Erik Nicholson, National Vice President of United Farm Workers of America (UFWA) sits down for a Q & A about the challenges farmers face and what he envisions the future of farming to be...
An Ohio couple helps start young farmers...
Writer Bud Williams shares his thought on the future of farmers and workforce reform...
Story of introducing military veterns to the joys of urban farming...
Helpful resources available: The young Farmers Conference is a program especially for young and new farmers. The forum allows participants to learn from agricultural luminaries, through workshops, keynotes, and panel discussions...
The governor agrees with giant agribusinesses and organic-farm owners who contend that an eight-hour workday isn't practical in the agriculture industry...
Great story @NYtimes highlighting the popularity of farm internships.
EcoSalon features an important piece on the impact of pesticides on farm worker's health.
| ROC board member, Craig McNamara, exposes young farmers to sustainable agriculture and nature restoration. |
Farmers can make money on greenhouse gas markets such as the Chicago Climate Exchange. A new web-based calculator serves as a tool to help users make economically and environmentally sound decisions.
