news from the living lands agrarian network
2nd Annual Living Lands Farm Tour -July 17th A celebration of Farming, Local Food & Community We only offer the event once a year! You’ll have the opportunity to tour […]
essex grange hall mixer *details*
Dear Essex Grange Hall Mixer attendees.Here is a list of the workshops on the day, the day's schedule, and travel information on the Grange hall mixer Front. To answer your […]
we need a few kansas greenhorns!
Are any of you out there? We have an opportunity to do a fun project at Farm Aid if we can get some local support peeps out there. I know […]
they're doin' it.
They’re composting and they’re earnest. Amanda Austin and Dan Moon met here in the hudson valley on apprenticeships-and even stopped in for dinner with the greenhorns one night. Now, Amanda’s […]
grand opening of sheepscot general
Maine greenhorns Taryn Hammer and Ben Marcus are celebrating the grand opening of their general store in Whitefield - Sheepscot General - this Saturday! We love projects like this! Congratulations, […]
hops have interest?
beer-brewing is the hip/hop thing to do, it seems check out this article in the Riverhead News-Review, a 23 year-old growing hops on his family farm
too late for corn
Try planting something different! a radical suggestion by conservative farm service providers. Grow something different! http://americanagriculturist.com/story.aspx/cornplanting/season/past/now/what/9/50153
provisions, salt hay, 1600's farm
John Whitman Davis, known to everyone as “Whit,” is proprietor of one of the oldest farms in the state. Located on a gorgeous plot of land bordered by Long Island […]
young farmers need protection
the need for health insurance for young farmers is a hot topic - learn more by reading this article from the Center for Rural Affairs: http://www.cfra.org/node/3384
seed circus SUNDAY
Connect with your fuzzy side on Sunday, June 19th, at the Oakland Museum of California.The Greenhorns' have organized a series of four events titled Seed Circus to celebrate young farmers and the […]
GIPSA.. an unglamorous name,
a critical step for fairness in the meat industry here is a good place to learn about it http://kpcw.org/2011/05/community-voices-may-26-2011/
yo joe
unofficial commercial for trader joes, ya dig? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdB7GDZY3Pk]
Greenhorns, Food for Maine's Future, La Via Campesina, Family Farm Coalition
to co host Training camp for YOuth activists of the north american via campesina movement. Volunteers and trainers are still needed. Talk to patrick ([email protected]) if you are interested. August […]
FSA nominations
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15 WASHINGTON, June 8, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency […]
colbert on fracking
Did you see The Colbert Report the other night? If you missed it, Stephen Colbert had on Tom Ridge, the former Homeland Security chief who is now getting paid as […]
eliot coleman paper delivered at yale
I'm not the hugest fan of this paper, but he references a lot of historical texts that I've begun digging into. Currently on the bed: Agricultural Discontent in the Middle […]
MOFGA farmer in residence - call for applications
An exceptional opportunity to farm for two years with MOFGA - one of the top organic farming organizations in the country and a major greenhorns ally. MOFGA's Farmer-in-Residence (F.I.R.) Program […]
art and agriculture
PETER NADIN June 29 – July 30, 2011 Opening reception: Gavin Brown’s enterprise 620 Greenwich Street, New York 212 627 5258 T – Sa, 10AM – 6PM Peter Nadin was born […]
go to this, pennsylvanians!
These are good people. Social Saturday: Mark Dion with guest chefs Caroline Woolard and Emcee CM 4:30 pm If you want to tour around Mildred's Lane 6:00 pm Dinner (Seating […]
agrarian utopia
a must-see film. At the Anthology Film Archives in NYC just til Thursday! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj4eHeo_l7g] Anthology Film Archives 32 2nd Ave 4:15 PM, 6:45 PM, 9:15 PM In Uruphong Raksasad’s ravishing […]
save this hereford breeding stock!
Time to step it up, Greenhorns. Go Go Northwest Farmerfolk! We need to find a home (or as many homes as possible) for a group of pure blood, AHA Registered […]
land opportunity - NY
Partner wanted for new farm We’re looking for a farmer / farm couple with expertise in any of vegetables, berries, fruit, mushrooms, medicinal herbs and / or livestock to help […]
Essex Mixer Schedule & Travel Info
In case you haven't heard, Greenhorns are hosting a Grange hall mixer at the historic Whallonsburg, NY Grange Hall on the shores of Lake Champlain on Saturday, June 25th beginning […]
Volunteer Recruitment for FELT
Calling All Fuzz-Loving Greenhorns! We are looking for 3-5 Oakland-area Greenhorns to help run the kick-off the Greenhorn's SEED CIRCUS 2011. The first event is called FELT and is about […]
know about SARE
Check out the State Program section of SARE's new website to learn more about SARE activities near you, including: An overview of SARE's State Coordinator Program Contact information for your […]
deb wonderful deb
an interview with the lovely debra eschmeyer in the faster times: http://thefastertimes.com/foodpolitics/2011/05/27/tft-interview-debra-eschmeyer-of-foodcorps/ + learn more about her latest groundbreaking undertaking - FoodCorps.
movies about horses
coming to a theater near you! http://www.buckthefilm.com/ (can't really be beat NATIONAL VELVET)
intern with marin organic
Create the solutions. Become the change. All are welcome to apply. The Marin Organic School Lunch and Gleaning Program is helping to transform the school lunch choices for our kids. […]
food sovereignty youth training camp
La Via Campesina – North America Movimiento campesino internacional – Norte America Mouvement paysan international – L’Amerique du Nord North American Food Sovereignty Youth Training Camp When: August 10-16, 2011 […]
NOFA-NY upcoming events
Here are some upcoming NOFA-NY Events: Safe Produce Harvest and Handling for Organic Producers Friday, June 3rd 10:00am – 12:00pm Pedersen Farms: 1798 County Road 4, Seneca Castle, NY 14547 […]
summer-fall internship @ monteillet fromagerie
2011 Monteillet Fromagerie Internship Opportunity: Monteillet Fromagerie is the first artisan-farmstead cheese maker in the lush wine country of Walla Walla Valley. Featuring a Grade A dairy and cheese making […]
we are jeneric - the essex mixer band
They are seed savers! Check it out: We Are Jeneric Team up with Ocean Future Society. More on Jen's Blog. You can listen to some of their music on their […]
a great model for towns
Town of Cato Adopts Plan for Agriculture and Farmland Protection Town demonstrates its commitment to enhancing its agricultural economy and protecting farmland by adopting new, forward-thinking plan and its 13 […]
up-river
Resources & models for creatives in small post-industrial cities. Yes! Abundant they are: The Sanctuary for Independent Media: http://www.mediasanctuary.org/ EMPAC @ RPI: http://empac.rpi.edu/ Otto's Bakery (My friends who have an intentionally-empty storefront […]
buy this book
The Reverend Billy Project After many years of stealing away to work on it we are thrilled to announce our new book is really done, and forthcoming from The University […]
our first prize!
Grand Prize at Strolling of the Heifers' first-ever film festival! Read more in the Brattleboro Reformer.
beekeeping with a wild heart @ Frey Vineyards
"If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years to live. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no […]
piston-pumping permies
Good for everyone to watch it again. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7LcNAYBWg] http://www.permacultureportal.com/network_resources.html
position available at Hawthorne Valley
an all-around amazing place. Hawthorne Valley Farm (www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org) is looking for a field manager to join its team of farmers. This is a full time position with benefits and housing. […]