SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AND PEASANTS STILL FEED THE WORLD

By VABF AdminMay 28, 2022VA Farming Resources, VABF News, Virginia Farming Resources, Web Resources

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VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming

7 hours ago

🌱 Sept 28th! Join us in-person for a Demystifying Organic workshop + farm tour at Hobbit Hill Farm!vabf.org/events/#!event/2024/9/28/demystifying-organic-workshop-at-hobbit-hill-farmConsidering USDA Organic Certification but seeking clarification about the requirements and process?Becoming a Certified Organic farm is a significant commitment, but it can have tremendous advantages, from increased market competitiveness and improved record-keeping to accessing additional funding and technical assistance from service providers.Learn about "What it takes to transition" to Organic Certification with a certifier from @wherefoodcomesfrom and have a chance to network with organic farmers who can answer questions and provide resources for your journey to organic production.About Hobbit Hill Farm:Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Hobbit Hill Farm is a small, family-owned farm on the banks of the North River.They offer pick-your-own USDA certified organic blueberries each June during their short 2-week picking season.@hobbithillfarmMt Crawford, VAFREEIncludes lunch, networking, and farm tour ... See MoreSee Less

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VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming

6 days ago

September Farm Tour and Farmer Social with Spikenard Farm and Honeybee Sanctuary! Register: tinyurl.com/septfarmtourMonday, September 23rd 3:00-6:00pmFloyd, VAOver the past sixteen years, Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary has transformed from a pasture on Hideaway Lane to a thriving biodynamic farm which is home to a vibrant flowering landscape, gardens, orchards, camping facilities, a caretaker cabin, a pavilion, and of course, some very happy and healthy honeybee hives. Spikenard Honeybee Sanctuary promotes sustainable and biodynamic beekeeping to help restore the health and vitality of the honeybee worldwide. Join us for a tour of the farm with a social to follow. Light refreshments will be provided and feel free to bring something to share. For more information, contact Mo McGonagle at Mo@leapforlocalfood.org. Presented by The Roanoke Foodshed Network and Partners ... See MoreSee Less

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SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AND PEASANTS STILL FEED THE WORLD

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