greenhorns radio up in the hudson valley
did you know we are on the air at WGXC every Sunday at 6am? WGXC: HANDS-ON RADIO is the new community radio station for Greene and Columbia counties, NY. WGXC […]
really young farmers summer program
at Sylvestor Manor. Young Farmers ages 8-12 and Farm Instructors in Training ages 13-16. Excellent! Looking for a greener summer program for your kids? Enroll your children ages 8-12 for […]
food democracy and dr. huber
On January 17, internationally recognized plant pathologist Dr. Don Huber, wrote a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack warning of the discovery of a new pathogen and a possible link […]
nominate a young farmer near you!
Glynwood is calling for nominations for its annual Harvest Awards. In its ninth year, the Harvest Awards recognize farmers, entrepreneurs, organizations, and businesses across the United States that demonstrate innovation […]
reversing desertification with livestock
Here's a great article passed on to us by greenhorn Emma Young. The Savory Institute: Healing the World’s Grasslands, Rangelands and Savannas This is the first of a two-part interview […]
interested in meat rabbits?
Jenna of Cold Antler Farm is hosting a workshop that will get you started - August 7 at the farm. It will be held on Sunday, August 7th. The 4-hour […]
biodynamic association scholarships
Biodynamic Association Launches Scholarship Fund for Beginning Farmers May 16, 2011, East Troy, WI – Beginning farmers who want to learn the principles and practices of biodynamic agriculture have a new source of […]
women & farming
Women and farming: A nurturing nature By Dan Pilar for the Des Moines Register, May 7 2011 Here's a Mother's Day question for Mom: Is there a maternal instinct that […]
tart and sweet
Our friends at Sweet Deliverance in NYC just released their book Tart & Sweet: One Hundred Canning and Pickling Recipes for the Modern Kitchen. It's never too early to think […]
an easy way to help the coalition!
The National Young Farmers' Coalition seeks a "Calendar Intern!" We need a reliable, enthusiastic person to help fill the NYFC events calendar full of young farmer events, from coast-to-coast. It […]
film screening may 19th! willits, CA
The NOW & THEN FILM SERIES presents: YOUNG FARMER NIGHT - Thursday, May 19th Starts at - 6pm>>> Seeds & starts Exchange - Bring your extra garden starts & seeds to […]
Pith helmet mushroom journeys
Our friend zaac chaves is giving a talk in boston on May 24th on mushroom foraging, hydro-electric power, trophy hunting/using bicycles that are scavanged and made by local frame builders. exploring […]
cultivating food entrepreneurs
La Cocina - an incubator kitchen in San Francisco. a model to be replicated across the country need a kitchen? check it OUT
greenhorns in boone, nc
Nice student-made video short about our recent event in BOONE NC http://www.theappalachianonline.com/videos/viewvideo/575/news/greenhorns-young-farmer-mixer
biodynamic farm jobs
Farm Internship in Costa Rica: Finca Luna Nueva is looking for an intern for a biodynamic ginger and turmeric farm that produces for the company New Chapter. Click here for details. Apprenticeship in […]
work for a very fancy man
Pasture Division Director for Belcampo Farms Belcampo Farms is a 10,000-acre organic farm that is building a slaughter facility and a group of old-fashioned butcher shops to market its products. The […]
radical economics
newly in paperback! the dirty life - life and love at essex farm, by kristin kimball
Water Fight! NYC
Water Fight! Fracking, Food, Art & Economy - May 16 2:00 - 5:30 pm Doors Open at 1:30 5:30 - 7:00 pm Local Food and Discussions Tishman Auditorium, The New School (66 […]
okay, just do it!
[vimeo=http://www.vimeo.com/23573511] from beautiful morven; nice work from andrew plotsky of farmrun
Technical Assistance and Incubator Farms Coordinator, Lowell, MA
Help Beginning Farmers Develop Successful Businesses! The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project assists beginning farmers, many of whom are socially and economically disadvantaged, to establish successful farm business enterprises. New […]
what the frack?
