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Why Does Diversity in Plant Species Causes Higher Farming Yield? Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving amongst diverse plant species

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of…
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SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT

Rodale Institute, in partnership with a team of twelve universities, farming NGOs, and consulting firms,…
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Transitioning to Organic Production

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2022 National Organic Research Agenda

The Organic Farming Research Foundation presents the 2022 National Organic Research Agenda (NORA), a report…
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Sowing Hunger – Reaping Profits Report

 
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Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future

Farms Under Threat is American Farmland Trust’s multi-year initiative to document the status of and threats…
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State of the Organic Seed – Organic Seed Alliance

State of Organic Seed (SOS) is an ongoing project to monitor organic seed systems in the…
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2022 National Organic Research Agenda – Organic Farming Research Foundation

2022 National Organic Research Agenda The Organic Farming Research Foundation presents the 2022 National Organic Research…
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Beneficial Uses of Cover Crops- VCE Fact Sheet

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Building Soils for Better Crops: Ecological Management for Healthy Soils

SARE Outreach Fred Magdoff, Harold van Es | 2021 | 394 pages
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Can direct-market vegetable farmers make a middle-class income?

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Soil Health Benchmarks 2021 Report – Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

Photo: New Morning Farm, Huntingdon County, PA. Photos for this post provided by Pasa. Editor’s…
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New Soil Health Guidebook for the Southern Region

New Soil Health Guidebook for the Southern Region The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has…
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FARMS UNDER THREAT: THE STATE OF THE STATES Executive Summary

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Resilient Seed Systems Shared Action Framework

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The Agricultural Justice Project: Social Stewardship Standards in Organic and Sustainable Agriculture

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On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR): The Next Step in Preparing for FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule

   
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Composting by Permaculture Gardens

"There's no such thing as waste. Just stuff in the wrong place" -Formidable Vegetable.   Permaculture…
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Paper Pot Transplanters for Organic Operations

Transplants in paper pots at Certified Naturally Grown certified Patchwork Farm in Copper Hill, Virginia.…
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OFRF Continues Funding for Plant Breeding Project

