Beginning Farmer Events at the SSAWG Conference
Headed to the SSAWG conference later this month? Come out to a couple of beginning farmer mixers while you’re there to meet up with like-minded folks and get some dancing in! These events are sponsored in part by the Southeast Young and Beginning Farmer Alliance, an NYFC affiliate. (Haven’t heard about the conference or not […]
Beginning Farmers of Connecticut – a few upcoming events from CT NOFA
Due by December 31, 2012: Deadline for Journeyperson Applications CT NOFA is accepting registrations for the 2013-2015 Journeyperson Program. This provides education and business stipends, mentor support and free admission to CT NOFA programs for two years for Connecticut farmers that are independently farming for the first time. You can learn more about the program […]
Donate to NYFC before December 31 and enter to win over 50 prizes!
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 […]
Washington Young Farmers Coalition Annual Mixer Coming Up!
The Washington Young Farmers Coalition is ever-so-pleased to announce: Its 3rd Annual Washington Young Farmers Mixer! The Washington Young Farmers Coalition is doing it again, and this year, they are teaming up with Viva Farms and Happy Little Farm to present a better-than-ever, not-to-be-missed night of potluck and revelry, spit-roast and dancing with the Tuckborough […]
Connect with Young Farmers at Farm Aid Tomorrow!
Headed to Farm Aid tomorrow? Connect with NYFC while there and getting involved! The Young Farmers’ Coalition will have a table in the Farm Aid Farmyard area along with other farm-related organizations. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about joining the national coalition, starting a local group, and what can be […]
Wednesday – Farm Bill Now Rally in Washington, DC
FARM BILL NOW RALLY Join thousands of other farmers for a rally in Washington, D.C., to tell Congress it is critical to pass a farm bill before Sept. 30. Farmers and food advocates of all stripes will be there, and it is important for beginning farmers and their supporters to show up in numbers to make […]
Connecticut's Summer Sundays Down on the Farm!
The New Connecticut Farmer Alliance is hosting two events this summer that will bring together new, young, and emerging farmers across our state for farm tours, great food, and time to get to know other farmers. The first event will be held on Sunday, July 29th at White Gate Farm in East Lyme and the […]
Occupy Wall Street: The Farmers' March
Sunday, December 4th, 2 PM to 6 PM A gathering of farmers, community gardeners, food activists, and occupiers for dialogue, solidarity, and solutions to corporate control of our food system. 2 PM – Gathering at La Plaza Cultural, 9th St and Ave C 4 PM – March towards Wall Street 5 PM – Circle of […]
Join the National Young Farmers’ Coalition on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a FREE New Agrarian Farm Tour & Mixer!!
Farm tour! 7am Meet at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion at 7am (sharp), and then carpool to Taos, NM to tour the Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) facility with a special Mobile Matanza demonstration (goat processing); explore Sol Feliz Farm with Miguel Santestevan, featuring Native American and Hispanic traditional dryland farming techniques, seed […]
Food, Art, Revolution, Media Event in Minnesota this Thursday
FARM: Food, Art, Revolution, Media Thursday, August 25, 2011 Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy2104 Stevens Avenue SouthMinneapolis, Minnesota Part of the Minnesota Global series. 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. RSVP Using the synergistic power of photography and storytelling, Dan and Melinda Hemmelgarn’s Food, Art, Revolution, Media (FARM) project blends compelling photographs with relevant stories from rural […]