Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

Job Opportunities

Farm Manager – Spikenard Farm

Job Opportunity: Farm Manager Come join our team! We are seeking an enthusiastic co-worker who…

VABF AdminAugust 25, 2022

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Book Reviews

The Berry Grower: Small Scale Organic Fruit Production in the 21st Century

The Berry Grower: Small Scale Organic Fruit Production in the 21st Century, Blake Cothron, New…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 24, 2022

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VABF News

In the News August 2022

Farmers on the Frontline From Bill Gates to the Great Refusal We Should Aspire to…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 24, 2022

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Recipes

Ratatouille Two Ways

Ratatouille Two Ways An easy weeknight ratatouille and the ratatouille your child wants after seeing…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 24, 2022

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Garden Tips

2022 August Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of Grow Great Vegetables in…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 24, 2022

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Policy

Policy Updates August 2022

Cost-sharing for Organic and Transitioning Farmers Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP)…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2022

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Job Opportunities

National Organic Program Auditors

NOP is Now Hiring Auditors Application Deadline: August 29, 2022. Join the passionate team that enforces…

VABF AdminAugust 23, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Seeking Growers for Farm to Table Vegetable Farm in Richmond VA

FARM BACKGROUND Celeste Farms is a 4.3-acre, regenerative vegetable farm located in Varina VA, just…

VABF AdminAugust 23, 2022

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Job Opportunities

LEAP HIRING COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER

About Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) is a 501c3 nonprofit…

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Policy

July 2022 Policy Updates

Take Action Promote Farmer Climate Story Week during July 25-29 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)…

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VABF News

In the News-July 2022

Compilation by Mark Jones & Francesca Constantino The Co-op Farming Model Might Help Save America’s…

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Sustainable agriculture jobs at NSAC and partners

https://sustainableagriculture.net/about-us/jobs/

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Jobs openings at RAFI-USA (Rural Advancement Foundation International)

https://www.rafiusa.org/aboutus/jobs/

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2022

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Articles and Research VA Farming Resources VABF News Virginia Farming Resources

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…

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2022

Recipes

Quick Herb Brined Bone-In Chicken Breast

Brining these Freedom Ranger chicken breasts is a step that really makes this chicken breast…

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2022

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Book Reviews

Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts: 50 Easy-to-Grow Plants for the Organic Home Garden or Landscape

Book Review: Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts: 50 Easy-to-Grow Plants for the Organic Home Garden or…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 25, 2022

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Garden Tips

2022 July Vegetable Gardening Tips

Ira Wallace Southern Exposure Seed Exchange author of Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia We are…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 25, 2022

Job Opportunities

AgrAbility Outreach Specialist (Part-time)

The AgrAbility Virginia Community Outreach Specialist position is housed by AgrAbility Virginia Program partner, Easterseals…

VABF AdminJune 28, 2022

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VABF News

Compiled News Articles June 2022

Compilation by Mark Jones The Idea of a Local Economy by Wendell Berry Fertilizer prices…

VABF AdminJune 28, 2022

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VABF News

National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022

Comment Period Open through September 29, 2022 The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) generally meets twice each…

VABF AdminJune 28, 2022

News & Resources

Farm Manager – Spikenard Farm

The Berry Grower: Small Scale Organic Fruit Production in the 21st Century

In the News August 2022

Ratatouille Two Ways

2022 August Gardening Tips

Policy Updates August 2022

National Organic Program Auditors

Seeking Growers for Farm to Table Vegetable Farm in Richmond VA

LEAP HIRING COMMUNITY GARDENS MANAGER

July 2022 Policy Updates

In the News-July 2022

Sustainable agriculture jobs at NSAC and partners

Jobs openings at RAFI-USA (Rural Advancement Foundation International)

Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future

Quick Herb Brined Bone-In Chicken Breast

Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts: 50 Easy-to-Grow Plants for the Organic Home Garden or Landscape

2022 July Vegetable Gardening Tips

AgrAbility Outreach Specialist (Part-time)

Compiled News Articles June 2022

National Organic Standards Board Fall Meeting 2022

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