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This event is put on by Dutchess County Bounty here in the Hudson Valley.  If you're in the area, it's worth attending.  Cheryl Rogowski is quite inspiring - the first […]

Read about Organic Valley's "Gen-O"  program and ideals here, and download their Winter 2010 Gen-O Rising newsletter. They're seeking contributors!

some nice green career training videos to be found her, including this one about Algae. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q40s7Pm-Nw&feature=player_embedded] The Green Guardians is a green career clearinghouse for people wanting to develop green […]

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

these days, we can't get enough of all of these oh so fabulous mapping interfaces. now the USDA has stepped up to the plate and created the Food Environmental Atlas, which […]

we love this interactive atlas of the New Western Range, which locates innovative ranchers, farmers, scientists, agency personnel, individuals and organizations are creating a new vision for the Western Range. […]

You can now get bicycling directions on google maps! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN5_NBSu7Lw&feature=player_embedded]

Our vernal equinox hoggett event is sponsored by this terrific organization.We thank animal welfare approved for their support of this event, making it affordable for beginning farmers -- but also […]

We just heard about this terrific organization in Oregon - a good model, and helpful for all of us. Thanks to Sarah Sullivan, who clued us in. Check them out […]

this just in from the good folks at SARE: Got a great idea?  Need a grant or loan to get a jumpstart?  Check out Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities, a guide to federal […]

the Cornell small farms program has a brand new guide for beginning farmers.  This + the greenhorns guide makes quite a duo.

all positions have been filled for now, but this is an amazing program - one to keep your eyes on. It's a project of the Quivera Coalition. Conservation and Ranching […]

a stellar opportunity from our friends at alemany farm in San Francisco. For the second year in a row, Friends of Alemany Farm will be offering an Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture. […]

IMPACT A series of stories about films making change How do social issue documentary films do more than just raise awareness? Are you a documentary filmmaker looking for the formula […]

On Feb. 5, USDA released the 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) to the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Competitive Grant program. The Application deadline is April 6, 2010 The RFA is […]

The Women's Agricultural Network of Vermont (which is a terrific resource in general) is teaching a course on using social marketing.   "Using Facebook as a Marketing Tool for Farm Businesses." […]

Decades ago, Dan or Dandy Doodles were one of the country-cured meats delivered to folks throughout rural Southside Virginia. A Dan Doodle (or Tom Thumb) is a unique, hickory-smoked sausage […]

here are some wisconsin folks fermenting some seriously scrumptious sauerkraut + kim chi. Powerkraut is a small family business located in Southwestern Wisconsin committed to hand producing delicious, nourishing cultured food and fermented drinks for […]

here's to agrarianism in higher education. The Program in Agrarian Studies at Yale is an experimental, interdisciplinary effort to reshape how a new generation of scholars understands rural life and […]

from our friends at Sterling College. Craftsbury Common, VT—Independent colleges and universities, already under financial strain due to diminished endowments, are now facing calls from politicians and pundits to cost […]

" Why aren't there tax breaks for landowners leasing to beginning farmers!?" brought a sensible reply from India Burnett Farmer, program director of the Rutland Area Farm & Food Link: […]

we've met so many lovely people over the internetz! I've been a squeeky wheel about young farmers rights at all the relevant agencies, and I even joined the farm bureau […]

I was recently given some of this as a present - look how glorious... Chateau de Brouay Calvados

Some more good gear for the list - Pointer Brand. High Back, Low Back and Carpenter Overalls, Carpenter Jeans, Blue Jeans, Coveralls, Hunting Clothes, Denim Jackets, Shorts and Shortalls for […]

because I"m a beginning farmer + rancher-- and I need them to represent my interests. New York Farm Bureau: Young Farmers & Ranchers Program

Many of you have probably used it to search for jobs or internships, and the site is about to go under.  www.idealist.org.   Here is their appeal: You know how sometimes […]

“Growing New Farmers” Internship and Incubator Program in Delaware County, NY Farm Catskills now accepting applications for 2010 The Catskills is a farm-friendly region, with growing local and regional buyers, […]

http://www.backyardrevolution.com/ are there others we should know about? we are looking for more witches in the Boston area for our JP bike elderflower syrup event. please email us witches!  [email protected] […]

Rebecca Gerendasy of Cooking up a Story just sent us this great video, produced for SARE, that speaks to farmers who have (or are considering building) a greenhouse. Here's her […]

Just heard about this awesome buffalo connection while at super star six point brewery in brooklyn with rooftop rockstar annie novak. talk about logistics of bravery-- those are some badass […]

Strong Tree Coffee. In Hudson, NY. These are the folks who keep us caffeinated at Greenhorns Headquarters with fair trade, organic and biodynamic coffee beans.  They also package a special […]

As part of the USDA "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" effort to create new economic opportunities by better connecting consumers with local producers, FSIS will host two Web outreach […]

We grew Spotted Trout Lettuce last summer on our little farm, and saved the seeds - now you can buy them from our friends at Hudson Valley Seed Library. Celebrate […]

many thanks to Kimberly Hart for this piece. take action, greenhorns! Grassroots push for Student Loan forgiveness could remove barrier to new entry farmers I recently contacted my U.S. elected […]

Rare animal breeders in many countries are supported in this critical work by private foundations. As you are probably well aware the results of careless or greedy breeding is a […]

For all you techie geeks who want to streamline. our friend natsuko recommends running Mac operating system on this little MSI WIND computer.

Food first recommends these charities. thanks to Anna Lappe for spreading the word Partners in Health Founded by Dr. Paul Farmer, this nonprofit health delivery program has served Haiti's poor […]

just a shout out to the network that is home to our greenhorns radio show (every thursday!) No matter where you are, you can listen online to lots of great […]

this is an exciting coalition: Greetings MYCF! This is an exciting time and there's a lot going on, so here's our first newsletter to present all of the information to […]

we've gotten a few tips on gear suggestions for our greenhorns gear list - if you have more, send them to [email protected]! In the meantime, here are a few more […]