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The FruitGuys Community Fund –Due Feb. 16th

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 19, 2014

The FruitGuys Community Fund offers small grants up to $5000 to support sustainability projects for small to mid-size farms. A primary goal of the fund is to help farms and…

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Disaster Declaration for Western NY Counties

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 18, 2014

According to an announcement by Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins, and Collins, the USDA has issued a Secretarial Disaster Area for 7 Counties in Western New York that were devastated by…

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Veteran Careers in Agriculture Resource Guide Available

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 15, 2014

Farmer Veteran Coalition has released Veteran Careers in Agriculture: A Resource Guide. The 40-page PDF publication introduces the Farmer Veteran Coalition and its work, profiles veteran farmers, discusses opportunities for…

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Greenhouse Owners: Tips for Severe Winter Weather

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 9, 2014

With another foot of snow expected in the next few days in some parts of New York, it’s time to read up on some tips for dealing with severe winter…

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Producing for the Hub Workshop

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 5, 2014

With new Local Food Promotion Program funding, the Lucky Dog Food Hub will scale-up their offerings to encourage agricultural entrepreneurship and help local farmers expand into high-quality, high-value markets through…

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NOFA-VT's Journey Farmer program offers mentoring; financial support

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 5, 2014

Applications due December 15, 2014  RICHMOND, VERMONT – The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) is currently accepting applications for their 2015 Journey Farmer Program. The Journey Farmer Program is a two-year…

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Get Started in Vegetable Production! Learn how with an online course Jan. 7 – Feb. 11

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / December 2, 2014

Vegetables are a popular enterprise choice for new farmers or for established farmers looking to diversify. Learn the ins and outs of starting a vegetable production in the Northeast, from seeding…

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Registration Open for Farm School NYC's Training of Trainers Course

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / November 26, 2014

Are you or someone you know someone interested in using learner-centered education to work with communities, especially in urban farms and gardens? Complete this brief application by Friday, 11/28 (if you did…

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Introducing Radishes into the Organic Pasture Webinar

By Sarah Diana Nechamen / November 25, 2014

Join eOrganic for a webinar on considerations for introducing radishes into the organic pasture by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Fay Benson and Liz Burrichter. Radishes can provide two benefits to the…

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Register Now: High Tunnel Program for New Growers

By arw225@cornell.edu / November 24, 2014

High Tunnel School: Best Management Practices for New High Tunnel Growers This program is targeted for commercial growers new to high tunnels. NRCS cooperating farms are particularly encouraged to attend.…

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