interested in urban farming? social and environmental justice? want to more know?
from how to guides and stories of successful urban farms to news and films, these organizations and resources are some of those that tickle our fancy.
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media - national - local - education
from how to guides and stories of successful urban farms to news and films, these organizations and resources are some of those that tickle our fancy.
have a recommendation? let us know. have a story to share? share it below.
media - national - local - education
media
- food for thought: an ongoing collection of online documentaries based on agriculture and the environment.
- deconstructing dinner: talk radio in all things agroecology.
- the greenhorns: documentary exploring the lives of young farmers -- the 21st century type -- who are farming for a future to believe in, much like us.
- greenhorn radio: radio talk for younger farmers, by younger farmers.
- one prize: from mowing to growing, a design competition for creating productive green space in cities. entries accepted until april 30, 2010.
- queer farmer film project: shot by Jonah Mossberg, an exciting film that explores ties between agriculture, gender and sexuality. check out the youtube clip.
- worldchanging: solutions based journalism for a bright green future.
(inter)national organizations
- city farmer's urban agriculture guide: all things farm, all things city.
- DIG: short for development in gardening, DIG cultivates health in urban HIV hospitals, orphanages, and outpatient centers by teaching skills and providing infrastructure for successful urban gardening.
- hyperlocavore: peer-to-peer agriculture at it's finest.
- rainbow chard alliance: online google group which is...something that creates community and works to further both the Agroecological/Organic Farming Movement and the LGBT/Queer movements.
- SPIN-Farming: small plot, intensive farming how-to guide.
local organizations
- the bikery: volunteer run nonprofit org following the motto "fix it. ride it. teach others."
- bikeworks: building sustainable communities through youth education & bicycles.
- ppatch community gardens: community gardens around seattle.
- puget sound fresh: find a farm, current harvest schedules, and local CSA's.
- seattle tilth: non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people to garden organically and conserve natural resources.
- solid ground: programs aimed to end poverty and build community.
- seattle youth garden works: gardening and job training for homeless youth.
- urban garden share: connecting land owners with gardeners. and vice versa.
- urban land army: co-conspirators in making more food grow in less traditional spaces. created several amazing initiatives, including bucket brigade and giy [grow it yourself], a consulting of sorts on how to plan your next urban garden space into something "grandma would be proud of."
educational efforts, etc.
- seattle central community college: recently awarded a national science foundation grant, seattle central is helping to pioneer the way in educating and training 21st century farmers through its brand-spankin new SAGE curriculum.
- bullocks permaculture homestead: full fledged permaculture farm on orcas island; offering internships, classes & short visits.
- NAEYC: forming early childhood connections with nature are essential. this past issue of "young children" explores how vital that connection is -- and how it can be formed through gardening.
- urban farm hub: a cultural food revolution, taking root in Seattle.
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