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Tilth Producers of Washington Introduces Wiki for Farmers

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 29, 2015

Tilth Producers of Washington has introduced Wiki for Farmers, an online resource dedicated to organic and sustainable agriculture. Farmers, agricultural experts, researchers, and farm advocates are invited to author articles,…

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Instructor's Manual for Teaching Small-Farm Marketing Updated

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 27, 2015

The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems has released Teaching Direct Marketing and Small Farm Viability: Resources for Instructors, 2nd Edition. The 400-page manual, available free online or at…

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Opportunity to Host a Weather Station on Your Property

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 22, 2015

The New York State (NYS) Mesonet or Early Warning Weather Detection System is an advanced, statewide weather station network. This network will be the first of its kind in New…

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3 Positions Available with Greener Partners – Collegeville, PA

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 21, 2015

What is Greener Partners? In imagining a better food system, Greener Partners operates community Farm Hubs as resources for local produce and for education — as well as inspiration —…

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Juneberry Production Workshop June 12th in Ovid, NY

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 18, 2015

This class is a complete, in-depth introduction to juneberry cultivation in Upstate New York, covering site selection, natural history, planting, pest control, and harvesting. Regional juneberry expert Jim Ochterski will…

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New Videos on IPM in the Apple Orchard

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 15, 2015

The New England Apple Association has produced a three-part video series on IPM in the apple orchard which explains various aspects of IPM and makes them accessible to a wider audience. Watch…

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New Video on Small Farms YouTube Channel

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / May 4, 2015

“Hoop House Considerations” is part of the Vegetable Production series from Muddy Fingers Farm, a small vegetable CSA in Hector, NY. Visit our Youtube channel to view the video and others…

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Camp Mushroom #2

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / April 27, 2015

June 7 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Cornell Campus & MacDaniels Nut Grove. Due to popular demand for Camp Mushroom, which is SOLD OUT, we are offering an additional, one-day class…

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Long Island Food Conference 4/25

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / April 24, 2015

The Long Island Food Conference is right around the corner – Saturday, April 25th at Hofstra University. The conference promises to be a great day for anyone interested in learning about…

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Producing and Marketing Birch Syrup

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / April 20, 2015

Birch syrup often gets a bad rap for being difficult to produce and developing a very strong flavor, but birch can be a profitable addition to a maple operation if…

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