barnraiser: a new crowdfunding site for the food movement
Barnraiser is the community to power the food movement, one project at a time. To learn more or check out the stories and projects, CLICK HERE!
a calling out of the farm bureau's "right to farm" proposal
Nearly every state has a "Right to Farm" act, which basically protects farmers from nuisance lawsuits like when your cows moo and it's too loud for your vacation-home neighbors to […]
local food by boat: the vermont sail freight project
Plucked from Civileats Maritime museums are nostalgic places full of black and white photographs of old sails and rugged seafarers. Ornate boats hint at centuries of technological progress and suggest […]
write-a-house: a fantastic model to mimic out of detroit
Ever heard of an in-residence program where you actually get to keep the residence??! That would be the case in this innovative new model coming out of Detroit. Write A […]
grow your farm skills!
from the comfort of your own home. The Cornell Small Farms Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension offer a menu of 12 online courses each Fall and Winter to help farmers develop […]
the awful reign of the red delicious. #eatuglyapples
At the supermarket near his home in central Virginia, Tom Burford likes to loiter by the display of Red Delicious. He waits until he spots a store manager. Then he […]
movie: seeds of time
Cary Fowler is a man with a mission. A mission that is about securing the foundation of nothing less than earth's survival in the form of the world's smallest currency: […]
china refuses gmo corn from USA, cargill loses 90 million dollars
CHICAGO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Cargill Inc has suffered more than $90 million in damages from China's rejections of U.S. corn containing a genetically modified trait developed by Syngenta AG, […]
bioneers conference 2014: register now!
October 17-19th San Rafael, CA After a quarter-century, the Bioneers community of leadership has learned a thing or two about breakthrough solutions and what directions to head in. Like a […]
catchy tunes! b3nson family funsgiving's "the awakening"
Music from farm-based people! Give it a listen!
watch the farm aid concert live from home!
Watch the Concert Live! If you're not joining us in Raleigh this year, you can still help celebrate from home. Watch live in HD on AXS TV starting at 7pm […]
grange future!
www.uspspropertiesforsale.com It seems like a sinister art project, but it's not. The USPS is selling off properties, trying to make up for the estimated 8 billon dollar a year in losses. By […]
rural academy theater fall tour!
Check out the schedule here. BREAKING NEWS FROM YOUR FAVORITE HORSE PULLED THEATER… This fall The Rural Academy Theater will clip clop its way into your back yard and heart […]
foreclosure tips & adopting vacant lots
The Genesee County Land Bank is great model for dealing with foreclosures and vacant lots. Check them out! The Land Bank's mission is to restore value to the community by acquiring, developing […]
AG GAG and other thoughts, by john ikerd
10 Reasons to Oppose ‘Right to Farm’ Amendments I grew up on a dairy farm and currently live in a small town in a farming area. I have spent my […]
NESAWG conference registration open
get all of the details HERE! Our 2014 It Takes a Region conference will be held November 11-12 at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY. Pre- conference sessions begin November […]
wonderful films for high agrarian morale
[vimeo 102083561 w=500 h=281] more short films here
young farmer mixer in raleigh, nc
National Young Farmers Coalition and Rural Coalition: Young Farmer Mixer9/14/2014 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmOld Milburnie Farm, Raleigh, NC Join us for a Farm Aid after-party with wood-fired pizza, cold brews […]
young farmers save barns!
These old barns are good for more than reclaimed wood and weddingsBy Lori Rotenberk, 3 Sep 2014 for Grist Jeff Marshall rolls along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, counting barns on the horizon […]
tasty little tractors: return of the american guinea hog!
Meet Daniel MacPhee and Corinne Wesh; farmers of seeds, trees, fruit, produce and now American guinea hogs at Blackbird Rise Farm in Palermo, Maine. They recently purchased four American guinea hog piglets to use […]
the myth of america's golden age
Joseph E. Stiglitz, Politico July/August I hadn’t realized when I was growing up in Gary, Indiana, an industrial town on the southern shore of Lake Michigan plagued […]
bookmark for winter: alan savory videos! (think holistic management)
Click HERE to watch the videos! The Savory Institute's Annual International Conference, was held in London on August 1st and 2nd. This central location allows our partners and collaborators from […]
for boat lovers and climate noticers: hudson river activities
Float on New York: A Waterborne People’s Climate Convergence August 31 - September 13, 2014 160 Miles in Human Powered Vessels in 2 Weeks A Climate Justice Flotilla A […]
the history of fair trade in comic book form
Fair Trade, like coffee, is complex, rich and fascinating. We now have available a new educational resource: The History of Authentic Fair Trade. In comic book format we present a […]
agrarian trust's land and job opportunities!
Farmers, Farm owners and land trusts send us your RFPs, job openings or proposals here. Sample Farm Job/ Land Opportunities: Raw Farmland for Lease Warwick, NY (8/31/2014) Reise Farm: Request […]
strong canadians! over grow the system
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/92406649] Over Grow The System has been dedicated to raising awareness around our food system, sustainability, and how to live a life that is more in tune with nature. […]
north carolina: awesome panel on resiliency, apple genetics, rare livestock breeds and branding!!
Wake Forest University Wednesday, September 10th 7-8:30 PM. FREE! This exciting panel discussion will provide insights into the importance of biodiversity and sustainable land and water use to a resilient […]
draft animal power network
Annual meeting is coming right up! The Draft Animal-Power Network is looking for volunteers for the Annual Gathering!Sept 26-28th, 2014 Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington MA http://www.draftanimalpower.org/ The Annual Gathering brings together […]
vandana shiva's response to the new yorker
Yes! SEEDS OF TRUTH – A RESPONSE TO THE NEW YORKERby Dr. Vandana Shiva(A response to the article ‘Seeds of Doubt’ by Michael Specter in The New Yorker) I am […]
farm hack in England!
Practical Farm IdeasThis is our 90th issue, and features another 45 innovations to add the the total 4,200 "Made it Myself" farming ideas since 1992. With a growing readership - […]
farm commons wants to hear from you
Are you a farmer with a good experience drafting a document? Or, have you worked with or helped a farmer through a positive document drafting experience? We need stories of […]
indigenous farming/gardening registry mapping tool!
Are you part of the food community? Make your presence known! Nurseries, food banks, community kitchens and farmers markets are just some of the many points you could add. You […]
songs for the grange, patrons of husbandry
There's a song for nearly everything tied to the grange and you can FIND IT HERE!
pink collar is the new green collar in nyc farms
Are women more willing to nurture their communities (and also their beet greens)? Are men preoccupied with techie farm toys like aquaponics? Is gender the reason the radio at the […]
weed dating!
speed dating while weeding = weed dating! check out this video about weed dating at Common Ground Country Fair in Maine. [vimeo 50341101 w=500 h=281] IN DEFENSE OF FEET is a journal of […]
another great farm training program
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center's Farmer Training Program is accepting applications now! (4 spaces currently available) Open until filled – if you’re interested, apply now! Spaces are limited. Students are selected […]
learn how to buy the media!
Read the Emails in the Hilarious Monsanto/Mo Rocca/Condé Nast Meltdownby Tom Philpott for Mother Jones Last week, Gawker uncovered a hapless tie-up between genetically modified seed/pesticide giant Monsanto and Condé […]
sail powered rum
Tres Hombres is an initiative that thrives on combined passions; sailing, traditional ships, shipbuilding, crew training, a healthy environment, good harmony and of course rum! Tres Hombres stands for enjoying life. […]