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What do farmers do in the winter you ask? The land looks like its dead, the crops are gone and its just dirt, right? Does The Food Project shut down when the last root vegetables come up in late fall?
Quite the opposite actually. Just as the land needs a time of rest to rejuvenate under the blanket of regenerating cover crops so too does the staff, the Agricultural Staff in particular. Click here for the rest of this entry…
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I was looking over the 2002 US Agriculture Census last night (I couldn’t sleep), and couldn’t help but notice an alarming set of statistics about the average age of farmers in this country. We all know that fewer young people are choosing to go into farming these days, but I was still shocked when I read the following.
2002 US Agriculture Census
Total # of Farms- roughly 1.25 million.
Average age of “Principle Operators”:
Under 25: less than 1%
25-34: 5%
35-44: 15%
45-54: 23%
55-64: 23%
Over 65: 33%
I see this as both a very sad development and a great opportunity to change the way we farm and the way we eat.
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Those who have been following this blog for a while know there’s a pattern to our posting frequency: post a bunch of entries for a couple days, then nothing for a couple weeks, then more entries, then nothing. Rinse and repeat.
Of course, this is neither optimal for you, the reader, nor is it representative of what’s actually going on at The Food Project. At any one time, all year round, there’s lots of stuff happening on the land and in our three offices, stuff that we’d love to share with you. Unfortunately, we simply haven’t been able to do more that we are currently. Click here for the rest of this entry…
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Continue the learning, or join us for the first time, for tips on grant writing. Hear from a panelist of funders about what they look for in grants and learn ways to improve yours from TFPs grant writers. Bring your successes and challenges!
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Notes for the March 9, 2006 call (PDF)
BLAST Teleconferences feature an expert from The Food Project or a partner organization speaking for 20 minutes on the topic, followed by an hour of dialogue and Q&A from participants. See our teleconference schedule, and email teleconference@thefoodproject.org for more information.
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NOTE: This call took place in January, but the notes were accidentally lumped in here. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Join us along with three successful practitioners working towards a sustainable food movement. Learn about professional paths for continuing work as a food systems professional.
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Notes for the January 27, 2006 call (PDF)
BLAST Teleconferences feature an expert from The Food Project or a partner organization speaking for 20 minutes on the topic, followed by an hour of dialogue and Q&A from participants. See our teleconference schedule, and email teleconference@thefoodproject.org for more information.
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Chances are if you are checking out our blog you are excited about local and organic farming, youth and love good food.
If you are a chef or know a chef who is socially active and enjoys working with youth, we are planning out our summer 2006 Community Lunch series and would love to hear from you.
Throughout the Summer Youth Program, the outreach team runs bi-weekly lunches on the land. Celebrated chefs from some of best restaurants in the Boston area join a crew of 6 youth in the kitchen to create a delicious meal using our own produce. The meal is then served on the land by the youth to their peers, community members, and funders. All in all it is a small time commitment for a great experience.
If you are interested and want more information email Julianne at jgauron AT thefoodproject DOT org.
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Sometimes it seems that win-win situations are rare in life, so often there are losses for every gain. But as the beginning of the spring volunteer season approaches I cant help thinking how volunteering at The Food Project is a wonderful exception.
Working out on the land, in the crisp morning light with your coworkers, friends, or teammates, you feel your body in action as it is intended to be. The air refreshes and sunlight recharges. The feeling of the soil awakens the old reminder that even in these modern times when food seems to originate from supermarkets we are still extremely dependent on the natural world. The lands’ well-being determines our own, its harvest creates our food, its abuse results in difficulties for us. Click here for the rest of this entry…
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Sent out every six weeks, each e-BLAST contains information on sustainable agriculture, conference opportunities for youth and young adults, job and internship openings throughout the country, funding opportunities, and more.
Every time that I create a new e-BLAST, I’m reminded of how many great opportunities, organizations, and people there are related to food, land, and youth. In my position, I get to screen content for e-BLAST on various food/agriculture related listservs and websites in search of information for or about youth.
This e-BLAST is the largest yet! Click here for the rest of this entry…
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Become a part of The Food Project, and help grow food for the community! Apply NOW to be a Grower’s Assistant at our Lincoln Farm, or apply to be the Farmer’s Market Manager in Lynn.
We also have other jobs available. Go to our list of open positions to learn more!
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Lily is a BLAST Intern here at The Food Project.
I am, at times, prompted to do strange things in the name of The Food Project. For instance, last August I found myself dressed up in a homemade eggplant costume, passing out carrots to complete strangers telling them that they should eat locally. I was a part of Carrot Day, one event during Eat In, Act Out Week. Click here for the rest of this entry…
