seed to harvest // a pretty nifty off-line farming app. made by a 19 year old no less !
24 may 2012
THE INTERWEBS
@ shindig
shindig online book talk: join the interactive online discussion of “greenhorns: 50 dispatches from the new farmer movement” with editors severine von tscharner fleming, zoe ida bradbury, and paula manalo. shindig is an online platform that hosts virtual book talks and other events. this is your chance to ask questions!
you must RSVP/register in advance here.
6pm EST
26 may 2012
GRAFTON, VERMONT
@ the nature museum, 186 townshend rd.
food for thought symposium: exploring food systems which nourish producers, consumers, communities, and the earth.
registration check in begins at 8am at the white church, 55 main street. keynotes will be held in the white church, while workshops will be held in a variety of venues in grafton.
severine will be speaking at 3pm in the homestead room. stay for the afterparty at phelps barn from 5-7pm!
registrants are encouraged to purchase their $30 tickets in advance. For more information and to register, click here.
9am -5pm
Introducing ‘The Butcher’s Salt’ a culinary ebook from Farmstead Meatsmith
purchase them atfarmsteadmeatsmith.com
Civil Eats is currently seeking an editorial intern for the summer. Candidates must possess editorial and writing experience and have a basic understanding of general food systems issues and a willingness to learn more as they go. Previous experience with WordPress is a bonus, but not absolutely necessary.Managing Editor
www.civileats.com
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Team_Role_Descriptions
Viva Farms and Growing Washington are hiring 20+ positions in Skagit, Whatcom and King counties!
We are launching a new partnership to expand our regional food hub, which includes a 1000+ member multi-farm CSA. Both of our organizations are dedicated to training and launching the next generation of sustainable farmers. This partnership will give beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers greater access to land, equipment, infrastructure and urban markets. In addition, between our two organizations, we now offer beginning farmers a full array of opportunities, from courses, accredited internships and paid work to farm business planning and incubation.
For a full and current list of the positions available, please visit the Jobs section of our website. www.vivafarms.org
Positions include:
- Development and Grants Manager
- Skagit Production Manager
- Skagit Production Crew
- Whatcom Production Crew
- CSA Packers & Delivery Drivers
- Farmers Market Helpers
- Viva Farm Stand Cashiers
- Interns & Fellows
For more information and to apply, visit the jobs page at www.vivafarms.org
The National Young Farmer’s Coalition (NYFC) applauds the USDA’s announcement today that the agency will offer microloans to farmers. This new loan program will enable Farm Service Agency officers to make loans up to $35,000 with half the paperwork of existing programs and with more flexible requirements. The microlending program is designed to help beginning farmers launch new farm businesses.
“Young farmers are ready, willing and able to build new farm businesses,” says Lindsey Lusher Shute, Director of the Coalition, “now they’ll also have the investment they need make those businesses a success.” Continue Reading »
A note from the landowner:
Dear Farmers, Would-be Farmers, and Friends of Farmers –
My wife and I own the core portion of what was once Summit Farm, in Mount Washington. We own 16 acres, mostly pasture and a farm pond. There is a large beautiful barn from the 1850s and a small not-so-beautiful barn from the 1950s. There is also a three-story, 2100 sq ft residence we built in 2007-2008. It is in a lovely setting.
I have just accepted a job in Washington DC. Sadly, we won’t be able to get up to the farm very often. We’re looking for someone to rent the house and – ideally – to do some small-scale organic farming or grazing. The rent would be modest, and even more modest for a person or persons committed to food production and care of the land.
If intrigued by this offer, please visit the farm and have a look around. The address is 1 West Street Mt Washington 01258, close to the NY State Line. (That portion of West Street is an extension of what’s called Sunset Rock Road in Copake Falls NY.) The house is light brown with green trim and a metal roof.
Once you’ve looked around, please e-mail (cnugent at jmkfund.org) me with ideas or questions. I will actually be there on Wednesday 30 May (post-11am) and would welcome the chance to speak with any interested parties.
Thank you.
Conn Nugent
please do check out NPR’s Farmer of the Future series, via Harvest Public Media.
where you can learn about the likes of William Powers and his Darby Springs Farm near Lincoln, NB !
hosted by severine! http://www.wgxc.org/schedule/108
On Saturday June 9th, the Quimper Grange, in collaboration with the Washington Young Farmers Coalition and Port Townsend Community Dance, will be presenting an Olympic Peninsula Young Farmer Mixer. Pot luck @ 4:30 PM either inside or outside the grange, depending on weather. Please bring your favorite farm dish to share with your fellow farmers, farmer lovers, farmer friends, farmer supporters and families. Contra dance @ 7:30 PM a contra dance + live music provided by the Port Townsend Community Dance inside the grange. Much merriment and libations will ensue. Bring your instruments!
The Washington Young Farmers Coalition is also looking for volunteers to help set up and deconstruct before and after the event. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Brandon at btwickes@gmail.com.
The Washington Young Farmers Coalition is also actively seeking donations in the form of food or drink for this event. If you are interested in donating food or drink for the event, please contact Brandon or the Washington Young Farmers. Monetary, tax-deductible donations are also gladly accepted.
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