NIFI News, Spring 2009, Now Available Online
Click here to download NIFI's Spring Newsletter, chock full of news, events and info.
For the Spanish version, click here.

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2007 Census Results

http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2007/index.asp

New Spanish & English Publications from ATTRA
ATTRA has two new publications..  These publications are available free of charge from the
ATTRA website (www.ncat.attra.org) or hard copies are available free of charge by calling
800-346-9140.  Both publications have comic-book like graphics which introduce the topic,
and this is augmented with more in depth information and a good listing of resources. 

Finding Land to Farm: Six Ways to Secure Farmland, 16 pages
Encontrando Tierra para Trabajar: Seis Maneras de Asegurar Tu Terreno Agrícola, 16 pages 

This publication, a collaboration between CA Farmlink and NCAT, highlights some
common ways to lease or own land. It follows a farmer as he talks to other farmers about
how they accessed land.  It outlines important considerations about each of these
leasing options and paths to ownership.  There are 6 pages of resources listing land-linking
organizations as well as websites, publications and other organizations that will be helpful
to farmers seeking land to farm.  Elements of a good lease are also included.

English version: http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/PDF/finding.pdf
Spanish version: http://www.attra.org/espanol/pdf/encontrando.pdf

Start a Farm in the City (English, 20 pages)
Comience una Granja en la Ciudad (Spanish, 24 pages)

This publication outlines some of the pros and cons related to urban farming, illustrated
by the story of a young girl starting a garden in the city.  It includes 12 pages of
resources, with information about urban soils and soil testing resources,
as well as a state by state listing of organizations which have urban ag educational
programs around the country.  The Spanish version is a bit longer as it includes
a listing of Spanish language resources.

English version: http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/PDF/farmcity.pdf
Spanish version: http://www.attra.org/espanol/pdf/ciudad.pdf

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2012 Census Publications
Solicitation of Input for the 2012 Census of Agriculture

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is soliciting suggestions for changes for
the 2012 Census of Agriculture. All submissions must be received by August 28, 2009.

Suggestions must be submitted in writing and preferably with the internet-based
form in reference to the 2007 Census of Agriculture report that may be
found at the following address:

http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Publications/2012/index.asp

Written suggestions may also be sent to:

Census Content Team
Room 6436B, MS 2052
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250

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Check Out Our Newest Project Profile!
The Northeast Network of Immigrant Farming Projects (NNIFP) was established in 2002 to share program strategies, network among projects with similar missions, and to share lessons learned. Partner organizations include five immigrant and refugee projects in New England, and several other service providers. Learn more.