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Find our seed circus model here. And check out what these guys are doing!  Milkwood is a crew of doers and makers, dedicated to skills for smart, simple, regenerative living. We’re a social enterprise […]

Greenhorn Erin Bullock says The Good Life Farm is "the coolest farm I've seen in a while." And reports, "these kids are doing permaculture and agroforestry on a farm scale, […]

www.uspspropertiesforsale.com It seems like a sinister art project, but it's not. The USPS is selling off properties, trying to make up for the estimated 8 billon dollar a year in losses. By […]

The Genesee County Land Bank is great model for dealing with foreclosures and vacant lots. Check them out! The Land Bank's mission is to restore value to the community by acquiring, developing […]

Float on New York: A Waterborne People’s Climate Convergence August 31 - September 13, 2014  160 Miles in Human Powered Vessels in 2 Weeks A Climate Justice Flotilla   A […]

Wake Forest University Wednesday, September 10th 7-8:30 PM. FREE!  This exciting panel discussion will provide insights into the importance of biodiversity and sustainable land and water use to a resilient […]

Tres Hombres is an initiative that thrives on combined passions; sailing, traditional ships, shipbuilding, crew training, a healthy environment, good harmony and of course rum! Tres Hombres stands for enjoying life. […]

The Ocean Going Farmerby Nick Halmos In the fall of 2011, my fellow 11th Hour Racing teammate, Hugh Piggin and I departed from France aboard a Class 40 as competitors in […]

This one designed for CSA members.  The Excelsior Farm Chronicle  

The Young Farmer Network is a grassroots, farmer-led organization of farmers, aspiring farmers, and farm allies from all backgrounds, and of all experience levels.Their network is based in Rhode Island […]

An older article, but so relevant. The Surf and Turf Connection By Julie Flaherty What do farmers and fishermen dream about? A bumper crop of zucchini and calm seas? Perhaps. […]

The Von Thunen model of agricultural land use was created by farmer and amateur economist J.H. Von Thunen  in 1826. Von Thunen's model was created before industrialization and says that […]

Check out this kickstarter campaign - a great concept! How do we bring together young organic farmers and wise energetic elders to form multigenerational retirement communities that farm? "Roadmap to […]

Severine was able to attend this year's conference back in January.  Here's a short video about the event which includes a few words from Severine along with many other attendees![vimeo […]

a great example of selling admission tickets to the easiest things. At Indian Ladder Farms, Spring means Baby Animals! Baby Animal Days: May 3 – 18, 2014 Come meet our […]

to low impact summer adventure! Marsh and Bay Expeditions We hope to share our love of sailing and the coastal environment. To this end we've assembled and outfit a small […]

If you can read French, this is a great resource from the folks at L'Atelier Paysan.  If French looks like gobbledygook to you, this website is still worth an exploration […]

Help change the way our local food systems work by empowering local farmers and consumers with an open-source solution that connects producers with food hubs. The Open Food Network is […]

What a great idea! A "sustainable food iconothon"brought together designers and foodies to create these "emojis for foodies".  The hope is that farmers will use them in marketing. If any […]

Seedwise.com, the organic and non-GMO seed marketplace, has created an online platform for organic seed farmers to connect directly with retail consumers. Home gardeners and farmers alike can now purchase […]

The Exchange Archive is a research database for projects about exchange. From unconventional dialogue to reciprocity systems, the Exchange Archive supports research about contemporary exchange practices. We aim to support […]

Support the campaign HERE, and visit their website. We're building the Grange Farm School to help aspiring farmers learn the skills they need to pursue their dreams as small farmers […]

You'll want to follow the journey of these folks: Pedal & Plow.  Read on for their perspective! It seems everyone has an opinion on “How to Feed the World.” From […]

A FarmRaiser is a powerful and innovative way to raise money for your project while helping to build a stronger, healthier community. We use technology and old fashioned organizing to create product-based fundraisers that […]

Listen here A group of 'socially responsible entrepreneurs' from the United States is trying to help Cubans obtain the best of both worlds: Retaining the achievements of the existing system […]

8 hours to go, and 19% funded! Pitch in a few bucks towards this community farm greenhouse and help them get over the hump. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/community-farm-greenhouse

& the Aldo Leopold Bench. To spy a Leopold bench in someone's yard is to know something about the family who there resides. Even if you haven't read Leopold's opening […]

Harvest nettle - from tip to about 1 ft off ground. Chop finely like herbs for a salad. Mix in a barrel 2/3 full of dry nettle and fill with […]

An interesting model in Vancouver.  They've raised 30% of their goal so far.  Check it out! And pitch in if you can. Soul Food has a plan to double Vancouver's […]

Tres Hombres Tall Ship Loads Rum and More in Caribbean; Additional Ship Readied for Europe Only by Jan Lundberg The Tres Hombres schooner brig continues its trade mission for European markets. On this […]

Farmier is a web-based platform for farmers, producers, and individuals, built on open source technologies, with the goal of providing a whole set of data management tools under one roof.    

The Leap to Biosphere Consciousness and Collaboration: An Interview With Author Jeremy Rifkin Jeremy Rifkin, author of The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, The Collaborative Commons, and […]

Here’s a fun fact: Abraham Lincoln didn’t go to law school. He independently studied the law, registered with the Sangamon County Court in Illinois and passed an oral examination by […]

Good Food Web is launching on May 23! And they're seeking "expert advisors". The Good Food Web is a platform where food-focused entrepreneurs of all kinds can tell their story, […]

What a great model! Taos Food Center Food is at the heart of the cultures and people of Northern New Mexico. The Taos Food Center is at the heart of […]

An excellent network & resource: Good Food Web The Good Food Web is a community-driven online platform to build a resilient, good food economy. We connect farmers, food entrepreneurs, investors, […]

Beekman 1802 Mortgage Lifter Sauces is a pasta sauce company which has pledged to donate 25% of their profits to help give individual small farms a "lift." On April 29th, […]

How tiny house communities can work for both the haves and the have nots By Eve Andrews Ryan Mitchell lives and breathes tiny houses. He has been running the popular […]

A model. There will be a cow salon/photo booth, cow milking lessons, farm tours at 2:30 and 3:30, live music, some foods, a raffle for farm store treats, calf cuddling, and […]

This farmer in Suffolk  has moved her innovative dairy, using crowdfunder to make it happen.  She runs a small, commercial dairy with suckling calves.  Take note, follow her work, and pitch […]