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Agriculture Programs would Take Huge Cut in Proposed House Budget

February 13, 2011 // 0 Comments

Following a revolt by some of their rank and file on Thursday, House Republican leaders on Friday night released their draft bill to cut government funding for the remainder [...]

Job: Farm Educator, Shelburne Farms – Shelburne, Vermont

February 12, 2011 // 2 Comments

Title: Farm Educator, Shelburne Farms Type: Seasonal (April 25- October 21, 2011) Location: Shelburne, Vermont Responsibilities: This is an education position that involves [...]

Military Veterans Farmer Training Movement is Growing

February 8, 2011 // 6 Comments

Our Farming Organization of the Year Award for 2010 went to the Farmer-Veteran Coalition (see [...]

Internship at Pfeiffer Center Biodynamic – Organic Farm, New York

February 8, 2011 // 0 Comments

SUMMARY: The Pfeiffer Center internship is intended for individuals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of organic sustainable agriculture and the biodynamic [...]

Land Prices a Big Barrier to Beginning Farmer Entry

February 7, 2011 // 2 Comments

Unaffordable land stunts new generation of small farmers in California (by Julia Scott – Mercury News) This story was produced in partnership with KALW 91.7 FM. Tune in to [...]

Farmers Win! The Super Bowl and Agriculture

February 6, 2011 // 0 Comments

Super Bowl XLV gets a Texas-sized push from agriculture (By Texas Department of Agriculture) EXCERPT: When Super Bowl XLV kicks off Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, [...]

Youth Gardening Helps Grow the Next Generation of Farmers

February 6, 2011 // 0 Comments

Garden Teacher Kim Allen Offers Youth Space to Grow (by Sarah Henry – Berkelyside) For four years Kim Allen has served as garden program manager for Berkeley Youth [...]

Michigan Farmers Warned to Watch for New Pest Threat

February 6, 2011 // 0 Comments

State wants Michigan farmers to turn up nose to bug (Detroit Free Press) EXCERPT: The MDA is putting out the word to growers across the state to watch out for the brown [...]

Job: Gardening Position at Historic Farm in Hudson Valley, NY

February 5, 2011 // 1 Comment

100 acre diversified historic farm: Hyde Park, Duchess County, New York We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and resourceful market gardener to design and manage a [...]

Farmer Apprentice Program in Vermont – Intervale & UVM

February 4, 2011 // 0 Comments

An Entrepreneurial Approach to Small Scale Farming-Partnership of the University of Vermont and the Intervale Center There is still space in this great program. Apply Now! [...]