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Growing for Market at Foxglove Farm, Salt Spring Island, BC September 25th, 2012 7pm September 28th, 2012 Cost: $295 + HST The resurgence of interest and demand for regionally produced […]

http://www.northcascademeats.com/ We are now accepting applications for membership in our three levels. General Membership for WSDA custom–exempt services ($500 – one vote) General Membership with NCMPC USDA Processing Endorsement for WSDA custom-exempt […]

{scaling up the northeast grain system} Wild Hive Editor’s Note: Our monthly local-grain-love-fest with Amy Halloran is back with the 8th installment in her Scaling Up The Northeast Grain System series. […]

Pyramid Farms is taking resumes for 2 paid farm worker positions. They are currently taking applications for a position that starts in Mid-November and runs for a year. They are […]

An organic farmers flashmob, via phone,  is happening right now! Join hundreds of callers on September 19, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. EST in the first American Organic Phone Flash Mob […]

  The folks behind OUR GOODS are good friends of ours who run a barter program for creative people to share skill. It is nyc based and online-- with a […]

with Sustainable Energy! 2012 Field Day Series offers “How-to” information on incorporating solar panels, wind turbines, radiant heat, passive solar and ecological stewardship practices into your farm or homestead. Have […]

Are you interested in applying for the USDA NRCS High Tunnel Cost-Share Program? Don't miss out on this great opportunity at Stone Barns Center!    NRCS High Tunnel Cost-Share Program Saturday, September […]

FUNdraiser! Come celebrate the fall season with Cloud 9 and Nice Roots Farm! Games, Soup, Beer, and Live Music! Sunday, September 23rd at 3 pm we will be gathering at […]

An illustrated video on the challenges of the dominant food system, and alternatives for creating healthy people and a healthy planet. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQIG710-mdw]

Hudson Valley young farmers - head on over and hawk your wares!  The folks behind this locally and sustainably sourced renovated 1950's diner want to meet you. http://www.facebook.com/events/381913258548618/ http://www.facebook.com/PhoeniciaDiner www.phoeniciadiner.com […]

Jeffrey Smith's brand new film, Genetic Roulette, can be watched free for the next week: http://geneticroulettemovie.com/  This is an incredibly comprehensive documentary about the impact of GMOs. If you eat […]

A farm-to-table program designed for those who want to be stewards of tomorrow’s most celebrated cuisine. Chef Dan Barber, Blue Hill, and Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture are […]

Hi there blog readers, WE are including in the almanac a ' dairy recruitment' map of alaska from 1926. It therefore came to my attention that we have not adequately […]

By JULIA MOSKIN NY Times. Published: September 11, 2011 OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Me. -- THE first time the Food and Drug Administration sent an inspector to check out the dairy operation at Kate’s […]

In the latest report by the Food & Environment Reporting Network, “As Common as Dirt,” produced in collaboration with The American Prospect magazine, reporter Tracie McMillan investigates how farm labor […]

The Washington Young Farmers Coalitionis ever-so-pleased to announce: Its 3rd Annual Washington Young Farmers Mixer! That's right, the Washington Young Farmers Coalition is doing it again, and this year, we're […]

Mitt Romney, Monsanto Man Wayne Barrett September 12, 2012 Though Mitt Romney has been campaigning for president since 2006, it’s alarming how little is known about critical chapters of his […]

We like this idea. Let's show them some support! Totem Industries on Kickstarter Totem Industries is a small company out of Boulder, CO, with the goal of getting good people […]

https://slowmoney.clearbon.net/ Basically, farm and food businesses get loans with payback in food. Quite a number of businesses have worked with this model in the past, but here is a coordinated […]

And while you're there, check out the greenhorn table and Paula Manalo's book reading, which is at 1pm tomorrow! Slow Money Entrepreneur Showcase at the 2nd Annual Heirloom Expo in […]

Come check out the Young Farmer Zone this year at Heritage Harvest Festival, Sept. 15th The Young Farmer Zone will be a place at the festival where those interested in farming, young farmers, and supporters of young farmers […]

Growing heart farm is looking for a farmer or farming team for their 1.5 acres of vegetables in southeast Dutchess County 75 miles north of new york city.  Their mission is […]

Andrea Damewood Columbian Staff Reporter Saturday, June 30, 2012 YACOLT -- To see Dan Swansey perched atop a plow working the land, making soft clicking sounds to encourage his two […]

we always dig swanky mapping tools -- so we were pretty darn excited to hear about the good work of 596 Acres -- an organization in NYC helping neighbors form […]

On December 12-14, over 250 young farmers from across the United States will gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture to learn from agricultural luminaries, peers, and advocacy […]

For Immediate Release, Unity ME:  The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association(MOFGA) has announced the schedule of events for the 2012 Common Ground Country Fair to be held on September 21, 22 and […]

Slide Ranch Teacher-in-Residence Program  Position timetable: The Teacher-in-Residence Internship (7 positions) runs from February to mid-December. Applications are accepted from July through September, or whenever positions are filled. The Summer […]

Custom three level home, tasting cabin, and vineyards on 4 1/2 acres. Ten yr old Vines (Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Cab Franc. Production 6 to 8 tons. Three […]

A Banker Bets on Organic Farming By MARK BITTMAN It’s unlikely that large-scale changes in the so-called food system will happen without movement on the part of big investors. Sadly, […]

Act for Seed Freedom [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naVPxPqAbgU]

He and Timothy Webber, who will be at next month's FARMHACK ITHACA event. http://www.storeitcold.com/thestory.html http://www.youngfarmers.org/practical/farm-hack/events/ithaca/ we hope you'll join us to learn more about hacks and small grains processing!

Whole Farm Planning Training Program accepts applications for upcoming sessions – The Central New York Resource Conservation and Development Project, Inc. (CNYRC&D) recently announced that applications are being accepted for […]

BUCK MOUNTAIN EXPERIMENTAL STATION CARETAKER/FARMING OPPORTUNITY Looking for a couple or small collective (no more than 3) to care for our 22-acre, off-the- grid, educational homestead in Humboldt County in […]

super idea! The Organic Mechanic - 2012 Tour Organic farmers in the western United States: I am currently traveling and visiting organic farms in Washington State, Oregon, and California. At […]

Real Food Farm is pleased to announce the opening of the Community Outreach Coordinator position. This is a 1-year VISTA position starting November 2012. Real Food Farm is Civic Works’innovative […]

Falls Church, VA, Aug. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – On July 31 Armand and Teddi Bechard entered into a consent agreement with the State of Missouri, ending a case that began in 2009. On two […]

Farm Aid 2012 is just a month away @ Hersheypark, PA! do you have your TICKET?

a photo essay by magnus http://magsmag.com/frog-juice/

Registration is now open for the Vermont New Farmer Project farm business classes.  No matter what stage your farm business is in, the New Farmer Project offers classes to help you reach your full potential. […]