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57 Sessions & 7 Panel Discussions in 2 Days! Join 57 Sessions & 7 Panel Discussions in 2 Days! Join us for the 25th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference this January. 8 Tracks: ·· Agroforestry, Agroecology & Permaculture ·· Certifications, Funding & Policy ·· Diversifying with Animals & Bees ·· Farm Planning, Labor & Cooperatives ·· Farming Techniques, Tools & Systems ·· Fruits, Unique and Heirloom Crops ·· Looking to the Past to Grow the Future ·· Marketing & Growing your Farm Business Panel Discussions: -- Farming for Community -- Spirits of VA & Agritourism -- Organizing and Carrying Virginia Farming Voices into Federal Food and Farm Policy -- Making your voice heard -- Veterans in Farming -- The Mid-Atlantic Local Grain Movement: An Introduction to Growing Grain for the Regional Food System -- Growing Seed for Contract #virginiafarming #biologicalfarming #regenerativefarming
🌿Financial Aid applications close tonight at mi 🌿Financial Aid applications close tonight at midnight! A limited number of full scholarships are available, with no work-trade exchange required. Register today! Early Bird Rates end Nov 25 🌱 ··-··-· Volunteer applications remain open - apply to exchange work-trade time for a 50-95% discount. ··-··-· Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available! ··-··-· Lodging & Travel Book your Hotel Room Early ~ Hotel Roanoke room block will sell out! ··-··-· Taste of Virginia Expo & Market Vendor spaces available! ··-··-· Youth and Teen Program Led by experienced educators from Youth Outdoor Workshops in Richmond. Youth (5-12) and Teen (12-17) programs available. ··-··-· Silent Auction Donations welcome to support VABF's non-profit mission. ··-··-· Locally Sourced Meals VABF is working to procure the majority of our Conference food from local farms. Apply to contribute your farm's food to the table! ··-··-· Meals included: ·· Saturday breakfast & lunch, and appetizer reception. ·· Sunday breakfast & lunch ·· Morning and afternoon coffee and tea service throughout the weekend. ··-··-· Pre-Conference Workshops 7 Full and Half-Day Pre-Conference workshops and an urban farm tour are available on Friday, January 10 for an additional registration cost. *update* Thanks to additional funding we've procured, we're offering Reduced Pricing on a few of our workshops! (Pre-Conference Volunteer Opportunities Available for additional discounts.)
Demystifying Organic Workshop & Farm Tour in Floyd Demystifying Organic Workshop & Farm Tour in Floyd! Join us Wednesday, November 20th from 12 noon - 3 pm to learn about the transition to certified organic and enjoy a farm tour of Riverstone Organic Farm @riverstoneorganicfarm #CertifiedOrganic #floydva #virginiafarmers
🌿Farmer Listening Sessions in Winchester & Blac 🌿Farmer Listening Sessions in Winchester & Blacksburg! Feedback from these Farmer Listening Sessions will shape VABF's program planning, be shared with our grantors, and guide our advocacy efforts to make sure that we're working for what matters to you. Free * Limited registrations * Register in advance on vabf°org! These Listening Sessions are dedicated to receiving feedback from farmers, including farm owners, farm managers, farm employees, and those interested in establishing a farm business. We will be holding a series of Listening Sessions, including one online, so stay tuned for one close to you!
🌻10 days until Scholarship Applications close f 🌻10 days until Scholarship Applications close for our 2025 Annual Conference. Apply today! & Work-Trade Volunteer Applications are open until December 15th! 🌿Conference Work-Trade Volunteer ·· 6 hours of work-trade during the Conference = 50% discount ·· 12 hours of work-trade during the Conference = 95% discount 🌱Single-Day Conference Work-Trade Volunteer ·· 3 hours of work-trade during the same day as your registration = 50% off 🌾Pre-Conference Work-Trade Volunteer Receive a 60% discount to the Pre-Conference Workshop of your choice on Friday, January 10th: ·· 2 hours of work-trade during the Pre-Conference = half-day workshop ·· 4 hours of work-trade during the Pre-Conference = full day workshop If you would like to apply for both the Full Scholarship & Work-Trade program, we will consider your Scholarship application independently of your availability to volunteer.
Farmers in the Winchester area! We'd like to hear Farmers in the Winchester area! We'd like to hear from you! Please join us at Patti's Place at LGWF on November 12th for a conversation about your challenges, concerns, and ideas to improve our food and agricultural system and to better support your farm. Feedback from this event will shape VABF's program planning, be shared with our grantors, and guide our advocacy efforts to make sure that we're working for what matters to you. This event is free * Limited registrations * Register in advance! We will be holding a series of Listening Sessions, including one online, so stay tuned for one close to you if you're not in the Winchester area. These Listening Sessions are dedicated to receiving feedback from farmers, including farm owners, farm managers, farm employees, and those interested in establishing a farm business. @pattisplace_lgwf #virginiafarmers #virginiafarmersmarket #localfarmers
This year for Pre-conference on Friday, January 10 This year for Pre-conference on Friday, January 10th we have 3 Full-day and 4 Half-Day workshops available as well as a full-day urban farm & composting tour! Visit the Pre-Conference Workshop page to see the schedule and read the full workshop descriptions. ·· Seed Saving Shorts with Chris Smith, Bonnetta Adeeb, Chris Keeve, Ira Wallace, Jon Jackson, and Amyrose Foll ·· Lick Run Farm Tour & Community Scale Food Waste Composting with Cam Terry, Davey Stewards and Mark Davis @gvharvests @starcitycompost @realrootsfoodsystems ·· Finding Profit on your Farm with Ellen Polishuk ·· Low Cost, No Cost Sustainable Farm-made Mineral Amendments with Nigel Palmer ·· Wedding Flower Administration: Everything you Need to Know Behind the Bouquet with Gwynn Hamilton and Chelsea Graves @stonecropfarmers @beeswingfarm_flowers ·· Planning and Managing a Food Forest at Any Scale with Ben Friton @thereedcenter ·· Providing for the Full Eating Season: Succession Planting for Summer Vegetables and Producing Cold-Hardy Winter Vegetables with Pam Dawling ·· Tomato Grafting: Nuts and Bolts plus Hands On Practice with Dan Gagnon @broadfork_farm Register today!
Did your farm or agribusiness experience losses du Did your farm or agribusiness experience losses due to Hurricane Helene? Agriculture Recovery Resource Days are daylong resource fairs for farmers, private forest owners and agribusinesses that were impacted by Hurricane Helene in Virginia. Over 15 local, commonwealth and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations will be in attendance to provide information about programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery. Tomorrow! Tuesday, October 29 Grayson County Visit anytime between 9 am – 7 pm Mountain View Baptist Church 112 Mountain View Road, Independence, VA 24348 Upcoming Events: • Wythe County (week of Nov 4th) • Washington County (week of Nov 4th)
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Amazing work! Great reminder to focus our dollars on supporting communities that are still recovering from Helene for this holiday season.When we say your support means the world, this is what we mean! Due to the overwhelming support of our customers and community, we were able to donate 20% of all sales for three weeks to two local grassroots organizations doing amazing work in the Asheville and Western North Carolina area. While the media and press has largely left our region, the recovery work is far from over, and many in our community will be struggling for months and years to come. These funds will make a direct impact for those who need it most, and we couldn’t be more proud to be able to say we have raised just over $12,000!And as we approach the holiday season, this is a great reminder to support small businesses in WNC ❣️And once again, the biggest THANK YOU to our amazing customers!Love, STS 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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    • Taste of Virginia Expo & Market
    • Lodging & Travel
    • Overview and Session Schedules
    • Session Schedules and Summaries
    • Youth and Teen Programs
    • Volunteers and Financial Aid
  • VABF Projects
    • SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT
      • Farmer Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmer FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmer’s Market Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
      • Farmers Market FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project
    • Transition to Organic Partnership Program
      • Organic Transitioning
      • NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative 
    • Regional Ambassador Program
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