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allegheny mountain institute's farm and food system fellowship
Applications are now available for Allegheny Mountain Institute’s fully sponsored Farm and Food System Fellowship! The Fellowship is an 18-month educational program that fully sponsors, trains, and empowers individuals to […]
allegheny mountain institute is now accepting applications for their farm and food education fellowship.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQgkIrf21w0?ecver=1&w=640&h=360] Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) is seeking applicants for its fully-funded Fellowship program. Now in its seventh year, the 18-month Fellowship prepares and empowers individuals to become teachers and […]
upcoming: heritage livestock conference
The Livestock Conservancy are holding their annual conference in Williamsburg VA from November 9th-12th 2017. The Livestock Conservancy, is a national nonprofit which plays an important role in educating the […]
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 […]
rural route film tour 2017
Check out the sweet trailer for the the Rural Route Film Tour!
farmaid 2016
This year's Farm Aid concert is scheduled for September 17 in Bristow, VA. Featuring: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, Alabama Shakes, Sturgill Simpson and many more artists. Get […]
farm aid 2016 concert details!
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virginia farmers share their stories
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN2tlgMbCmw] Earlier this year, The Virginia Beginning Farmer & Rancher Coalition sat down with the owners of five farms across Virginia to talk with them about their enterprises. They asked […]
farmland leasing workshop in virginia's piedmont region
Calling all farmers and landowners! Are you a farmer looking for land to lease? What about a landowner who wants to lease your land? If this sounds like you, join […]
VSDBF farm to table dinner
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) Foundation and Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) have partnered together on an event to raise awareness related to the educational benefits […]
the awful reign of the red delicious. #eatuglyapples
At the supermarket near his home in central Virginia, Tom Burford likes to loiter by the display of Red Delicious. He waits until he spots a store manager. Then he […]
food freedom fest
coming up in September, and honoring Joel Salatin. Food Freedom Fest Celebrates Local Food Hero Farmers, foodies, politicians and others dedicated to advancing food freedom unite for a weekend festival […]
young & beginning farmer mixer!
On October 19th, local heirloom seed savers and worker-owned co-operative Southern Exposure Seed Exchange will be hosting a Young Farmer's Mixer to facilitate an enriching community building experience, provide networking opportunities and have […]
apply for 2014 allegheny mountain school fellowship!
Allegheny Mountain School is seeking seven to nine inspiring individuals to participate in the fourth cohort of our 18 month fully-funded fellowship program. Applications are available on our website,www.alleghenymountainschool.org. The […]
harvest table farm seeks manager
The Meadowview Farmers' Guild and Harvest Table Restaurant are currently accepting applications for the position of farm manager for the Harvest Table Farm. This position is a salaried and full-time […]
Come check out the Young Farmer Zone this year at Heritage Harvest Festival, Sept. 15th The Young Farmer Zone will be a place at the festival where those interested in farming, young farmers, and supporters of young farmers […]
fall biodynamic workshop
Fall Intensive Workshop, Wednesday, October 31st through Sunday, November 4th in Woolwine, Virginia. Harvesting of sheaths and the making of the Biodynamic preparations, including spray and compost preps and barrel […]
land opportunity, central VA
in exchange for some livestock care. This is a good start-up opportunity for a landless greenhorn. Red Row Farm is a very small, organic farm to table operation in Esmont, […]
land available, virginia
As most of you know, we stopped growing for market in 2011. This year we have turned our attention to finding people who may be the right buyers for a […]
young farmers, lobby at state level
Farmer objects to bill on livestock treatment from the Daily Progress By Bryan McKenzie On Davis Creek Farm in bucolic Nelson County near the non-incorporated community of Old Myndus they […]
the route 250 project
The Route 250 Fellowship ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL (rural) & TRICYCLE GARDENS (urban) MISSION: Tricycle Gardens + Allegheny Mountain School work together to provide intensive training for young adults in sustainable […]