Archive for January, 2011
Learn about the Tucson-based organization BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage), which helps teach bicycle skills to newly arrived refugees from all over the world – watch the video on vimeo!
A few days ago, a fire roared through the main barn at our friend pete at pete’s greens in craftsbury, VT. The barn is a total loss, taking with it all the stored crops, meats, coolers, and vegetable cleaning and processing equipment. These events remind us of the ever-unpredictable world of farming, and we are also reminded of [...]
Are you in any of these districts? Take note!! Peterson Announces Agriculture Committee Democrats WASHINGTON – U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today announced the Democratic members who will serve on the Agriculture Committee during the 112th Congress. “The Agriculture Committee oversees a wide range of issues, including farm programs, nutrition [...]
healthcare, farming… and the BRIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE who are moving back to small towns to set up doctor’s offices, farms, butcher shops, and the new american economy. game on. Vilsack Questions Attempt to Repeal Health Care Law Ag secretary says there is not support in Senate or White House. Jason Vance Published: Jan 18, 2011 The [...]
Make Money as an Urban Farmer! A workshop presented by Sustainable Commercial Urban Farm Incubator (SCUFI) Program February 19th & 20th, 2011, 8am – 6pm, Berkeley, California Featured Trainer: Custis Stone, of Green City Acres, an urban Small Plot INtensive (SPIN) farm in Kelowna, BC Canada. Curtis will share with you how in 2010 he [...]
these folks are cranking out the sausage! Hands-on Class in Pork Butchery, Charcuterie, Cookery and Eatery. WHEN: Saturday, February 12th @ 10am. WHERE: Hogsback Farm greenhouse on Vashon Island, WA. WHAT: Participational, whole hog butchery, curing, cooking and blood sausage making class WHO: A minimum of 4 students. HOW: $125 for the whole course including [...]
from brainiacnyc
coming right up… This February, Connecticut’s next generation of farmers are getting together for the first ever CT New Farmer Summit and Young Farmer Mixer. Born from conversations in the field and at the farmers market, a small group of farmers decided to bring our generation of Connecticut farmers together to create a venue where [...]
A recent piece on the farm bill: Money Where Our Mouths Are by Ken Cook, Environmental Working Group President Food and agriculture policy always comes down to money: how federal dollars will be prioritized and spent. If anyone needed reminders of this dynamic, 2010 provided at least two. The lesson to be drawn from both [...]
a great place in the Hudson Valley – close to greenhorns HQ! Phillies Bridge Farm Project, in New Paltz, NY, is looking for two fun-loving hard working interns to work at our summer education program. Summer Internships in Environmental Education This internship will give you the opportunity to gain hands-on educational experience on a working [...]
This conference is many months away, but you’ll want it on your calendar. They’ll be focusing on young agrarians. November 8-10 Albuquerque, NM Quivira Coalition‘s 10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE This year’s theme will focus on the challenges and possible solutions for ranching, farming and conservation in the future with special attention to the next generation.
These folks need to fill several positions for the upcoming season – a terrific place for greenhorns! Frost Valley Farm Camp is located in the Catskill Mountains of NY. Our summer camp staff live, work and play together on a beautiful farm with 8-15 year old campers. The program combines fun summer camp activities with [...]
more farm tech! Heritage Chickens Go High-Tech In response to the chicken movement sweeping the United States, Mother Earth News and Funny Farm Industries recently launched the Pickin’ Chicken app, a downloadable iPhone application that will help everyone from full-time farmers to backyard chicken enthusiasts research breeds from their iPhones, iPads, or iPods. Keeping chickens [...]
The National Young Farmers’ Coalition (NYFC) is seeking two development interns to work a minimum of two days/5 hours per week. The internship will start in late February and has a minimum length of 3 months. Desired Skills: – organized, excellent writer, committed to the goals of the Young Farmers’ Coalition. Responsibilities: – interns will [...]
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Training February 15th &16th 2011 Anderson County Civic Center. 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Anderson, SC The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, in partnership with the Clemson University Sustainable Agriculture Program and Anderson County, is offering Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training to local farmers, extension agents, institutional food service managers, [...]
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