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Job: Urban Farm Manager, Teens 4 Good, Philadelphia

October 4, 2010 // 1 Comment

Reports To: Director of Teens 4 Good Employment Status: Part-time Summary: The Urban Farm Manager is responsible for the management of designated Teens 4 Good urban farms in [...]

Considerations In Farm Enterprise Selection – Free Publications

September 29, 2010 // 0 Comments

For aspiring and beginning farmers, the process of choosing what to produce and planning how to begin is one of the most essential aspects of developing a successful farming [...]

USDA Announces Technology Grants for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

September 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

USDA Press Release 0477.10 WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced technology grants totaling nearly $14 million to 13 states to [...]

Just Food Workshops on Starting a CSA in New York City

September 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

Interested in starting a CSA in your area? Just Food can help! Since 1996, Just Food has helped over 100 CSAs get started across the five boroughs of New York City. Just [...]

11th Annual NORTHERN MICHIGAN  SMALL FARM CONFERENCE

September 23, 2010 // 1 Comment

“Changing Realities in Farming and Food” Friday, January 29, 2010 – Keynote Speaker Melinda Hemmelgarn from 7:00-8:00 pm (Donations taken for Friday Evening program) [...]

Farmers Ask for Fair Markets & Contracts, More Action Needed

August 31, 2010 // 1 Comment

From the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition In June, the USDA’s Office of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards (GIPSA) issued a proposed rule that promises to [...]

USDA/DOJ Workshop on Competition in Livestock Draws National Crowd

August 30, 2010 // 0 Comments

National Farmers Union Press Release: Contact: 202-554-1600 (Also see the USDA Press Release on this event) WASHINGTON (Aug. 27, 2010) – Amid much anticipation, the U.S. [...]

Chicago Public Schools Looking for Local/Regional Produce

August 30, 2010 // 1 Comment

Chicago Public Schools looking for 2.3 million dollars worth of produce from within a 250 mile radius of the City Request for Information from Midwest Farmers, Processors, [...]

Free ‘Explore Farming’ Class in Massachusetts

August 29, 2010 // 1 Comment

Location: 9 Central St., Suite 402, Lowell MA (on the corner of Central and Merrimack Streets, across from the Dunkin Donuts) Cost: FREE New Entry Sustainable Farming [...]