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An exhibit at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin featuring the work of Alex S. MacLean.  Images of his are in our film. Glorious landscape shots of agricultural areas. The 20th-century city was built in opposition to the landscape. The ecological consequences of this have been climate change, a shortage of water, and the loss […]

a re-post from the L.A. Times. Farmers say consolidation in the industry means they're forced to buy more costly seeds. But Monsanto, the world's largest seed firm, says competition 'is alive and flourishing.' By P.J. Huffstutter, March 11, 2010 For 40 years, farmer Todd Leake and his family have battled bitter cold, hungry pests and […]

thanks to our friend and ally Kevin Skvorak of Regeneration CSA for sending us this link!  Is it time for concerned NYC people to build an effective foodshed protection movement? Posted by sarah williford & kevin skvorak on March 15, 2010 There are deep and unavoidable connections between a healthy secure local food supply, NYC […]

these are the best books on the stars.  written by the author of Curious George, H.A. Rey The Stars: A New Way to See Them Find the Constellations

Taggart Siegel, the director of "The Real Dirt on Farmer John" embarks on a pilgrimage across continents and centuries in his new upcoming film Queen of The Sun. Queen highlights unsung heroes who are dedicated to the survival of bees: from poets and philosophers to scientists and shamans, from political activists to biodynamic beekeepers. Across […]

and they are casting! Independent producer Annabel Seymour, from BreakThru Films (The Devil Came on Horseback, The Trials of Darryl Hunt), is casting for a GrowFood documentary series. She'd like to cast a few folks who travel from farm to farm—people with diverse stories and perspectives to show a well-rounded view of the nomadic organic […]

via the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition We are thrilled to feature this blog post written by Kristina Hubbard, board member of NSAC member group, the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO).  Kiki attended the first in a series of hearings sponsored by the USDA and Department of Justice about concentration in the agriculture industry.  Kiki is […]

in a funny "Unlikely Farmer" video.  You've got to watch it on the Food2 site - HERE

who is the partner of Greenhorns soundtrack composer Paul Curreri. Her newest record is officially out, including our favorite "Ain't That The Way" Hey folks, TODAY'S THE DAY! ¡Don't Hurry for Heaven! is officially out in the US & Canada.  The record is currently #1 on the Folk/Roots/Blues Earshot Canadian Radio Chart, in the good […]

We received this note from an aspiring Georgia agrarian, and then asked him to tell us a little more about himself.  We met Jared Pickard on our Southern Trip.  Check out his blog! Hey Severine, I just wanted to say thanks for the time we spent together at Riverview Farms.  Meeting you opened my eyes […]

for all you urban cyclists out there, the yike bike! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X813eTuZJkc&feature=player_embedded]

 By Megan Krigbau, Food and Wine. Sonoma's Scribe makes wines using wild yeasts. Fittingly, its young winemaker, Andrew Mariani, throws wild parties at the estate's old hacienda, complete with amazing food and great wine served right from the barrel. The Scribe Winery tale begins with a charming young entrepreneur named Andrew Mariani and a storied […]

Greenhorn and Greenhorns' friend Jenna Woginrich wrote quite a nice little piece about our Hoggett event, and her thoughts about it, on her blog.  She's a terrific young farmer and writer.  Thanks, Jenna!  Check out her projects and read that post at http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/

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 Great War. Imagine a spunkier, and more controversial, Rosie the Riveter–a generation older, and more outlandish for her time. She is the ‘farmerette’ of the […]

Beginning next month, these guys are going to be biking across the country to explore and share the local food movement.  As they say, "one part bike, one part local, one part potluck."  Check them out HERE. They're also competing to win one of 10 $5,000 grants from Pepsi's Refresh Everything Campaign.  Here's what they […]

Walk with artist: Hera, up up on the mountain.

