Grant Writer, Washington Youth Garden

Posted by John on Nov 24, 2011 | 0 comments

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA), is looking for an experienced grant writer to work as a consultant to carry out the grant writing responsibilities for the Washington Youth Garden in collaboration with the Development Director and the Program Director of the Washington Youth Garden.  Please read the job posting here for  more information about this position, FONA or the Washington Youth Garden.

Beginner Farmer Training Program

Posted by Christian on Nov 22, 2011 | 0 comments

Future Harvest-Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications from new farmers across the Chesapeake region interested in participating in the Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) 2012 program year.

We recruit five to ten trainees, mostly college graduates with some farming experience and a commitment to a career in sustainable and/or organic agriculture.  The program is free to participants. Email a statement of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Cathy Tipper, crtipper@aol.com, by December 31, 2011. For more information about the program, visit www.futureharvestcasa.org or call Cathy at 410-218-3620.

Internship in Agriculture Education

Posted by John on Nov 22, 2011 | 0 comments

Interested in Agricultural Education? If so, TapRoots needs YOU!!!

TapRoots is an education program that places a specific emphasis on hands on learning to enhance middle school science curriculum. Since December 2010 TapRoots has invested time and resources to investigate techniques on how to interweave an agricultural educational with Maryland public schools. TapRoots officials have determined the appropriate pedagogy for Maryland schools and will be launching the revised curriculum in January 2012 at Greenbelt Middle School.

There are several objectives still to be met in order for the TapRoots program to be successful. TapRoots seeks to fulfill several internship positions for next year. Please read the details below. Then send your resume and unofficial transcripts to info.taproots@gmail.com. Interviews are ongoing until all positions are filled.

Winter/Spring Internship @ City Blossoms

Posted by John on Nov 4, 2011 | 0 comments

City Blossoms is a non-profit dedicated to kid-driven, community engaged, creative green spaces. If you would like to join us, we are currently accepting applications for our winter/spring cycle of interns (January through May). The positions we have open are:

Development & Communications Director

Posted by John on Nov 4, 2011 | 0 comments

Arcadia Farms is looking for a new Development Director to help manage their Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture. This is an educational farm located on the historic Woodlawn Estate in Alexandria, Va. Application is due by 5pm Monday November 4 with the subject “Arcadia Development & Communications Director Position.” For more information regarding this position visit the idealist job posting.

DC Metro Area Food and Farming Mixer + Campout

Posted by John on Oct 2, 2011 | 0 comments

Interested in Food and Farming? RSVP to the Chesapeake CRAFT’s Mixer + Campout on October 22, 2011. It’s FREE!! Here’s the down low on the event:

When: October 22 (4 pm) – October 23, 2011 (8 am)

Where: Accokeek Foundation (3400 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607

Event Schedule:

6:00 pm – Arrival/Networking, Camp Set Up

4:45 – 6:00 pm – Speakers (Welcome –  Accokeek Foundation; CRAFT – Mike Snow/Pablo Elliot; 2012 Farm Bill – Rural Coalition)

6:00 – 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner

7:00 PM Greenhorns Address – Patrick Kiley & The Greenhorns Movie Screening

9:00 pm – Sunday AM – Community Campout – Folks can pack up and leave in the morning

Click here for more information or to RSVP for this event. To learn more about the Chesapeake CRAFT click here. Hopefully we will see some of our enthusiastic volunteers there.