Building Worm Bins Brews Good Soil [Work Event #1]

19Jul09

FoodCycles will be constructing its first modular set of worm bins, sprout-salad-herb growing tables and runoff collection systems on Mon, Jul 27, Wed Jul 29 and Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at the FoodCycles greenhouse farm (70 Canuck Ave, map and directions http://bit.ly/1GYyWQ). Register ahead of time if you want to come by emailing foodcycles@gmail.com or call 416.845.0818. There will be 7 more 3-day building sessions to follow over the next few months so stay tuned!

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Tags: construction, design, volunteer, worm bins, worm composting

How to Start Farming through Apprenticeships

04May09

Part of the lure of organic farming is the challenge of working in a ‘field’ that requires skill, knowledge, and passion. Apprenticing is an age old method of learning your trade from a master; absorbing wisdom acquired through years of observation and experience. This primer, for those thinking of a career in organic farming, will introduce you to students well on their way to becoming organic farmers as well as a WWOOFER who has traveled the world through organic farming

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Tags: Agriculture, apprenticeship, career, farmer, farming, job, Training, voluntary, wwoofing

Hoop House Webinar: Extend Your Season

16Apr09

Hoop houses can help small-scale farmers grow more and extend their season, bringing a higher price for crops and developing loyal customers. Find out how hoop houses might benefit your crops in a FREE 60-minute webinar from ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.

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Tags: design, greenhouse, hoop house construction, Training, workshop

Learning the Ropes: The Intern’s Story

07Mar09

“Henry Lee discusses his experience as a farm intern in Guelph. He wanted to see what farming was really like. He undertook this internship in the growing season of 2008. Henry’s background is in the banking and financial sector so it was quite the journey for him. Please do check out the excerpt of his story below…”

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Tags: COG TO, CSA, farming, Guelph, Henry Lee, Ignatius Farm, interns, internship, member

Urban Homesteading Workshop Series 2009

07Mar09

Little City Farm is a small-scale urban homestead in Kitchener. We are dedicated to promoting urban agriculture, basic homesteading skills, and hands-on sustainable living in the city. All workshops listed will be held at Little City Farm, 508 Duke St. W, Kitchener.

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Tags: composter, dolls, Fermentation, Food, fruits, homeopath, knit, learning, life, organic, preservation, saving, seedling, Skill Development, skills, soap, toys, Training, twig, willow, workshop

Organic Farm Apprenticeships, f/t, CRAFT Ontario, farms across Ontario

07Mar09

Are you ready for a real farm experience? Become an organic
farm apprentice this summer. Our website provides convenient
“one stop shopping” for people who are looking for a farm
apprenticeship that meets their learning needs.
http://www.craftontario.ca/

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Tags: Agriculture, CSA, education, employment, farming, internship, job, skill training

Practice & Principles of Organic Agriculture, f/t interns, Ignatius

20Feb09

We are seeking individuals who have a keen desire to learn about growing food organically by doing, who are interested in building
friendships and community, who are enthusiastic, curious and
open to new ideas. We expect hard work, commitment to the
vision of the CSA, and the ability to work as part of a larger team.
The CSA garden team is made up of five interns and three CSA
farmers (Heather Lekx, Donald Bowyer, and Carl Leslie), and
volunteers. We will be working closely together over the season
and aim to make this a healthy and challenging experience.

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CSA Internship, f/t, Root Radical CSA, near Kingston ON

14Feb09

The internship position is designed for a person with
limited farm experience who wants to develop the skills
and attitudes required to launch a CSA of their own. The
internship might also be suitable for people who want test
the waters and experience what farming is all about, but
are not sure if they want to be a farmer.

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Digital Project Teaches Eco-Friendly Farming

11Jan09

“Digital Green” is a project of Microsoft Research India working to speed sustainable farming techniques to large numbers of small and marginal farmers in India via modern information technology.

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Tags: Composting, database, developing nations, ecologically friendly, education, environmentally friendly, India, information technology, IT, knowledge sharing, learning, skill building, Soil Management, sustainable, sustainable agriculture, third world, Training

Ready to Farm? Planning your New Farm Business

08Jan09

In addition to introducing participants to the valuable *Small Farm Planner*workbook, the workshop will also include a presentation by new
farmer Angie Koch describing her first year of running a 2-acre market garden; a discussion on small farm regulations by experienced farmer Ann Slater; and an introduction to the programs and services that OMAFRA has available for new farmers.

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Tags: Agriculture, business planning, farming, Training