farm burger
A stellar model. Farm Burger, a 100% grassfed and locally-sourced burger restaurant located in Decatur, Georgia, is set to open its second location in late summer 2011 at 3365 Piedmont […]
food day is coming to a campus near you
The Real Food Challenge (RFC) is partnering with the Center for Science in the Public Interest to plan the first ever Food Day happening across the nation on October 24th. RFC is specifically […]
seeds of change
Seeds of Change A new generation is bringing back small-scale, sustainable farming. by Jordy Byrd in the Pacific Northwest Inlander She's running. Her sandals kick up a cloud of dirt, […]
UVM raw milk Webinars
2011 Updates on Marketing and Selling Raw Milk in Vermont and Best Management Practices for Raw Milk Handling August 30, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm: 2011 Updates on Marketing and […]
i met my husband at the young farmers disco, says northern irish lady...
BBC News article about falling in love + young farmer clubs in Northern Ireland - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14327513
save the date!
for FarmHack 2.0, which will be held on November 18-19 in Lee, NH!
another food film
"Back to the Garden" watch the trailer here - http://backtothegardenmovie.org/news/?page_id=593
greenhorns get a shout out
..in the NY Times. Meet up with us Sunday at the Museum of the Moving Image, Queens, 6pm. read the article HERE!
Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature
The Bioneers conference, October 14-16 in San Rafael, CA will feature Severine von Tscharner Fleming in the workshop Growing Growers: The 100,000 New Farmers Challenge with Sarita Role Schaffer of […]
best tagline for a young farmer article
Internet brings farmers together - "Young farmers' network moves pile of manure" By Steve Brown, Capital Press read the article HERE.
terrifying stat of the day
According to USDA Ag census 1999 40 percent of farmland owners are 70 years or older. 1 percent of farmland owners are 35 and younger. today it is worse. I'm […]
next farmhack event!
The next Farm Hack event from NYFC will be September 17th in Syracuse, NY on the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus. It is […]
robotic goose - who knew?
hmm. http://www.scribd.com/doc/49486131/Robotic-Geese-Draft2
times are a changin
Seeds of Change A new generation is bringing back small-scale, sustainable farming. Jordy Byrd She's running. Her sandals kick up a cloud of dirt, which floats over the field of […]
so so close!
Our friends at Farmstead Meatsmith are so close to their Kickstarter goal. You can help them reach the finish line by going to their kickstarter page and donating! [vimeo=http://vimeo.com/25677113]
back to the farm
a great little piece by a current farm intern. Why Are Young, Educated Americans Going Back To The Farm? by Nelson Harvey on August 1, 2011 I am a 25-year-old […]
yo yo queen bees
get thee to the borough! This weekend is the Rural Route Film Festival. The Greenhorns is showing at 6pm on Sunday at the Museum of the Moving Image.
interested in entomology?
"Garden Insects: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful" presented by Diane Matthews-Gehringer, B.S. & M.S. Entomology Saturday, August 6th, 9am to 11:30am at Skoloff Valley Farm in Susquehanna County, […]
first release from a project partnership
The New American Foodshed is a large and relatively unexplored territory of local and regional markets now opening up for farm, ranch, and related entrepreneurs. It encompasses a growing number […]
such a nice idea for a project
The Ceres Community Project works to restore locally-grown, organic whole food to its place as the foundation of health for people, communities and the planet. Our integrated approach brings teens […]
another gettle extravaganza
The National Heirloom Expo- The World's Pure Food Fair Sept.13th-15th The National Heirloom Exposition is gaining incredible interest among home growers, farmers, school groups and the general public–so much so […]
if you have the stomach for it
A hit list of corporate bull. courtesy of Jenny Huston via comfood. · It’s not all white: The cocktail of up to 20 chemicals in a glass of milk http://bit.ly/nSebg3 […]
white barn farm screening this friday!
We are showing the Greenhorns film on the barn on Friday August 5th at 8 pm. It is a documentary about young farmers, often not from farming backgrounds, just up and beginning […]
Make your own banjo at Sylvester Manor
Learn the craft of banjo making at this unique weeklong workshop held at the magnificent and historic grounds of Sylvester Manor, Shelter Island, NY. Using a watch & do approach, noted banjo builder and […]
2012 Slide Ranch Teacher in Residence
Slide Ranch Mission: Slide Ranch teaches visitors the impact our choices have on food, health, and the environment, through hands-on activities and independent exploration of our farm and coastal wild […]
Open Farm Lunch & Presentations August 12 & 13
Open Farm Lunch & Food Justice Presentations August 12 & 13 12-2pm Saving Seeds Farm 3 Flower Farm Lane, Sedgwick, Maine Space is limited, RSVP by calling 207-359-2128 or emailing […]
Latest Beeswax
from Sam of anarchy apiaries in the Hudson Valley... The B.A.N.D. will have it’s annual Bee Day Party Potluck on Saturday, July 30, 2011, starting around 1 PM, again at […]
young canadian farmer's TED talk
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nose-to-tail, root-to-tip
A nice article on using the whole vegetable, even what you'd normally compost: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/27/dining/thats-not-trash-thats-dinner.html?_r=1&hp
National Family Farm Coalition seeking Fall Interns
The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) is seeking fall intern(s) to assist on food and agriculture issues in our Washington, DC office. Founded in 1986, NFFC represents family farm, fishing and […]
sign up for the localize this action camp
Localize This! August 14-21, 2011 - Register TODAY! Join Activists & Organizers from Across the US for a Training That Will Transform Your Activism Attend all or part, but register […]
grant writer needed!
The Small Farms Conservancy urgently needs the services of a grant writer who has experience, loves small farms, and education! This is a paid position, the proposal is due August […]
bernie sanders a+
Vermont is a leader in the successful movement that links families with the farmers who grow their food. Using Vermont successes as a model, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to […]
farmers are the new artists
so says Edible East End in a recent piece featuring the Greenhorns. Farmers Are the New Artists, and They Also Make Great Kimchi By Jessie Cacciola Farmers are really […]
farmers needed - northampton, MA
These good folks are still on the hunt for some farmers! Attention: Sustainable Farmers and Farm Education Programs - Up to 67 acres of prime farmland will soon be available […]
old field farm seeks manager
Old Field Farm explores the interaction and mutual benefit of art and agricultural practices, where a diversified culture for both plants and animals can thrive. Old Field Farm/Art and Agriculture […]
do you use ATTRA?
If so, consider kicking in with a subscription to help them stay afloat. You are probably aware that our national sustainable agriculture information service, also known as the ATTRA […]