CONFERENCE: Young Farmers 10th Anniversary - Dec 6th- 8th 2017 Please join us at Stone Barns Center in early December for a gathering of beginning farmers, chefs and leaders in the food and agriculture movement to explore practical approaches and innovative ideas for changing our food...
Read MoreFUNDING: Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund Tennessee's new Agriculture Enterprise Fund (AEF) will award grants to starting or expanding agricultural and food businesses, farmers, nonprofits, local governments, and other entities in Tennessee, or those whose project will be located in Tennessee. Successful grant recipients must demonstrate a...
Read MoreSURVEY: Local Food Safety Calling all produce growers and food hubs: how can we help you with food safety? The Local Food Safety Collaborative wants to know! Take their survey (only about 20 minutes of your time...
Read MoreCONFERENCE: Organic Food & Farming Summit in Gainesville, Florida In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Florida Organic Growers will be hosting its inaugural Organic Food & Farming Summit in September! This exciting new event will serve as an opportunity for growers, educators, advocates, academics & researchers to...
Read MoreWORKSHOPS: Glass Blowing Oct 6-15 & Nov 24 - Dec 10 Erin's Farm is very proud to be able to offer two workshops with Algar Dole, an off-hand blown glass artisan. Algar has studied in Seattle, Washington and Corning, New York with Josh Simpson, Milton Townsend and Ralph Mossman;...
Read MoreHow Healthier Soils Help Farms and Communities Downstream Deal with Floods and Droughts A scan of recent news reveals the wide-ranging impacts of too much or too little rain: intensifying drought in the Great Plains; the largest dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico ever recorded,...
Read MoreATTRA Chat Service Provides Real-Time Access to Agriculture Experts The National Center for Appropriate Technology has introduced a chat service on its ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture website. Visitors to the site have the opportunity to chat in real time with sustainable agriculture experts during weekday business hours....
Read MoreSoutheast Regional Biodynamic Conference Get your TICKETS HERE A high quality educational event with the atmosphere of a seasonal celebration. Please join us for the annual reunion of the region’s sustainable growers, biodynamic enthusiasts, permaculture practitioners, homesteaders, and friends in general. All MEALS INCLUDED. Chef prepared, local, organic and...
Read MoreSTUDY: Health Insurance Costs Threaten Farm Viability University of Vermont: According to a new U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded study, lack of access to affordable health insurance is one of the most significant concerns facing American farmers, an overlooked risk factor that affects their ability to run...
Read MoreNEW ONLINE TOOL: MarketMaker FoodSearcher Tool The FoodSearcher Tool is brought to you in partnership with MarketMaker. MarketMaker is a national network of states that connect farmers and fishermen with food retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Whether you are a producer looking to reach...
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