Apprentice Gathering at 2012 Biodynamic Conference
Next month, the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association will host an inaugural special event for farm apprentices. The gathering will take place in conjunction with their biennial Biodynamic Conference, held this year in Madison, Wisconsin from November 14th through the 18th. Topics of discussion during the pre-conference meeting will focus on the roles and education of young […]
The Importance of Farmer Training Programs
Thousands of farmers and ranchers from around the country have benefited from trainings and educational events paid for by the USDA’s funding initiative, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. However, all these trainings are at risk unless Congress backs down on its attempt to use the program as a budgetary scapegoat: in the next […]
Small Farmers: Register Now for Online Courses at Cornell
Whether you are a seasoned, new, or aspiring farmer, there’s something for you in the 2012-2013 line-up of online courses presented by the Cornell Small Farms Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension. View all 12 courses here. These courses are open to anyone interested in farming, not just New York residents. There are courses covering commercial […]