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By Danielle Davis / February 5, 2013 via Seedstock.com Employing web-based social networking technology to simulate old school neighbor-to-neighbor information share, Farm Hack is a farmer-driven, collaborative project that develops, builds, documents and shares tools for resilient, small-scale agriculture. The secret behind it all is its use of an open source web platform that allows users to edit […]

By Jeremy Rifkin October 22, 2012 via The Commons Magazine "Medieval European agriculture was communally organized. Peasants pooled their individual holdings into open fields that were jointly cultivated, and common pastures were used to graze their animals.This system of village commons prospered for more than six hundred years at the base of the feudal pyramid, […]

The Back Forty Farm Internship – 2013 Season Location: Washington Depot, CT Job Type: Internship Duration: May-October 2013 Job Description:

Shannon Hayes, Sap Bush Hollow Farm 22 January 2013 Dear Friends; As some of you are aware, I trekked out to Wisconsin this past weekend to speak at a farming conference. While there, I had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact the latest monoculture corn craze is having on farmers who are putting land stewardship […]

to support women landowners making good decisions about stewardship. Check out the series, particularly if you know a woman landowner who could use a sustainably minded posse. Join us at an upcoming WFAN event! Wednesday, Feb. 6 Women Caring for the LandSM Meeting: Risk Management 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. United Methodist Church 509 4th […]

Cultivating Community, based in Portland Maine, is looking to hire an Assistant Farm Manager for the 2013 growing season.  We are accepting applications through February 27th.  All inquiries should be directed to [email protected] More information here: http://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/get-involved/jobs.html Cultivating Community (based in Portland, Maine and active in greater Portland and greater Lewiston) is committed to growing […]

3rd Annual GO Conference Farmer Mixer Kick off the conference on the Thursday night prior with another awesome mixer,  this year hosted by our very own Alliance and the generous Chef Shaun Doty at his Bantam + Biddy chicken joint. We've got the patio to ourselves for our shindig, and B+B will be donating chicken-y and […]

Drought in the 1930's: The Worst Hard Time Drought in the 2010's: Full Planet, Empty Plates Check out the connection.

Young farmers, or farmer wives or farmers boyfriends -- seems like some of us are going to have to get dirty in the office-- leadership is needed all over. Here's one opportunity: The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is looking for an Executive Director. The organization is searching for an inspiring and visionary […]

  You'll want to check out this event. The Farm Beginnings Collaborative will host an evening Shindig on Friday, February 22nd. Farm Beginnings® is a Land Stewardship Project (LSP) initiative that provides participants a wide range of opportunities to learn firsthand about low-cost, sustainable methods of farming. Launched in 1997, Farm Beginnings is a farmer-led, community […]

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CSA Expert Exchange online conference hosted by Small Farm Central on March 15, 2013 ! For more details, see the CSA_ExpertExchange_release. Be sure to check out the "New Farmer Scholarships" being offered to new and beginning farmers.  For more information on that:  http://www.csafarmconference.com/new-farmer-scholarships

if you haven't checked out the spankin' snazzy new greenhorns events page, we HIGHLY recommend you do so, right NOW. because 2013 is already chock full of film screenings, farmer mixers, conferences, performances, and ohsomuch more. check out the next event near you! http://www.thegreenhorns.net/?page_id=777  

Calabria to California The documentary was also way to explore our relationships with food and work; one more statement as to why such small-scale foods should be supported over the industrialised flattening of taste. Lastly, the film is an expression of determination to see the completed project.  While starting a business (artisan food distribution, of […]

Grayhorns/Greenhorns Mixer Sponsored by the OSU Small Farms Program Join us for this epic event after the Small Farms Conference featuring local food, music, and beverages! Network with farmers, new and experienced, from all over the state and beyond. When: March 2, 2013 Location: Mary's River Grange Time: 6pm – Midnight Food: by Gathering Together Farm - will be served at 6:30 (GTF sausage, sauerkraut, salad, veggie […]

February 23, 2013 Women in Agriculture A conference to learn, network and share your knowledge about farming. The 2013 Women in Agriculture Conference will broadcast engaging speakers to several locations throughout the state. This localized format of the conference is designed so women producers can benefit from a statewide conference while still meeting their on-farm […]

The Agricultural Fulcrum: Better Food, Better Climate By Diana Donlon for The Atlantic The National Climate Assessment, released this week, predicted increasingly negative impact of weather extremes on crops. But with industrialized farming as a key player in greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, the vicious cycle needs breaking. This past year treated us to […]

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, located in Great River, NY (Long Island) and part of the NYS Park system, is seeking Manager for 1 year old CSA Farm. The Farm, currently one acre under cultivation and 50 members, has potential to expand onto a possible 13 additional acres of tillable soil. Candidate must be independent, motivated, and […]

at Quail Springs Invitation:  Extended Winter Work Party in February and March We are looking forward to an exciting extended work party in the months of February and March to move forward several key projects at Quail Springs! Seeking Volunteers Come join the Quail Springs crew for a few days to several weeks for lots […]

French Hill Apiaries, begun in 1974 and located in the northern Champlain Valley of Vermont and New York, is one of the largest and most successful beekeeping operations in New England. We produce high quality liquid and comb honey that is sold throughout the region. My apiary is also noted for producing exceptional, locally adapted […]

