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Originally posted on on the National Young Farmers' Coalition Blog. The USDA has published the Final Rule implementing the 2008 Farm Bill provisions in order to help protect livestock and poultry producers under the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.  These provisions were required under the 2008 Farm […]

We're happy to help spread the word about this new tool!  For all you fans of draft power. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRCn4TlIPis] Anny’s All in One This multi-purpose implement is based on a french design, but Ann of Siri and Holmberg [ [email protected] ] designed it to improve it for use with a single draft animal or smaller team. […]

Cricket Creek Farm is a small grass-based dairy in Williamstown, Massachusetts.  We make several award-winning cheeses from the milk of our herd of Brown Swiss and Jersey cows (currently milking 25 cows).  In addition to the cheese, we sell raw milk from our farm store.  We also raise beef cows and whey-fed pigs, as well […]

via Civil Eats: Farmers Talk About the Books that Inspire Them Scores of books depict farms as little slices of heaven on earth, where venison is smoked and butter is churned, and things seem perfect. But today’s farmers are far from unrealistic dreamers, longing for a Little House on the Prairie-esque pastoral ideal. They’re socially […]

This is a wonderful place, greenhorns.  FULL-SEASON and PART-SEASON “FIELD CREW PLUS” Sylvester Manor Farm, a rejuvenated, growing farm on Shelter Island, NY in Suffolk (the state’s agricultural leader) county’s resplendent East End, is graced with a gentle zone 7a climate; 243 acres of wood, fields, saltwater inlet, and a historic northern plantation estate; and […]

as spring scurries nearer and nearer to us each day, check out this place for all things farm. http://www.farmshow.com/index.php

this article sheds light on the evolution/revolution going on in the world of hospital food. Brought to you by Food Fair Network: http://www.fairfoodnetwork.org/connect/blog/you-must-be-joking-hospitals-serving-good-food

Grammy-nominated Blue Highway, a contemporary bluegrass band, will play Shelter Island, NY in a concert sponsored by Sylvester Manor Educational Farmwith support from the Town of Shelter Island Recreation Department. Award-winning bluegrass band “Blue Highway” will perform on Shelter Island on Saturday, January 14, 7:30 pm.  This high-level national act has been wowing crowds since […]

NOFA-NY will be accepting applications from qualified new farmers to participate in its two-year support program, known as the NOFA-NY Journeyperson Program, until February 8th, 2012.  NOFA-NY, along with state NOFA chapters in five other states running similar programs, is able to provide two years of educational and business planning stipends, support of a paid […]

Join us for a 3-day, hands-on workshop on Holistic goal setting, decision-making, and land use planning featuring Holistic Management Certified Educator, Kirk Gadzia. We will spend time in the field everyday, and you will leave with a holistic goal, the knowledge you need to put that plan in action, and land use solutions specific to […]

Check out this 6-minute video to learn about the Philosophy of Rock The Bike. This interview and performance footage of Rock The Bike’s founder Paul Freedman, a.k.a. Fossil Fool, was taken during the 2010 Barcelona Bicycle Music Festival. Many thanks to Jonathan Grevsen, the videographer and editor. Thanks also to the Pleasant Revolution, a bike-touring […]

Don't miss the 2012 WFAN annual conference, Friday and Saturday, January 20 and 21 in Des Moines. We are planning the most entertaining, educational conference ever! The theme: Women Transforming the Landscape. Early registration ends Jan. 13, so register today. Our keynote speaker Debra Eschmeyer is an organic farmer and the co-founder and program director of FoodCorps – the first national […]

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growing culture is growing up .. not just a blog anymore. have a look! http://www.agrowingculture.org/

View the videos on Human Health, Food Security and Water Quality https://www.soils.org/story

Do you care about local food, productive farmland and a strong farm and food economy for New York state? Tell Governor Cuomo and state legislators how much you care about local farms and food! Join the movement at the No Farms No Food® Rally on February 15, 2012. Unite with farmers, local food advocates, community […]

It's called the Cyclocarder and was invented by Katherine Jolda.  Read more about it HERE

That's January 13th. The Cornell Small Farms Program is requesting proposals for projects that address specific priorities for small farms in New York as identified at the 2010 statewide Small Farms Summit.   The 2010 Small Farms Summit was a statewide gathering of 120 farmers, educators and farmer advocates invested in the continued growth and success […]

Here is a note from Ed Robertson who owns a 373 acre farm in Theresa, NY.   He's looking for an experienced Grazier to partner with.   If interested, contact him by email: eddy811 at gmail.com The farm was a dairy from about 1850 to 2004. It has been hayed on and off since 04. The 373 […]

What a gentle start to winter. After that one big snow, its been just fine and sunny. Much nicer than last year. Good weather for making lists, actually. What will we need to succeed? We will need to work as a team. We will need know our history. We will need to occupy public offices, […]

Check out this project from young beekeeper Jana Kinsman and read her note below!  She could use a kickstart. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/34675274] Hello young farmer friends, I wanted to share with you a project I've recently launched called Bike·a·Bee. It's a project that aims to bring beehives to greenspaces, community gardens and urban farms all over […]

