Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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Policy

February 2022 Policy Updates

USDA NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Proposal: Funding opportunity includes both traditional and alternative funding arrangements. Proposals…

VABF AdminFebruary 26, 2022

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VA Farming Resources VABF News Web Resources

Collateral Damage: How Factory Farming Drives Up the Use of Toxic Agricultural Pesticides

VABF AdminFebruary 26, 2022

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Recipes

5-in-1 Sweet Potato Salad

5-in-1 Sweet Potato Salad By: Kelly Key Ingredients: • 3 lbs sweet potato (or potato,…

VABF AdminFebruary 25, 2022

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Book Reviews

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Book Review Notes: Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, by Robin Wall…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 25, 2022

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Garden Tips

2022 February Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace Southern Exposure Seed Exchange & author of Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 25, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Sassafras Farm in Athens County Ohio is seeking a part-time, live in farm assistant.

Sassafras Farm in Athens County Ohio is seeking a part-time, live in farm assistant. Sassafras…

VABF AdminFebruary 22, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Vegetable Farm Crew

We are hiring for our seasonal full-time positions. Employees will accomplish a wide-array of tasks…

VABF AdminFebruary 22, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Farm and Food System Fellowship

Allegheny Mountain Institute’s 18-month Farm and Food System Fellowship is a tuition-free educational program that…

VABF AdminFebruary 22, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Farm Hand

Oakencroft Farm Farm Hand Job Description Oakencroft Farm is looking for a motivated individual to…

VABF AdminFebruary 22, 2022

Flyer for the Agroforestry Conference in Blacksburg, VA, June 27-29, 2017.

VABF News

2022 Exhibitor/Sponsor Survey

Thank you for attending our 2022 Biological Farming Conference! We are so happy to have…

VABF AdminJanuary 24, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Production Assistant (Field Leader)

We are looking for a well-rounded farmer to join our team year-round! This is a…

VABF AdminJanuary 21, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Market Manager

We are hiring for a Market Manager to manage our Barn Store and multiple farmer’s…

VABF AdminJanuary 21, 2022

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Classifieds

We are looking for land to farm in Loudoun County

Hello there! We are looking to steward a 2-5 acre property in Loudoun County, VA.…

VABF AdminJanuary 20, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Sustainable Food Production Instructor and Homefield Farm Manager

VABF AdminJanuary 10, 2022

Job Opportunities

Roanoke Horticulture Technician

Apply nowJob no: 518731 Work type: Staff Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences Department: Southwest District Coop. Extension Location: Roanoke…

VABF AdminJanuary 7, 2022

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Tax Credits Available for BMPs and Related Equipment in VIRGINIA 2021

Tax Credits Available for BMPs and Related Equipment The 2021 Virginia General Assembly and…

VABF AdminJanuary 4, 2022

Classifieds Job Opportunities

Spikenard Farm Apprenticeship Description 2022

Spikenard Farm Apprenticeship Description 2022 The Spikenard Apprenticeship is an experience-based opportunity to learn…

VABF AdminJanuary 4, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Farm seeks someone with farm experience in a number of farm related areas

Farm seeks someone with farm experience in a number of farm related areas. The position will required the operation of farm equipment.…

VABF AdminJanuary 4, 2022

Classifieds

Looking for a farm to purchase and live in

Hello! We are a family of 8 looking to live and develop a permaculture farm/homestead…

VABF AdminJanuary 3, 2022

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Policy

December 2021 Policy Updates

By: Francesca Constantino and Mark Schonbeck Action alert on Country of Origin Labeling Cheap…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021

News & Resources

February 2022 Policy Updates

Collateral Damage: How Factory Farming Drives Up the Use of Toxic Agricultural Pesticides

5-in-1 Sweet Potato Salad

Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, by Robin Wall Kimmerer

2022 February Vegetable Gardening Tips

Sassafras Farm in Athens County Ohio is seeking a part-time, live in farm assistant.

Vegetable Farm Crew

Farm and Food System Fellowship

Farm Hand

2022 Exhibitor/Sponsor Survey

Production Assistant (Field Leader)

Market Manager

We are looking for land to farm in Loudoun County

Sustainable Food Production Instructor and Homefield Farm Manager

Roanoke Horticulture Technician

Tax Credits Available for BMPs and Related Equipment in VIRGINIA 2021

Spikenard Farm Apprenticeship Description 2022

Farm seeks someone with farm experience in a number of farm related areas

Looking for a farm to purchase and live in

December 2021 Policy Updates

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