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

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

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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Urban Farming Internship

18Dec08

Do you want to learn to grow your own food, or take a step towards becoming a farmer? The Cutting Veg organic farm offers season long part-time farming interships, in which you can immerse yourself in the world of organic agriculture.

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Tags: apprentice, development, farmer, farming, horticulture, internship, learning, management, skill building, Soil, Training