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Did you miss our It Takes A Village pig butchering workshop because you live in Washington state?  Then this event is for you. On June 15th Island Meadow Farm will be the site of a hog butchering class, taught by Brandon Sheard. Brandon is the head butcher & charcuterie master at Sea Breeze Farm & […]

A Data Center Power Supply that Moos By ASHLEE VANCE. May 18, 2010. Hey diddle diddle. Guess what the cow has done this time? America’s dairy farmers could soon find themselves in the computer business, with the manure from their cows possibly powering the vast data centers of companies like Google and Microsoft. While not […]

greenhorns will be there! will you? The US Social Forum (USSF) is a movement building process. It is not a
 conference but it is a space to come up with the peoples’ solutions to the 
economic and ecological crisis. The USSF is the next most important step in our
 struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, […]

BOOMERANG! is a kid’s audiomagazine about Big Ideas. Featuring monthly 70-minute episodes covering topics in history, money, and current events. Oh yes, there are also mysteries, jokes, Weird Words game shows and an occasional story about physics… The latest is a special episode “The Dirt on Food.”  Through a varied cast of storytelling devices, they talk […]

The Food Movement, Rising by Michael Pollan, New York Review of Books. June 10 2010. Food Made Visible It might sound odd to say this about something people deal with at least three times a day, but food in America has been more or less invisible, politically speaking, until very recently. At least until the […]

May 21, 2010. By Allie Brown, CNN West Milford, New Jersey (CNN) -- For Gary Oppenheimer, 2007 was a year of plenty. His backyard garden produced a bountiful harvest with a surplus of spaghetti squash, melons, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers for his family. At the end of the season, Oppenheimer had 40 pounds of […]

Glynwood is calling for nominations for its eighth annual Harvest Awards.  The Awards recognizes farmers, organizations, and businesses across the United States that demonstrates innovation and leadership in support of regional agriculture and sustainable food systems. This year’s categories include: • The Glynwood Harvest Farmer Award • The Glynwood Harvest Award for Connecting Communities, Farmers […]

June 5 -- FEAST Garden-To-Table dinner by the New River Gorge, WV Experience five lavish courses of locally-grown delights from JMCatering, a local Fayetteville-area gourmet caterer specializing in local and organic food and featuring several products from our Farmers Market sellers.  Proceeds will help support efforts to hire the Market's first part-time "staff" and to […]

Thanks to Ezekiel for sharing about sustainable ag work in Guatemala. Semilla Nueva (New Seed) works with rural agricultural communities to introduce sustainable growing techniques.  We're a young bunch of Americans and Guatemalans fighting the good fight for good food together. Check out the blog!

Calling All Produce Farmers: Get Help Evaluating Your Markets As a farmer, you spend many hours picking, washing, and packing your produce in preparation for market.  When everything is finally loaded in the truck, your produce may be distributed to many places – the supermarket, the farmers’ market, restaurants, CSA members, etc.  Throughout this time […]

A new approach to school lunches. [vodpod id=Video.3716775&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D11905296%26amp%3Bserver%3Dvimeo.com%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bmd5%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bcontext%3Duser%3A3850006%26amp%3Bcontext_id%3D%26amp%3Bforce_embed%3D0%26amp%3Bmultimoog%3D%26amp%3Bcolor%3D00ADEF%26amp%3Bforce_info%3Dundefined] more about "Riverway: one school's approach to re...", posted with vodpod

Diary of an Urban Farmer: Braving the Storm by Annie Novak Two weeks ago, three stories up in the air, I knelt on the rocky, shallow soil of the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm to plant row after row of eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes. The air off the East River was strong from the south, the […]

regardless of the answer, you'll appreciate this article by Shannon Hayes. The Work Ahead Growing renewed relationships with our food, homes, and communities requires hard work. It's time we embrace dirty hands. May hits us like an ice water dousing on a drowsy morning. It is simultaneously shocking and deeply refreshing. Winter’s leisurely breakfasts are […]

presented by DoTank:Brooklyn. Do-It-Yourself Urban Agriculture Skillshare RSVP here 1-3pm Saturday June 5 The Change You Want To See Gallery 84 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg Brooklyn $15 Entry, capped at 30 attendees We will be doing 3 hands-on demonstrations to show you how to help improve your local environment. Bring curiosity, cameras, and a pen+notebook: . […]

