NYFC February Newsletter: Beyond the Farm Bill, Western Water, Draft Power and more
As we reported last week, the new five-year farm bill has passed – so where do we go from here? We keep organizing! In this newsletter we’ll fill you in on what’s next in policy; introduce two new western initiatives (and our new staff members making it happen); and get you linked up with our […]
NYFC January 2014 Newsletter: FDA listens, Jobs, Legal Help, Events
Thank you. Last month, 213 farmers and consumers joined NYFC. This growth topped off an incredible year: a dozen new chapters formed, we rallied nearly a thousand farmers and consumers to tell the FDA that organic and diversified farms produce the safest food (more on that below!) and we started to move innovative land […]
January 18th: SSAWG Young Farmer Mixer!
We’re excited about the young farmer mixer coming up this weekend in Mobile, AL! Going to be in the area? Come on out! (Or know someone who is? Make sure they hear about this!) Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM. Saturday January 18th
NYFC November 2013 Newsletter
November is #FarmerHeroes month! We’re celebrating a few farmer-members who represent our incredible network of bold, passionate, young farmers providing great food for their communities. Follow #FarmerHeroes this month on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Want to be a super hero? Take a few minutes today to send a comment to the FDA to fix […]
Upcoming Beginning Farmer Forum in Massachusetts
We want to spotlight some great organizing coming out of the Beginning Farmer Network of Massachusetts (BFN/Mass): Next Tuesday, November 12th, is the BFN/Mass Fall Forum, an opportunity for farmers to meet fellow farmers, farm service providers and food system advocates – in short, all those who are concerned with beginning farmers’ livelihood and success. […]
PRESS ADVISORY: National Day of Action to Save Local Farms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18th, 2013 PRESS ADVISORY: National Day of Action to Save Local Farms will bring together farmers, consumers to change proposed FDA food safety rules that threaten farm viability HUDSON, NY – On Sunday, October 20th farmers and consumers from across the country will take action to change the FDA’s draft food safety rules. Activists will […]
Young Farmer Mixer, Arundel Maine!
Calling all farmers from the Greater Portland (Maine) area! It’s time to celebrate the harvest and connect with fellow young farmers! On Saturday, September 28th, join us for the kick-off event of the Greater Portland Young Farmers Coalition, the newest chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition. NYFC chapters bring farmers together to share meals, […]
Young Farmer Nights Brings Together Farmers from Southeastern New England
We are excited to welcome Young Farmer Nights of Rhode Island / Southeastern Massachusetts to our all-star directory of young and beginning farmer groups! YFN began as informal on-farm gatherings of like-minded folks and is now beginning its fourth season this year. The idea behind the Young Farmer Nights is to build a community of […]
Western Farmers Kicking into Gear with two Upcoming Farmer Events
Two amazing events are coming up for young farmers! Want to organize something in your area? Get in touch with us (organize@youngfarmers.org) – we’d love to work with you on it. DURANGO, CO: This Thursday, Durango, CO will host a local foods potluck and gathering to discuss the Southwest Growers Alliance that’s been brewing […]
NYFC Members Get $10 Off the CSA Expert Exchange!
Attention CSA Farmers! The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) and Small Farm Central are proud to announce the CSA Expert Exchange, a one-day online conference that will bring farmers together to learn the best practices from experts on CSA management, member retention, member education, certification, equipment, and profitability. Noted CSA pioneer Elizabeth Henderson will […]