This position of the Sustainable Agriculture Internship Program Assistant (PA) is to assist in carrying out activities associated with the Sustainable Agriculture Internship summer program located at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) in Goldsboro, NC from approximately May 27 – August 1. The PA will provide an important point of contact for the […]
Month: March 2014
2 ‘food-work’ positions at the world wildlife fund!
Here is their job description “Over the last decade, WWF has come to realize that we are winning some battles but losing the war for conserving biodiversity on this planet. We need to pivot our conservation effort, build on what we have done for half a century, but refocus our efforts to reduce the key […]
Savanna Institute’s March 2014 Newsletter
From Concept to Reality Welcome to the first Savanna Institute (SI) newsletter! On a monthly basis, we will keep you informed on our progress, provide helpful resources, and keep you updated on news and events happening in the movement. As some of you may be new to SI, here is a little background on our story. The concept of an organization like […]
Job Posting
Are you interested in the campus food foot print? Seeking undergraduate help to assist with food system research, life cycle analysis of food products purchased by UIUC Dining Services. This project is funded under the Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program (www.agroecologyandsustainableagriculture.org). We will be determining the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of food products (foodprint) and […]
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grants Now Available
The 2014 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student Grant Call for Proposals is now available online at http://www.northcentralsare.org/Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/Graduate-Student-Grant-Program Graduate students enrolled at colleges or universities in the North Central region can submit proposals to fund sustainable agriculture projects that will be part of their educational programs. In 2014, $150,000 will be […]
Union of Concerned Scientists is Looking for an Agroecologist
Organization Description The Union of Concerned Scientists puts rigorous, independent science to work to solve our planet’s most pressing problems. Joining with citizens across the country, we combine technical analysis and effective advocacy to create innovative, practical solutions for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future. What began as a collaboration between students and faculty members […]
Want to go to Local Food Awareness Day During Spring Break?
ASAP will be bringing a group of students and friends to Springfield on Wednesday, March 26th to participate in Local Food Awareness Day and to encourage their legislators to support local food and farms. There are several interesting pieces of legislation that you might want to learn more about or even support. These include House […]