Interested in agriculture and volunteering abroad? The Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program provides voluntary technical assistance to farmers, agribusinesses, and public and private education and education providers in developing countries to promote sustainable improvements in the agricultural sector. Winrock volunteers share their experience and expertise and improve lives through short-term assignments.

Food education for the next generation.

Farm Life Experience

GeerCrest Farm holds a place in this world for an experience which is vanishing; it holds an unspoken reverence and appreciation for nature and life, and it allows the developing child to connect with that in a very deep and personal way.”

-Nina Churchill Portland Waldorf School Teacher

Here is a list of best dates to plant seeds in March, based on Maria Thuns calendar.

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Hi everyone,

I am behind the curve on growing my own dynamic accumulators like comfrey, dandelion, horsetail, nettle and yarrow, etc, so I am having to source these as dried plants. My question is, should I get these cut and sifted or powdered? Is there a discernible difference? I intend to mix in to the soil, so i'm thinking that powdered would be most effective. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Many years ago, I used the Stella Natura calendar. It was not available locally so I got the Maria Thun BD Calendar by Matthias Thun. While it has some interesting articles, I wonder whether Stella Natura still looks more like a monthly calendar and whether practitioners have any preference. Thanks for any feedback.

This coming February 7-8, 2014, EcoVision Sustainable Learning Center (in cooperation with FamilyFarmed.org, Growing Power, Inner Ecology, and High Falls Foundation) will host the second annual Pioneers in Ecological Medicine Training in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Find course details at the following website: http://www.pemworkshop2014.squarespace.com

A new funding opportunity for small farmers, from the FruitGuys Community Fund

Wellness in Balance Retreat

A Biodynamic Farming, Yoga, Adventure Vacation in Costa Rica
Contact us at wellnessinbalanceretreat@gmail.com

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July 16- July 22, 2014

Led by Costa Rican resident and Biodynamic Educator, Sara Hartley, and Community Herbalist, Gardener, and Yoga Teacher, Helen Leavitt.