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a few DIY links... Iron King Awesome films-- on making things happen. Make Magazine The first magazine devoted entirely to DIY technology projects, MAKE Magazine unites, inspires and informs a […]

Harland's Creek Farm Certified Organic Produce and Flowers--Pasture Raised Poultry FARM MANAGER APPRENTICE FULL TIME—March 2010 through October 2010 Harland Creek’s Farm, a certified organic farm, seeks an apprentice to […]

and asked our friend at Cornell.  He recommended this fantastic resource.  Thanks to Cornell + Geneva Pomologia If you know the common name, you might be able to find it […]

making your own food. Instead of just watching other people make the food on television. We think probably we should all learn how to make other things as well. Such […]

Plants, Earth and Cosmos A workshop for farmers, gardeners and others seeking a working relation to the land February 14-19 and/or February 21-26 Led by The Nature Institute and the […]

Here are some thoughts from our new friend Nathan Ballantine, aka "Man in Overalls".  He's a budding greenhorn, himself.  with a terrific blog. Back in July while visiting my good […]

this is a beautiful piece, in both words and images. And the Pursuit of Happiness by Maira Kalman    

I'm a huge fan.  This is an excerpt from her book, Our Farm My life as a smallholder by Rosie Boycott When Rosie Boycott lost her job as a Fleet […]

Here is our friend + fellow greenhorn Oliver's account of the Futurist Banquet held at the MOMA in San Francisco a few weeks ago... it seems epic butchery events are […]

those of you who thought that value added was witchcraft... were right! here's a fine example: Olala Farms

order seed early to save trouble later. Catalog Request Form We also just received this note from our friend Tom Stearns of High Mowing: I thought that you would like […]

this was recently in the times. Is There Such a Thing as Agro-Imperialism? By ANDREW RICE Published: November 16, 2009 // // Dr. Robert Zeigler, an eminent American botanist, flew […]

meatpaper, tartine, chez panisse kids in brooklyn they told me that they did a performance with a bike and a bull! I was so excited here it is: http://openrestaurant.org/ - […]

an essay by wendell berry.  Read it, along with Louis Bromfield's Malabar Farm. THE NECESSITY OF AGRICULTURE By Wendell Berry, from a May 16 speech given in acceptance of the […]

The California Institute for Rural Studies and Rick Nahmias Photography are pleased to announce the release of "Fair Food: Field to Table" a multimedia presentation promoting a more socially just […]

can buy you either 1. A perfectly pure jersey cow from Arethusa Farm Dairy in Connecticut or 2. An online clearinghouse of resources for beginning farmers http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/infofarm/ Yes, Farm Bureau […]

We can't embed this video directly into the blog, but it's worth a look. Earth From Above

Miguel Altieri. a hero to the movement from California Magazine. A Messenger from the South Brings Word to the North: There's a Better Way to Feed the World A Conversation […]

Former young farmer now great E.D. on all our behalf.  Here's her latest from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition In this season of Thanksgiving, we at NSAC are exceedingly thankful […]

Join us for a Special Anniversary Event on Monday, November 23rd 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM First Unitarian Universalist Church 1187 Franklin St (Geary @ Franklin), San Francisco TEN […]

Our illustrator and friend Brooke Budner has a question for the crowd: "I'm looking, looking for grants to fund our little city gardens work. We frame it as a social […]

We just got this note from the makers of a documentary film, From Grass to Cheese, that's in the works right now. Here's the trailer, and what they have to […]

Hello dedicated supporters of neophyte farmers: As most of you are probably already aware, the NOFA winter conference will be held Jan 22-24, 2010 in Saratoga Springs. While the NOFA […]

The opening already happened, but the show is up until December 12! @ Mixed Greens Gallery Mixed Greens is pleased to announce Kimberley Hart’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. […]

Future Farmers of America [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3949422&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about "National FFA Video", posted with vodpod  

Job Description: Grassroots Action Network Capacity Building Coordinator WHY (World Hunger Year) WHY Mission: WHY is a leading advocate for innovative, community-based solutions to hunger and poverty. WHY challenges society […]

our pals at Rooftop Farms are having a their last market day - This Sunday! To celebrate a farmer's favorite holiday, come on over to Greenpoint, Brooklyn's very own Rooftop […]

Here's a note from Greenhorns' friend Casey Yurow, who works at Kayam Farm... Over the past 15 years, the Teva (hebrew for 'nature') Learning Center has been leading residential programs […]

Hi there beginning farmer thinkers. here's an opportunity to share your perspectives on this emergent movement, and get academic credit for it! The Journal of Agriculture and Food Systems Development […]

Technically, if they were farmers, they would no longer qualify under the USDA's definition of "Beginning Farmer." anyway... check them out.  And their snazzy new map of farm opportunities! On […]

last chance to attend this tasty dinner with Meatpaper - TONIGHT! SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 5-course rabbit dinner. Chefs Chris Kronner of Bar Tartine in San Francisco and Sean Rembold of […]

This short video talks about a new program linking agricultural researchers in the field with students to disseminate information about sustainable agriculture and encourage collaboration. (via American Paragon) [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3934765&w=425&h=350&fv=] […]

From our friend Destin at the Eat Well Guide [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3927353&w=425&h=350&fv=] From the heart of Brooklyn comes our latest video on Eat Well Guide’s Green Fork. Learn how a community […]

watch this, and re-read Wendell Berry & Wes Jackson's 50 Year Farm Bill piece from last January [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7AX3rFye2o] Topless America.org Over 520 Appalachian Mountains have been destroyed, covering and poisoning […]

coming this Sunday!  Don't miss out.   A REGIONAL MARKET TAKES FORM New Amsterdam Thanksgiving Market Sunday, November 22, 2009 South Street, Manhattan, between Beekman St. and Peck Slip 11:00 […]

Located in Kennebunk.  60 +/- acres: 30 in woods, 30 fields and cultivated. 5 acres certified organic. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath passive solar home with oversized two-car garage and […]

this is a terrific resource - particularly for organic seed. The Siskiyou Sustainable Cooperative Was formed by Sustainable Organic Produce Growers, in Siskiyou-Klamath bioregion of Southwestern Oregon and extreme Northern […]

our friends down in North Carolina are still at it. Crop Mob One Year On: NC Land "Raids" Continue via Treehugger News of a large group of landless young people […]

The registration deadline for this year’s CFSA Sustainable Agriculture Conference is coming up soon. We have outstanding speakers this year, including advanced programs on sustainable livestock production from top experts […]

a few online tools that might be useful for young farmers and young enterprisers: kickstarter-- a place for getting ideas funded Crowd Spring -- a place where you can offer […]