/index.php?page=allcourses New Online Courses for Beginning Farmers Debut This Fall! Need some guidance on the development or […]
slice 2010 conference - seattle, wa
Central Co-op and Seattle Good Business Network present SLICE: Strengthening Local Independent Co-ops Everywhere Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Seattle Central Community College […]
the heritage party
with the heritage radio network - the network that airs our radio show every thursday! September 25.
vashon sheepdog classic
October 1-3, 2010. check their website for more information: vashonsheepdogclassic.com
appalachia against mountaintop removal
Appalachia Rising is a mass mobilization in Washington, DC, September25-27, 2010, calling for an end to the devastating practice ofmountaintop removal mining. Mountaintop removal has already destroyedover 500 of the […]
Women in Sustainable Ag Conference – Fairlee, VT
2010 Women in Sustainable Agriculture Conference November 1-3, 2010 Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT Bringing together farmers, ranchers, educators, agricultural service providers and activists to: build production and business skills […]
Young Farmers Conference 2010 Request for Proposals
The 2010 Young Farmers Conference is being held again at Stone Barns Center for for Food and Agriculture in NY. And they want your input for workshops and presentations! Request […]
farmer women gathering! - WI
If you're in the Green Bay, Ashland or Madison area -- come join me for an evening of inspiration, ideas and networking among kindred women farmer and food activist spirits. […]
pig roast
Our friend and fellow greenhorns Sean Stanton is having a pig roast! 7th annual, it seems. In the Berkshires. Contact him at [email protected] for more info.
dine out for farms!
a note from american farmland trust - greenhorns, do you sell to chefs? let them know about this opportunity. Hey Greenhorn friends! I hope you are doing well. I just […]
tomato festival this weekend - MA
TOMATO VARIETIES SURPASS 100 IN 10TH YEAR OF TOMATO FESTIVAL Red Fire Farm Hosts Celebration of Agricultural Bounty in the Pioneer Valley GRANBY, MA - The initial idea of a […]
music + bonfire + locavore feast tonight at High Mowing Seeds
A reminder from our friend Tom Stearns and High Mowing Seeds - TONIGHT, August 22, at at the High Mowing Organic Seeds Trial and Showcase Gardens in Wolcott, VT will be live […]
mushroom growing!
TODAY! A Mushroom Growing Workshop Thursday, August 19 2010 at 7pm; The Furnace - 84 Grand St., Albany, NY This Thursday Skott Kellogg, co-author with Stacy Pettigrew of "The Toolbox […]
chautauqua!
Our weekend in Maine was a great success, filled with good people, good food, good farmers, good music. We'll have some wrap-up thoughts in the coming days, and many of […]
chautauqua muscians out there?
Are you coming to Chatauqua tonight at MOFGA in Unity, ME? Can you play a contra dance? We've got some great musicians on board, but could use few more! Call […]
Knot-Tying Workshop at Chautauqua!
Rope Fibers & Knot Tying with Christin Ripley This workshop will be held on Sunday morning at the Beehive collective and will cover the resources historically used for rope making from […]
Maine Seaweed Seminar at Chautauqua!
One of our sunday workshops will be with Robert Cushman, from 8;30-10:30 on Sunday morning, quite nearby to our sunday home base of Machias. Rob Cushman has spent the last […]
soil health new farmer webinar thursday!
"Intro to Soil Health and Management" webinar this Thursday, August 12 with Dr. Heather Darby, UVM Extension Agronomist and Soil Specialist August 12, 7 pm Basic Soil Health and Soil […]
wonderful... farm beginnings training!
set one up in your town! A terrific video is here. and check out the Land Stewardship Project.
micro dairy bus
Washington State Greenhorns - check out this event... WSDA Micro Dairy Bus Tour for Farmers August 31, 2010, Port Townsend, WA WSDA Small Farm and Direct Marketing Program welcomes farmers […]
food for maine's future + chatauqua!
We're thrilled to have such wonderful partners and co-sponsors for our upcoming Chatauaqua, taking place this weekend in Maine. On Saturday afternoon, we'll be heading to the new Saving Seeds […]
chautauqua schedule + what to bring!
ta-da! behold: the official Chautauqua schedule and what-to-bring list, + swanky flyer and map (click on them to enlarge) for thisweekend (aug 13 - 15). so round up a carpool […]
carrotmob: village mart
Let’s reward bodegas who are committed to providing Bed-Stuy with healthy and locally grown food. Join us on Saturday, August 21st from 12 to 4pm in support of Village Mart, […]
all glory to the gardens
The rules that have protected New York's amazing community gardens are about to expire, make sure the new rules protect existent gardens and create pathways for new gardens. Come to the […]
if you can't make it to the Chautauqua in Maine
.. there's a train accessible farm based art festival! The Wassaic Project Summer Festival @ the Maxon Mills + Luther Auction Barn 37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic, NY August 13th […]