Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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Recipes

Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies will always remind me of Christmas. My Mom made these cookies every year…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021

Cover of Grand Land Plan Almanac Vol. V with vibrant geometric shapes.

Book Reviews VABF News

The New Farmer’s Almanac, Vol V 2021, Grand Land Plan, by the Greenhorns

Book Review: The New Farmer’s Almanac, Vol V 2021, Grand Land Plan, by the Greenhorns,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021

Ingredients including eggs, red pepper, canned tomatoes, and onion on a kitchen counter.

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 AdminDecember 21, 2021

Classifieds

Rules to Reality: An online self paced food safety course

Join Local Food Hub and VT/VCE for an 8-module course designed to give growers a…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

A field of lush green leafy vegetables growing.

Garden Tips VABF News

2021 December Gardening Tips by Ira Wallace

2021 December Gardening Tips by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange & author of…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 20, 2021

VABF News

Overview Schedules

Pre-Conference Workshop Schedule Saturday, January 22, 2022 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Registration & Info…

VABF AdminDecember 14, 2021

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VABF News

Board Member Elections 2022

The following folks have stepped up to support VABF and our members as active Board…

VABF AdminDecember 10, 2021

Cover of 'Mycorrhizal Planet' book showing soil and plant roots.

Job Opportunities

Full Time Position Available on a heritage farm

Mount Pleasant Foundation is seeking a farmer with experience in pasture-based animal husbandry and/or market…

VABF AdminDecember 8, 2021

VABF News

Session Summaries

Session Summaries Sunday, January 23, 2022 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Yoga for…

VABF AdminDecember 7, 2021

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VABF News

November Policy Updates

Funding and Marketing Opportunities More Organic Certification Cost Share Funds Available! USDA will provide an…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

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Surveys and Action Items

Pasture Management Survey

Virginia Cooperative Extension has a program, GRAZE 300, to improve pasture management and increase the…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

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VA Farming Resources Virginia Farming Resources

USDA NRCS Resources on Soil Health

No Till is maintaining crop residue throughout the year and planting directly into it. NRCS…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

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Conservation Assessment and Ranking Tool

NRCS has introduced a new tool, the Conservation Assessment and Ranking Tool, or CART,…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Text on climate change impacts on ecosystems and life-cycle events.

Job Opportunities

Piedmont Environmental Council – various positions

Piedmont Environmental Council – various positions https://www.pecva.org/about-us/jobs-internships/.

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Diagram of different pork cuts labeled on a pig silhouette.

Job Opportunities

Common Grain Alliance – Strategic Marketing Consultant for Common Grain Alliance

Common Grain Alliance - Strategic Marketing Consultant for Common Grain Alliance https://mcusercontent.com/9be2d5051861a75b11b868c25/files/31a237a9-bb63-f99f-ce0d-5eaeabe5a13b/RFP__Strategic_Marketing_Consultant_Common_Grain_Alliance.pdf.

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Onions growing in soil with green stems and irrigation tubing.

Job Opportunities

Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Conservation Program

Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Conservation Program Located in Charlottesville, Virginia,…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Four golden-brown meringue-topped pies in a metal tray.

VABF News

In the News November 2021

Compiled by Francesca Constantino New Report Highlights Global Farmers Markets Creating Alternatives to Industrialized…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

VABF News

Speaker and Session Schedule

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Close-up of green leafy vegetables growing in a garden.

Garden Tips

November Vegetable Gardening Tips

November Vegetable Gardening Tips by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed ExchangeÂ author of Grow…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 23, 2021

A colorful book cover titled 'Fermentation Journeys' with a smiling man and fermentation doodles.

Book Reviews

Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, techniques and traditions from around the world

Book Review: Sandor Katzâ€™s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, techniques and traditions from around the world, by…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 23, 2021

News & Resources

Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

The New Farmer’s Almanac, Vol V 2021, Grand Land Plan, by the Greenhorns

Farm and Food System Fellowship

Rules to Reality: An online self paced food safety course

2021 December Gardening Tips by Ira Wallace

Overview Schedules

Board Member Elections 2022

Full Time Position Available on a heritage farm

Session Summaries

November Policy Updates

Pasture Management Survey

USDA NRCS Resources on Soil Health

Conservation Assessment and Ranking Tool

Piedmont Environmental Council – various positions

Common Grain Alliance – Strategic Marketing Consultant for Common Grain Alliance

Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District – Agriculture Conservation Program

In the News November 2021

Speaker and Session Schedule

November Vegetable Gardening Tips

Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, techniques and traditions from around the world

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