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2013 Apprenticeships at Phillies Bridge Farm Project- New Paltz, NY

Phillies Bridge Farm Project offers practical apprenticeships and internships in sustainable agriculture and farm-based environmental…Continue

Started Nov 6, 2012

Phillies Bridge Farm Looking for Summer Interns (PAID) and Volunteers

Phillies Bridge Farm, located just 5 miles from New Paltz center, is looking to fill two PAID summer education internship positions. No prior experience working on a farm is necessary. Not able to…Continue

Tags: stipend, education, paid, apprenticeship, farm

Started Feb 10, 2012

 

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2013 Apprenticeships at Phillies Bridge Farm Project- New Paltz, NY

Phillies Bridge Farm Project offers practical apprenticeships and internships in sustainable agriculture and farm-based environmental education. We are a non-profit educational working farm growing diversified vegetables on six acres in New Paltz, NY. In addition, we raise chickens and goats for eggs and meat. Our education programs offer school children, local youth, CSA members, and the general public opportunities to learn about and…See More
Nov 6, 2012
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Phillies Bridge Farm Looking for Summer Interns (PAID) and Volunteers

Phillies Bridge Farm, located just 5 miles from New Paltz center, is looking to fill two PAID summer education internship positions. No prior experience working on a farm is necessary. Not able to commit to the full time period? Volunteers are always welcome in the spring, summer and fall! Summer Education Interns receive hands-on educational experience on our working farm. Interns work with children and teenagers ages 5-15 at our farm-based…See More
Feb 10, 2012
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Farm Camps

This group is for the sharing of ideas and support for farm camps. Day camps, vacation camps, residential camps, urban or rural farming programs... all are welcome!See More
Jan 6, 2010
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Jan 6, 2010
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Organization Name
Phillies Bridge Farm Project
Current Position Title:
Education Director
Website:
http://www.philliesbridge.org
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
farm based education for all!
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
Eating figs in my grandfather's garden

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Farm manager for robotic urban farm summer intern program

We want to put 2,000 square feet of hydroponics gulleys into production this summer. Summer interns will be implementing various systems to seed, transplant, harvest the crops and cool, heat, power the greenhouse with renewable energy.We need a entrepreneurial farm manager to help on the build-out, operations and sales and marketing.Visit firstfruitsfarms.com, facebook.com/robogrow and justmoneymd.com for more info.Contact:Peter James301 916-5722See More
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Program Assistant- Equine Program

As a Premier Accredited Center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), Green Chimneys operates superior equine education and intervention programs. Equine facilitated learning, therapeutic riding, vocational barn work, equine sport, a small driving program, vaulting and equine massage are activities offered to the children. Lead staff holds PATH Master Instructor Certification, EAGALA Certification, Centered Riding Instructor status, and equine sport…See More
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Agritourism/Farm-based Education Focus Group at Woodstock, VT

May 20, 2013 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Join a focus group conversation on the best practices in hosting visitors on Vermont farms.  These conversations are kicking off a three-year project coordinated by the Vermont Farms Association and Shelburne Farms. With your help, the project will establish best practices for Vermont agritourism and will supply resources and technical assistance to farmers who are looking to offer…See More
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Grafting tomatoes plants for commercial growers

Skip and Silas Paul have been grafting tomatoes for over a decade years at Wishing Stone Farm in …See More
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Cultivating Joy & Wonder: an early childhood guidebook of activites for exploring the natural world

Cultivating Joy and Wonder Educating for Sustainability in Early Childhood Through Nature, Food, and Community is a Project Seasons for Early Learners publication of Shelburne Farms.  Written by Emily Hoyler and Linda Wellings and designed by Holly Brough at Shelburne Farms, Cultivating Joy and Wonder brings Education for Sustainability into…See More
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Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm

June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
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Greens Production & Urban Composting at Sidewalk Ends Farm

June 4, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Rain date: June 11, 5:30 p.m. Co-hosted by NOFA/RI and Young Farmer Nights (YFN) Learn how to grow a never-ending supply of salad and arugula through biointensive production and succession planting. Sidewalk Ends Farm’s Fay Strongin, Laura Brown-Lavoie and Tess Brown-Lavoie will share their seeding, transplanting, direct seeding and fertilizing routines to maximize production in a small space while enhancing soil health. This workshop will also cover urban composting practices essential to…See More
May 10
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Microgreens & Energy Conservation at Farming Turtles

May 16, 2013 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Participants will learn how this farm grows micro-greens, baby greens and mushrooms. Learn about growing wheatgrass for people and pets. Lauri Roberts will share her ongoing efforts to conserve energy.Farming Turtles produces certified organic crops year-round. Learn about their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), the preeminent organization for auditing food…See More
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Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm

June 9, 2013 from 11am to 5pm
For the first time ever we are participating in Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 9th June - come along for cookery demos, craft stalls, sheep dog displays, meet the llamas and various other activities - more details to follow but please put the date in your diary! Open to all at no costs!A full day consisting of:a showcase of all our wonderful tutors and their courses,cookery demonstrations in our Cookery School,sheep dog trials,stalls selling local produce,animal petting,children's games and…See More
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Appetite for Adventure: Beekeeping Weekend Workshop at Red Bee Apiary

June 1, 2013 at 10am to June 2, 2013 at 4pm
Spend an inspiring weekend with Marina Marchese, beekeeper, author, and founder of Red Bee Honey, learning basic beekeeping practices, homesteading skills, and a variety of honeybee crafts. Learn all about honey, its floral sources, and how to taste honey like a true connoisseur. We’ll create honeybee crafts such as luscious lotions and potions, handmade soap, and beeswax candles using ingredients in any kitchen apothecary!No experience is necessary, just curiosity and a creative spirit! On…See More
May 6
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