Am truly sorry for you if you missed the third IOGA fest that took place last Saturday at Gray Farms in Watseka IL. It was an absolutely perfect summer evening on a beautiful farm. In addition to Marty and Crystal’s actual parents, several of their extended-farm family members (farm mentors) and childhood friends (their musical […]
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Illinois Organic Growers Association Summer Activities
You’ll want to put these Illinois Organic Growers Association activities on your schedule. First up is the IOGA fest, which will take place at the Gray Farms in Watseka IL on Aug 13. Come and network, enjoy dinner and dancing with Illiniois’ organic farming community. Click here to register. IOGA is also hosting a workshop, […]
Do We Have a Global Eating Disorder?
Read the recent review by Grace Gershuny) about Gunnar Rundgren’s book ‘Global Eating Disorder’ that discusses how we move toward diverse, locally appropriate systems that create equity and the health of people and the environment. http://www.agdevjournal.com/current-issue/652-global-eating-disorder-review.html?catid=228%3Areviews. She describes how Rundgren takes the reader through “a metaphorical menu that encompasses the ecological and economic dimensions of each […]
OARDC Agroecosystems Science and Education Postdoctoral Research Associates The Agroecosystems Management Program of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center offers two opportunities for highly qualified postdoctoral scholars. In general the Program addresses the environmental, economic and social challenges and opportunities facing farmers and rural communities (amp.osu.edu). Associates will be expected to maintain a strong […]
A few summer reading suggestions
ASAP’s summer reading list: Grace Gershuny’s, Organic Revolutionary: A Memoir of the Movement for Real Food, Planetary Healing, and Human Liberation, reviews origins of the U.S. organic standard through the author’s eyes beginning with the 1970s back-to-the-land movement, appreciation of the soul of the soil and the organic farming movement in northern New England. Grace […]
NRCS Agriculture Resource Coordinator Livingston IL
Folks, this would be a GREAT JOB, no deadline was listed but if you are interested you should JUMP ON IT! The Livingston County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) seeks to fill a full-time Agriculture Resource Coordinator position. This position is for 40 hours per week with limited flexibility in scheduled hours. Attendance at […]
CONSERVATION CROPPING SYSTEMS AGRONOMIST INDIANA
Indiana Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI), which is a program of the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) is looking for a point person to provide Extension education on conservation cropping systems to a variety of audiences and assist with research demonstrations and data collection from farmer-cooperators. This individual would participate in at least 44 soil health […]
Midwest Cover Crop Council is Hiring
MCCC is hiring a program manager Job Description: Founded in 2006, the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) is a diverse group including members from academia, non-governmental organizations, farmers, the private sector, and federal and state agencies, which seeks to significantly increase the amount of cover crops on the Midwestern landscape. To date the main work […]
Sustainable Agriculture Education Association Meeting July
Save the Date! July 28-30. http://sustainableaged.org/conferences/2016-santa-cruz-ca/ This is a wonderful meeting that engages students, faculty and community members. ASAP will provide travel grants ($750 to cover travel and registration) for U of I students to attend AND participate in the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association meeting in Santa Cruz! If you are interested email mwander@illinois.edu with […]
Deadline to apply for ASAP Scholars Approaches
The Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP) provides 25% support for two years for graduate students who develop projects that can address critical issues in agriculture, food systems and their interactions with the environment and society. Our March 15 deadline to apply is fast approaching so if you think you or a student you know […]