Politics & Activism
'animal rights' activists activate their selfish bullshit
2000 lbs of meat buried in the ground? That sounds pretty wasteful to us. Sending threats to get your way? Sounds like whiny little children in adult bodies. A Casualty […]
young farmers in greece make their media move
Greece's New Farmers by Victoria Bouloubasis for The Huffington Post [vimeo http://vimeo.com/50199525] Popular perception of Greece teeters between two extremes. One is based on serene, mystic island landscapes and a […]
nominate the young farmer you love best!
2013 Growing Green Awards
history lesson
First major tractorcades and strikes of farmers coming to Washington and Colorado...from Nebraska! The so-called "American Agricultural Movement". An almost instant mobilization. Check it out HERE.
yes on prop 37
A farmer's perspective [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlPm6KfLmX4] http://www.carighttoknow.org/
cooperation, makes it happen
[youtube=http://youtu.be/7efaDeFmurQ] + http://american.coop/content/mondragon-experiment-1980-bbc-documentary
organic 2012 farm bill petition
[brought to you by the good people at the Organic Farming Research Foundation] We are working with organizations around the country to collect signatures to urge Congress to pass a […]
funeral for a farm bill
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FcARQjdgc4] Ask Congress to pass a 2012 Farm Bill now!http://bit.ly/fbriseagain
in your town, there is state owned land.
If you see it being sprayed and are dismayed, here are some great background documents to support your advocacy. http://www.sustainable.org/governance/policies-ordinances-a-taxes/1744-guidelines-on-sustainable-landscaping-for-federal-agencies Sustainble land management protocols exist in state parks and preserves, […]
right to know, in california
http://www.carighttoknow.org http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/magazine/why-californias-proposition-37-should-matter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-food.html
why california's prop 37 matters
michael pollan dishes it out this week in NYTIMES -- read it here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/magazine/why-californias-proposition-37-should-matter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-food.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
farmer oriented aid
One Acre Fund is a young organization with big dreams. Our purpose is to serve small-scale farmers. In everything we do we put the farmer first. We measure success in our […]
register to vote.
State by state information can be found HERE and check out The League of Young Voters - they'll help you brush up on the issues and they've got their own […]
it is unusual for us to repost from the american farm bureau
Because usually we don't agree with their communications, and their view of how farmers and young farmers can achieve viability. Towing the line for agribusiness isn't our idea of ' new […]
the governor of vermont, so on point
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8rPXBj3iHY] We need more farm-born statesmen. " The economic future of our state depends on a local and regional agriculture" Hell yes! s
mapping a GMO free europe
As you may know, recent studies conducted in France have shown significant toxic effects from the use of Roundup. And particularly tumors in rats in feeding studies. http://www.gmo-free-regions.org/gmo-free-regions/maps.html
policy action!
What is going on with the Farm Bill?! Here is the latest: Members of the House of Representatives are in Washington for a few more days. They’ll come home to your […]
are you by a phone?
An organic farmers flashmob, via phone, is happening right now! Join hundreds of callers on September 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. EST in the first American Organic Phone Flash Mob […]
farmer wins raw milk victory in missouri
Falls Church, VA, Aug. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – On July 31 Armand and Teddi Bechard entered into a consent agreement with the State of Missouri, ending a case that began in 2009. On two […]
gmo, right to know
New campaign finance reports reveal that Monsanto Co. just contributed $4.2 million to defeat Proposition 37, which would require labeling of genetically engineered food. That is the largest contribution in the race. Total contributions […]
mothers to regulators: we will not comply
August 16, 2012-Washington, DC (Business Wire)—On August 18, 2012 a group of mothers and others, members of the advocacy groups, the Raw Milk Freedom Riders and Lemonade Freedom Day, will take their raw […]
hudson valley farmers forum! let's fill that venue AUG 20
Hudson Valley Farmers Forum Monday, August 20th, 4-6pm Columbia-Greene Community College, Student Dining Hall, Main Bldg. South Entrance. Parking lots E,F,G This will be a rare opportunity to hear from […]
action alert - canola in washington state
via Adaptive Seeds: We here at Adaptive Seeds are not big on sending out mass e-mails, but have made an exception today: There is an immediate threat to our food […]
young farmers protest low milk prices..
..with nudie press stunt what a good idea! http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Young-farmers-protest-milky-bath-kids/story-16543182-detail/story.html
since our screening at the sydney botanic garden
there are lots more Australians in our ranks. Check out this post from some Australian greenhorns: http://milkwood.net/2012/07/29/greenhorns-stickers-and-badges-and-kerchiefs-and/
rock the barn
Rock the Barn, put together by three friends, is a (non-funded) promotional bicycle tour for prop 37, the labeling of GMO ingredients in California, and for small organic farms in […]
young candidate on agricultural platform
Kevin Labenz. Here's his pitch: On June 12th, I officially launched my campaign for Minnesota State House of Representatives in the newly outlined District 23A. Many of you know me […]
BEEF video,
ON resolving political differences and eating beef together -- sent to us by a new friend of the greenhorns, Deborah, hailing all the way from australia ! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urRiGHwaK5M&feature=youtu.be]
americorps farming/food justice job in beautiful methow valley, washington
The Red Shed Produce garden, a program of Room One, in conjunction with the Valley Teen Center is accepting applications for the AMERICORPS position of "Teens Growing Healthy Futures Program […]
farm bill action alert!
via the Organic Farming Research Foundation The House Agriculture Committee will decide TOMORROW, July 11th, the fate of the Farm Bill for the next 5 years. Congress must hear from […]
take back the tract update
PRESS ADVISORY Saturday July 7th – 9AM - Albany, CA Occupy the Farm will crash an exclusive invite-only harvest party sponsored by the Albany City Council and UC Berkeley. Join […]
seeking FSA nominations
The Farm Service Agency is seeking growers interested in serving on Farm Service Agency county committees. Past committee members have expressed appreciation for having learned more about the federal farm […]
farm bill survey
a note from our friend Rajiv -- help his team out by filling out this survey to help create a blueprint for the next farm bill: Last week, the Senate voted to […]
here's how they justify crop insurance
always good to watch their methods to help understand what we're up against. no doubt we need disaster relief for our nation's farmers, even resilient ones, but in what other […]
beginning farmers! be counted!
URGENT! You must sign up by July 1 to be included in the 2012 Ag census. This is the sign-up deadline for farms to voluntarily register. It's important to get […]
CENSUS. be counted
this is a reminder to make sure that your beginning farmer clients are signed up to be included in the 2012 Ag census. July 1 is the sign-up deadline for farms […]
a farmer on the affordable care act
Farmers to benefit from health insurance reform By AMY MORENO-SILLS For the Capital Press I love the simple pleasures of farming, from seeing a child's face light up with wonder […]
ACTION TODAY! I called, did you?
Today, the full U.S. Senate is debating the 2012 Farm Bill. Organic farmers need you to call your Senators TODAY. It's an easy call. Let's make sure our families receive […]
farm bill infographic
From TakePart: We've already pointed out how the Farm Bill currently being debated in Congress is going to have a massive impact on everything that goes on your grocery shelves […]