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New Online Service Connects Organic Seed Suppliers with Customers — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 22, 2006 12:57 PM

 

Students Flock to Campus Organic Farms — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

by Julia Silverman, Published on Friday, July 22, 2005 by the Associated Press

Organic Farming Increases Biodiversity — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

The results of a five year research project comparing organic farms to conventional farms, shows organic farming increases biodiversity.

Position Available: Head CSA Farmer — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

Opportunity for a skilled farmer interested in growing for an established CSA.

U of I Research Zeroing In on Optimum Nitrogen Rates — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

In a forthcoming issue of the Soil Science Society of America Journal, U of I scientists outline how current nitrogen recommendations are faulty, the soybean credit is invalid, and balanced fertility makes for optimum nitrogen uptake.

SARE 2005 Call for Farmer Rancher Grant Proposals — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

NCR SARE -- the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program -- is looking for a few good farmer grant proposals.

Position Opening: MSU Student Organic Farm Curriculum Development and Instructor — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

Visionary, holistic thinker sought to join the MSU Student Organic Farm management team.

WANTED: Farm Manager for Organic CSA with Dynamic Mission — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

 

CSREES 2006 Higher Ed Challenge Grants — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

grant opportunity for food and ag sciences...

Go Organic, Get a Tax Cut — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

A highly innovative, new tax policy in Woodbury County, Iowa, helps farmers move from mainstream agriculture to organic farming.

Latest Issue of Agro-Ecology News and Perspectives Available On-Line — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

Popular newsletter now available on-line, and it's still free.

SWCD International Meeting 2006 — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 14, 2006 05:29 PM

Call for papers, posters, special sessions, and workshops

MSU Organic Farming Certificate Program — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 18, 2006 04:13 PM

Michigan State University and its Student Organic Farm announce the new 12 month Organic Farming Certificate Program, beginning in January 2007.

IDOA C-2000 Sustainable Ag Grant Program Call for Proposals — by Dan Anderson — last modified August 29, 2006 02:25 PM

 

UI Organic Gardening Day 2006 — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 26, 2006 12:10 PM

 

Wine, Peppers and BBQ Field Day — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 18, 2006 11:36 AM

ASAP's last field tour of the 2006 season.

Organic Symposium Identifies Gaps in UnderstandingKnowledge — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 21, 2006 03:27 PM

 

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Agrienergy Seminar — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 06, 2007 03:03 PM

 

Illinois Sustainable Wellness and Living Expo — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 01, 2007 05:55 PM

Creating Healthy Communities

Regional/National Speakers on Organic Farming Offered Locally — by Dan Anderson — last modified January 04, 2007 05:00 PM

 

Interns Needed! — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 05, 2007 05:35 PM

 

Organic Farming 'no better for the environment' — by Dan Anderson — last modified February 19, 2007 12:05 PM

A recently released British government report states that organic food may be no better for the environment than conventional produce and in some cases is contributes more to global warming than intensive agriculture. The first comprehensive study of the environmental impact of food production found there was "insufficient evidence" to say organic produce has fewer ecological side-effects than other farming methods.

Celebrate Local and Organic Food at the 2007 FamilyFarmed.org EXPO — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 05, 2007 05:35 PM

The one event in Chicago where farmers, families and friends all come together to celebrate delicious, healthy, local and organic food.

Tours Scheduled to Demonstrate Organic and Natural Farming Methods — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 01, 2007 09:12 AM

 

PBS Series on Transforming Urban Landscapes — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 30, 2007 11:12 AM

 

Seeking Nominations for Illinois Local Organic Food and Farm Task Force — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 21, 2007 10:04 AM

Hello all!

Locally grown, fresh market booms on green culture, report — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 21, 2007 11:47 AM

By Lorraine Heller, From Foodnavigator-USA.com

OMRI receives ISO-65 accreditation of product certifications — by Dan Anderson — last modified March 04, 2008 05:20 PM

 

WSU Offers First On-line Certificate on Organic Ag — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 22, 2008 03:47 PM

The first institution in the country to offer an academic major in organic agriculture, is now offering the nation’s first online certificate in organic agriculture.

Illinois Department of Agriculture has Funds Available to Reimburse Certified Organic Producers and Handlers for Certification Costs — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 04, 2008 03:41 PM

To be eligible for reimbursement, an organic production or handling operation must be located within Illinois, comply with the USDA National Organic Program regulations for organic production or handling and have received certification or continuation of certification by a USDA-accredited certifying agent between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.

Research: Organic Pecans Out-Yield Conventional — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 12, 2008 02:30 PM

Report on ARS research

New Tool: Food Market Size Estimator — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 19, 2008 03:19 PM

The new tool, called the U.S. Food Market Size Estimator can help users find the approximate demand for 204 food products in every county of the United States. Products include milk, cheese and dairy foods; fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables; grains; and meat, fish and nuts.

Bill Mallonee songs — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 25, 2009 12:01 AM