 A UVM Extension New Farmer Project Class For people with 5 or more years of experience operating a farm business. Dates: March 13, 20 & 27 2013. Locations: On farms in Chittenden County.. Time: 10 am to 3 pm. Early registration deadline: February 20, 2013, Cost: $100. Registration deadline: March 1, Cost: $135 Cost: $100-$135 […]

seedsoffreedom.info [vimeo http://vimeo.com/43879272] Seeds of Freedom charts the story of seed from its roots at the heart of traditional, diversity rich farming systems across the world, to being transformed into a powerful commodity, used to monopolise the global food system.The film highlights the extent to which the industrial agricultural system, and genetically modified (GM) seeds […]

Native Hill Farm is a  diversified intensive vegetable farm located just north of Fort Collins, Colorado cultivating the freshest and highest quality naturally grown produce for our neighbors.  We grow high quality vegetables using innovative and sustainable growing practices with a focus on passive season extension techniques. We are in our fifth year of cultivation and we […]

a note from friend of the Greenhorns, Johnny Price, project director of Kiva Zip Dear friends, I'm writing to you as great innovators, entrepreneurs and organizers in the food / agriculture space, who have expressed support and interest in our Kiva Zip project. I wanted to flag one loan in particular to you in Vallejo […]

Hi there folks we love. ITs distribution time! WE need your guidance in getting the 2013 New Farmers Almanac out and about, AK press will be distributing to bookstores-- but we'd really like to get the book to Hardware stores, Feed+ Farm Supply Stores, Coops, Grocceries, and local small businesses. If you have leads in […]

The Trustees of Reservations Seeks Proposals for Farmland The Trustees, a statewide non-profit land trust, is seeking farmer proposals for up to 8 acres of land in Ashfield, MA.  The land is non-contiguous, a mix of rolling and flat, accessible by public roads, probably most suitable for animals.  There is a large barn available for […]

Holcomb Farm is a non-profit mixed-vegetable production farm in West Granby CT.  We grow on 26 acres of town-owned property for a 300 member Summer CSA, 85 member Winter CSA, wholesale customers, our on-farm farm stand, and a low-income food donation program called Fresh Access.  We use only organic methods but we are not certified […]

Farmer and assistant property manager sought for a farm in Wassaic, NY. Extensive experience with making hay and maintaining hay equipment is required. Position will also entail daily care of chickens, sheep, and horses, and possibly work in a 1/4 acre vegetable garden. Property management tasks include landscaping, weed and pasture management, basic carpentry, general […]

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Farm Internships at the Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, Chambersburg, PA Fulton Farm is an integral part of the Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. Located on 100 acres adjacent to Wilson’s campus, the farm uses about five acres for food production. The remaining land is in forest, […]

Cardo’s Farm Project is a community farm and education center serving the Denton Community by growing healthy food in harmony with the natural environment, and providing opportunities for farm-based education.

 CFP is seeking one long-term agriculture apprentice for four months of the 2013 spring growing season. The general responsibilities of the apprentice are to work […]

That's what our Crash Course in Economic Sustainability for Non-Economist this summer is about. We want to help those who are responsible for educational programs related to sustainability to gain a sufficient understand of the essential principles of sustainability, so that they will not be hesitant to call for radical economic reform. Check out the […]

So, you want to be a farmer? These are a few of the things you will learn as an apprentice at Happy Hollow Farm: composting and methods of soil fertility management crop planning & rotations propagation (both in a greenhouse and direct seeding) of a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers organic pest and […]

But doesn't seem to have an interest in representing the small ag sector, or the small farm technological revolution that is going on. Lets flood them with great examples! Keep up to date with their project HERE The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is looking to the public to record and preserve the innovations […]

Here's a note for any interested greenhorns: Hot Winter is an organic hot sauce that began as a food preservation project when I was in intern at Mountain Home Farm, in Orleans, CA.  Now we have shelf space at New Seasons Markets in Portland, OR, and are looking for farmers interested in growing chilis to […]

The Farm to Table Manager is responsible for managing the Woolman Farm and Kitchen. The Farm to Table Manager tends the Woolman Farm; two acres of organic vegetables, food forest, and orchard, and oversees the Woolman kitchen with four main goals in mind: 1.     Growing the majority of the produce served in the Woolman kitchen […]

Two Excellent opportunities, greenhorns.  The Hudson Valley Seed Library is a special place. FARMER or FARM COUPLE Seeking experienced farmer or farm couple with a minimum of 2 years farm management and 4-5 years organic growing experience to continue growing on 1+ acres already in no till production while developing an addition 20+ acres for […]

Stop by the Farm Hack booth! Farm Hack and NYFC are hosting a farm innovation exhibition Saturday and Sunday of the conference.  We will be there with some sweet hacks, so don't forget to swing by and chat with us. Bring hacks of your own, if you've got them! Find us by the pre-registration section, […]

finally the rules are out and announced! Micro lending we've all been lobbying for is for real! this is welcome indeed. And we hope the beginning of far more accessible credit provided thru Farm agencies. Also encouraging that rule changes are possible inside the USDA, and solutions can be found via democratic shuffling, not only […]

dear farmers everywhere, the world really, really wants to know who you are, where you are, and what you are doing-- fill out that census , let your voice be heard ! http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Online_Response/index.php