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an amazing idea [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH2I2ZKD_98&feature=related]

This is a terrific job board + resource: Orion Grassroots Network Jobsource

Imagine AmeriCorps service members building and tending school gardens and developing Farm to School programs for public schools around the country. Now help us make it happen. Join the planning process for FoodCorps, a national school garden and Farm to School service program. Sign up here and we'll keep you informed about opportunities to get […]

asap!   Here is an article from the Washington Post  on the Drake Forum, which we attended with Benjamin Shute and Lindsey Lusher. For New Farmers, Challenges Remain by Jane Black The number of farms in America has begun to grow again, according to the most recent agricultural census. New small farms helped the overall number […]

This landowner just contacted us - a good arrangement could certainly be worked out for the right greenhorn(s). I live on a 21 acre farm in Paxton, MA that is currently an active hayfield - see photo. It sits on the top of a hill and most of the land drains quite well. Having been […]

We just visited their farm in Massachusetts. A fantastic resource for new farmers. Remember-- you can do a lot of research about the institutions that are available to serve you.. at our wiki!

Lynn Miller, one of the champions. If you don't already take the Small Farm Journal, this would be the moment to change that. Saving Farmland for What? by Lynn Miller, Copyright 2009 The city of Los Angeles was built upon some of the most fertile and productive farmland on the entire planet. There were historical […]

The Agricultural History Society was founded in 1919 in Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to encourage and support scholarship in the history of agriculture and rural life. The official journal of the Society is Agricultural History, which is published quarterly.

Iowa State has a PhD program in Agricultural History and Rural Studies!

a website quite similar to WWOOF, with some good opportunities for greenhorns wishing to travel abroad. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGNWycXfH1k&feature=player_embedded#at=15] http://www.helpx.net/index.asp

Kingbird Farm - the celebrated, horse-powered, diversified livestock, herb and veggie farm seeks an intern from May to October. Kingbird Farm is a certified organic livestock and herb/vegetable farm near Ithaca, New York. The internship includes work and learning with hogs, cattle, horses, poultry, greenhouse propagation, marketing, and fieldwork. Compensation is minimum wage plus education […]

there are some great resources here, dug up by Bonnie Powell, founder of one of our favorite websites - The Ethicurean Websites that connect would-be farmers to land are blooming by Bonnie Azab Powell, 12 Mar 2010 A new website called the Midwest Farm Connection aims to connect new farmers with established farmland owners, and […]

This landowner was inspired by our recent appeal: "If you know landowners who are looking to connect with young farmers, get in touch with us." Once upon a time, i had the dream, no experience, but had youth, idealism, and energy.  bought the land.  wrong marriage, spent youth.  hung onto the dream - (had to […]

This event is put on by Dutchess County Bounty here in the Hudson Valley.  If you're in the area, it's worth attending.  Cheryl Rogowski is quite inspiring - the first farmer to win a MacArthur Genius Fellowship. Dutchess County Bounty Speed Networking Event Join fellow farmers, food producers, chefs, caterers and food buyers at this […]

The world-famous Strolling of the Heifers Parade happens on Saturday, June 5, starting 10 a.m. sharp in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. Don't be late! The heifers are at the front of the parade

the start of something! on monday Washington Governor Chris Gregoire signed SB-6349, which  establishes a two-year farm intern pilot program in San Juan and Skagit  Counties. The  full text is available here: http://tinyurl.com/SB6349 .

A low-fat vegetarian diet is very efficient in terms of how much land is needed to support it. But adding some dairy products and a limited amount of meat may actually increase this efficiency, Cornell researchers suggest. By Susan Lang, Cornell Chronicle Online. This deduction stems from the findings of their new study, which concludes […]

By Jeff Caldwell. (Agriculture.com) MARCH 19, 2010: It's no secret that the average farmer is getting up in years. As the farming population ages, the issue of farm succession is becoming a bigger concern for the younger generation making its mark on the agriculture industry, a recent poll finds. The latest Farm and Rural Life […]

watch this, and you'll never look at manure and gray water the same way again! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAUw9GO6tgE]

Thanks to Janike Ruginis of Skyhorse Publishing for letting us know about two wonderful new books for seasoned farmers and greenhorns alike. Author and small farm owner Laura Childs tells us how in The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals: The Ultimate Guide to Raising Your Own Food. In this all-encompassing guide, Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising […]

this week, Severine & the greenhorns graced the front page of Grist-- check out whole fabulous interview and learn more about the recent Drake Forum on Beginning Farmers, the newly formed Young Farmers' Coalition, and the hustle bustling new agrarian movement. By Erik Hoffner. Q. What is Greenhorns all about? A. It's about the community of young farmers in this country. We are […]

hear from hugh fearningly whittingstall about Britain's "Chicken Out!" campaign-- an appeal for free range poultry. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Vbf1ykXsY]

they're young, they're broke, and they pay for organic salmon with government subsidies. got a problem with that? By Jennifer Bleyer Pinched is an ongoing series about life during a recession. In the John Waters-esque sector of northwest Baltimore -- equal parts kitschy, sketchy, artsy and weird -- Gerry Mak and Sarah Magida sauntered through […]

this just in: The BBC is looking for ten couples to take part in a new series which will really put their aptitude for farming to the test. Over six weeks they will learn how to run and manage their own farm, from animal husbandry and harvesting to coping with the unpredictable British weather. The series will culminate […]

