ideas + models
another fun, fishy project
this one in San Francisco bay: http://www.seaforager.com/ We've got an aquaculture man coming up on Greenhorn radio soon as well.
hot saucer maker seeks farmers
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, […]
awesome ranchers coop project
SOTE Ranchers Cooperative After a five-year analysis, it became clear that the fragmented nature and scale of the beef industry has created data gaps for ranchers that give cattle buyers […]
a finance mechanism for inventors, makers
This is just great. Wow. Glad that the crowdsource platform sector continues to grow and grow. Christie Street Christie Street’s marketplace empowers inventors to realize their dreams while ensuring that […]
vermont sailf freight project
8 tons of grains, roots, wine, cider, and maple syrup. 300 nautical miles. Port of Origin: Ferrisburgh, Vermont, on the shores of Lake Champlain Destination: New York City learn more! http://vermontsailfreightproject.wordpress.com […]
a new platform for farm and food crowd sourced funding
Three Revolutions: We connect food and farm innovators, their stories and the fruits of their labors with people happy to spend a few bucks to share and enjoy them. One […]
the lexicon of sustainability project
is interested in your take, greenhorns! The Lexicon of Sustainability project is a crowdsourced project focused on the critical ideas and concepts that define sustainable food production and foodsystems in this country. […]
a reminder: wonderful new organization, making big strides
A Growing Culture Had a lovely time with co-founders at the Quivera Conference in Albuquerque. What fun! What good hearts! Check them out. A Growing Culture seeks to empower the […]
west virginia's road map...
for the Food Economy. Download it HERE “There has never been a better time to go into farming,” said Paul Mock, a well-established hydroponic farmer in Morgan County, in a […]
Here is a wonderful open source design project
http://openstructures.net/ They've conceived of a wonderful way to share innovations together. What a great model to watch, and for parts that you can make with 3D printers or with wood […]
if you're a fan of greenhorn radio,
you'll love PFI's Farminars. Take part in one live on Tuesday evenings or listen to past farminars in the archives. For farmers, by farmers, all the way from Iowa. What's […]
cornell's local fair
Come one and all! Mann Library will be co-hosting the 4th annual Local Fair at Cornell University from 2 - 5pm on Nov. 15, 2012. There'll be a lively open […]
schumacher lectures - internet economy
THE ROLE OF THE INTERNET IN THE CREATION OF A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY 32nd Annual E.F. Schumacher Lectures Tuesday, November 20th, 2012, 6:30-9:30pm First Church in Cambridge - 11 […]
a dairy grazier's apprentice scheme, in wisconsin
Full Details: www. grassworks.org Funded by the USDA, NIFA, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers.
seeking central maine grain growers
A note from the folks at the Somerset Grist Mill. Dear Interested Grain Growers and Land Owners, As you may know, Maine Grains at the Somerset Grist Mill in downtown […]
yoga for farmers
[youtube=http://youtu.be/R_tetXClTd0] Yoga to an original soundtrack. Deep relaxation, injury prevention, and a fiddlin' good time. Plus, farm dogs. dig the idea? help FUND IT!
consider this strategy
"Scaling Climate Smart Agriculture by Financing Small and Growing Businesses" by Jesse Last JNearly 2 billion people living in poverty engage in agriculture as a means of survival, and over 1 […]
farmer oriented aid
One Acre Fund is a young organization with big dreams. Our purpose is to serve small-scale farmers. In everything we do we put the farmer first. We measure success in our […]
permaculture workbook for growing food
Here's another puddle wonderful farmy project that needs some support through Kickstarter, Map Your Place: A Permaculture Workbook for Growing Food - a hands-on guide for gardeners, farmers and anyone […]
food: an atlas
Food, farms, maps and a kickstarter campaign. We like it! Check it out HERE An atlas of food: a cooperatively-created, crowd-sourced and crowd-funded project of guerrilla cartography and publishing. 5 […]
remembering the 'people's department'
Via the Organic Seed Alliance: There shall be at the seat of government a Department of Agriculture, the general design and duties of which shall be to acquire and to […]
canadians organizing their own young farmers organization
Great work, guys! Check 'em out: http://youngagrarians.org/ Here's a letter they sent out this summer: Dear Agrarians, We can't thank The Greenhorns enough for the inspiration to get going Canada-side. While we're […]
the husbandry school
Check it out HERE! What is husbandry? We are not talking about animal husbandry (the care and management of animals). Or crops. Or even husbands. We are talking about something […]
a new meat co-op, washington
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 […]
in case we haven't talked about it recently,
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 […]
fundraiser for cloud 9 rooftop farm
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 […]
phoenicia diner
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 […]
organic, made in the usa workwear
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 […]
a slow food idea worth watching
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 […]
the organic mechanic
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 […]
texas young farmer coalition - up and running!
Website and all: http://www.texasyoungfarmers.org/ Join TXYFC for an evening of delicious brews, good company, and really smart farmers cold talkin’ at our first Young Farmer Mixer! We’re very, very excited […]
the land connection
More great resources for you Midwest greenhorns. The Land Connection is an educational nonprofit dedicated to preserving and protecting our agricultural heritage through farmer training programs, sharing resources on how to […]
DIY skills for kids
DIY.orgjust released the first of their Skills pages. Included in these is a Gardener Skill page. DIY has many enthusiastic gardeners already in the fold, now there's a curated curriculum […]
help wood prairie farm build a new repair shop!
The good folks of Wood Prairie Farm have raised $15,000 but they've got a ways to go and only 3 days left in their fundraising campaign. More information here: http://www.indiegogo.com/help-woodprairie-build-repair-shop […]
bike powered flour!
Prairie Heritage Farm will be peddling and pedaling their heritage and ancient grains at the 2nd annual Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs, MT - July 26-29! […]
tour de farm
Tour de Farm is an educational bicycle tour celebrating the beauty and productivity of the farmland that forms the backdrop for Saratoga National Historic Park. These working landscapes, largely undeveloped […]
meet your makers
Meet Your Makers Vermont hackers, artists and inventors are sharing ideas — and solving problems By Megan James [07.03.12] Remember when geeks were uncool? John Cohn does. The 52-year-old IBM […]
midwest happenings
via the Inn Serendipity newsletter - a good one! Speed Skilling and Open House at Inn Serendipity: Sat. July 14 & Sat. Oct. 6 Thanks to strong response to the […]