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The National Center for Appropriate Technology announces a new ATTRA publication, "Community Orchards." Abstract:  This publication introduces community orchards and discusses the history of the community orchard movement and the […]

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The Rodear Initiative (RI) is a pilot project for an innovative management system designed to improve the health, diversity, and productivity of public and private rangelands in the Northern Rockies. […]

An amazing podcast series from the Texas Young Farmers Coalition! Great listening if you've got a rainy day in the greenhouse or some downtime at the end of a long […]

from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Check it out HERE Congress Should Prioritize Modern, “Healthy Farm” Practices When Farm Bill Debate Re-Starts This Month Industrial Model of Agriculture Is a […]

Check 'em out. We are writing to ask for your support at a critical moment for Sidewalk Ends Farm. As you know, for three years now, we've worked hard to […]

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Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund Contacts: Heather Gray  [email protected] / 404 765 0991 www.federation.coop   USDA discrimination by Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-vp-0506voicelettersbriefs-20130506,0,2259372.story In "Easy harvest; A […]

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Farm Hands: With a fresh perspective, Colbians join farming's next generation by Molly Pindell, Colby College As the nation’s farmers grow older, fewer young people are turning to agriculture as a […]

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We have a small organic, sustainable farm just outside of Hudson, NY. We need a farm worker to milk one cow a day, feed 2 pigs, feed a flock (about […]

Gorgeous videos. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/49789524] Many more HERE

Several important bills are coming right up.  Much more info available at ruralvermont.org GMO Food Labeling Bill – H.112 Tues 5/7 – House Judiciary Committee PASSED the GMO Labeling bill […]

  On May 25, activists around the world will unite to March Against Monsanto. Why do we march? Research studies have shown that Monsanto’s genetically-modified foods can lead to serious […]

 JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  Resident Apprentice for Dubuque Land & Cattle   Dubuque Land and Cattle (DLC) works in partnership with Pheasants Forever (PF) and is an award winning 3rd generation […]

Occupy the Farm announces Spring action When: Saturday, May 11th at noon Where: Albany City Hall - corner of San Pablo and Marin On May 11th, farmers, students and concerned […]

Congrats to all of our editors and essayists - GREENHORNS: The Next Generation of American Farmers - has just won a 2013 Nautilus Gold Award in the Living Green / […]

know what it says. Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1727 and S.837 SUMMARY Agriculture is a vibrant sector of our nation’s economy, yet high barriers to entry […]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2013 Discrimination at USDA: Response to New York Times Susan A. Schneider Professor of Law and Director, LL.M. in Agricultural & Food Law University of Arkansas School […]

Sign up for their emails! Events in Maine and Beyond - Mark Your Calendar! MOFGA's Chainsaw Safety, Level I May 4, Cambridge, Me., 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, […]

making it happen!  Check out their kickstarter campaign Chicago ‘Cooperation Operation’ to Transform South Side Lot into Creative Farm-scapeby Whitney Richardson The Cooperation Operation (Coop Op) is a diverse group […]

Hey everyone, Just a reminder that our next YFN is TOMORROW!  All are welcome - don't let the "Young" part of "Young Farmer Night" keep you away!! We will be […]

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Tilth Producers of Washington and Washington Young Farmers Coalition  HANDS-ON LEARNING WORKSHOPS (aka "Crop Mobs") Like an old-fashioned barn-raising, these workshops provide an opportunity to join together and support a […]

Not enough young farmers there! We must do better.

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EImx-r_kMxA] Food Will Win the War is also a band.

Help a journalist out and share what you know! Here's a note from Jason: I am a freelance journalist writing an article on the economics of running a small farm, […]

This is the first issue of the Maine Grain and Oilseed Newsletter.  In response to the growing number of questions from farmers regarding the production of grains and oilseeds, we […]

Farm in the Beautiful Mountains of North Carolina! We have a position open for farm work for trade of room and board.  We have a small farm 30 minutes outside […]

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Great concept, similar to the way our friends at the Hudson Valley Seed Library got started. How to Start a Seed Library at Your Public Library: http://newdream.s3.amazonaws.com/19/20/3/3063/webinar_slides_seed_library.pdf  

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Sprouts Society Media Art at Farms in the Catskills

Greetings Greenhorns!! As a leader in the national young farmer movement, I wanted to take a moment of your time to invite you to submit a proposal to present at […]

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The Hunger Game Food banks may compound the very problems they should be solving By Nick Saul Picture a vast warehouse the size of a football field. Forklifts stand loaded […]