Holcomb Farm is a fast-paced production-oriented produce farm. We have two year round farmers and a seasonal staff of 4-10 for about 28 acres of vegetables plus a small amount of livestock. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong interest in production farming and a proven capacity for outdoor physical work. We aim to […]

Ever expanding lot of green farmers seeks comrade for adventures in communal living. Homesteading? Yes. Permaculture? Yes. Strengthening the local food economy? For sure. Room for rent. $300/month. 20 miles North of Corvallis in the temperate micro climate of the Airlie Valley. It’s rural and pristine. House has all creature comforts. Utility bills are shared. […]

Local Roots Farm talks about their experience: http://localrootsfarm.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/small-farm-equipment-review-part-ii-the-jang-seeder/ You can purchase the seeder through Johnny's Selected Seeds HERE. And HERE is a tech sheet on the rollers.

Denniston Hill, Majestic Farms, and Trussbridge Farm are pleased to announce the availability of a farm apprenticeship program that underscores the creative aspects of small farming. Located in Sullivan County, NY - the apprenticeship runs from April 1 to October 31 and involves working closely with two farms that employ organic and sustainable farming practices. Apprentices rotate […]

Hidden Villa is a nonprofit educational organization that uses its organic farm, wilderness, and community to teach and provide opportunities to learn about the environment and social justice.  Hidden Villa stretches over 1600 acres of open space in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Our mission is […]

Dr. Joseph Mercola interviews Dr. Don M. Huber, one of the senior scientists in the U.S about area of science that relates to genetically modified organisms. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4swW9OFmf8&feature=player_embedded]

this article in Sightline dishes about a new incubator mixes Latino farmworkers and foodie entrepreneurs in the NW: http://daily.sightline.org/2011/11/30/grow-your-farmer/

Food+Tech Connect published three end of the year reports looking at the information and technology currently driving innovations in the food system.  We thought many of you would be interested in reading: 2011 Trends: Meaty Opportunities for Tech http://www.foodandtechconnect.com/site/2011/12/19/trend-report-2011-meaty-opportunities-for-tech/ 2011Trends: Where Does Your Food Come From? http://www.foodandtechconnect.com/site/2011/12/21/trend-report-2011-traceability-and-food-safety/ 2011 Trends: Recipe Websites, Apps, & Publishing http://www.foodandtechconnect.com/site/2011/12/28/trend-report-2011-recipe-websites-apps-publishing/ Happy New […]

Brought to you by the good folks at Gaberville Farm: We are seeking a farming couple, or individuals to come and help us on our certified organic farm. We are located in the redwood region of Northern California. Established for 10 years as a local CSA and market farm, we are expanding into pastured eggs […]

Farmers: Participate in Organic Production Survey! USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service is quantifying organic production in the United States. The data will help shape decisions regarding farm policy, funding allocations, availability of goods and services, community development and other key issues. For example: RMA's Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) will use the information published to […]

Farm Manager Position (Horticulture) – Camino de Paz School & Farm Contact Info:  www.caminodepaz.net Horticulture Manager is responsible for 2 acres of year-round produce production (includes 5,000 sq ft of greenhouses), 2 acres of fruit, 4 acres pasture and wildlife. Directs a daily work crew of 2 to 4 adolescents for 1 hr of field […]

As Supply Dwindles, Organic Milk Gets Popular There is a shortage of organic milk across the country, and it has become so bad in areas like the Southeast that Publix stores from Florida to Tennessee have put up signs in dairy cases anticipating the shopper’s frustrated refrain: “Where’s my organic milk?” The answer is that […]

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Denniston Hill, Majestic Farms, and Trussbridge Farm are pleased to announce the availability of a farm apprenticeship program that underscores the creative aspects of small farming. Located in Sullivan County, the apprenticeship runs from April 1 to October 31 and involves working closely with two farms that employ organic and sustainable farming practices. Apprentices rotate […]

CitySprouts is a nonprofit school garden organization that partners with public schools to build schools’ capacity to integrate school gardens with existing curricula and school culture. CitySprouts operates as a district-wide program in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), including a summer internship for middle school youth; and in schools in the Boston area as a member […]

A nice framework: http://augustafreepress.com/2011/12/29/young-farmers-want-partnerships-not-handouts/  

The open source, scanned copy of American Husbandry, Volume II, 1775 (provided by google books).

A work in progress:  Food Patriots [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqLJ4u3uco4] Food Patriots is a film and public engagement campaign with a goal to start a conversation about food that inspires audiences to make a 10% change in the way they buy, eat and talk about food. After Super Size Me and Food Inc. many Americans are beginning to […]

Arden NC (20 minutes SW of Asheville). We are searching for a farmer who is interested in putting our small plot of land into production.  This is land only, no housing; just under 3 acres of flat land w/2 streams (unnamed stream and Avery’s Creek - *might* be useable for irrigation). There is a somewhat […]