A CULTURED DINNER FOR  CITY SLICKER FARMS Join us Friday June 4th, from 6-10pm for a night of culture and entertainment. There will be music, art, a four course fermented feast with locally crafted fermented drinks and guest speakers Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City, and Willow Rosenthal, founder of City Slicker Farms, plus a CSF […]

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French farmers turn Champs-Elysees into huge Farm [vodpod id=Video.3705658&w=425&h=350&fv=embedReferer%3D%26amp%3BembedPageUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2F2%2Fhi%2Feurope%2F10143393.stm%26amp%3Bconfig_settings_language%3Ddefault%26amp%3BcompanionSize%3D300x60%26amp%3BcompanionType%3Dadi%26amp%3Bpreroll%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fpfadx%2Fbbccom.live.site.news%2Fnews_europe_content%3Bsectn%3Dnews%3Bctype%3Dcontent%3Bnews%3Deurope%3Badsense_middle%3Dadsense_middle%3Badsense_mpu%3Dadsense_mpu%3Breferrer%3Dnonbbc%3Breferrer_domain%3D%3Brsi%3D%3Bheadline%3Dchamps-elyseesturnedintofarm%3Bslot%3Dcompanion%3Bsz%3D512x288%3Btile%3D6%26amp%3Bconfig%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fplayer%2Femp%2Fconfig%2Fdefault.xml%3F2_24_18269_19261_20100525142522%26amp%3BdomId%3Demp-10143858%26amp%3Bplaylist%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Femp%2F10140000%2F10143800%2F10143858.xml%26amp%3Bholding%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbcimg.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F47901000%2Fjpg%2F_47901882_jex_701454_de27-1.jpg%26amp%3Bconfig_settings_autoPlay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bconfig_settings_showPopoutButton%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bconfig_plugin_fmtjLiveStats_pageType%3Deav2%26amp%3Bconfig_plugin_fmtjLiveStats_edition%3DInternational%26amp%3BfmtjDocURI%3D%2F2%2Fhi%2Feurope%2F10143393.stm%26amp%3BcompanionId%3Dbbccom_companion_10143858%26amp%3Bconfig_settings_showShareButton%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bconfig_settings_showUpdatedInFooter%3Dtrue] more about "Great News!", posted with vodpod

This book, co-written by Ira Glass and Jessica Abel will tell you how. Radio: An Illustrated Guide gives you an inside look at how This American Life is made. But even better, it's a step-by-step primer on how to make a radio story. The book includes detail on where we find our stories, how to […]

Mindful Mouths Seattle: A Benefit for Food Alliance Featuring: Dr. Temple Grandin Friday, June 18, 2010; 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle, WA Please join Food Alliance for a very special evening with Dr. Temple Grandin, whose insights into animal behavior are revolutionizing the livestock […]

We just learned about Rebecca Burgess-- author, educator, and textile artist who is the brains behind The Fibershed Project , a challenge to live for one year in clothes made from fibers that are solely sourced within a geographical region no larger than 150 miles from your home. Sound intriguing? Learn more here, and you can […]

Thanks to Paula for telling us about this article from the telegraph.co.uk . MAY 23, 2010: The Champs-Elysees was transformed into a giant strip of farmland, as French farmers attempted to generate public enthusiasm about a sector they say faces an uncertain future. The two-day event, timed to coincide with a holiday weekend, attracted huge […]

our wonderful mechanic out here, pat kinney says that this year he's had 4 requests to apprentice at his shop from kids who'd dropped out of school and wanted to learn a trade. He says he hasn't been asked for an apprenticeship in 15 years. Unemployed? Learn to do something useful.

All these crazy re- inventors! Thanks to Helen for pointing us to amadeplace.com, a swanky site which "addresses traditional and developing relationships between the arts and farming, with a specific interest in supporting educators looking to incorporate the arts into their farm or garden-based teaching."

"the DO lectures"

ask and you shall receive! we wanted to know the number of young farmers in america, and here is what we found out: Age group: Under 25 years -   54,197 Age group: 25 to 34 years  -   209,385 Total  0-34:   263,582 Source: 2007 Census of Agriculture

http://portal.asfmra.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4dcgi/asfmra/find/index.html this is a site where land owners, both leisure and commercial agriculture, can find property managers. If that is something you can see yourself doing, maybe check it out. If it is not what you see yourself doing, then don't!

