Immigrant Farming News
Ecosystem Farm Manager Position
The Accokeek Foundation is seeking a manager of its Ecosystem Farm in Accokeek, Maryland. MORE > |
Job Opening: Statewide Farm Trainer in New Mexico
The 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 Manager
The 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 > |
Process to resolve discrimination in USDA program delivery continues
As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, a process has been developed to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans. MORE > |
USDA Announces New Farm Worker Training Grant
The USDA's Agricultural Career and Employment Program (ACE) benefits both farmers and farm laborers by providing sills training to farm workers. Proposals are due by November 11, 2011. MORE > |
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.
New from the NRCS! Soil
Quality Test Kit Guide
The Soil Quality Test Kit Guide describes procedures for 12
on-farm tests, an interpretive section for each test, data recording sheets,
and a section on how to build your own kit. Click here for details and downloads.
