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Erica Curry joins FoodCorps

Erica moves to FoodCorps in OregonErica, the now former FBEA Program Coordinator, will be joining the national FoodCorps staff in October and will be moving to Portland, Oregon. Her role there will…Continue

Started Sep 20, 2012

The FBEA Visits Denmark

The International Farming Systems Association (Europe Group) ConferenceAarhus, DenmarkJuly 2012The FBEA was contacted by a group of European researchers to share about farm-based education in the…Continue

Started Sep 18, 2012

Webinar Follow Up Materials: Food, Farm & Nutrition Curriculum Connections

Recently, more than 200 members of the Farm Based Education and Farm to School Communities from across the country joined to discuss how to develop educational experiences on farms and in gardens.…Continue

Started Sep 17, 2012

Programs Coordinator at Sylvester Manor

Sylvester Manor Educational Farm is seeking a Programs Coordinator responsible for planning, publicizing, implementing and improving Sylvester Manor’s nonprofit programs in farming, education,…Continue

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Massachusetts Farm to School Network Planning Gathering (Western Mass.) at Amherst Jones Library

December 4, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
Join Farm to School practitioners from across the state in this inaugural gathering of the Massachusetts Farm to School Network.   Please RSVP to Simca Horwitz: simca@massfarmtoschool.org, 617-239-2574Help set the priorities for this first year of the Farm to School Network. This gathering will provide an open environment in which you can share your current efforts and your ideas for how a Network can support your work. We will explore creative and efficient ways to stay in touch.For more…See More
Nov 26, 2012
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Massachusetts Farm to School Network Planning Gathering at Drumlin Farm

November 28, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
Join Farm to School practitioners from across the state in this inaugural gathering of the Massachusetts Farm to School Network.   Please RSVP to Simca Horwitz: simca@massfarmtoschool.org, 617-239-2574Help set the priorities for this first year of the Farm to School Network. This gathering will provide an open environment in which you can share your current efforts and your ideas for how a Network can support your work. We will explore creative and efficient ways to stay in touch.For more…See More
Nov 26, 2012
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Maryland Network FBEA First Annual Gathering! at Hard Bargain Farm

November 17, 2012 from 9am to 3:30pm
You are invited to the First Annual end-of-season network gathering for farm-based and environmental-agriculture educators in Maryland and the surrounding region!The Gathering is sponsored by the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center, and the Alice Ferguson Foundation. This one-day event will offer professional development and harvest celebration for educators who serve students K-12 in non-formal settings (farms, gardens, etc.) throughout the…See More
Nov 9, 2012
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Q&A with Chelsey Simpson

What is the National Farm to School Network? The National Farm to School Network provides vision, leadership, and support to advance the Farm to School movement at local, state, regional and national levels. Aside from our  national staff, we work…
Sep 24, 2012
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National Farm to School Month ~ October at Schools Everywhere!

October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012
Celebrate the connections being made between local food and schools!If you are a food service professional, farmer, teacher or food-loving family, there are plenty of ways to celebrate and get involved.  You can start by visiting this informative resource page on the National Farm to School Month website.See More
Sep 21, 2012
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MA Gathering HIngham: Farm and Schol Garden at Weir River Farm / East Elementary School, Hingham

September 27, 2012 from 11am to 1pm
Weir River Farm and Hill Farm join to host an afternoon tour of the East Elementary School where Holly Hill runs a school garden program followed by a potluck lunch and tour of Weir River Farm.RSVP to Meg Connolly, Weir RIver Farm Education and Interpretation Coordinator,  mconnolly@ttor.org. Meet at Weir River Farm (come up long driveway and park behind the red barn) then we'll all head over to the East Elementary School (less than a mile up the road) to see their school gardens and learn a…See More
Sep 21, 2012
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Erica Curry Peddles On

Erica moves to FoodCorps in OregonErica, the now former FBEA Program Coordinator, will be joining the national FoodCorps staff in October and will be moving to Portland, Oregon. Her role there will be "Professional Development and Training Manager". She'll be focusing on developing a robust training model for FoodCorps    Erica on the…See More
Sep 20, 2012
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Frree Place-Based Education Resource Fair at Albany Institute of History & Art

