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transnational corporations, factory farms and the economic colonization of rural america
John Ikerd, August 3rd, 2017, In These Times "The sense of impotence and dread in rural America is a consequence of decades of economic extraction and exploitation carried out in […]
solar cookers, the simple solution to a host of complex challenges?
Solar cookers could not be more simple in many ways, their basic means of operation catches the suns rays and uses this heat to cook food. Some use aluminium coated […]
"get your hand dirty and learn from the best!" in washington.
Sound Vegetables’ based in Redmond, Washington are looking for an intern! Sound Vegetables’ market garden grows over 35 varieties of fresh produce and free range poultry. Their minimal soil disturbance […]
proposed immigration legislation could have devastating effects on agriculture.
President Donald Trump has today endorsed legislation proposed by two republican senators (David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas), which would introduce new limits on legal immigration. The […]
assistant gardiner position in vermont.
Bread and Puppet Theater, in Glover, Vermont, is looking for an organic gardener to assist the head gardener in the theater's gardens which total about an acre.The position is for […]
action alert! upcoming farm bill listening sessions.
As the next Farm Bill approaches, the House Agriculture Committee members are beginning to gather input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders. As you may know, several current programmes that […]
trailer: 500 years: life in resistance, a story about indigenous land struggles in Guatemala
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvOEltvXrME&w=640&h=360] 500 which premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, is set in the years between 2013 and 2016. It documents the trial of the former Guatemalan […]
SAFN award deadlines extended until july 28th 2017
The Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition has just announced that the deadlines for both the Christine Wilson Award and the Thomas Marchione Award have been extended until […]
forthland, art, community and harvesting the commons
[vimeo 164326896 w=640 h=360] We have recently discovered fourthland, a collaborative art and performance community in the UK which first emerged in 2008. It's hard to do justice to fourthland […]
save the date for the 23rd annual dairy sheep symposium in quebec
The 23rd Annual Dairy Sheep Symposium is taking place from Nov 30th - Dec 2nd this year at the Estrimont Suites and Spas, Orford (near Sherbrooke), Quebec. The title of this year's symposium […]
growing true blue indigo dye in a closed loop system
As part of their True Blue project, Fibershed, have recently released a report on the processes and practices involved in the making of blue indigo dye. They explain the idea […]
accessible innovation
An interesting wind powered sailing initiative that is documenting different low-tech solutions from around the world.
from the horses mouth
The big economists are taking note of the the local in this podcast that focuses on BerkShares alternative currency.
a legal step forward in the fight against herbicides
Monsanto's Roundup is facing increasing legal pressure with it's active ingredient being labeled as potential carcinogen. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s marquee product, Roundup, […]
calling all artists: ecofarm needs your work!
Your artwork could help promote the next EcoFarm Conference in Pacific Grove, CA!
the future of farming in new england
Can New England farmers survive in changing climate? A new podcast says, yes-- and they absolutely need to.
seedy films
A step-by-step video series on seed saving for 32 vegetable crops.
support the young farmer success act
A new bill to provide debt relief to young farmers!
an alternative route to farm financing
Looking at a few different crowdsourced financing platforms.
the farmers aren't alright
A discussion between farmers on mental health and the challenges of being well while you work.
staple bedside reading material
Greenhorns, we want to point you in the direction of two texts on contemporary farm life! The first is The Journal if Peasant Studies, a publication that focuses rural politics and development. If […]
more reasons why bees are awesome
New research demonstrates bees pack more smarts into their tiny little brains than we thought.
severine in ireland
A chance to see greenhorns founder talk farming in Ballymaloe.
graziers wanted in NY
Dairy farmer apprenticeship training program opportunities in NY state.
agrarian economics: a letter from a young farmer
I met Kevin Morin in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, a town on the outskirts of Montreal, and home to some of the last vestiges of agricultural land on the island metropolis. At the time […]
the four horsemen of the good food movement
The Four Horsemen of the Good Food Movement: identifying weaknesses to make the movement stronger!
before you throw rocks, read this book
Tech companies and the digital economy don't have to be all bad!
talkin healthcare for farmers
Vermont Public Radio article on the challenges new and old farmers face when accessing affordable health insurance.
urban farming fellowships in berkeley, california
Urban Adamah in Berkeley, CA is now accepting applications for its spring, summer, and fall fellowships.
"agriculture has been one of the greatest blessings and curses to civilization"
Mark Shepard, restoration agriculture guru, is teaching a workshop in Stephentown, NY.
real leaders lovin climate
In the age of twitter leadership and instagram bill signings occasionally we see something that's worth mention. The Swedish government has just signed a new climate action plan that commits […]
ann arbor: historic biodynamic farm seeks head farmer(s)
The Community Farm of Ann Arbor is looking to hire a head farmer.
erotic farm fiction
A little preview of Artemisia Rae's farmer life inspired, erotic romance novel.
swell jobs at groundswell in ithaca, ny
The Groundswell Center in Ithaca, NY is hiring!
read a book: agee and walker's "rediscovered masterpiece"
"Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" may be a classic, but James Agee and Walker Evans' "Cotton Tenants" is also well worth a read.
fictional playbooks for totalitarian dystopia
Scarier than fiction - A look at protest posters and resistance art that draw from literature.
occupied territory farmers tell their needs
Delegation from farm and peasant organizations in Spain meet with rural Palestinians to discuss their needs and ongoing resistance to political, economic, and social repression.
the seed underground
Join author and activist Janisse Ray on a tour through the world of seed saving in here latest book on farming, seeds, and the movement to preserve genetic diversity.
"bee" kind to pollinators!
Amazing facts and ways to protect the world's pollinators.
calling all rogues and future farmers
Oregon-based Rogue Farm Corps is now accepting applications for their hands-on internship and apprenticeship programs.