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Virtual Cover Crop Field Day
Virt Watch a virtual farm tour with southeast Iowa cover croppers Mike and Mark Jackson. ual Cover Crop Field Day Watch the recording of this virtual field day.
Racial equity in the food system: Perceptions, reality, and the road ahead
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 —– 3:00 to 4:00 pm (EDT) As food system educators, are we making progress in reaching equity goals in our organizations? What is limiting us from using an equity lens in our work? What are we most interested in learning more about, and where and what are the examples that illustrate […]
AFT is hiring a Water Resources Specialist
American Farmland Trust‘s Mission (www.farmland.org) To save the land that sustains us by protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land Duties and Responsibilities The Water Resources Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to help build AFT’s water-related programs across the country. This early career- to mid-level professional will work with […]
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)
Student Input Session Hey.. members of Illinois student body are needed to help draft the 2020 Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP). Please go share your thoughts about how to achieve campus sustainability and carbon neutrality goals by 2050. iSEE is looking for input from creative and collaborative students from all disciplines who have a passion […]
30 by 30 Summit
Teachers and high school students who want to lead are invited to accept the “30 by 2030” challenge on January 30, 2020 at Pontiac High School 1100 East Indiana Ave. | Pontiac, IL 61764 . Participants will take action through a “hack-a-thon” ! The 30 by 30 goal is to develop and pass legislation to […]
Perennial Farm Gathering
Don’t miss the Savanna Institute’s gathering http://www.savannainstitute.org/2019-perennial-farm-gathering.html The meeting takes place in beautiful Sinsinawa Mound Center in Iowa Dec 6 and 7. Their program looks great!
Let’s do better with equity in our environmental work
We know better than this don’t we? Lets dust of those participatory methods folks.. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-detroit-residents-pushed-back-against-tree-planting?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Director, Conservation Management and Field Operations
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is looking for someone to lead a team of 20+ staff and interns, collaborate with multiple partners, and oversee field restoration efforts. It is a great opportunity for someone who can inspire a team, works well with people, and has restoration experience. Qualifications Leadership and mentorship: Committed to fostering […]
NRCS Pathways
The Pathways Student Intern positions were announced today on USAJobs.gov. Please share these announcements with any students who might be interested in working with NRCS. Please encourage students to apply early as application numbers are capped this year. Pathways Student Trainee Soil Conservationist Positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548598100 Pathways Student Trainee Engineering Positions: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548599900