episcopal church: into biking and salvage!
Learn about the Tucson-based organization BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage), which helps teach bicycle skills to newly arrived refugees from all over the world - watch the video on […]
help pete's greens rebuild after fire
A few days ago, a fire roared through the main barn at our friend pete at pete's greens in craftsbury, VT. The barn is a total loss, taking with it […]
agriculture committee house democrats
Are you in any of these districts? Take note!! Peterson Announces Agriculture Committee Democrats WASHINGTON - U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today announced the Democratic […]
rural folks & the health care debate
healthcare, farming... and the BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE who are moving back to small towns to set up doctor's offices, farms, butcher shops, and the new american economy. game on. Vilsack […]
profitable urban farming - ca
Make Money as an Urban Farmer! A workshop presented by Sustainable Commercial Urban Farm Incubator (SCUFI) Program February 19th & 20th, 2011, 8am - 6pm, Berkeley, California Featured Trainer: Custis […]
another class with farmstead meatsmith
these folks are cranking out the sausage! Hands-on Class in Pork Butchery, Charcuterie, Cookery and Eatery. WHEN: Saturday, February 12th @ 10am. WHERE: Hogsback Farm greenhouse on Vashon Island, WA. […]
connecticut new farmer summit
coming right up... This February, Connecticut’s next generation of farmers are getting together for the first ever CT New Farmer Summit and Young Farmer Mixer. Born from conversations in the […]
money where our mouths are
A recent piece on the farm bill: Money Where Our Mouths Are by Ken Cook, Environmental Working Group President Food and agriculture policy always comes down to money: how federal […]
intern with phillies bridge farm
a great place in the Hudson Valley - close to greenhorns HQ! Phillies Bridge Farm Project, in New Paltz, NY, is looking for two fun-loving hard working interns to work […]
quivera coalition conference
This conference is many months away, but you'll want it on your calendar. They'll be focusing on young agrarians. November 8-10 Albuquerque, NM Quivira Coalition's 10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE This year's […]
work at frost valley farm camp
These folks need to fill several positions for the upcoming season - a terrific place for greenhorns! Frost Valley Farm Camp is located in the Catskill Mountains of NY. Our […]
pick a chicken
more farm tech! Heritage Chickens Go High-Tech In response to the chicken movement sweeping the United States, Mother Earth News and Funny Farm Industries recently launched the Pickin’ Chicken app, […]
the coalition needs interns!
The National Young Farmers' Coalition (NYFC) is seeking two development interns to work a minimum of two days/5 hours per week. The internship will start in late February and has […]
sell to schools, get GAP trained
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Training February 15th &16th 2011 Anderson County Civic Center. 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Anderson, SC The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, in partnership with […]
see you at ecofarm
Greenhorns will be there! You can still register for the EcoFarm Conference - Jan. 26 -29, but not for long... Register Now! Don't miss out on the biggest ecological agriculture […]
vandana in iowa
Dr. Vandana Shiva will be the keynote speaker at the Seed Savers Exchange 2011 Conference! Join us at Heritage Farm for Seed Savers' 31st Annual Conference & Campout! It's a […]
agriculture, a powerful wedge: for empowerment and true wealth
Worldwatch Institute's State of the World 2011 Shows Agriculture Innovation Is Key to Reducing Poverty, Stabilizing Climate Report provides a roadmap for food security and agricultural investment, revealing 15 high- […]
yale sustainable food project seeking director!
Director, Yale Sustainable Food Project (YSFP) Departments: Student Financial and Administrative Services; coordination with Office of Sustainability General Purpose The Director is responsible for furthering the mission of the Yale […]
'Growing a Farm City' to pique interest in Missoula, site of June conference
Missoula is featured in 'Growing a Garden City' by Jeremy Smith. The review here, courtesy of Dan Sullivan, managing editor of BioCycle magazine (www.biocycle.net) will run in the January issue. AGRICULTURE SUPPORTING COMMUNITY […]
aspiring farmers, perk up those ears
Big thank you to Andrea for making us aware of this brand new farmer training program in VT. she said 'would you be into this?' we said YES A […]
Summer internship in New Paltz, NY
Phillies Bridge Farm Project, in New Paltz, NY, is looking for two fun-loving hard working interns to work with our summer education programs. To Apply: Send letter, resume, and names […]
Grower/Garden Educator Job - Schenectady, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County is looking for a Grower/Garden Educator for the Roots and Wisdom program. Roots and Wisdom is a youth agriculture and community service program in Schenectady, NY. We […]
forage oakland portland ..any land with trees!
Portland Fruit Tree Project provides a valuable service that helps communities benefit directly from local resources. Fresh fruit that grows on neighborhood trees is collected by volunteers, and dropped off […]
ridge till and cover crops
A video brought to you by UV Extension. Incredible farmers Eric & Anne Nordell from PA. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3dEnbKNaUY]
the route 250 project
The Route 250 Fellowship ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL (rural) & TRICYCLE GARDENS (urban) MISSION: Tricycle Gardens + Allegheny Mountain School work together to provide intensive training for young adults in sustainable […]
ncat...awesome
Free Webinar Organic Apple Production and Marketing (A Beginner's Guide) Thursday, January 27, 2011 Noon Central Standard Time Commercial-scale organic apple production has entered the mainstream. Once thought of as practically […]
hop, skip, and a jump - ny
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County is hiring a Community Educator - NYS Hop Specialist. The CCE Educator will work with growers throughout New York State to re-establish commercial specialty […]
soil kitchen
Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Commissions FUTUREFARMERS for the City’s First-Ever Temporary Public Art Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia – The Office of Arts, Culture and […]
greenhorns mixer at PASA!
If you're planning to attend our mixer at the PASA conference, please RSVP on the facebook page for the event so we can get a handle on how many young […]
ifoam
From our elder, the spritely and fierce Elizabeth Henderson. Explore the IFOAM website, it's terrific. Dear Greenhorns, You might also want to list the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements […]
food prices and the weather
Food security is a HYPER critical issue, particularly as the weather starts fluctuating more wildly. Conversations I've had with plantspeople and farmers over the past three years have taught me […]
farmer-mentor conference
There's a terrific conference coming up if you're on the West Coast, or can get there. The North American Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program invites all biodynamic and organic farmers to participate in […]
100 beef cows
check out this program from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Read an article about the program, published in the High Plains Journal, HERE NCTA's new 100 Beef Cow Ownership […]
veggielution school garden coordinator
position available with a super cool project! act quickly, applications were actually due yesterday. there are internships available as well. Veggielution School Garden Coordinator About Veggielution: We operate a 1 […]
sign on!
to this good work being done by Food for Maine's Future. January 7, 2011 Dear Gov. Paul LePage and the 125th Maine Legislature, Next week the Maine Department of Agriculture […]
wikileaks roundup
The Guardian UK WikiLeaks: US Targets EU Over GM Crops US embassy cable recommends drawing up list of countries for 'retaliation' over opposition to genetic modification by John Vidal, environment […]
the yamagata girls farm
if you can read japanese, here's their website: http://www.kf831.com/girls// Young, Female, College Degree -- Farmer published January 9, 2011 in the Daily Yomiuri Online YAMAGATA--With the job market for young […]
help bring back a vermont family farm
from scratch! here's a note from the landowner to all you greenhorns out there. I writing this on behalf of my mother, but also myself. She inherited a piece of […]
farm manager wanted - indiana
the deadline to apply is Friday! Stranger’s Hill Organics seeks a dedicated, energetic and skilled Farm Manager for our historic 81-acre organic farm just 6.5 miles west of Bloomington, IN. […]