Resources
IllinoisFarmBeginnings.org helps attract and train new farmers
Three Illinois organizations have joined forces and answered the call to train more farmers and increase local food production. The Land Connection, Angelic Organics Learning Center, and Food Works recently launched […]
apply now grange farm school fall term
As you may remember from our previous blog post, the Grange Farm School in Mendocino County, CA is a 3-month residential farmer training program that combines classroom instruction with experiential education. The […]
cottage food laws
Homemade For Sale is a perfect guide to start your own at home kitchen buisness. Co-authors John Ivanko & Lisa Kivirist provide a clear roadmap as the first authoritative guide to go […]
keeping orchards alive and well
[vimeo 21443142 w=500 h=375] Check out the rad folks at the Urban Orchard Project, based out of the UK. They are an organization devoted to creating, restoring, and celebrating fruıt orchards in […]
solar electric tractor model 12
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmbFtJlZpU&w=853&h=480] by Steve Heckeroth
west marin review now accepting submissions
The West Marin Review is a Point Reyes Station, California-based literary journal produced collaboratively by a team of volunteers. You can read their submission guidelines here.
reminder: mendocino farm hack this weekend!
Here is the updated schedule: Mendocino Farm Hack Mendocino County will host its first FarmHack at the Little Lake Grange and Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, CA this December 6-7. This weekend […]
the land portal
There is a wealth of information and data online about land governance. However, much of this content is fragmented and difficult to locate, and often it is not openly licensed […]
principle: turn the tables
Sometimes the most compelling way to expose an injustice is to flip it around and visit it upon the powerful. Remember the great scene from “Erin Brockovich” where the hero […]
apply to the community seed resource program!
The Community Seed Resource Program (CSRP) provides tools and guidance to community groups interested in creating seed-focused events, exchanges, libraries and gardens. It is a collaboration between Seed Matters and […]
farm hack in the fall
there is much going on with Farm Hack this fall! Check out the latest newsletter HERE and visit their website often. Lots of events coming up: http://farmhack.net/calendar
talking chadwick
More than thirty years after his death, people still refer to Alan Chadwick in the present tense, a fascinating testament to the power of his personality and ideas. It is […]
reminder: winter is a great time to barter
Our Goods We are a barter network for the creative community. Our members trade skills, spaces and objects to get their work done without money.
fall semester @ stone soup institute
Stone Soup Institute is offering a Fall Semester to four students who are curious and adventuresome enough to explore the experiential learning opportunities on a small homestead in Maine. The […]
A training facility for low-input and small scale dairy in new england
*they're also hiring! Wolfe’s Neck Farm Secures Major Grant from Stonyfield to launch an Organic Dairy Farmer Training and Research Program FREEPORT, Maine — For many years, the story of […]
australians adapt the "seed circus" model
Find our seed circus model here. And check out what these guys are doing! Milkwood is a crew of doers and makers, dedicated to skills for smart, simple, regenerative living. We’re a social enterprise […]
write-a-house: a fantastic model to mimic out of detroit
Ever heard of an in-residence program where you actually get to keep the residence??! That would be the case in this innovative new model coming out of Detroit. Write A […]
grow your farm skills!
from the comfort of your own home. The Cornell Small Farms Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension offer a menu of 12 online courses each Fall and Winter to help farmers develop […]
NESAWG conference registration open
get all of the details HERE! Our 2014 It Takes a Region conference will be held November 11-12 at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY. Pre- conference sessions begin November […]
the history of fair trade in comic book form
Fair Trade, like coffee, is complex, rich and fascinating. We now have available a new educational resource: The History of Authentic Fair Trade. In comic book format we present a […]
north carolina: awesome panel on resiliency, apple genetics, rare livestock breeds and branding!!
Wake Forest University Wednesday, September 10th 7-8:30 PM. FREE! This exciting panel discussion will provide insights into the importance of biodiversity and sustainable land and water use to a resilient […]
farm hack in England!
Practical Farm IdeasThis is our 90th issue, and features another 45 innovations to add the the total 4,200 "Made it Myself" farming ideas since 1992. With a growing readership - […]
farm commons wants to hear from you
Are you a farmer with a good experience drafting a document? Or, have you worked with or helped a farmer through a positive document drafting experience? We need stories of […]
indigenous farming/gardening registry mapping tool!
Are you part of the food community? Make your presence known! Nurseries, food banks, community kitchens and farmers markets are just some of the many points you could add. You […]
organic marketing materials
from the Soil Association! Marketing support and toolkitsLet us help support your activities with marketing materials including; posters, postcards, booklets and logos as well as a range of web banners. […]
farmscale permaculture
October 2-5, 2014 Iowa City, IA 52240 Do you want to plan, install, and operate large-scale permaculture systems for maximum resiliency and economic stability? Ready to learn from international […]
a place to get capital for cooperatives
The Working World is a non-profit organization that provides investment capital and technical support for worker cooperatives using an innovative finance model. Worker cooperatives represent a valuable alternative to more […]
manual and youtube channel on good agricultural practices (GAP)
This manual provides real-world examples of how small, diversified farms can cost-effectively manage food safety risk, and meet the standards set in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) […]
amazing archive of useful farm equipment
The Farm Show Archives go back to 1977. You can read 3 articles for free, or subscribe for full access.
our favorite french DIY cooperative
If you can read French, this is a great resource from the folks at L'Atelier Paysan. If French looks like gobbledygook to you, this website is still worth an exploration […]
emojis for foodies & farmers!
What a great idea! A "sustainable food iconothon"brought together designers and foodies to create these "emojis for foodies". The hope is that farmers will use them in marketing. If any […]
hawaii: food industry innovation online courses now available!
The University of Hawaii at Maui is now offering Food Innovation Courses ONLINE! In this series National food-marketing expert, Lou Cooperhouse, takes you from market overview to legal and safety details. […]
republished and open for peer review: long-term toxicity of a roundup herbicide and a roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize
In 2012, the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology published a study on the chronic toxicity of glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup and GM corn (Monsanto NK603). This study was met with much opposition and […]
young farmer scholarships for CT NOFA gathering!
Take advantage, Connecticut greenhorns! Download more info here!
USDA rolls out a new site for young farmers
The site features sections such as Getting Started, Risk Management, Access to Land & Capital and Expanding business. Check it out.
crop planning!
Todd Jones of Every Last Morsel shares a crop planning tool! Todd Jones, [email protected] Google Spreadsheet: goo.gl/PN6jYz
a helpful pdf publication by the usda: food value chains
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF This document is designed to provide guidance on how food value chains are initiated and structured, how they function, and the benefits they provide […]
new infographic: monsanto vs monarchs
Monarch butterflies, celebrated for their remarkable migration across the continent, are in trouble. This year, the monarch population is by far the lowest ever recorded. A primary cause of this […]