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Nitrogen dynamics in organic cropping systems

John Spargo, Director of the UMass Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory and UMass Extension Soil Scientist, shared his experience with Nitrogen (N) dynamics in organic cropping systems at the …

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on March 31, 2013 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Sustainable growing & Seed Saving at Scratch Farm

Scratch Farm is a worker-owned, two-acre farm near…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on March 11, 2013 at 5:05pm — No Comments

RI Farmer finds conservation land & sustainability essential

How can a young or beginning farmer afford land, equipment, seed and …

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on February 11, 2013 at 6:30am — No Comments

Growing Garlic at Plato’s Harvest Organic Farm

Dave and Sasha Purpura have grown their German Extra Hardy, Russian Red and Music Garlic organically for five years, saving and replanting their largest …

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on October 29, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Marguerite, what exactly is the Jane Lawton Act??



Authored by Margaurite Stevenson; Brickyard Educational Farm Intern. She Is Currently A Sophomore At Montgomery College Where She Is Pursuing A BA In Philosophy.
Sat, Oct 20 2012


Much of the health of children in…

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Added by Carissa Lovelace on October 20, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Sophia Attends NIFTI in Preparation for our Incubator Program



Authored by Sophia Maravell; Founder Of Brickyard Educational Farm
Wed, Oct 3 2012


October 3, 2012

Today the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project hosted the first day of the National Incubator…

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Added by Carissa Lovelace on October 3, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Sustainable Practices at Rosasharn Farm

Young Farmer Nights are held alternate Tuesday nights each summer in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The evenings include a farm tour, potluck supper and bonfire. Farm owners, farm workers,  interns and gardeners get together, talk about farming, share a potluck supper and build a network of peers and…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on August 14, 2012 at 9:42am — No Comments

Market your farm products effectively

Most farmers focus on production and don’t spend nearly enough effort on marketing. As with any business, this effort is critical to success. Sherry Simpson of Cranberry Hill Farm shared her marketing experience at the Beginning Women Farmer Conference. Her three-step approach was simple,…
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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on June 11, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

Breene Hollow Farm benefits from NRCS practices and EQIP grants

Breene Hollow Farm, in West Greenwich, RI, has a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan developed with NRCS staff and has implemented several conservation programs with help from NRCS staff and Technical Service…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on June 2, 2012 at 3:00pm — No Comments

RI supports farmers and small business owners

RI Governor…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 29, 2012 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Guidelines for summer intern and apprentice programs

Hands-on learning is the best way to find out if you are suited to farm life. Students at UMass have the opportunity to spend a spring and summer working on an organic farm while earning credits towards their Bachelors degree through the Student Farming Enterprise (SFE) program.

“The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says labor costs can be up to 18% of production expenses. To improve profits, you need to be more efficient or you need to reduce your labor costs.” said…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 3, 2012 at 10:59am — No Comments

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Director of Development for Wholesome Wave

Position: Director of DevelopmentOrganization: Wholesome WaveLocation: Bridgeport, CTWho We Are:Wholesome Wave is a national organization dedicated to supporting small and midsize farms, and making fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables available to all people, regardless of income. Wholesome Wave partners with farm-to-retail venues, community leaders, healthcare providers, like-minded nonprofits and government entities to implement programs that benefit both consumers in…See More
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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
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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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