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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

"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 -   […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

"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 […]

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 […]

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 […]