apprenticeship in maine
Every year the apprenticeship program of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) serves up to 200 potential farmers, with or without previous farming experience. MOFGA pairs these future […]
rashid nuri on the radio
On March 25, 2013, we on Just Peace (WRFG-Atlanta 89.3FM) interviewed urban farmer Rashid Nuri on the recent Congressional passage of what is referred to as the Monsanto Protection Act […]
greenhorns on growing farms podcast
"The Future of Farming in America" featuring greenhorns director, severine vT fleming In this farm podcast you will learn: The power of proving how serious you are. How to use stunts […]
we are disappointed in you, Obama
Obama Signs Monsanto Protection Act Into Law After Promising GMO Labeling in 2007 By Anthony Gucciardi, via NationofChange.org President Obama has signed into law the notorious Monsanto Protection Act legislation hidden inside […]
video from diverse farm in iowa, great vision!
meet Patrick Diedrich, a young farmer working on a family farm near DeWitt, IA [youtube=http://youtu.be/EHjRiOVwvok]
farm job in connecticut
The Hickories (www.thehickories.org) is looking for a part-time intern to work in all aspects of our farm: field crops, greenhouses, livestock, and especially harvesting. We offer diversified production experiences and introduction […]
kathleen merrigan steps down from usda
The USDA's Sustainable Food Champion Steps Down —By Tom Philpott Back in 2009, when President Obama chose Kathleen Merrigan as second in command at the US Department of Agriculture, celebration […]
this is my land: rwanda
"Visit a village in Rwanda and hear from small farmers telling their story of how their lives have changed since they received a title to their own plot of land." […]
director of education position
The Queens County Farm Museum is seeking a Director of Education. About the Queens County Farm Museum The Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre working farm dating back to […]
a soil conference in sweden
Summer of Soil is a 5-week, multi-disciplinary accelerator program designed to awaken and inspire a collaborative movement to rebuild and maintain living soils. The program will include a series of hands-on soil-related […]
garden assistant position
Rural Resources is seeking an AmeriCorps Garden Assistant for a productive and educational vegetable garden. The AmeriCorps Garden Assistant will help the farmer with management of a half-acre production plot […]
rancher to rancher
California greenhorns! If you're interested in ranching, check this out:
farming's new faces
Farming's New Faces by Daniel Looker published March 20, 2013 on Agriculture.com They are different, yet united by a toughness that farming demands. They are among the newest faces on […]
full time farm assistant position
Gaining Ground farm is looking for a full-time seasonal assistant farmer. We are an 5 acre nonprofit farm in Concord, MA. Our mission is to grow organic food for hunger […]
the political economy of sustainable ag
America: Becoming a Land Without Farmers by Evaggelos Vallianatos published May 2, 2013 in Independent Science News The plutocratic remaking of America has a parallel in the countryside. In rural […]
gardens & greenhouse manager
Lakeside Orchards in Manchester, Maine is seeking a Gardens and Greenhouse Manager to manage its several acres of organic gardens and greenhouse. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated […]
crop planning genius
Tech-Savvy Maine farmer Clayton Carter of Fail Better Farm created this sweet crop-planning software and has offered it up for free! If you've always wanted to be more organized but […]
kickstart a hudson valley cider mill
at Breezy Hill Farm. Here's the scoop: As many of you know, we lost our historic 1820 cider house in a devastating fire nearly 10 years ago. But hope springs eternal, and despite […]
keep detroit growing is hiring!
Keep Growing Detroit, a new food and agriculture-focused organization serving Detroit is now on its feet! We are also excited to announce that we are hiring three new staff positions […]
connecticut farmland available !
Five acres of beautiful, prime farm land available for an experienced vegetable farmer to use without rent in exchange for a small portion of the crop. Formerly used for grazing […]
agroforestry video blitz
behold! an epic teaching moment by greenhorns friend, neil: below are a bunch of links to videos related to succession agroforestry or multi-strata agroforestry. Most are in Spanish or Portuguese […]
manifesto / the land magazine
brought to you by The Land Magazine Demands to “make poverty history”, and the responses from those in power, revolve around money: less debt, freer and fairer trade, more aid. […]
upcoming conference on ecological economics
The U.S. Society for Ecological Economics (USSEE) will hold its 2013 Conference on June 9-12 at the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington, Vermont hosted by the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics. Our […]
washington state spring 2013 farm walks!
TILTH PRODUCERS of WASHINGTON and WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY SMALL FARMS TEAM PRESENT 2013 SPRING FARM WALKS (Summer farm walks will be announced in June) www.tilthproducers.org http://smallfarms.wsu.edu All farm walks run […]
vandana shiva on pesticides
Published on Monday, March 11, 2013 by The Asian Age Tilling the Soil with Pesticides by Vandana Shiva The ministry of agriculture had organised a conference on Doubling Food Production from February […]
wisconsin apprenticeship
Long Arm Farm is a small family farm in southwest Wisconsin. We have 14 acres in Perennial fruit, nuts, mushrooms, bees, pastured hogs, goats (cheese!), various harebrained schemes and we […]
micro finance in michigan
from the Utopia Fund. Microcredit in Leelanau County, MI The Utopia Foundation is committed to creating sustainable change through domestic and international microloan programs. Microcredit provides small loans to people […]
young farmer nights
What rockers, self organizing in Rhode Island. Hey Everyone! Just a reminder our next YFN is at the Urban Food Lab, 6pm, Tuesday, April 23!! 110 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket. […]
when we say 'farmhack',
are you confused? inspired? want to know more? This awesome slideshare explains it all: Farm Hack Minneapolis by Grant Schultz And as always, check out the farm hack site
seeking cheese intern
in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Cranberry Creek is looking for a Cheese Intern to join us through December, this 2013 season. This is an opportunity for the right person […]
boone, the film
Boone documents the journey of three young farmers in Southern Oregon risking land, business and friendship to confront the United States Department of Agriculture. This is an experiential film: there […]
greenhorns screening in NYC
The Greenhorns WHEN: Thursday March 28th WHERE: 767 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY Please join us for a screening of THE GREENHORNS, a documentary about young farmers in America. […]
women in sustainable agriculture conference, call for proposals
The 4th National Women in Sustainable Ag Conference: Cultivating Our Food, Farms and Future will be held November 6-8, 2013 in Des Moines, IA, hosted by the Women, Food & Agriculture Network. […]
five upcoming fibershed classes!
The mission of Fibershed is to change the way we clothe ourselves by supporting the creation of local textile cultures that enhance ecological balance, and utilize regional agriculture while strengthening […]
local living festival, april 27
greenhorns will be there! when: April 27, 2013 (all day) where: Canton, NY 13617 Theme Tracks we are working on, for your enjoyment -- click here. Click here for more […]
strawberry sustainability grant
any farmers out there have spring strawberries on the brain? check out this opportunity from the University of Arkansas: The Strawberry Sustainability Initiative grants program administered by the University of Arkansas Division of […]
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new immigrants struggle to gain land tenure
Immigrant Farmers Breaking Barriers in US Midwest In the Midwest, where the immigrant population has soared in recent years, Latino farmers are breaking through cultural and language barriers to operate […]