raw milk symposium
We just heard from the organizers of this event - they're hoping for a strong young farmer presence. Any Midwestern greenhorns out there to represent? $50 if you register by […]
need some guidance?
the Cornell small farms program has a brand new guide for beginning farmers. This + the greenhorns guide makes quite a duo.
bubbles the black is looking for a home
he's a darling farm kitty, currently in NY. email us - [email protected]
carly apprenticeships
all positions have been filled for now, but this is an amazing program - one to keep your eyes on. It's a project of the Quivera Coalition. Conservation and Ranching […]
high density grazing workshop - CA
for all you grass farmers out there. A terrific 3-day workshop: Introduction to Holistic Management and High Density Grazing from Holistic Management International.
local politics
if you're in the Hudson Valley, particularly Dutchess County, this is worthwhile. Northern Dutchess Alliance to Address Pressing Regional Issues NDA To Host Quarterly Public Forums DUTCHESS COUNTY, New York […]
ida weygandt photography
Our friend Ida has a solo show in Hudson, NY, opening this weekend. Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, New York from March 11th-April 18th Opening reception is this Saturday, March […]
more about little city gardens
The latest project of Brooke Budner, our tireless artist and an accomplished young farmer. Brooke just wrote an article about the project for Civil Eats. Little City Gardens: Growing an […]
corporate control
this comes via Farm Aid. Hey Farm Aid, I read your column on concentration in agriculture last month, but I'm confused. You talk about monopolies and fewer consumer choices, but […]
john t. edge’s edible adventure
Our good friend Evan Elliot at American Foodways wrote this post for us. Stay tuned for more on these folks. When most folks visit the Grand Canyon, they marvel at […]
another farmer joins the ranks
we wanted to share this nice little note from Shawn, a new young farmer out in in southern california. I have been waiting for the day that I could send you a […]
fermented feasts
Ferment Change is a two month long string of events that benefit City Slicker Farms in West Oakland in the months of April and May. This event series strives to […]
friends at eco-friendly foods
today we are headed out to visit our friend Bev Eggleston at EcoFriendly Foods in VA. EcoFriendly Foods provides pasture-raised, "beyond organic" meats to consumers at farmers markets and to […]
yummy bunny
BY: Kim Severson - NY Times RABBITS are supposed to be easy to kill. The French dispatch them with a sharp knife to the throat. A farmer in upstate New […]
hogget update
Hawthorne valley fiber arts will be leading a dying workshop. Red rooster playing a set. Flying deer nature center tanning the hide. Field trip to chatham sheep company on Sunday. […]
who put that burger on your plate?
Thanks deb eschelmeyer for showing it here at drake forum. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZlCoG6RMgs]
speak up for slaughterhouse safety
We are watching. We are expecting. We want to help you get it right. By Peter Eisler, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Department of Agriculture officials failed to act on reports of […]
work for Consider Bardwell
A really terrific cheese producer. We sampled some of their wares last Spring! Consider Bardwell Farm seeks a qualified and enthusiastic employee to coordinate it's New York City based farmer's […]
verge art fair
this weekend in New York. Particularly, Carissa Carmen. She also managed the Waterpod living systems team, and sent along this notice about Verge: come see my french language long johns! […]
greenhorns at Drake Forum - Washington, D.C.
Greenhorns + Severine + The National Young Farmers Coalition will be presenting at this forum. Today and tomorrow! Vilsack asked for new voices, challenged us to get involved: We are […]
young farmers dinner party
Two nights ago. With homegrown beer and farmers from three states. What have you other young farmers been up to?
conservation stewardship program
if you're part of an organization you can sign on to this letter to Secretary Vilsack from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. Please consider adding your organization’s name to our letter […]
kitchen caravan + young farmers
They're featuring our friend Zoe Bradbury, the Greenhorns trailer, a nice recipe and some young farmer resources. [vodpod id=Video.3160954&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about "Kitchen Caravan: Environment - Zoë Br...", posted with vodpod […]
crops and cultures presentation
by a young farmer from New Jersey. Crops and Cultures: The Preservation of Heirloom Varieties A slide show and talk by Adam Forbes Monday, March 22 at 7PM; Princeton Public […]
work with veritable vegetable - San Francisco, CA
Woman run fabulocity. City based food job. Purchaser Position Available Immediately Veritable Vegetable is offering a full time Purchasing position. We provide full service distribution of certified organic fresh fruits […]
land partnership opportunity - pacific northwest
Montanye Ranch is a unique and diverse piece of property in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by National and State Forests, our remote ranch is an ideal site […]
P.R. war in america's classrooms.
coming to us (and many of you, quite likely) via Comfood Comfood Colleagues, The “Nutrients for Life” nonprofit goal is to “…disseminate educational information to the general public, including policy […]
gardener/teacher position - simsbury,CT
The Community Farm of Simsbury seeks a knowledgeable and innovative gardener to plan, organize, and maintain the teaching gardens on the farm. Time Commitment: • Monday through Friday (March 1 […]
opportunities at ecofarm - watsonville, CA
EcoFarm is currently seeking an Executive Director and a Communications Intern. view the job descriptions here
a cold winter day
A drive thru the country to follow up a lead to some possible land for Greenhorns + Smithereen. A wonderful find. also. here is a video of Norm, whose farm […]
alemany apprenticeship
a stellar opportunity from our friends at alemany farm in San Francisco. For the second year in a row, Friends of Alemany Farm will be offering an Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture. […]
your network is your nest egg
UC Cooperative Extension Livestock & Range gets techy and gets a facebook page. and twitter too! @MendLakeRange
farm managers wanted - Susquehanna, PA
Unique opportunity for organic farm couple to expand and potentially take over our certified organic produce business in NE Pennsylvania. We are seeking energetic, highly motivated self-starters with extensive know-how […]
FFA Article
commentary? Off the Farm, Into the City By Judy Keen, USA TODAY ST. LOUIS — Andre Hall lives in the city and has never plowed a field or fed a […]
galloping towards spring
young farmer mixers, film fests, cook-offs galore-- the greenhorns are hustlin and bustlin this spring. check out our upcoming events and stay tuned for more to come. Feb 28 NYC NY […]
if you are in cali, and have jangle
these folks are proved, super duper movers towards the edible future. The Organic Farming Research Foundation and Horizon Organic Dairy, in cooperation with New Hope Natural Media, invite you to […]
join miss annie at her fundraiser, raise (veggies on) the roof!
Hello! Yesterday I took a walk through the Greenmarket picking up the last ingredients for this Saturday night's fundraising dinner for Growing Chefs in Brooklyn. The lineup is wonderful--an evening of […]
field report
a great NY times piece about some spunky NC crop mobbers. By: Christine Muhlke “Who brought their own wheelbarrow?” Rob Jones asked the group of 20-somethings gathered on a muddy […]
listen in on the big boys
webcasts from the USDA at the 2010 Agricultural Outlook Forum , which just took place last week.