The Farm-Based Education Network

Inspire-Nurture-Promote

amanda austin
Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share Twitter

amanda austin's Groups

amanda austin's Discussions

Compost Cake Cards (in conjunction with Shelburne Farms' Project Seasons Lesson Plan)

These cards are made for the Compost Cake Activity which can be found in Project Seasons, a Shelburne Farms publication. I plan to have them printed in color, laminated and cut. Not sure if the…Continue

Started Apr 16

Full-Time and Part-Time Summer Camp Educators at Cardo's Farm Project in Texas!

Mission:Cardo’s Farm Project is a community farm and education center that serves the Denton Community by providing healthy food grown in harmony with the natural environment, and farm-based…Continue

Started Feb 11

 

amanda austin's Page

Latest Activity

amanda austin posted a discussion

Compost Cake Cards (in conjunction with Shelburne Farms' Project Seasons Lesson Plan)

These cards are made for the Compost Cake Activity which can be found in Project Seasons, a Shelburne Farms publication. I plan to have them printed in color, laminated and cut. Not sure if the images of all the compost critters are definitely specific to compost, altho they are images of each specific type of critter that are listed in the original Compost Cake lesson plan. Hope they're helpful for your farm! …See More
Apr 16
0 Comments
amanda austin posted a discussion

Full-Time and Part-Time Summer Camp Educators at Cardo's Farm Project in Texas!

Mission:Cardo’s Farm Project is a community farm and education center that serves the Denton Community by providing healthy food grown in harmony with the natural environment, and farm-based educational opportunities.  The farm is located in Ponder, TX. The CFP Summer Camp program provides opportunities for young people to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of the farm in our lives, as well as develop self-confidence, problem solving, and community building skills.Job…See More
Feb 11
0 Comments
amanda austin posted a blog post

Farm Manager- Denton, TX

Description:Cardo’s Farm Project is a first year community farm and education center located near Denton, TX- a community eager to jump on the food revolution bandwagon. Currently, one acre is cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, producing a variety of vegetables for a 25 member CSA, the farmers market, 3 restaurants and the local natural food store. Our farm project continues to expand with each season. CFP seeks an experienced and dedicated individual to manage…See More
Feb 9, 2012
0 Comments

Profile Information

Organization Name
cardo's farm project
City
ponder
State
tx
Zip Code
76259
Current Position Title:
project director
Website:
http://cardosfarmproject.com
Vision and hopes for the fast-growing movement of farm-based education?
passionate about the many skills and lessons that come through farm based education. establishing my own farm-based education center on my farm in north texas.
What is your favorite childhood farm or garden memory?
sitting on the front porch of the old farm house with family.

Amanda austin's Blog

Farm Manager- Denton, TX

Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:33pm 0 Comments

Description:

Cardo’s Farm Project is a first year community farm and education center located near Denton, TX- a community eager to jump on the food revolution bandwagon. Currently, one acre is cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, producing a variety of vegetables for a 25 member CSA, the farmers market, 3 restaurants and the local natural food store. Our farm project continues to expand with each season. CFP seeks an experienced and dedicated…

Continue

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of The Farm-Based Education Network to add comments!

Join The Farm-Based Education Network

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

Click to Follow Us

Follow Us

Latest Activity

Peter James posted a discussion

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
12 hours ago
0 Comments
Kate posted a discussion

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
12 hours ago
0 Comments
Peter James posted photos
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
2 more…
18 hours ago
Cori Behm posted discussions
19 hours ago
Sanne Kure-Jensen posted blog posts
yesterday
Vera Simon-Nobes updated an event
Thumbnail

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
May 15
0 Comments
Vera Simon-Nobes's 3 events were featured
May 14
Vera Simon-Nobes posted events
1 more…
May 13
Sanne Kure-Jensen posted a blog post

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
May 13
0 Comments
Cristina C. posted events
May 11
Brooke posted a discussion

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
May 11
0 Comments
Celia Gaze's event was featured
Thumbnail

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
0 Comments
Sanne Kure-Jensen updated an event
Thumbnail

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
0 Comments
Sanne Kure-Jensen updated an event
Thumbnail

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
May 10
0 Comments
Celia Gaze posted an event
Thumbnail

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 6
0 Comments
Cristina C. posted an event
Thumbnail

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
0 Comments

Members

© 2013   Created by Michael Roman.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service