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on the radio!  awesome. this is from Outdoor Chattanooga.  They also have Bike Chattanooga. We have partnered with Pulse News WLPZ-95.3FM to bring Chattanoogan ears DAILY BICYCLE TRAFFIC REPORTS. Yes. […]

Limited Growth Opportunities in Farming By Sarah Shemkus November 29, 2009 BREWSTER — In April, Eldredge Farm consisted of two greenhouses, a dozen chickens and one very ambitious plan. "I […]

making your own food. Instead of just watching other people make the food on television. We think probably we should all learn how to make other things as well. Such […]

Here are some thoughts from our new friend Nathan Ballantine, aka "Man in Overalls".  He's a budding greenhorn, himself.  with a terrific blog. Back in July while visiting my good […]

this is a beautiful piece, in both words and images. And the Pursuit of Happiness by Maira Kalman    

I'm a huge fan.  This is an excerpt from her book, Our Farm My life as a smallholder by Rosie Boycott When Rosie Boycott lost her job as a Fleet […]

Here is our friend + fellow greenhorn Oliver's account of the Futurist Banquet held at the MOMA in San Francisco a few weeks ago... it seems epic butchery events are […]

those of you who thought that value added was witchcraft... were right! here's a fine example: Olala Farms

meatpaper, tartine, chez panisse kids in brooklyn they told me that they did a performance with a bike and a bull! I was so excited here it is: http://openrestaurant.org/ - […]

an essay by wendell berry.  Read it, along with Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm. THE NECESSITY OF AGRICULTURE By Wendell Berry, from a May 16 speech given in acceptance of the […]

The California Institute for Rural Studies and Rick Nahmias Photography are pleased to announce the release of "Fair Food: Field to Table" a multimedia presentation promoting a more socially just […]

We can't embed this video directly into the blog, but it's worth a look. Earth From Above

Our illustrator and friend Brooke Budner has a question for the crowd: "I'm looking, looking for grants to fund our little city gardens work. We frame it as a social […]

We just got this note from the makers of a documentary film, From Grass to Cheese, that's in the works right now. Here's the trailer, and what they have to […]

The opening already happened, but the show is up until December 12! @ Mixed Greens Gallery Mixed Greens is pleased to announce Kimberley Hart’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. […]

Future Farmers of America [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3949422&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about "National FFA Video", posted with vodpod  

Hi there beginning farmer thinkers. here's an opportunity to share your perspectives on this emergent movement, and get academic credit for it! The Journal of Agriculture and Food Systems Development […]

This short video talks about a new program linking agricultural researchers in the field with students to disseminate information about sustainable agriculture and encourage collaboration. (via American Paragon) [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3934765&w=425&h=350&fv=] […]

From our friend Destin at the Eat Well Guide [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3927353&w=425&h=350&fv=] From the heart of Brooklyn comes our latest video on Eat Well Guide’s Green Fork. Learn how a community […]

watch this, and re-read Wendell Berry & Wes Jackson's 50 Year Farm Bill piece from last January [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7AX3rFye2o] Topless America.org Over 520 Appalachian Mountains have been destroyed, covering and poisoning […]

Check out this video and write up of a panel in NYC in September. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX2i8ADMpPM&feature=player_embedded] Civil Eats November 11, 2009 by Paul Crossfield The discussion on American agriculture is evolving […]

In October 1978, with a seventh-grade education, 19-year-old Dolly Freed published a book called POSSUM LIVING: HOW TO LIVE WELL WITH NO JOB AND WITH (ALMOST) NO MONEY about the […]

The world's biggest potluck dinner returns to NYC. (and greenhorns will be there...) WHAT: Slideluck Potshow, just named one of the NEWYork100 most innovative, rule-breaking, model-changing ideas to come out […]

check this one out, in Madison, WI, starting TODAY! Tales from Planet Earth We have an exciting line-up of 50 films coming to Tales from Planet Earth! A one-page pdf […]

Lucas is the lovey of Annie of the rooftop. http://www.lucasfoglia.com/ He takes pictures of wilderness buffs-- especially buff ones with arrows and feathers and fern gully fierceness. They came for […]

The Greenhorns documentary will be shown at this Film Festival!   Perhaps you'd like to host a screening?  Or organize a festival yourselves?  We thought so.  And so we made a […]

from the Hudson Valley Seed Library!  Here's the latest from our pal Ken. Even though the leaves are brown and many gardeners have already laid their beds to rest, seed […]

If you're a faithful blog reader, you may remember Ibti, the plucky young woman who'd decided to bike across the country visiting local, sustainable farms.  Having heard she'd made it […]

hilarious! there are quite a few greenhorns to be found in this slideshow... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/photos-your-favorite-hot_n_324182.html?slidenumber=0#slide_image

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3751413&w=425&h=350&fv=pap_url%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Ffrontlineworld%2Fwatch%2Fplayer.html%3Fpkg%3Dentrepreneur%26seg%3D7%26mod%3D0%26pap_pkgcode%3Dentrepreneur%26pap_mode%3D0%26pap_brand%3Dfrow%26pap_brandid%3D3%26pap_segidx%3D7%26pap_hash%3D%26pap_continuous%3D] more about "FRONTLINE/World . Video | PBS", posted with vodpod you can also watch here: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/watch/player.html?pkg=entrepreneur&seg=7&mod=0  

Since the enactment of the 18th amendment, in 1919, wine has not been made or sold from the land that is now Scribe Winery. So it is with reverence for […]

He used to be my neighbor. Now I like listening to how he promotes ruckus making against big pharma. - Sev [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nO47FwR3RE&feature=player_embedded#]

have a gander over at our friend and advisor sandor katz's fabulous website. and chop chop chop those cabbages. even the outer leaves make great kimchee! http://www.wildfermentation.com/events.php?id=121

http://www.sunfrost.com/refrigerator_models.html this is my dream refrigerator. i also have a dream woodstove, dream cooktop, and dream deydrator. but my dreams will have to wait for a little while longer hi […]

The Wanås Foundation is a non-profit art foundation located in the south of Sweden on an estate consisting of a medieval castle, an organic farm, and a sculpture park. Since […]

from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Young farmer expanding her business and growing interest October 8, 2009; Troy L. Smith Growing up, Erin Bullock couldn't even tell you what farming […]

Dear Greenhorns, Sarajane here, writing from Keith's Farm in Port Jervis NY. There is much to say and do, tell and ask. For now, though I want to let you […]

you know we love maps... this is via Brooklyn Based Remember when you were a kid, and you threw blankets over chairs to make tents? Emily Fischer did that too, […]

Congratulations Greenhorns' Friend Claire Hope Cummings!  This is an important book for us all to read. The Before Columbus Foundation is pleased to announce that Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and […]

quite stunning photography here. Be sure to check out the "Growing" Portfolio. And there is a new book. Over: The American Landscape at the Tipping Point Alex MacLean’s aerial photographs […]