October 16, 2012 from 3pm to 5pm
An opportunity for teachers, youth group leaders, and others to learn about resources available from historic sites, museums, environmental groups, galleries, natural preserves, parks, and more. Refreshments and poster giveaways plus information on field trip grants. RSVP to info@teachingthehudsonvalley.org or 845-229-9116, ext. 2035.See More
Sep 19, 2012
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*DATE CHANGED*Farm Based Educators Gathering: Hawthorne Valley Farm, NY at Ghent, NY

October 7, 2012 from 11:30am to 3pm
Join FBEA network members at the Hawthorne Valley Fall Festival for a potluck and discussion.The HVF Learning Center will be hosting this event for interested farm-based educators. The HVF Fall Festival (in its 18th year!) draws over 2,000 people so it will be a busy day.If folks ask for the Learning Center when they arrive, they can drop off their potluck offering at the center where we have both a refrigerator and the possibility to heat up food in our kitchen. We will take a tour of the farm…See More
Sep 19, 2012
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FBEA Denmark Presentation and Tour

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FBEA Denmark Presentation and TOur

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MA Network Gathering: Farm School, Athol, MA at The Farm School

November 6, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Join fellow farm-based educators at The Farm School in Athol, MA for an afternoon of walking the land, learning about the programs, and meeting The Farm School leaders and educators.The Farm School offers four programs: the Program for Visiting Schools, the Chicken Coop School, Summer Programs, and the Learn to Farm Program. Please…See More
Sep 18, 2012
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Webinar: Food, Farm & Nutrition Curriculum Connections at Web

September 11, 2012 from 1pm to 2pm
Webinar: Food, Farm & Nutrition Curriculum Connections: Developing Educational Experiences that Meet Teacher NeedsDate: Tuesday, September 11, 12-1 CDT Join members of the Farm Based Education and Farm to School Communities across the country to discuss how to develop educational experiences on farms and in gardens that reflect classroom curricula goals. We’ll discuss strategies for developing lessons and activities that reflect classroom curriculum and meet standards. You’ll learn how to…See More
Aug 27, 2012
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Organization Name
Farm-Based Education Association
Organization's Mission
The mission of the Farm Based Education Network is to inspire, nurture and promote farm based education.
City
Shelburne
State
VT
Zip Code
05482
Current Position Title:
Administratvie Support
Website:
http://www.farmbasededucation.org
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
That by linking professionals in the field of farm-based education we can limit redundancy and raise the tide of our industry to advance our shared goals.
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
Hiding in the corn stalks in my father's garden- the warm sun, the smells, and being with my dad

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Plough & Stars Project

Posted on December 3, 2012 at 8:30pm 0 Comments

The Plough & Stars Project is an effort of married (and expecting!) couple Dina Rudick and Erik Jacobs.  They have (almost) abandoned their "real" jobs to pursue an agrarian life.  This October, Erik arrived at the Farm School in Athol, MA…

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2011 Farm-Based Educator of the Year

Posted on November 26, 2011 at 11:30am 0 Comments

 On November 5th, at the 5th Farm-Based Education Conference at Shelburne Farms in Vermont, the FBEA announced the 2011 Farm-Based Educator of the Year award.  The award was given to:…

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Fall 2010 News from the FBEA

Posted on October 12, 2010 at 8:50pm 0 Comments

In May 2011, the FBEA will be five years old! In preparation, this April we initiated a

thorough analysis of our leadership and management structure. This exploration resulted in a reorganization that has

improved the efficiency and long-term sustainability of the FBEA as a resource

for farm-based educators.



The FBEA remains a collaboration of farm-based education organizations (see below). A Working Group of

organizational members provide leadership for the… Continue

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Farm-Based Education Lessons from the Angelic Organics Learning Center at Angelic Organics Learning Center

June 18, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm
Come learn about the origins, development and organizational structure of Angelic Organics Learning Center, soon to enter its 15th year as the nonprofit partner to Angelic Organics farm. The Learning Center serves over 4000 people per year through its four main initiatives: on-farm, urban, farmer training, and civic engagement.  Executive Director Tom Spaulding and Senior Program Director Deb Crockett will lead an interactive presentation, farm tour and demonstration of hands-on activities.…See More
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Setting Farm Prices

Farm Pricing is challenging for new and experienced growers. Correct pricing will affect sales, marketing strategies and ultimately, determine farm viability. At the 2013 Harvest…See More
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Food Banks in the Good Food Movement

