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We're just sayin'.  Greenhorns, front page of USA Today. On tiny plots, a new generation of farmers emerges by Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY ROCHESTER, Wash. — Joseph Gabiou walks the […]

Editor's note: As always with these types of opportunties -- all land comes with baggage--sometimes its toxic legacy, sometimes is family drama, sometimes its degraded soil. Thomas Jefferson himself got […]

several of our friends are battling this right now, and we are watchful and vigilant that we are not the next struck It's deeply traumatizing. We coddle our tomatoes, give […]

a great opportunity for the right greenhorn(s). Smokey House Center (SHC) is seeking an individual or family with farming experience and an agriculture business plan to lease and operate the […]

Here's another urban farm project to keep on your radar. Landslide is a Hill district based, not for profit, urban farm dedicated to being a free source of healthy food […]

Greenhorns, anyone out there want to help out at the Northeast Animal-Power Field Days?  They could use the help, and you'll get free admission in exchange! 2009 Northeast Animal-Power Field […]

this is a statement from williams college on what they're doing to support farms & local food. not too shabby... they even have a map showing local farms & businesses […]

yes, it's mid-season, but this is quite a nice opportunity for some bright-eyed greenhorns out there.  Interested?  Email [email protected]  Here is a tempting description from the current landowner. The Land: […]

severine and a merry band of interns & friends are farming on some beautiful land in Nevis, NY.  Check us out at http://smithereenfarm.wordpress.com/ Wonder how we have the energy to […]

we like models like this one... keep 'em coming! The Food Basket is a multi-farm drop box program that brings together some of the best farmers in Vermont to provide […]

some people get into farming alongside their professional lives. in England these people are called small holders, in the us they are called hobby farmers. these people participate in the […]

if you're concerned about monsanto, check out this site. and the logos.

"Food Politics and Projects in the Heartland" 13th Annual Community Food Security Coalition Conference Dates: October 10-13, 2009 Place: Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa The Community Food Security […]

VIA CAMPESINA is an international peasant organization to which we belong. This is their release about the activities in Honduras. It is a reminder that we too, as the neo-peasantry […]

The Vermont Institute for Artisan Cheese at the University of Vermont is the nation`s first and only comprehensive center devoted to artisan cheese. By providing education, research, technical services, and […]

by now you've probably taken note of the artwork that adorns our letters, websites, stickers and guidebook.  It's all the work of the brilliant Brooke Budner, official Greenhorns illustrator!  

hey party people, we're ready to rock out with you tomorrow at the goat spit summertime throwdown!  The goats are on ice, and so's the beer.  The vegetables are on […]

bring your smiles, your positive energies and your wallets to the Goat Spit Summertime Throwdown this Saturday!  We've already shared the menu, now here are some additional items that could […]

Lots!  and much of what you'll get is free: good vibes, great entertainment, sunshine, pep talks, Reverend Billy!  But it's also a fundraiser for the greenhorns, so we're selling things! […]

"Compost Only" comes via the Hardwick, VT - based Highfields Institute. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qNPUYh5Yo&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.highfieldsinstitute.org%2FCompostVideo1.htm&feature=player_embedded] "This video covers the basics of composting in an entertaining and informative way, interspersing nuts-and-bolts lessons of composting […]

novella is killing two of our rabbits at her NYC book signing for Farm City.  Stay tuned. and tune into her blog: http://ghosttownfarm.wordpress.com/. You can read the first chapter of […]

or wanting to?  here is a great opportunity: 100th Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association Learn how to grow nut trees on your farm or in your backyard. […]

how's that for an intriguing title? and we didn't even make it up.  see you on the 20th. Mysterious Brooklyn Pharmacy to Host Goat Roast, More By Hugh Merwin, June […]

Public Radio International is distributing this series highlighting five American farmers. Listen to the audio, look at the pictures, read about the farmers.  it's good work. When we slice a […]

you'll recall that the usda recently released a report on young ("beginning") farmers in america.  we mentioned it a couple of weeks ago here.  Greenhorn Paula Manalo of Mendocino Organics […]

we're cleaning up for you you you!  this is the old pharmacy: auction items are flowing in. as are mustard donations. is the june 20 event on your calendar? are […]

City Slicker Farms is looking for one... We're still looking for leads on a NEW TRUCK Our 1987 Ford is on its last wheels and has broken down three times […]

good work being done in Davis, CA. The Gleaning Project’s vision is to continue creating and maintaining a group of passionate students and Davis community members working together to use […]

hey greenhorns! are you on our mailing list? are you getting our event updates and calender items? are you in the loop? If the answer is no, or "I don't […]

And should you need further temptation than the poster provides, here's what you'll be tasting if you come to our block party on June 20th: Sandwiches featuring young spit-roasted goat […]

Paisley Farm CSA still has some shares available. IN NYC! You thought that all the CSAs were full...but Mike and Jan are my landlords, and very gracious lords too. This […]

Fans, friends, farmers, The greenhorns trailer is up at http://views.newhope.com/organicfilm/Videos/tabid/79/Default.aspx! Check it out and vote for us! The Organic Film Trailer Competition "Pick of the Harvest" award will be determined […]

Rising to the Challenge: Entrepreneurs Building Living Economies Denver Colorado, May 21-23, 2009.  Register Online BALLE's 7th Annual Conference will be in Denver, Colorado, one of America's leading cities committed […]

Want more Greenhorns news in your life?  Check out the Greenhorns radio show online via the Heritage Radio Network.  Each show is archived and worth a listen. This week Severine […]

If you are a loyal reader of this blog, you might notice that there is a LOT going on for young farmers -- and you might also notice that our […]

This is an exciting campaign from UC Santa Cruz... The "Grow a Farmer" Campaign — Help Cultivate the Next Generation of Organic Farmers and Gardeners There’s a revolution underway—from inner […]

these guys have been doing this bus for a while now. they do it their own way. with high quality drums and high quality hearts. pounding the pavement. ninjas of […]

Updates and events from the crew of Greenhorns at Mustard Seed Farm in Ames Iowa ... Haven't sent a newsletter out lately, and there's some things we'd like you to […]

Blue House Farm Open House 2009 Saturday, May 2, 2-5PM We will be offering ongoing tours of the farm throughout the afternoon. Check out our new greenhouse and the young […]

Join Northeast Organic Wheat in the fields this summer! To farmers, gardeners, bakers and people that like to eat: Join us to liberate the almost-extinct heritage wheats buried in the […]