Thanks to Erin from Petaluma's Daily Acts Program for sharing this incredible achievement in service, education, and community action-- over 600 gardens in one weekend! + see the gorgeous video HERE SONOMA COUNTY, CA— Sonoma County championed the largest mass garden mobilization in California this past weekend with over 600 new and revitalized gardens to […]

Only 3 weeks left to sign up! NOW is the time to apply for the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). CSP rewards producers for practices and systems that protect the environment and natural resources and provides financial assistance to implement new conservation activities. By participating in CSP, you will receive financial rewards and incentives and […]

A fabulous opportunity for all you aspiring entrepreneurs out there, brought to you by Fast Trac South Carolina and Clemson Extension. Who: Those ready to become Lowcountry local food artisans, farmers and food system entrepreneurs (urban/rural farmers, local food artisans, chefs/caterers, bakers, food media, processors -other) Why: Start your own business. Effect the local economy, […]

From the Open Space Institute. Have a great opportunity with a very short turn around. Dairy farm with great infrastructure in swan lake, white sulphur road, sullivan county  - operating since 1896, 167 acres, rented an additional 400. Wonderful family, Nelson Hector, who just could not hang on any longer. He moved his entire family […]

this is taking place on the same island where our friend Chandler farms. Where: Vashon Island (near Seattle) When: August 8-14 Cost: $100-300 sliding scale (food included, so do your best) On site camping (bring a tent and sleeping bag). Youth Hostel rooms available nearby. Register HERE Join us on our beautiful home base of […]

Haitian Farmers Commit to Burning Monsanto Hybrid Seeds Tuesday 18 May 2010, by Beverly Bell "A new earthquake" is what peasant farmer leader Chavannes Jean-Baptiste of the Peasant Movement of Papay (MPP) called the news that Monsanto will be donating 60,000 seed sacks (475 tons) of hybrid corn seeds and vegetable seeds, some of them […]

A new film by Josh Fox, looking at the issue of fracking. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZe1AeH0Qz8]

Here is a delightful new book from Chelsea Green, which we're digging into right now.   Up Tunket Road , the Education of a Modern Homesteader Ever since Thoreau’s Walden, the image of the American homesteader has been of someone getting away from civilization, of forging an independent life in the country. Yet if this […]

On saturday, head to MOFGA for this amazing event! Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center Unity, ME 9 am - 4 pm Admission $2 Small Farm Field Day provides an opportunity for hands-on learning. Small farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders from across Maine have a chance to learn practical skills, get answers to […]

Thanks to the folks at Orion Grassroots Network for passing on this one.  A super opportunity for a greenhorn interested in piggies. Flying Pigs Farm LLC, Shushan, NY POSITION AVAILABLE: FARM MANAGER Flying Pigs Farm, L.L.C. Shushan, New York 12873 (Washington County) Michael Yezzi and Jennifer Small raise rare, heritage breeds of pigs at Flying […]

they're seeking a few good women/men, who'd like to 'get their dirt on'. The Core Volunteer Group This is open to CSA and non-CSA members alike. As a Core Volunteer Group member, you will come once a week for an hour or two throughout the season to help out with transplanting, weeding, mulching, and harvesting. […]

"Drop Dead Economics": The Financial Crisis in Greece and the European Union The Wealthy Won’t Pay Their Taxes, So Labor Must Do So By Michael Hudson Riddle: How are the Greek rioters like America’s Tea Party movement? Answer: Both reject government being taken over by the financial oligarchy to shift the tax burden onto labor […]

National Organic Action Plan Presented to USDA On April 16, Liana Hoodes and Michael Sligh were at the USDA Organic Working Group to present the National Organic Action Plan to representatives of all USDA agencies. USDA agencies have been tasked with developing their own organic agendas for their agencies, and the USDA as a whole. […]

of the spunkiest orgs. out there. little rhody grows such a bunch of cool cats-- and looks like they need another frisky kitten to join the gang. Managing Director at Farm Fresh Rhode Island Managing Director to oversee the expansion of the Market Mobile program, perform bookkeeping for all the programs of the organization and […]