Help for Beginning Farmers as Tax Day Approaches
Help for Beginning Farmers as Tax Day Approaches, 2013 Tax time can be daunting for any business, and farming operations bring their own set of challenges—particularly for beginning farmers. A new tip...
View ArticleOrganic Farming Study, Native Food and Farming – Readings
Recommended Readings: Organic Practices and Native Food and Farming Iowa State Study Shows Soil-Building Benefits of Organic Practices; From the Leopold Center For Sustainable Agriculture Excerpt:...
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“New Farmers” Almanac Published
The Greenhorns, a grassroots organization that works to support and promote the interests of new farmers has published The 2013 New Farmers Almanac (not to be confused with The Old Farmers Almanac....
View ArticleA Magazine for the Modern Farmer?
Modern Farmer is a new publication that’s trying to appeal to you. Yes, you. Excerpt: … the magazine has attracted readers who include an Amish farmer and vegetable supplier to Whole Foods, Brooklyn...
View ArticleSeed Survey Report
New Seed Survey Report Highlights Privatization Concerns The U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance today released A Preliminary Report on Seeds and Seeds Practices in the US in celebration of La Via...
View ArticleFarming Resources: Publications, Regulations, Research
New Publication: Apple IPM for Beginners Apple IPM for Beginners is a new series of simplified factsheets and scouting guides that make integrated pest management easier for beginners. The guides...
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Research Links Neonicotinoid Pesticides to Monarch Butterfly Declines
New Research Links Neonicotinoid Pesticides to Monarch Butterfly Declines By Jonathan Latham, PhD...
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New Book on Community Supported Agriculture
NEW BOOK CALLS FOR EXPONENTIAL EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE Journalist Steven McFadden announced publication this month of a new ebook, Awakening Community Intelligence: CSA Farms as...
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Farmland Tenure, Ownership, and Transition Survey Results
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) just released the 2014 Tenure, Ownership and Transition of Agricultural Land (TOTAL) survey, which includes a wealth of data on owners and landlords...
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Sustainable Agriculture News – USDA Funding and More
USDA NEWS New USDA Funding to Build Local Food Systems and Food Security: On October 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $35 million in awards from three grant programs to support...
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Latest Sustainable Agriculture News
Here is the latest Sustainable Agriculture News from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Can USDA Support for Transitioning Organic Crops Spur the Market? On Thursday, February 18...
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Beginning Farmer Center Interview
The following interview with John Baker from the Beginning Farmer Center is part of a series of interviews we are conducting this year to introduce our readers to some of the great beginning farmer...
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Legal Resources for Farmers
Farm Commons is re-developing their legal resources for farmers on the legal aspects of farm internship and apprenticeship programs, especially paying in-kind wages (food, lodging and other non-cash...
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Training for the Next Generation of Farmers and More…
The latest news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, featuring information on training for the next generation of farmers and more... USDA Invests Millions Into Training for the Next...
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Developing Farm Websites Guidebook and Videos
Developing Farm Websites: Using Farm and Market Websites as a Tool to Develop New Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Program Draws to A Close, Guidebook and Videos Now Available for Public Use - See...
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2017 RFA for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
The USDA has just released the FY 2017 RFA for Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) grants. Folks have until December 8th to submit their applications through Grants.gov. Maximum...
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News: Conservation Stewardship Program and More
The latest news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) including Questions About the Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up; New Organic Champions Opportunity at NRCS; and New...
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Resources from NFU Beginning Farmer Conference Still Available
More than 1,000 Attend NFU Beginning Farmer and Rancher Online Conference This week, National Farmers Union (NFU) brought together more than 1,000 beginning farmers and ranchers for the first...
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CSA Farm Charter to be Launched
Launch Date Approaches for Historic CSA Farm Charter in the USA and Canada Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms across the United States and Canada are setting roots more deeply in the land as...
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Buckwheat Benefits Nature
Buckwheat Benefits Nature, By Blair Bryant Buckwheat is good for more than just pancakes. It is an old-time crop that was once very popular, but its benefits are more valuable today than ever....
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