HOW YOU CAN STAND BETWEEN EXXON MOBIL AND THE BEGINNING OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DELAWARE RIVER WHAT'S HAPPENING The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), the federal/state agency that regulates […]
5th Annual Pollinator Day Saturday May 14!
damn do we love debbie roos. She is an extension agent down in North carolina and a hero in that role. When we talk about 'service providers' for farmers she […]
Work Trade Position at Peace of the Earth Farm
Just wanted to put the word out there that we are looking for another addition to our farm's crew. This is a work trade position that offers room, board, a […]
barn renovation
There are thousands of old timber frame barns around the country in need of the kind of love this one is getting at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough, ME. Check out […]
urban farming with NOFA NY
Looking for insight on starting or improving your urban farm? Join NOFA-NY and fellow urban farmers on June 12th in Queens, NY to delve into the challenging yet rewarding business […]
diversifying the farm
Our friends at MOFGA are hosting and/or sponsoring these events. Diversity your operation with livestock! May 14: Livestock 101 Basic Livestock Production 9 am to 4 pm held at […]
chainsaw safety
don't forget! The deadline for these helpful workshops is approaching...May 18 deadline to register for the May 23rd event! Chainsaws 101: Safe Use and Maintenance for Beginners Learn to use […]
composting position!
Highfields Composting General Manager Position Lead the way to building regenerative farm and food systems Overview The General Manager will manage the daily operations of the organization, including financial planning […]
celebrate the river
Some of these people came by our tent-making station at the new museum streetfest on Saturday. If you like costumes, rivers, chanting, paddle boards, and pageantry then check this one […]
sheep dairy intern wanted
We need ewe! Bonnieview Sheep Dairy in VT is seeking a summer intern for 2011. You'll learn all aspects of sheep dairying, including pasture management, milking, cheesemaking and aging. Other […]
pioneer valley mixer
COME ONE COME ALL Young and beginning farmers, gardeners, food crafters, agrarians young and old TO THE PIONEER VALLEY YOUNG FARMERS MIXER! FRIDAY MAY 13, 6-10PM At the Blue Barn […]
ciclovida - tomorrow, may 10!
Ciclovida:Lifecycle Film, Music & Bike Tour 2011 You are invited to Ciclovida in Turners Falls, MA! • Bike-powered projection of the award-winning documentary film, Ciclovida: Lifecycle! • Engaging speakers from […]
festival of new ideas
The festival just wrapped up, but here's a nice piece about the event by current Hudson Valley Seed Library intern Alison Baitz. The Art of Food and Farming The New […]
counselor at hawthorne valley farm
Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center is looking for a counselor to work full time at their Kids! Can! Cook! summer day camp. There's lots of hands-on farm time with this […]
“The Greenhorns” premieres to NYC audiences on may 11
Wednesday! Download the press release HERE or read it below. National Young Farmers’ Coalition Panel to Follow Screening New York, NY – The Greenhorns, a national grassroots nonprofit organization of […]
moooooove along
On Small Farms, Hoof Power Returns from NY Times By TESS TAYLOR Published: May 3, 2011 ON a sunny Sunday just before the vernal equinox, Rich Ciotola set out to […]
call for submissions - our food, our right
"Our Food, Our Right" is a publication of the Food Justice Project of the Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) based in Seattle, WA. The publication combines hands-on tools for […]
consensus building with millions of dollars
lets watch and see how this goes. so far I'm deeply skeptical http://www.foodandagpolicy.org/
could this be a good sign?
maybe. but let's be wary. "This week, Representative Paul D. Ryan, Republican of Wisconsin and the chairman of the House Budget Committee, told reporters, “We shouldn’t be giving corporate farms, these large […]
WAYFC Spring Farmer's Social - May 22nd
The Washington Young Farmers Coalition is hosting a Spring Farmers Social! Sunday, May 22nd 2pm crop mob, 6pm potluck @ Dog Mountain Farm 7026 Tolt Highlands Road NE, Carnation, WA […]