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Up one levelVegScout School – Integrated Pest Management and Scouting Program
Do you grow vegetables? Are you interested in learning more about how to improve your crop pest scouting and trouble shooting skills? If so, the VegScout School is for you.
Stuck in the mud
The Environmental Protection Agency must gather data on the toxicity of spreading sewage sludge.
National SARE Communications/Outreach Assistant
The National Outreach Office of SARE is now accepting applications for a Communications/Outreach assistant. This position will be housed at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland. Applications will be accepted until June 27, 2008.
Sustainable Agriculture Practice Standards
Review the draft American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture Practice (SCS-001). This is intended for subsequent approval as an American National Standard.
NRI Agricultural Prosperity for Small and Medium-Sized Farms
Program to foster interdisciplinary studies to enhance income accruing to small and medium-sized farms through value-added activities and in turn, their contribution to rural prosperity. Due June 5, 2008
Assistant Professor - Alternative Agricultural Systems
Institution: South Dakota State University; Brookings, SD
Director of Network Relations, Roots of Change
Roots of Change (ROC) develops and provides resources to a network of leaders and institutions in California who agree to collaborate in pursuit of a sustainable food system by the year 2030. This network involves food producers, businesses, nonprofits, communities, government agencies, and foundations that share strategies, objectives, and a commitment to changing mental models, markets, and policies that shape the food system.
Preproposals for the NCR-SARE Professional Development Program
The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) Program deadline for the 2008 call is May 26
Assistant Director Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems- Santa Cruz
AD is the chief administrative officer for the Center and member of the CASFS leadership team.
Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 43 lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in agriculture during the 2009-2010 academic year, including several with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture. U.S. Fulbright Scholars in over 130 countries around the world enjoy an experience of a lifetime, gaining a broad cultural perspective on their academic disciplines and connecting with colleagues at institutions around the globe.
Request for Proposals Campus Sustainability Fee
The Student Sustainability Committee (formerly the Student Clean Energy Committee) requests proposals to use the $2 Student Clean Energy Technology Fee and the $5 Sustainability Fee to fund sustainability, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on campus.
Faculty Position Organic Dairy
University of New Hampshire Open Rank Tenure-Track Position in Organic Dairy Agriculture
Travel Awards available to National SARE Conference
The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development is pleased to award five travel scholarships of $750 each to community development educators in the region to help them form new partnerships. SARE is celebrating its 25th anniversary conference in Kansas City March 25-27, 2008.
PARC Sustainability Fellowships
For the first time, PARC is inviting highly qualified students to apply to a new “Sustainability Fellowship” program—and transform ideas for a sustainable world into reality.
Value-Added Producer Grants
USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service published a Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Value-Added Producer’s Grant (VAPG) program. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2008
2008 APPLEBAUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation, M.S. Theses and MS Case Study/Research Paper Relating to Food Distribution & Marketing The Food Distribution Research Society is pleased to accept applications for the 2008 William Applebaum Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded annually for outstanding student research in the area of food distribution and marketing. Broadly defined, food distribution and marketing encompasses all economic functions that occur between the farm gate and final consumer. The competition is open to all graduate students with scholarly interest and career aspirations in the food distribution system.
Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Specialization Academic Specialist
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. This Academic Specialist will oversee development and implementation of undergraduate and graduate specializations in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems.
Program Coordinator - Pasture-based Dairy Initiative, Academic Specialist, Kellogg Biological Station
Status: This is a full-time fixed term position housed at the Kellogg Biological Station. Initial 3-year appointment with reappointment contingent upon funding and performance. Available: January 1 or when suitable candidate is identified. Application Deadline: January 31 or until suitable candidate is identified Starting Salary: Commensurate with education and experience up to $60,000.