August 18th: Eagle Street Rooftop Farm Open Market and Volunteer Day

Posted on August 6, 2018

The Eagle Street Rooftop Farm in Brooklyn is opening up their farm to the public on Saturday, August 18th. You can go shop their market, which includes produce grown right there, as well as lend a hand in the fields. … Read More

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January 13: Intro to Aquaculture with OKO Farms

Posted on January 11, 2018

Get a detailed introduction to aquaponics – growing plants and fish in a recirculating ecosystem – from the fabulous duo behind Oko Farms, NYC’s only outdoor aquaponics farm & education center. More details online. When: Sat, January 13, 2018, 11:00 … Read More

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iEat Green Shares Interview with Annie Novak

Posted on December 8, 2017

Hi All, I just finished my interview with Annie Novak, and am blown away by all that she is doing and has done. When I asked her what brought her to farming, she said it was her love for the … Read More

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iEat Green is Calling All Cooks on Deck for Thanksgiving! Anna Lappe, Author, Activist, and Co-Founder of Small Planet Institute and Real Food Media Joins Bhavani on PRN

Posted on October 31, 2017

Hi Everybody, My Thanksgiving Feast for the Less Fortunate is around the corner, (Tuesday, Nov 21) and I need volunteers to sign up! Every year, for the past 23 years, I have partnered with the River Fund NY to create … Read More

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February 19: Hawthorne Valley Farm Biodynamic Winter Intensive 2017

Posted on January 21, 2017

Hawthorne Valley Farm Biodynamic Winter Intensive 2017 Attending to Animals in a Caring Economy WORKING IN AGRICULTURE, WITH EACH OTHER, AND OUR INNER SELVES Sunday, February 19 – Friday, February 24 Our Winter Intensive is a foundational, … Read More

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February 11: City Grower’s Education Conference in Brooklyn, NY

Posted on December 13, 2016

City Grower’s Education Conference This event will “engage educators in a day-long event geared towards facilitating conversations around urban farm education best practices, and creating links between educators, farmers, community gardeners, public employees and funders.” You can submit a proposal … Read More

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In the News: Slow Food “Give What You Can Day”; May All Americans Eat Good Food; Greenmarket Food Hub Reaches the Bronx; Technology That Tracks Seafood

Posted on September 14, 2016

Slow Food, “Give What You Can,” is September 15th This Thursday, September 15th, is “Give What You Can Day” and, for this day only, you can become a member for one year with Slow Food USA for less (or more!) … Read More

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In the News: Agrarian Elders Alarmed by the Direction of Organic; Check Out the 2016 EWG’s Sunscreen Guide; How the Good Food Purchasing Policy is Changing LA Schools

Posted on June 27, 2016

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Agrarian Elders Alarmed by the Direction of Organic The Agrarian Elders, a group of farmers who were the pioneers of organic and sustainable farming, are voicing their concerns about the direction of the organic food movement. The Elders fear the … Read More

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