EPA is proposing changes to the Worker Protection Standard. NESAWG’s longstanding partner, CATA – a farmworker support organization – wants to make sure these changes actually minimize agricultural workers’ risk and exposure to pesticides. In order for the proposed changes to be effective, responsible government agencies must have the capacity to enforce meaningful regulations and […]
BE PART OF THE CHANGE! By 2050, there will be around 10 billion hungry people in the world and less farmland and resources than there’s ever been. The solutions are keenly debated both in rural and urban society. We believe there is a need for young leaders to be engaged in finding sustainable agricultural solutions […]
BE PART OF THE CHANGE! By 2050, there will be around 10 billion hungry people in the world and less farmland and resources than there’s ever been. The solutions are keenly debated both in rural and urban society. We believe there is a need for young leaders to be engaged in finding sustainable agricultural solutions […]
Present at the 35th Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference – the event where farmers, foodies, gardeners, landscapers, and community leaders come together to learn innovative practices, share ideas, and network with other organic fans! Do you or someone you know have an organic farm, garden or landscape? Are you or someone you know using an innovative technique that you can share with […]
Present at the 35th Annual CT NOFA Winter Conference – the event where farmers, foodies, gardeners, landscapers, and community leaders come together to learn innovative practices, share ideas, and network with other organic fans! Do you or someone you know have an organic farm, garden or landscape? Are you or someone you know using an innovative technique that you can share with […]
Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Program (FINI) 2015 Program Results 2017 Publication Food Security, Funding/Financing/Lending Authors: Kate Fitzgerald The first Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grants were made in the Spring 2015, and this report summarizes the results of the medium and large size projects. Read more Farmers Market Promotion Program 2016 Report 2016 Publication Marketing, Retail, […]
Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant Program (FINI) 2015 Program Results 2017 Publication Food Security, Funding/Financing/Lending Authors: Kate Fitzgerald The first Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grants were made in the Spring 2015, and this report summarizes the results of the medium and large size projects. Read more Farmers Market Promotion Program 2016 Report 2016 Publication Marketing, Retail, […]
Home › Processes & Practices › Production › Introduction To Teamster Skills: Working Horses & Cattle The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College is offering the course “Introduction to Teamster Skills: Working Horses and Cattle” for those interested in exploring the advantages of a draft animal-powered farm. Find out more The Last […]
Home › Processes & Practices › Production › Introduction To Teamster Skills: Working Horses & Cattle The School of the New American Farmstead at Sterling College is offering the course “Introduction to Teamster Skills: Working Horses and Cattle” for those interested in exploring the advantages of a draft animal-powered farm. Find out more The Last […]
The Time is Right for Strong Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Lessons and Insights from Policy Insiders Join nutrition education policy experts for a lively discussion on the who, what, when, where, and why of building relationships with your Members of Congress. Find out more Food and Agriculture Policy Recommendations 2016 Publication Food Systems, Policy & […]
The Time is Right for Strong Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Lessons and Insights from Policy Insiders Join nutrition education policy experts for a lively discussion on the who, what, when, where, and why of building relationships with your Members of Congress. Find out more Food and Agriculture Policy Recommendations 2016 Publication Food Systems, Policy & […]
Home › Development & Capacity Building › The Last Crop Film Screening Film screening of a documentary on farm viability. Find out more 2017 Farming Our Future Conference The 4th Farming Our Future conference will be held once again at Taconic Hills Central School on February 25. The conference will once again bring together a […]
Home › Development & Capacity Building › The Last Crop Film Screening Film screening of a documentary on farm viability. Find out more 2017 Farming Our Future Conference The 4th Farming Our Future conference will be held once again at Taconic Hills Central School on February 25. The conference will once again bring together a […]
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