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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 […]
trading what we dont already know, for what we've got to spare
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 […]
free pruning workshop in hudson, NY
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 […]
rev billy + mountaintop revival
People who hear the phrase “Mountaintop Removal” have a common response: “Mountaintop Removal? How is that possible?” And then you ask if they mean by that question – how […]
farmers, show up!
go meet those chefs. CHEFS COLLABORATIVE MEMBERS AROUND THE COUNTRY CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY Over 50 acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs bring diners to the table for "Earth Dinner" […]
hua ka hua - restore our seed
no gmos we say. yes seed sovereinty. Positive organizing effort by Organic Seed Alliance and others. Hua ka Hua - Restore Our Seed A Public Seed Symposium April 17-18, 2010. […]
one of the best plant sales on the planet
At the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center. They are giving you a second chance if you missed the sale last weekend. SECOND CHANCE PLANT SALE April 16, 2010 9-5 pm […]
can global warming alter a minds?
A panel of professors, authors, visual artists and editors will be exploring that subject next week at at The College of New Rochelle. "The Mind in the Age of Environmental […]
slow slow worth it.
applications are now online for Terra Madre conference 2010! WHAT: Terra Madre is an international conference, hosted by Slow Food, that gathers sustainable food producers, farmers, cooks, educators and activists […]
we just learned about this training program
Patagonia's Tools for Grassroots Activists Conference. It's held every 18 months, so look for the next about a year from now. Back in 1994, we organized our first Tools for […]
the only thing cuter than a young farmer
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 […]
learn about Summer University at UVM's Horticulture Farm
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 […]
petaluma young farmers mixer
West Coasters, this one's for you! The main purpose of this event is for the young farmers of the greater Bay Area to get to know each other, so they […]
speed networking in the hudson valley
This event is put on by Dutchess County Bounty here in the Hudson Valley. If you're in the area, it's worth attending. Cheryl Rogowski is quite inspiring - the first […]
strolling of the heifers
The world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade happens on Saturday, June 5, starting 10 a.m. sharp in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. Don't be late! The heifers are at the front of […]
primitive skills convergence in nor cal
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 […]
are you coming to the hoggett event?
Our friend and hoggett attendee Jenna Woginrich posted about it on Huffington Post, starting quite a flurry of comments that are worth a read. We hope to see you tomorrow! […]
work + play at pie ranch
tomorrow! Pie Ranch (pescadero, CA) is hosting a community work day, potluck dinner, and rollicking barn dance in the roadside barn. celebrate the spirit of community at this monthly ritual of working together […]
"fruits of victory" talk - wilton, CT
Tonight! At the Wilton Library. Celebrate Women’s History Month with a discussion with Elaine F. Weiss, author of Fruits of Victory – The Woman’s Land Army of America in the […]
Vernal equinox hogget Cook Off - this weekend!
A celebrational/educational event, feast and community gathering in the hudson valley In honor of the vernal equinox, spring and the start of a new growing season, join The Greenhorns and […]
NY book launch
book talk +Q&A, folled by a signing and reception to celebrate the release of Anna Lappé's latest: Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork […]
the biotech debate
an invitation from the Oakland Intitute to join a discussion of the recently released research: Biotechnology and Agricultural Development: Transgenic Cotton, Rural Institutions and Resource-Poor Farmers March 18, 2010 Lunch […]
beekeeping in santa fe
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 […]
raw milk symposium
We just heard from the organizers of this event - they're hoping for a strong young farmer presence. Any Midwestern greenhorns out there to represent? $50 if you register by […]
high density grazing workshop - CA
for all you grass farmers out there. A terrific 3-day workshop: Introduction to Holistic Management and High Density Grazing from Holistic Management International.
fermented feasts
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 […]
hogget update
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. […]
greenhorns at Drake Forum - Washington, D.C.
Greenhorns + Severine + The National Young Farmers Coalition will be presenting at this forum. Today and tomorrow! Vilsack asked for new voices, challenged us to get involved: We are […]
crops and cultures presentation
by a young farmer from New Jersey. Crops and Cultures: The Preservation of Heirloom Varieties A slide show and talk by Adam Forbes Monday, March 22 at 7PM; Princeton Public […]
alemany apprenticeship
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. […]
galloping towards spring
young farmer mixers, film fests, cook-offs galore-- the greenhorns are hustlin and bustlin this spring. check out our upcoming events and stay tuned for more to come. Feb 28 NYC NY […]
if you are in cali, and have jangle
these folks are proved, super duper movers towards the edible future. The Organic Farming Research Foundation and Horizon Organic Dairy, in cooperation with New Hope Natural Media, invite you to […]
join miss annie at her fundraiser, raise (veggies on) the roof!
Hello! Yesterday I took a walk through the Greenmarket picking up the last ingredients for this Saturday night's fundraising dinner for Growing Chefs in Brooklyn. The lineup is wonderful--an evening of […]
no farms, no food rally - NY
this takes place March 15. More than ever before, we need to tell our state leaders why they have to invest in New York’s farm and food system. Severe and […]
dairy maids social
A lovely lady from Lilac Ridge farm, near brattleboro, is milking fifty head of Holsteins and Brown Swiss. Together we conspired to hold a young dairy maid - herd management […]
CSA in NYC conference - this sunday!
presented by our friends at Just Food. The Just Food Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in NYC Conference is an opportunity for CSA members from around the city and farmers to […]
this "stipends for farmers" is a great trend
and very important for us to be publicly grateful for. I recently had a spat with some fancy conference organizers who wanted agrarian presence but weren't willing to cover gas […]
sap rising
via our friends at Common Ground Farm, a bit south of us in the Hudson Valley. Old-Time Maple Sugaring-Off Party & Community Dance Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010 Time: 1:00 […]
localxlocal
tonight! the first Local X Local, a monthly event presented by Brooklyn Brewery & Brooklyn Bowl which celebrates Brooklyn’s local art & music community. this edition features The Phenomenal Handclap Band. […]
supper with brooklyn creative league
WHAT: Green Edge NYC is partnering with bk farmyards for their monthly BCL Supper Club to raise funds for the Youth Farm developed by bk farmyards and the High School for […]