This was written by our friend Elizabeth Manus: Rotational Grazing on Common Land A creative farmer shows how turning her sheep into nomads yields more than just organic grass-fed lamb. read the full article HERE

or, as the New York Times dubs it, "Hip Hop Cuisine" By KIM SEVERSON Published: March 2, 2010 RABBITS are supposed to be easy to kill. The French dispatch them with a sharp knife to the throat. A farmer in upstate New York swears that a swift smack with the side of the hand works. […]

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 and What You Can Do About It WHEN: Thursday, April 1st, 2010 @ 6:30pm WHERE: Wollman Hall at The New School, Eugene Lang Building, 65 […]

in november 2009, a documentary film shot by one of our comrades premiered on national television and told the story of mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia from the view of the people who live and work in the coal fields. in case you missed Coal Country the first time around, there are a number of […]

raw milk advocates speak out! read about recent raw milk hearings in Wisconsin in this article by rick barret of the journal sentinel Eau Claire — Hundreds of raw milk advocates packed a legislative hearing Wednesday, demanding the right to buy and sell unpasteurized dairy products that some claim have powerful health benefits but that […]

we highly recommend watching temple grandin's TED talk about the need for more visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and smart geeks, (and we'd like to think) farmers in the world.

and we'll be posting pictures along the way. here are a few:

which we recently attended in Washington, D.C. with several other young farmers. Blowin’ in the wind: The true meaning of ‘ag unity’ by Debra Eschmeyer; 8 Mar 2010 Of the 50 or so food and farm conferences I've attended in the last several years, the Drake Forum for America's New Farmers: Policy Innovations & Opportunities […]

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he's a darling farm kitty, currently in NY. email us - [email protected]

pixies still permitted.

Our friend Ida has a solo show in Hudson, NY, opening this weekend. Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, New York from March 11th-April 18th Opening reception is this Saturday, March 13th 6-8pm. WALKING HOME In the large format photographs presented in this exhibit, Ida Weygandt uses the landscape to expand on her themes of interior world […]

The latest project of Brooke Budner, our tireless artist and an accomplished young farmer. Brooke just wrote an article about the project for Civil Eats. Little City Gardens: Growing an Urban Micro-Farm March 2nd, 2010 By Brooke Budner A year ago, my business partner, Caitlyn Galloway, and I started Little City Gardens. We grow salad […]

this comes via Farm Aid. Hey Farm Aid, I read your column on concentration in agriculture last month, but I'm confused. You talk about monopolies and fewer consumer choices, but when I walk into a supermarket, I see a gazillion brands and products. I don't understand how concentration is actually hurting consumers. Any help clarifying […]

Our good friend Evan Elliot at American Foodways wrote this post for us.  Stay tuned for more on these folks. When most folks visit the Grand Canyon, they marvel at its scale, its silence, its infinite shades of red, rust, and ochre. When John T. Edge first saw it, he said, “Wow. That’s a big […]

we wanted to share this nice little note from Shawn, a new young farmer out in in southern california. I have been waiting for the day that I could send you a link to my own farm's website. Well, the day is here, and perhaps you all would like to check it out. I just turned 26 […]

today we are headed out to visit our friend Bev Eggleston at EcoFriendly Foods in VA. EcoFriendly Foods provides pasture-raised, "beyond organic" meats to consumers at farmers markets and to restaurants. all of their animals are raised humanely on small family farms throughout the Shenandoah Valley, VA. you can find Bev and his tastey chops on Saturdays […]

BY: Kim Severson - NY Times RABBITS are supposed to be easy to kill. The French dispatch them with a sharp knife to the throat. A farmer in upstate New York swears that a swift smack with the side of the hand works. Others prefer a quick twist of the neck. It didn’t seem so […]

Thanks deb eschelmeyer for showing it here at drake forum. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZlCoG6RMgs]

We are watching. We are expecting.  We want to help you get it right. By Peter Eisler, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Department of Agriculture officials failed to act on reports of illegal and unsafe slaughterhouse practices, letting suspect operations continue despite public health risks, a USDA veterinarian alleges in testimony to be aired today at a […]

this weekend in New York. Particularly, Carissa Carmen. She also managed the Waterpod living systems team, and sent along this notice about Verge: come see my french language long johns! I will be arriving in NYC this weekend to host a  site-specific gallery, chashama: wildspace, Room 407 Dylan Hotel

Two nights ago. With homegrown beer and farmers from three states. What have you other young farmers been up to?

They're featuring our friend Zoe Bradbury, the Greenhorns trailer, a nice recipe and some young farmer resources. [vodpod id=Video.3160954&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about "Kitchen Caravan: Environment - Zoë Br...", posted with vodpod Kitchen Caravan - Season 11, Episode 2.