Education
mesoamerica resiste
The Beehive Collective has a new poster! In their words: These graphics depict many stories of resistance to Project Mesoamerica, formerly known as the PPP (Plan Puebla Panama), a massive infrastructure […]
land grabs in ethiopia
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-D-9ZUvaZtg] from the Oakland Institute. Ethiopia has been the focus of aggressive foreign agricultural investment, leasing out nearly 3.6 million hectares of land for commercial farm ventures from 2008-2010. This […]
farm manual
Moss Brook Growers has an amazing resource: an online farm manual, compiling their thoughts from years farming. Check it out here! Here is a sampler from Section 6, "Recruitment and […]
washington state school district serves it fresh
Wenatchee recognized for lunchroom makeover By K.C. Mehaffey World staff writer Saturday, May 25, 2013 WENATCHEE — Efforts to improve school lunches offered in the Wenatchee School District have gained […]
dairy grazing apprenticeships
http://www.dairygrazingapprenticeship.org/welcome Earn while you learn! The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is the first legally recognized, fully accredited apprenticeship for farming in the United States. Mission The Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship of GrassWorks, […]
greenhorns on growing farms podcast
"The Future of Farming in America" featuring greenhorns director, severine vT fleming In this farm podcast you will learn: The power of proving how serious you are. How to use stunts […]
agroforestry video blitz
behold! an epic teaching moment by greenhorns friend, neil: below are a bunch of links to videos related to succession agroforestry or multi-strata agroforestry. Most are in Spanish or Portuguese […]
strawberry sustainability grant
any farmers out there have spring strawberries on the brain? check out this opportunity from the University of Arkansas: The Strawberry Sustainability Initiative grants program administered by the University of Arkansas Division of […]
lead teacher at wright-locke farm
April Vacation / Summer Education Program Lead Teacher Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester, MA is now hiring Lead Teachers for both its April vacation and summer education programs. Lead Teachers should […]
job opportunity at slide ranch
Summer Teacher-in-Residence at Slide Ranch (Muir Beach, CA) Slide Ranch Mission: Slide Ranch teaches visitors the impact our choices have on food, health, and the environment, through hands-on activities and […]
CSA expert exchange online conference
CSA Expert Exchange online conference hosted by Small Farm Central on March 15, 2013 ! For more details, see the CSA_ExpertExchange_release. Be sure to check out the "New Farmer Scholarships" being […]
NY rural skills workshops
Via the Sustainable Living Project. Full workshop descriptions available HERE. Including: Local Living Festival -- KICK-OFF Planning Gathering Master Gardener Volunteer Information Session St. Lawrence University's Sustainability Semester Informational Meeting […]
farms next with rogue farm corps
Farms Next is a full season of hands-on training and skill-based education in sustainable agriculture for aspiring farmers and ranchers. Through an innovative and cooperative model, Farms Next combines up […]
democracy, the science of liberty: requires our attention
Here is a newly compiled list of the House and Senate agriculture committees, with new members listed in italics – note that there are a particularly large number of new committee […]
free course!