Original post at: http://rootforward.blogspot.com/When you hear “food bank,” how many of you think of the Good Food Movement?  We know food banks are an increasingly important safety net, but they give away low quality, low nutrient food right? While that is sadly the case in some instances, some food banks are creating innovative programs to improve their clients’ access to fresh, healthy foods. More than that, people like Cori Walters, the…See More
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Critical blueberry pollinators

Dr. Frank Drummond, professor of Entomology  atUMaine, described the role of native pollinators, honeybees and bumblebees in pollinating…See More
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Summer Fun Vacation Program at Soule Homestead at Soule Homestead Education Center

July 9, 2013 at 9:30am to August 23, 2013 at 12pm
Enrollment for the Summer Fun Vacation Program at the Soule Homestead Education Center is now open. Parents of children ages 5-10 are encouraged to register early as space for the popular farm-based educational program fills up quickly.  The program features outside exploration of the natural environment on a 120 acre working organic farm and is scheduled to run every Tuesday through Friday for seven weeks starting July 9th and continuing through August 23rd from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon.  Guided…See More
Jun 12
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"Genetic Roulette" Movie Screening at Soule Homestead Education Center

June 13, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
FREE MOVIE - “GENETIC ROULETTE, THE GAMBLE OF OUR LIVES”: Soule Homestead Education Center, 46 Soule Street, Middleboro, 7p.m. This documentary film by best selling author Jeffrey M. Smith provides compelling evidence to help explain how genetically engineered foods cause harm and offers ways to protect ourselves and our future. Interviews with doctors, scientists, local food advocates, nutritionists, chefs, concerned parents, farmers, and government officials are included. Come to learn about…See More
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Friendly Sheep and Nigerian Goats looking for a New England home!

Two female sheep and 5 Nigerian goats (2 does, 3 wethers) from Newtown, CT are looking for a new home. The goats were bought from different breeders in CT.  Three of them are registered with paperwork. The wethers are all about 2 years old (bought as kids in May of 2011).  Adult doe has been hand milked. All are very social, handled daily, groomed and hooves trimmed. They are like dogs!  The two healthy ewes are about a year old.  Contact Sara with interest: …See More
Jun 6
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Lead Educator- Farm in the Garden Camp

Farm in the Garden Camp is a day camp for children ages 5-10. It is held on the beautiful grounds of the Berkshire Botanical Garden in historic Stockbridge, MA. Campers care for farm animals, harvest food they grow themselves, and participate in a wide range of activities: bottle-feeding lambs, making goat cheese, running a farmstand, making fiber crafts, baking treats with eggs collected from the chicken coop, and much more. The camp is small by design, with just 18 students attending each…See More
Jun 5
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Early Education Teacher

Help Wanted: Seeking Early Education Teacher @ The Garden Childcare and Farmschool. Applicant must have an understanding of nature based education. Ideal candidate will have experience with the principles of Waldorf education, must possess knowledge of the young child both in a developmental and spiritual perspective, have experience gardening and/or farming, possess a skill or willingness to lead seasonal handwork farm art activities, have the physical health to hike, do practical work and…See More
Jun 4
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NOW OPEN: DeLano Farms Education Coordinator

DeLano Farms Education Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Nature CenterThe Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understanding their connection to the natural world.Summary of Position: This full-time permanent position is responsible for: all farm-based educational programming at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. This includes: working closely with the education directors to…See More
May 31
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Open Farm Sunday at The Wellbeing Farm

June 9, 2013 from 11am to 4pm
Sunday 9 June 2013 is Open Farm Sunday and The Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth located in between Blackburn and Bolton, is opening their gates to visitors for what promises to be both a fascinating and enjoyable day out for the whole family. This annual nationwide event is organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) and along with The Wellbeing Farm, hundreds of other farms across the country will be hosting events to showcase British farming. Open Farm Sunday is a great chance to find out…See More
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Food Justice High: Kim Gaffi at TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege

Co-Founder and now Executive Director of GRuB, Kim Gaffi has nurtured idea from its seed into a mature community-loved and supported organization. GRuB was b...
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Food Justice High: Kim Gaffi at TEDxTheEvergreenStateCollege

Co-Founder and now Executive Director of GRuB, Kim Gaffi has nurtured idea from its seed into a mature community-loved and supported organization. GRuB was b...
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