Win a Fair Farm Bill & Farm Prizes! 

Here at the National Young Farmers’ Coalition, we’re fighting to protect programs in the Farm Bill that support beginning farmers and ranchers. We’re creating a breeding ground for innovative on-farm problem solving with Farm Hack. And we’re building a national network of local young farmer chapters that share resources and collectively organize.

We need your help to do this work– whether you’re a beginning farmer or rancher, seasoned grower, farm advocate, or conscious consumer. Luckily for you, every supporter who donates to NYFC in the month of December will be entered to win one of over 50 farm prizes!

Here’s what you can win:

*2 Earthway Seeders ($100 value)		1001-B plants at precise depth, a precise spacing, and covers and packs all in one operation.
*6 Earthway Spritzer Garden Duster/Sprayer ($35 value)		The angled tip of the Spritzer Garden Duster/Sprayer allows the operator to easily apply materials without kneeling or crawling on the ground. The Spritzer will apply dusts or liquids – it’s the only product that will do both!
10 subscriptions to Wilder Quarterly ($59.99 value)		Wilder Quarterly is a publication for people enthralled by the natural world. Wilder is ‘life through the lens of the growing world’— indoors and out, culture, travel, food and design.
*1 Kencove 12V Solar Energizer .5Joule ($269.95 value)		The Kencove KF500S 12-Volt Solar Energizer delivers the most power in its class. Two 12v batteries (included) operate this unit for weeks without sun. Low impedance with .5 joule output.
1 Matt Singer Canvas Zipper Top Tote ($205 value)		This sturdy canvas tote is lightweight and durable enough for everyday use. The 22-ounce cotton canvas has been treated with a polyurethane coating to deflect water and resist stains.
*2 4-gallon Field King Max Backpack Sprayers from Forestry Suppliers ($89.95 value)		This rugged four-gallon capacity sprayer delivers up to 150 psi to easily spray high into trees and also delivers a continuous 25 psi spray to effectively distribute amendments.
1 pair of LaCrosse Hixon Boots ($120 value)		All natural, hand-crafted rubber over 4mm insulating neoprene upper. Uncompromising fit and waterproof protection. Pull on with adjustable lace-up fit and fleece lined comfort.
*1 roll of fencing supplies from Premier 1 ($108 value)		IntelliRope PE 6.0 1320′ roll. Excellent for both permanent and portable fence situations because PE (polyethylene) filaments resist wear and abrasion. Comes with 2 P Springs and 2 Ropelinks.
1 Moon Tide and Time Clock by Wilderness of Wish ($74 value)		What would it be like if your days were set not by the sun but by the moon and tides? Hang one of these clocks on your wall, calibrate it by the full moon, and try marking your days by a new rhythm.
*1 Set of 3 Hand tools from Earthtools includes SHW single chopper hoe, double chopper hoe, and rotating handle pruners. ($79 value)		The Eye-Hoe (or Chopping hoe) is the oldest hoe design in the world. The eye-hoes produced by SHW of Germany today are more refined: ergonomic designs, light weight and perfectly fitted handles.
1 The Horticulture Society of New York membership and bulb planting kit – ($65 value)		Membership at the Hort includes library borrowing privileges, canvas Hort tote bag, invitations to special events, discounted or free admission to programs, and much more.
1 Acres USA Tote Bag and Both Gary Zimmer books: The Biological Farmer and Advancing Biological Farming ($45 value)		Acres USA is North America’s oldest, largest magazine covering commercial-scale organic and sustainable farming. Zimmer’s books offer scientific support to those who’d like to use natural processes to their advantage.
1 Small Farmers Journal box set of 40 issues		This journal is designed for the independent family farmer. It offers information on the use of animal-power, organics and sustainable agriculture.
25 subscriptions to Farmers’ Markets Today ($21 value)		Each issue of Farmers’ Markets Today is filled with information to help small farmers and farmers markets be more successful and profitable in selling their products.

That’s a ton of farmer swag that you just might win when you join NYFC in support of the next generation of farmers and ranchers. And that’s a win/ win for everyone. So what are you waiting for? 

Raffle rules:

*Everyone who donates online at youngfarmers.org between December 1 and December 31st, 2012 at 11:59 EST will be entered in the raffle.
*One entry is allowed per individual.
*Starred items are available to current farmers only (of all experience levels.)
*Staff NYFC/OSI and members of NYFC’s Advisory Council and OSI’s board are not eligible to win.
*Winners will be selected at random, and given a choice of available prizes. Winners will be notified via e-mail.
*Winner is responsible for any and all taxes associated with prize.
*Raffle Disclaimer: Void where prohibited or restricted by law. No purchase necessary to enter.
*All proceeds will go to support the work of The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC). NYFC is fiscally sponsored by the Open Space Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in New York State, through its Citizen Action Program.