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via Eliav Bitan.   Rock on, Eliav! Steve Sexton's article on "The Inefficiencies of Local Food" offers a good opportunity to clarify precisely what we in the food movement mean by […]

Putting Farmland on a Fertilizer Diet by Dan Charles for NPR The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a document yesterday that got no attention on the nightly news, or almost […]

Good thing our parents are paying attention! More young people see opportunity in farming from CBS News (AP)  MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin factory worker worried about layoffs became a dairy […]

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An Entrepreneurial Solution To The Problem Of Getting Local Food To Local Tables: Trust, Convenience, And Perceived Value by Todd Essig for Forbes Last August, shortly after Hurricane Irene did […]

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California's young farmers break traditional mold by Stacy Finz, Chronicle Staff Writer. Sunday, December 25, 2011 The average age of a farmer in California is creeping toward 60, and the […]

Established organic farm available for rent/lease with off-the-grid home and barn area. Great upside potential due to burgeoning local markets and restaurant opportunities. Total area is 13 acres. Two acres are […]

community land trust affordable housing confronting the foundations of  capital ownership, land ownership, and the speculative nature of real estate [vimeo http://vimeo.com/29266424]  

upcoming Digimovies Screenings at Exit Art! Tickets are $10 general admission and available here.

but failing. fun to watch, however: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGy9uvp2GgM] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/20/big-food-ad-strategies_n_1158793.html?ref=food&ref=food#s557208&title=Smithfield_Neither_Fresh

Watershed Farm has been a mixed vegetable and herb farm for over 10 years and is located 12 km. from Bridgewater on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. This […]

TEDxAlbany 2011, featuring Sarah Gordon on "Marketing for the Future of Small Family Farms" [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg53rBdDGWM&w=420&h=315]

jan 1st at Big Bear Cafe in Washington, DC - hosted by our friend Andrew Plotsky of Farmrun. See HERE for more event info!

Look how well organized they are.. listing resources, farms for sale, and really creating a supportive environment for incoming farmers - http://madisoncountyagriculture.com/?cat=12

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Allegheny Mountain School Seeks 7-9 Fellows for its Sustainable Food and Community Development Program in Highland County, Virginia Allegheny Mountain School (AMS) is assembling a group of highly curious, hardworking […]

VEGETABLE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT THE SUNSHINE FARM CHELAN, WA The Sunshine Farm is a diverse 100-acre farm that includes tree fruit, vegetables, vineyards, cattle, chickens, a winery, and a vibrant farm market.  We grow about 3 acres of […]

Farmland available – 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 […]

A guest post and a delicious recipe from the authors the Farmstead Chef Cookbook! Out to Turn Everyone into Farmstead Chefs From Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko, Farmstead Chef Featuring […]

PLANNING FOR PROFIT II AN ADVANCED, 9 WEEK, ONLINE WHOLE FARM PLANNING COURSE Take your financial & marketing plans to the next level of profitability! JANUARY 17 – MARCH 13, […]

Occupy the Food System by Willie Nelson for Reader Supported News hanks to the Occupy Wall Street movement, there's a deeper understanding about the power that corporations wield over the […]

Here is a list of all young farmer networks: http://start2farm.gov/search?service=165

Farmers March with Occupy Wall Street, Sowing the Seeds of Hope and Democracy by Dave Murphy for The Huffington Post [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulLF_njco-0]

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Glynwood Farm is seeking a livestock apprentice for the 2012 season. Located in Cold Spring, NY, in the lower Hudson Valley, the farm sits on 225 acres in the middle […]

Excerpt is below, but follow this link for specifics  and how to apply: https://statejobsny.com/public/vacancyTable.cfm As an Immigrant Workers Specialist 1, you would serve as a liaison between the Department of […]

contained in a note from our friend Lucas Patzek: My father works extensively in the thermodynamics of biofuels (and other energy sources), so you might want to check out some […]

GROW! takes a look at this new generation of sustainable farmers through the eyes, hearts and minds of 20 passionate, idealistic and fiercely independent young growers. In the film they […]

Led by food writer Molly O’Neill, Cook ‘n’ Scribble virtual seminars combine interviews with some of the world’s leading food voices with intensive, hands-on assignments, professional editing and intimate workshops.  […]

2012 Internship Positions with Cloud Mountain Farm Center, Everson - Whatcom County, Washington  The Cloud Mountain Farm Center is accepting applications for paid intern positions for their sixth month on […]

If you're a farmer looking for a way to easily expand your wholesale business, a new company called FarmersWeb (FarmersWeb.com) aims to help you with just that. FarmersWeb connects local […]

Check out the TRAILER for The GMO Film Project - which tells the story of a father’s discovery of GMO’s through the symbolic act of poor Haitian farmers burning seeds […]

Please 'save the date' for the 2012 NYS Small Farms Summit scheduled for Wednesday, February 29th, from 9:30am - 3pm. The Summit is an interactive meeting with an opportunity for […]

Greyrock Farm CSA is looking for an experienced dairy manager to grow our small herd of Brown Swiss cows.  We currently milk three cows and sell raw milk through our […]

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From Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: We are pleased to present you with the 2011 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll Summary Report. This year’s survey was completed during […]

Another great opportunity! We recently bought 76 acres in the Ozarks (in the defunct town of McClurg, MO) and are planning on retiring there.  We both love gardening and are […]

Congratulations to the 2011 USDA BFRDP Award Winners in the Northeast!  For a list of all award winners, please visit: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2011news/beginning_farmer_awards.html University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., $659,784 – This project will support […]