Texas
the story of the texas xit ranch
In the 1880s, the XIT ranch was the largest range in the world under fence and it all laid in the Texas Panhandle. It's three million acres sprawled across ten […]
action alert! upcoming farm bill listening sessions.
As the next Farm Bill approaches, the House Agriculture Committee members are beginning to gather input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders. As you may know, several current programmes that […]
the shortage of livestock veterinarians is reaching "crisis levels"
Even after the lamb comes, the ewe continues to strain. Sticky with afterbirth, the ram lamb calls to his mother in quavering tenor, but though she lifts her head in […]
Rick Haney, gangly and garrulous, paces in front of a congregation of government conservationists, working the room for laughs before he gets to the hard data. The U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
excavating oil out of our museums
Watch the video below! Learn more about the exhibit here! Follow the amazing ripple effects of the exhibit, recent press in the Houston Chronicle and NYT, and more of the organizations work on their […]
farmshare austin currently accepting applications for spring 2016 program
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TqjN-7jZyE] Farmshare Austin, is a nonprofit dedicated to providing communities with healthy food by teaching the next generation of organic farmers. "Using a blend of hands-on in-field training and […]
farmer starter program!
[vimeo 99886748 w=640 h=480] Learn how to become a farmer in Austin, Texas! Farmshare Austin’s FarmerStarter program is designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed […]
new podcast from txyfc
Episode #8 – Judith McGeary and The Texas Legislative Process Join TXYFC, as we dive into the Texas legislative process with Judith McGeary, director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom […]
this is the farm
We love TXYFC podcasts! Episode #7 features A+S Farm, based out of Moulton, TX. Shaun and Amy Jones raise heritage Gulf Coast Sheep for meat, utilizing an intensive pasture management […]
this is the farm podcast
another episode is up! We'll continue to periodically remind you of this helpful and inspirational podcast. 'This Is The Farm' - a podcast by the Texas Young Farmer Coalition. This week […]
strong starts: urban farming 101
urban farm education in Texas! Download the full agenda HERE Are you interested in starting a small-acreage, sustainable farm? Already started farming, but interested in strengthening your cultivation methods, business […]
new podcast from txyfc
We love these guys! Check out This is the Farm podcasts from the Texas Young Farmer Coalition Episode #4: Marysol Valle and Jeff Wiley of Fat Frog Farm enlighten us […]
seeking farmhand in austin, texas
Job Opening - Tomato Packing Crew Position in Austin, TX Johnson's Backyard Garden is an organic CSA farm located in Austin, TX. We grow over 30 different types of vegetables […]
this is the farm
An amazing podcast series from the Texas Young Farmers Coalition! Great listening if you've got a rainy day in the greenhouse or some downtime at the end of a long […]
sales position with estancia beef
POSITION: Regional Sales Manager for the Dallas/Houston area Download the full position description HERE THE COMPANY: Estancia Beef sells the highest quality grass-fed beef on the market and is expanding […]
potential land opportunity in texas
This has come to us by way of another organization. The original message is pasted below. If you're in Texas, and looking for land, read on! It would take some […]
sand creek farm internships
Sand Creek Farm and Dairy is a 170 acre farm located in Cameron, Texas. We provide raw milk, raw milk cheese, yogurt, kefir, organically (non-certified) grown vegetables, grass fed beef, […]
apprenticeship with cardo's farm project
Cardo’s Farm Project is a community farm and education center serving the Denton Community by growing healthy food in harmony with the natural environment, and providing opportunities for farm-based education. […]
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 […]
texas screening of our land!
Farmer Party & Screening of the new Our Land web series Presented by The Greenhorns and the Texas Young Farmers Coalition March 16th 6-9pm Green Gate Farms, 8310 Canoga Ave. […]
seeking farm manager, Texas
Description: Cardo’s Farm Project is a first year community farm and education center located near Denton,TX-a community eager to jump on the food revolution bandwagon. Currently, one acre is cultivated […]
they're doin' it.
They’re composting and they’re earnest. Amanda Austin and Dan Moon met here in the hudson valley on apprenticeships-and even stopped in for dinner with the greenhorns one night. Now, Amanda’s […]