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Felted Flower Workshop at Waltham Fields Community Farm

December 8, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm
Thursday, December 8th, 6-9pmLearn to make a flower that will stay colorful all winter long! Great for holiday gifts, clothing embellishments, or household decoration, felted flowers are a great project for beginning and experienced felters alike. In this workshop, each participant will learn to turn fleece into a beautiful felted flower to take home and enjoy. Register online at this URL:…See More
Nov 2, 2011
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Waltham Farm Day at Waltham Fields Community Farm

September 24, 2011 from 2pm to 5pm
Come celebrate harvest activities and farming in Waltham at Waltham Farm Day! This event is free and all are welcome to come out for an afternoon of family-friendly volunteering, educational activities, and harvest-time fun! Ongoing activities will include cider-pressing, live music by Royer’s One Man Band, a demonstration of techniques for cooking healthy meals with farm-fresh produce presented by Healthy Waltham, chicken and bee activities hosted by the Waltham 4-H Clubs, and a variety of…See More
Sep 8, 2011
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Erica Curry replied to Jericho Bicknell's discussion Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits in the group General FBEA Listserv
"  Hi Jericho, It looks like Mike has shared some really great advice! I helped develop an education program on a farm in Missoula, Montana. This farm is run collaboratively with the University of Montana. The program is set up so that students…"
Feb 16, 2011
Jericho Bicknell replied to Jericho Bicknell's discussion Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits in the group General FBEA Listserv
"Wow! Thanks so much for all of your help Michael!  I have looked into Americorp before but had never heard of Public Allies and that looks like something that might work really well for us.  I plan to look into it further for…"
Feb 11, 2011
Michael Roman replied to Jericho Bicknell's discussion Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits in the group General FBEA Listserv
"Salaried Staff Leading Programs This is where you want to start. Unless you are expecting a huge immediate increase in visitors, it makes sense to start with what you have and grow. Your description above describes a nice-time line of activities to…"
Feb 10, 2011
Michael Roman replied to Jericho Bicknell's discussion Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits in the group General FBEA Listserv
"Internship Programs This works incredibly well for us for our summer camps, but we do offer housing and that is key for recruiting talented and motivated people from all over the country. I have also had interns that did not have housing but already…"
Feb 10, 2011
Michael Roman replied to Jericho Bicknell's discussion Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits in the group General FBEA Listserv
"Great question! I would love to see a presentation about this topic at the conference in November. School Groups For reference, I can give you a bit of a description of what we do at Gorman Heritage Farm. Currently, we see about 1600 schools kids in…"
Feb 10, 2011
Jericho Bicknell added a discussion to the group General FBEA Listserv
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Staffing School, Community Group, or Summer Camp Visits

Does anyone have good advice about how best to staff farm visits for school groups or summer camp groups that come out to the farm for a one-time 2-3 hour visit?  I have heard of places having a pool of 10-15 educators (paid as independent contractors) to call upon when a visit is scheduled, but wonder if there are legal issues with that.  I have also come across apprenticeship/internship type programs. Are there places out there that do that without offering housing?  And then the other idea…See More
Feb 10, 2011
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Get answers and share information about topics and issues of relevance to the community of farm-based educators.  Click "Join" above right if you are signed into the website and start sharing in the fun and interesting discussions!See More
Feb 10, 2011
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Organization Name
Waltham Fields Community Farm
City
Waltham
State
MA
Zip Code
02452
Current Position Title:
Education and Volunteer Coordinator
Website:
http://www.communityfarms.org
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
I hope that farm-based education will become a standard part of every school curriculum and that the number of people interested in getting involved with their local farm continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
There are so many...

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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
May 11
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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
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