We are planning an elderflower wildcraft bike ride in Jamaica Plain for mid June-- and need a few more scouts helping us geo-map the sambucus. If you are a bostonian botanist, herbalist, plant literate cycler or similar, please be in touch. [email protected]

Epicenter for green economic development. I'm thinking of sending that town my strongest brother for the summer. You can find out more by reading the brand new book The Town That Food Saved, written by our friend Ben Hewitt. Here's  a description: Over the past 3 years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of […]

Read about Organic Valley's "Gen-O"  program and ideals here, and download their Winter 2010 Gen-O Rising newsletter. They're seeking contributors!

An exhibit at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin featuring the work of Alex S. MacLean.  Images of his are in our film. Glorious landscape shots of agricultural areas. The 20th-century city was built in opposition to the landscape. The ecological consequences of this have been climate change, a shortage of water, and the loss […]

a re-post from the L.A. Times. Farmers say consolidation in the industry means they're forced to buy more costly seeds. But Monsanto, the world's largest seed firm, says competition 'is alive and flourishing.' By P.J. Huffstutter, March 11, 2010 For 40 years, farmer Todd Leake and his family have battled bitter cold, hungry pests and […]

thanks to our friend and ally Kevin Skvorak of Regeneration CSA for sending us this link!  Is it time for concerned NYC people to build an effective foodshed protection movement? Posted by sarah williford & kevin skvorak on March 15, 2010 There are deep and unavoidable connections between a healthy secure local food supply, NYC […]

on Nestle's actions in the rainforests of Indonesia.  You can download the full report HERE. Nestlé uses palm oil to make a wide array of its products including Power Bar, Coffee Mate, Nestle Crunch Crisp, and Maggi Soup mixes. In the last three years, Nestlé’s use of palm oil has nearly doubled. A growing demand […]

at Polcum Springs.  Check out their workshops listing, and in particularly the primitive skills weekend described below. PRIMITIVE TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW WEEKEND With Tamara Wilder June 5 – 6th, 2010 $140 to $160 sliding scale Join us as we explore universal hunter gatherer skills used by humans all around the world and spend some time learning […]

these are the best books on the stars.  written by the author of Curious George, H.A. Rey The Stars: A New Way to See Them Find the Constellations

Taggart Siegel, the director of "The Real Dirt on Farmer John" embarks on a pilgrimage across continents and centuries in his new upcoming film Queen of The Sun. Queen highlights unsung heroes who are dedicated to the survival of bees: from poets and philosophers to scientists and shamans, from political activists to biodynamic beekeepers. Across […]

and they are casting! Independent producer Annabel Seymour, from BreakThru Films (The Devil Came on Horseback, The Trials of Darryl Hunt), is casting for a GrowFood documentary series. She'd like to cast a few folks who travel from farm to farm—people with diverse stories and perspectives to show a well-rounded view of the nomadic organic […]

some nice green career training videos to be found her, including this one about Algae. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q40s7Pm-Nw&feature=player_embedded] The Green Guardians is a green career clearinghouse for people wanting to develop green community service skills such as energy efficiency, recycling, composting, tree planting, green building technology, urban agriculture, eco-literacy education, and other important career skills. We believe […]

via the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition We are thrilled to feature this blog post written by Kristina Hubbard, board member of NSAC member group, the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO).  Kiki attended the first in a series of hearings sponsored by the USDA and Department of Justice about concentration in the agriculture industry.  Kiki is […]

The Southside CSA is looking for a farmer(s) to do a berry share for this upcoming 2010 season. The Southside is located on the southside of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. They are entering their second CSA season and are partnered with the amazing Martin & Gaudencia Rodriguez from MimoMex Farm in Goshen, NY. All sorts of […]

This is a great website for urban farmers/gardeners.  A few weeks ago, they posted about our project.

a few weeks ago, Severine embarked on a whirlwind southern trip.  Here is a recap of the adventures. First, Washington DC for the Drake Forum with Wilmot Kidd, DP.  Along with Ben Shute and Lindsey Lusher, Sevie presented about the National Young Farmer Coalition and the 20 min sneak peak of the film was shown […]