Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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Garden Tips

2021 September Vegetable Gardening Tips

Time to finish planting the roots crops and greens for fall, winter, and early spring…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 29, 2021

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Job Opportunities

Part time Social Media Coordinator

About Us The Common Grain Alliance is a young non-profit working to elevate regional grain…

VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2021

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Job Opportunities

Conservation Field Assistant, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative

Supervisor: Project Manager, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Job Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt Organization Description Working…

VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2021

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Policy

September Policy Updates

September Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino USDA announces $50 million in grants for…

VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2021

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VABF News

Articles of interest – compiled by Francesca Constantino – Sept. 2021

Fair Markets for Independent Livestock Producers Small and midscale livestock producers took major hits over…

VABF AdminSeptember 23, 2021

Articles and Research VA Farming Resources Virginia Farming Resources

Can direct-market vegetable farmers make a middle-class income?

VABF AdminSeptember 23, 2021

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Classifieds Job Opportunities

Land/Equipment/Farm Lease Opportunity in Frederick County

If you're interested in working for yourself and managing your own farm, then this is the…

VABF AdminSeptember 22, 2021

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VABF News

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics by Sept. 30, 2021

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics By News Desk on September 14,…

VABF AdminSeptember 22, 2021

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Job Opportunities

Director of Farming at Project Grows

VABF AdminSeptember 21, 2021

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Job Opportunities

Opportunities for dairy grazing and diversified vegetable production positions with Pasa

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture is hiring a Dairy Grazing Project Manager and Diversified Vegetable Pre-Apprenticeship Program…

VABF AdminSeptember 21, 2021

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Recipes

Pasta with Sweet Pepper cream sauce

Pasta with Sweet Pepper cream sauce 4 sweet peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 c…

VABF AdminSeptember 21, 2021

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Book Reviews

Rebugging the Planet: The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do – And Why We Need to Love Them More

Vicki Hird has a passion for insects, and this book brings home to us how…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 21, 2021

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Recipes

Summer Countertop Slow Cooker Bolognese

Most gardeners know the struggle this time of year to get those fresh veggies off…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

VA Farming Resources VABF News

Organic Certification Cost Share Program

VABF AdminAugust 27, 2021

Policy

August 2021 Policy Updates

TAKE ACTION! USDA Requests Pubic Input on Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure USDA has announced…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

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Classifieds

Rimol 30’x48′ NorEaster high tunnel

The perfect high tunnel starter package - 30'wide x 48' long x 14' high, gothic…

VABF AdminAugust 27, 2021

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VABF News

Agriculture Resilience Act 2021 Summary

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

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Book Reviews

Josh Volk, Build Your Own Farm Tools: Equipment and Systems for the Small-Scale Farm and Market Garden

I knew from the start that I would like this book! Who among us hasnâ€™t…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

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Garden Tips

August 2021 Vegetable Gardening Tips

Ample rain are ending Â hot dry â€œDog Days of Summerâ€ and I hope all of…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

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Recipes

Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic with Squash Fritters

I know you probably have a squash or zucchini sitting on your counter right now.…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 20, 2021

News & Resources

2021 September Vegetable Gardening Tips

Part time Social Media Coordinator

Conservation Field Assistant, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative

September Policy Updates

Articles of interest – compiled by Francesca Constantino – Sept. 2021

Can direct-market vegetable farmers make a middle-class income?

Land/Equipment/Farm Lease Opportunity in Frederick County

National Organic Standards Board asks for public comments on variety of topics by Sept. 30, 2021

Director of Farming at Project Grows

Opportunities for dairy grazing and diversified vegetable production positions with Pasa

Pasta with Sweet Pepper cream sauce

Rebugging the Planet: The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do – And Why We Need to Love Them More

Summer Countertop Slow Cooker Bolognese

Organic Certification Cost Share Program

August 2021 Policy Updates

Rimol 30’x48′ NorEaster high tunnel

Agriculture Resilience Act 2021 Summary

Josh Volk, Build Your Own Farm Tools: Equipment and Systems for the Small-Scale Farm and Market Garden

August 2021 Vegetable Gardening Tips

Chicken and 40 Cloves of Garlic with Squash Fritters

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