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Looking for a farm to purchase and live in 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

December 2021 Policy Updates Policy

December 2021 Policy Updates

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

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021

Market Garden Field Assistant – Full-Time (Seasonal 2022) Job Opportunities

Market Garden Field Assistant – Full-Time (Seasonal 2022)

This position is responsible for assisting with all areas of production at The Farm at…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

In the News – Dec 2021 VABF News

In the News – Dec 2021

In the News  Compiled by Francesca Constantino Advocates push nationwide movement for land return to…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

Agroforester – Appalachian Sustainable Development Job Opportunities

Agroforester – Appalachian Sustainable Development

Overview and Background Since 1995, Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) has been working to further our…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community – Market Garden Field Assistant – Full-Time (Seasonal 2022) Job Opportunities

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community – Market Garden Field Assistant – Full-Time (Seasonal 2022)

Market Garden Field Assistant - Full-Time (Seasonal 2022) Harrisonburg, VA • Residential Living VMRC strives to live…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

MARKET MANAGER Supervisor: Director of Food Access for Project GROWS Job Opportunities

MARKET MANAGER Supervisor: Director of Food Access for Project GROWS

MARKET MANAGER Supervisor: Director of Food Access About Project GROWS

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

ORGANIC FARM CREW TEAM MEMBERS RADICAL ROOTS FARM Job Opportunities

ORGANIC FARM CREW TEAM MEMBERS RADICAL ROOTS FARM

NEW FOR THE 2022 SEASON After 17 years of offering our intensive apprenticeship program for…

VABF AdminDecember 21, 2021

Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies 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

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

Farm and Food System Fellowship 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

Rules to Reality: An online self paced food safety course 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

2021 December Gardening Tips by Ira Wallace Garden TipsVABF 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

Overview Schedules 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

Board Member Elections 2022 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

Full Time Position Available on a heritage farm 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

Session Summaries VABF News

Session Summaries

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

VABF AdminDecember 7, 2021

November Policy Updates VABF News

November Policy Updates

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

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021

Pasture Management Survey 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

USDA NRCS Resources on Soil Health VA Farming ResourcesVirginia 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