An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health Robert S. Lawrence, Keeve Nachman Explore how food intersects with public health and the environment as it moves from […]
organic farm school
another interesting opportunity in Washington State. Interested in becoming an Organic Farmer? Join our Organic Farm School program! Located in Washington State, the Organic Farm School (OFS) trains aspiring farmers […]
crucial topics, key learning, stoveside
Why go driving in the wet sleet to a workshop on finances and bookkeeping? Its 2012, almost 2013~ You can learn that important stuff while sitting in front of your […]
intensive: next generation organic leaders
Register for the conference HERE There are some scholarships available for young farmers - download the application HERE Download a PDF of the poster HERE
learning with the land
The Walden Project takes public high school to the woods each day in western Vermont. In this 5-minute preview of a 30-minute film produced by Walden alumna Julia Walsh, check […]
video about water, farming and tracking in china
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHi4Rkyb6e0&feature=player_embedded] With the start of part two of Circle of Blue and the China Environment Forum’s Choke Point: China series, the focus has broadened from looking more narrowly at water scarcity and energy to […]
apply now for 2013 NFU beginning farmers institute
WASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2012) – National Farmers Union (NFU) is now accepting applications for its 2013 Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) program. The annual program, now accepting its third class of students, […]
e.f. schumacher lectures
32nd Annual E.F. Schumacher Lectures "The Role of the Internet in Creating a Just and Sustainable Economy" Date: Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: First Church in Cambridge (11 Garden St., Cambridge, […]
if you're a fan of greenhorn radio,
you'll love PFI's Farminars. Take part in one live on Tuesday evenings or listen to past farminars in the archives. For farmers, by farmers, all the way from Iowa. What's […]
an academic report on college and student farms,
and the role they play in generating the next generation, from liberal arts to technical colleges. http://www.kentuckypress.com/live/title_detail.php?titleid=2625
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, […]
harvesting opportunities conference
Saratoga Spring, N.Y., October 4, 2012 —Farms contribute billions to New York’s economy, yet, since the 1980s, the state has lost more than 4,000 farms to development. Harvesting Opportunities in New York: […]
winter semester at stone soup
Stone Soup Institute is offering a winter semester to four students who are curious and adventuresome enough to explore the learning opportunities on a small homestead in coastal Maine. The major focus of […]
direct marketing clinics
UVM Extension New Farmer Project: Direct Market Pricing Clinics for Farmers These FREE one-day clinics will provide hands-on opportunities to learn about various cost-based pricing techniques using your own production […]
marketing & sales webinars - beginning tomorrow!
Space still available in CCOF’s Marketing 101 and Sales Basics Webinars! Join organic market experts Dina Izzo and Jeff Bordes on September 26 for CCOF’s Marketing 101 Webinar to learn […]
the husbandry school
Check it out HERE! What is husbandry? We are not talking about animal husbandry (the care and management of animals). Or crops. Or even husbands. We are talking about something […]
for you beginning women farmers out there
Whole Farm Planning Training Program accepts applications for upcoming sessions – The Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project, Inc. (CNYRC&D) recently announced that applications are being accepted for […]
VT new farmer classes
Registration is now open for the Vermont New Farmer Project farm business classes. No matter what stage your farm business is in, the New Farmer Project offers classes to help you reach your full potential. […]
midwest young farmer gathering & field day
Upper Midwest CRAFT and the Biodynamic Initiative for the Next Generation are teaming up for a fantastic farmy weekend August 25-26 atAngelic Organics Farm and Learning Center in Caledonia, IL. Farm Machinery CRAFT Field Day ~ […]
10 years and 5,000 fruit trees later..
Common Vision is bringing back fruit trees to california schools check out their new video! http://commonvision.org/give/
news from farmstead meatsmith
Upcoming classes: Primitive Goat Harvest This week-long workshop is the uncompromising embodiment of responsibility. As we take life from two goats, we confidently assume the task before us: to use […]
the nicest biodynamic crayons
And a nice family that distributes them right here in Columbia County, NY. Meadowsweet Naturals - Stick Crayons
maine seed camp!
2012 Seed Camp @ Saving Seeds Farm, Sedgwick, Maine August 17 - 20, 2012 A weekend-long intensive course on small-scale farming and seed production. Includes full-day workshop with master seedsman Will […]
research in biodynamic world
Announcing Call for Pre-Proposals and Collaborators for Biodynamic Research The Biodynamic Association is seeking creative, relevant and innovative research projects that will advance the understanding and practice of biodynamics. By making this Call, […]
awesome children's books
we like this children's garden story. tell us your favorites ag related stories. [email protected]
landowners and greenhorn allies - crank up your summer education!
The Northeast Beginning Farmer Program has a jam-packed summer schedule for those of you out there who might be trying to help young farmers start up. Sign up for their […]