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

Spring Gardening Tips

You can’t eat more LOCALLY than from your own back yard. Go ahead! Try growing some lettuce. Plant a few tomatoes, peppers and herbs this spring. This summer and fall, you and your family could share delicious local, nutritious meals. Here are some tips for beginning vegetable growers and sources of more information. [more]…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 26, 2012 at 11:21am — No Comments

Growing melons in high tunnels

Do you and your customers want healthy, tasty melons from your high tunnels?

At a spring Growers’ Twilight Meeting, Mina Vescera shared her results from the 2011 melon trials she conducted in the high tunnels at URI’s Agronomy Fields.…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 25, 2012 at 9:32am — No Comments

RI Agriculture Day a huge success!

At the Rhode Island State House, RI officials recognized the importance of the state’s $1.7 billion “green” industry. Lunchtime crowds enjoyed samplesof cheese, oysters and fresh produce from nearly 50 RI farmers; agricultural and horticultural exhibitors filled the State House Rotunda on April 26, 2012. Local support for RI Ag Day, as it is affectionately known, surpassed expectations. Click here for…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 21, 2012 at 10:38am — No Comments

Holistic Management International teaches farmers business skills and so much more

Caroline Pam was just one of many informative speakers at the Beginning Women Farmers’ Conference hosted by Holistic Management International (HMI) at UMass/Amherst in March, 2012. HMI is based in…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 11, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

More research studies recommend organic foods

We have all heard about the ever-rising rate of  obesity in America. Research is showing that calories and unhealthy food are not the only causes. Scientists are learning how chemicals in our environments affect metabolism and more. Read the full story at Rodale Institute's story on…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 10, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Networks can help farms and other businesses prosper

Few farmers fully utilize their resource networks. These networks include Extension Agents, fellow farmers and other…

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Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on May 6, 2012 at 12:54pm — 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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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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