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USDA ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FOR NEW SMALL-SCALE/LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS INITIATIVE Posted By:

Books
Agricultural Stewards Share Secrets of Success Posted By: SB
Innovations of 60 Producers Featured in New Book
New SSAWG Report Available Posted By: SB
Assisting Farmers In Sustainable Enterprise Development
FLAG’S FARMERS' GUIDE TO DISASTER ASSISTANCE Posted By: SB
Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG) has written a book, Farmers’ Guide to Disaster Assistance, which describes federal disaster assistance programs that are available to help farmers.
Charity
Make a donation to attend a Dinner In Paradise Posted By: sb
See this post for instructions on attending a Dinner In Paradise event
Dinner in Paradise to debut January 15 Posted By: sb
The once-a-month celebration of organic and locally grown bounty of South Florida ingredients will be hosted by Paradise Farms in Homestead and feature culinary creations from Miami’s top chefs. Proceeds will benefit Katrina-ravaged farmers in Louisana and Mississippi. Miami, FL ─ A strong proponent of fresh ingredients, acclaimed chef Michael Schwartz practices what he believes at the dinner table with his family, and in the kitchen of afterglo, the Miami Beach restaurant where the executive chef prepares beauty cuisine, a concept that incorporates organic produce, herbs and spices, wild game and seafood.
Consumer Trends
LOHAS Consumer Trends Database Posted By: sb
LOHAS Consumer Trends Database released by the Natural Marketing Institute containing 4 years of trended data
Conventional to Organic Conversion
FOG Seminars: Converting from Conventional to Organic Processing Posted By:

Farming
Suppliers of Organic Fertilizers & Pesticides Posted By:

Sources of Organic Fertilizers and Amendments Posted By: SB
Agronomy Resource List
Greenhouses For Lease Posted By:
2 plastic greenhouses for lease, 24 ft X 48 ft, overhead water sprinklers, propane heaters, address: 132 15 SW Archer Rd. Cost: $150/month, water & electricity included, propane: extra cost. Contact: Bill Spillers 305-233-3482.
ENERGY ESTIMATOR FOR NITROGEN Posted By:
The Energy Estimator for Nitrogen is the second of several tools from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)developed to increase energy awareness in agriculture.
Farms and Markets
CONSUMERS SEARCHING WEB FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED FARM PRODUCTS Posted By:
Every day nearly 5,000 consumers go to www.localharvest.org to search this electronic directory of family farmers selling directly to consumers. Consumers can search the directory by state, city, zip code, farm type, or farm product to learn where to buy farm products grown near them.
CAN GEORGIA FARMERS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BOOMING ORGANIC PEANUT MARKET? Posted By:
TIFTON - Anyone interested in the opportunities and challenges of growing organic peanuts in Georgia should attend a free forum August 21, 2 p.m. - 5p.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory in Tifton, Ga.
GMOs
Farmers Urged to Learn about GMOs Before Planting 2005 Crops Posted By: Jon Pugh
GMOs are legal minefield for both growers and their neighbors
Internet Resources
E-Cooperatives.com Posted By:
The National Farmers Union has established a web site called E-Cooperatives.com. The site provides a channel for producers to market their products directly to the consumer, eliminating the middle man and allowing them to add more profit to their bottom line. Included on the website is a searchable database listing farmer-controlled businesses categorized by general products, region, growing practices, specialty products, and niche items. Consumers can enter search criteria and obtain lists which match the search requests. There is no cost to be listed on the site. http://ecoop.netsville.com/
Organic Facts Posted By:
http://www.ota.com/organic.html
Marketing
Choosing Your Market: A Direct Marketing Decision Tool for Small Farmers Posted By:
Help has arrived with a new direct marketing tool, "Choosing Your Market: A Direct Marketing Decision Tool for Small Farmers", developed by Georgia Organics, a non-profit organization promoting sustainable and organic farming and foods. For more information: Link: www.georgiaorganics.org/markettool/
Free Classified Ads Online Posted By: sb
www.florida-agriculture.com Go to: Classified Ads, Florida Market Bulleting / View This Month's Classified Advertisements
Market Prices for Certified Organics Posted By: sb

Seed Production
Seed Source Links Posted By: sb

Organic Brassica Seed Production Guide Posted By:
The Save Our Seed Project announces the publication of the Organic Brassica Seed Production Guide. This is number five in a series of seed production manuals that Save Our Seed created in response to the limited availability of organic and open pollinated heirloom seed. The organic agriculture movement has seen negative impacts due to this shortage, but Save our Seed is working to increase the availability of regionally adapted, open pollinated, certified organic seed and develop a Southern seed network.
Saving Pepper Seeds on Your Own Garden or Farm Posted By: SB
The Save Our Seed Project has recently made available the sixth publication in a series of seed production manuals.
Survey
NAFDMA Sponsored Survey Posted By: SB
The North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) is helping sponsor and strongly endorses the most comprehensive survey that has ever been commissioned relating to the continental farm direct marketing and agritourism industry.
Sustainable Agriculture
Real Food Revival Posted By: Jon Pugh
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s 19th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference will be held in Asheville, NC and will bring together farmers, gardeners, educators, businesses, and activists for a weekend of organic information and inspiration. Featuring over 65 workshops, a trade show, delicious meals featuring local and organic foods, a contra dance, and more. Visit www.carolinafarmstewards.org or call (919) 542-2402 to register.
Sustainable living through Organic Gardening Posted By: Jonathan Pugh
The Eco-Agriculture Workshops for May 2005 will address Sustainable living through Organic Gardening. Learn how to grow plants in small and creative spaces –beneficial for students, urban gardeners, city and rural life. Hands-on Demonstrations. All workshops are free to the public! For additional information about these and other sustainable development sessions, please contact: Jennifer Taylor FAMU State Wide Small Farm Program (850) 412-5260 jennifer.taylor@famu.edu
Training
TRAINING IN THE PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION OF COMPOST IN FLORIDA Posted By: Jon Pugh
The Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE), in conjunction with FORCE Grant recipient Dr. Monica Ozores-Hampton, would like to invite you to the Composting School 2004 in Sumter County, FL.
Ecology of Bacterial Pathogens (Keeping out E. Coli and Salmonella) Posted By:
The Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida now offers a new specialized 2-day training program on the Ecology of Bacterial Pathogens (Keeping out E. Coli and Salmonella). The Ecology of Bacterial Pathogens Short Course will be held August 17 & 18, 2005 in Gainesville, Florida on the University of Florida campus. E. coli and Salmonella are major causes of food- and water-borne illnesses, leading to 150,000 hospitalizations and 600 deaths annually in this country alone. This short course was developed in response to growing public concern over the microbiological quality of our water supplies, agricultural produce and recreation areas.
COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO BE HELD OCT 9-11 IN ATLANTA Posted By:

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