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greenhorns will be there! With less than a week to go before the big event at Anthology Film Archive in NYC, the Hungry Filmmakershave already sold out all the online tickets! […]

Ben Flanner, one of our friends from Rooftop Farms has a new project in the works... and a tasty opportunity to learn more this Monday. Greetings Farm Supporters, We're coming […]

(Switzerland, Austria, France, Italy) these are the alp nations. and in the little alpen valleys are fantastic off-grid ecology projects sponsored by the government of those nations as a 'test […]

California Farmlink- a national leader in brokering relationships between aspiring and retiring farmers. They were just featured on KQED's The California Report, reaching 750,000 Californians. The short story showcased farmers […]

Cure Organic Farm is seeking an experienced intern to join us as our Crew Leader beginning in March 2010. The position requires experience in organic vegetable production, tractor operation, fieldwork, […]

We like this beer project, and their business model. We can’t believe it. We launched our first batch of Jack D’Or at the Monks Cell, at Publick House in Brookline […]

Mockbee is a late great genius concerned with the dignity of rural architecture and rural people. He made ultra modern green buildings for clients in the deep south,  and took […]

any of you reporters out there want to cover the Rose Parade? it's not simply "farming" anymore. The FFA will be featured on the 75-foot-long RFD-TV float in the Jan. […]

from some bay area permies. Question: Hello, Anyone know the best way to get rid of Scotch broom? I was going to sheet mulch a hillside in Pacifica after slashing […]

Our friend Annie of Rooftop Farms has a hand in this: DCTV PRESENTS SUSTAINABILITY SEASON: HOMEGROWN Presented by DCTV & Shooting People Monday, December 14th, 7:30pm DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, […]

seriously, yes its a carbon crime, but if you have never had a kishu before, you owe your family a christmas treat that cannot be beat. kishu! 2010 Seedless Kishu […]

The Real Cost of Our Food Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: 347 5th Street.  Brooklyn, NY 11215; Upstairs Entrance Cost: Free; Snacks and beverages will be served The Real Cost of Our […]

a parable of urbanization, where the creatures of the forest  bandits of small, medium and megafarms) are also habitants of the hedgerow, catchers of minnows, burrowers in holes. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo] As […]

from the diligence and brilliance behind Worldwatch.  You can sign up for the newsletter online, or subscribe to the Nourishing the Planet Blog. This week we are looking back at some highlights […]

from the diligence and brilliance behind Worldwatch.  You can sign up for the newsletter online, or subscribe to the Nourishing the Planet Blog. This week we are looking back at […]

American Made Tools! From the Lehman's.  We particularly like this apple peeler/corer/slicer.  For making beautiful spirals of apple rings to dry over a woodstove. Today, Lehman's ships old-fashioned, non-electric merchandise all […]

Hey young farmers. Did you know that you can get federally guaranteed loans to start up commercial processing kitchens. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyTc8xipmVo&feature=player_embedded#] Yes.  You can get money to start a legal kitchen […]

one of their causes was the United  Farm Workers Movement. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8swg1bo0J6c] from the nytimes 1998: Thirty years ago, the folk singers Peter, Paul and Mary performed in a Carnegie Hall […]

wonder what it is... tax breaks for landowners who form long term leases with beginning farmers ? we'll let you know. City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn will deliver a […]

my friend tom, high mowing tom. gave me the tip on this cool film project out of alabama Eating Alabama From April 2008 to April 2009 we ate only food […]

so says the Wall Street Journal: Green Acres Is the Place to Be The Recession Is Inspiring More Young Families and Singles to Head Back to the Country In June, […]

this is happening in Massachusetts. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is pleased to announce the publication of Terra Firma #8 – Rooted in History: Preserving Historic Farms. Working […]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA6FSy6EKrM] This morning, The Story of Stuff Project launched our brand new short film, The Story of Cap & Trade. It's a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the leading climate change […]

Connecticut Greenhorns, this is a good resource.  Community Farm of Simsbury Have you always dreamed of growing your own produce, fruit, or flowers? Have you ever thought, I would like […]

if you're searching for one, here is your resource: Sustainable Food Jobs Most Americans have never heard of the term “sustainable food.”  Tell someone its your career focus and be […]

this is a film festival that goes to schools. and i just met a nice lady at NAM that works there--good to work with them. they're accepting submissions now. Here […]

A Panel Discussion - 12/8/09 The sustainability of large-scale agriculture is increasingly being called into question. Food manufacturers and agribusinesses catering to global food markets are being challenged by the […]

with Kirsten Gillibrand.  If you're in NY, this is worth it. we need some young farmers at this meeting!United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Invites you to attend: Agriculture & Rural […]

THE FOOD NOT BOMBS GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION To Support The Right To Free Speech Thursday, December 17, 2009 Free speech and food outside federal courts and U.S. Embassies all […]

former greenhorns intern and much beloved friend Anya Kamenskaya wrote this nice piece about her current work out in California. The Gill Tract – Urban farm sanctuary, or just another […]

if you can't afford the Stone Barns Young Farmers Conference this week,  here is a great opportunity. Good Day, I wanted to add one other exciting piece about our conference […]

Regeneration CSA (and friends) is offering free intro to Permaculture workshops for community organizations and non-profit organizations, staff, and their clients in the Hudson Valley. Permaculture is a design science […]

Euro Gusto & Terra Madre Young Europeans An opportunity to rethink the future of food in Europe. France - This new international Slow Food event is being held from November […]

for hopenhagen. she needs it. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo3yNYWtdIw&feature=player_embedded] Kerry has entered the Huffington Post contest for Hopenhagen  Ambassador. If she wins they will send her to Copenhagen for the UN  Climate Change […]

on the radio!  awesome. this is from Outdoor Chattanooga.  They also have Bike Chattanooga. We have partnered with Pulse News WLPZ-95.3FM to bring Chattanoogan ears DAILY BICYCLE TRAFFIC REPORTS. Yes. […]

Limited Growth Opportunities in Farming By Sarah Shemkus November 29, 2009 BREWSTER — In April, Eldredge Farm consisted of two greenhouses, a dozen chickens and one very ambitious plan. "I […]

greenhorns' friend Amy Franceschini of Future Farmers is a part of this. Open Engagement is a three-day conference that is an initiative of the Portland State University Art and Social […]

the tough get weird. Greenhorns: if you haven't already stopped, here's yet another reason to stop the shopping: Reverend Billy’s "Blessed are the Jobless! Blessed are the Broke!" Christmas Tour […]

is still accepting applications for two administrative internships for the 2010 season - Live in the beautiful setting that is OAEC! - Participate in our work and take courses! - […]

The Seed Farm - An Agricultural Incubator Program for the Establishment of New Sustainable Farms and Farmers –Lehigh County, PA Position Available: Farm Manager The Seed Farm, a program of […]