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Immigrant Farming And Small Farm News
Job Opening: Statewide Farm Trainer in New MexicoThe New Mexico Program Farm Trainer will be carrying out a training program for new farmers for the American Friends Service Committee New Mexico. MORE > |
Position Announcement: Bilingual Community Outreach ManagerThe Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana (LFCL) is seeking a bilingual, full-time Community Outreach Manager (COM) to deepen connections between the organization and the Latino community, businesses, and other non-profit organizations. MORE > |
Position Announcement: Minnesota Food Association – Big River Farms
Big River Farms is looking to hire a Production Coordinator for the 2012 season. The Big River Farms Program of the Minnesota Food Association (MFA) operates an immigrant and minority farmer training program together with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and wholesale distribution service. The Production Coordinator has primary responsibilities to help oversee the coordination, production, and distribution of organic certified vegetable produce for Big River Farms. This includes production for the CSA and wholesale markets and the coordination and operations of the greenhouse and hoophouses. The position would run from March 1 – November 15th, 2012. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The expected pay range is $10 - $12/hr. depending upon experience. Successful applicants would have at least 2 full seasons on an Organic vegetable operation involving all aspects of Organic vegetable production, plus a strong work ethic and recognition of the physical and time demanding aspects of farm work. Preferred qualifications include: experience in supervising workers, proven abilities in greenhouse production, and experience and proven interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds. Rustic on-farm housing is available. MFA is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested, please click here for a full job description or visit their website at www.mnfoodassociation.org for more information about our farm and programs.
Deadline for applications will be January 15th.
National Hmong American Farmers Newsletter
The NHAF has just released it's first newsletter. Check it out. They're seeking information, events and articles of relevance to their members. If you have something to contribute, please contact Annette Hiatt at annette@nhaf.org
New Immigrant Farming Project Profiles
The Small Farms Project of El Huerto de la Familia
The Small Farmers Project is a program of Huerto de la Familia (The Family Garden), a non-profit in Eugene, Oregon whose mission is to offer Latino families a place to connect with their roots and the earth by growing their own food. MORE >The Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana
The Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana is a non-profit network of emerging farmers, enthusiastic gardeners and conscientious consumers brought together by a mutual love for fresh food, local economic growth and sustainable farming. MORE >Fellsmere Community Farm Project Update
A group in Fellsmere, Florida, establishes a cooperatively organized farm project, acquires land from the city, and plans to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and specialty crops year-round. MORE >
The Minnesota Food Association, Big River Farms
The mission of the Minnesota Food Association is to build a more sustainable food system. They work to impact local food production, grow more sustainable food producers, and enhance their connections to markets and resources. They do their work in the St. Croix River Valley and the Twin Cities Metro Area of Minnesota. In the video below, they introduce you to some of the immigrant farmers they serve and support.
Tips for Grant Seekers
Illinois Resourcenet has put together a new collection of resources for those seeking community-based grants. Includes tips on getting more funding, sources of funding for green industry, and basic tips for getting started. Download the PDF document now.
