One hot breezy afternoon this week, our daughter Avery jumped into the car after school and practically pounced on me. “Did she buy them? Did she like them?” This anxiety-stoked enthusiasm was quite a departure for our fifth-grader who tends to be slightly grumpy and hungry at afternoon pick-up. “I’ve been thinking about this all [...]
Incubator Farmer Mike Mayberry
Mike started growing vegetables back in 2006, growing a tomato plant upside down on the patio at his girlfriend’s apartment. Since then, he has planted seeds in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona and Texas. Not all of them have germinated, but at least he figured out to grow them right side up after that first summer. Soon [...]
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Interns needed
New Farm Institute at Green Gate Farms is seeking an intern to help with social media and marketing.
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Shotgun weddin’ potluck benefit
Join us March 3rd for the next NFI benefit! We’ll have lots of live music, beer and cider from Split Rail Ales, a big ol’ Southern style community potluck, and… a full-on shotgun wedding procession parody.
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Music at the Market
Check out this neat little video of the Manor Farmer’s Market, featuring Incubator Farmer Mike’s vegetables.
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Fall at the Farm, 11/12
When: Saturday, November 12 · 4:00pm – 11:00pm Where: Green Gate Urban Farm How much: A suggested donation of $12 will benefit the New Farm Institute. Have you ever experienced fall at a farm? Changing colors, gentle breezes, idyllic weather, newborn animals, the first tender kale leaves… it’s a beautiful, life-affirming experience and we want [...]
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November Farm Camps
November Farm Camps for Adults (11/13) and Kids (11/19). Reserve your space today!
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New kind of young farmers taking root, Statesman 9/27/11
Addie Broyles discusses the “new variety of farmers and new ways to learn and sell,” including the NFI Incubator Farm program.
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Endless Summer Bash, 10/1
Don’t miss this end of summer community potluck fundraiser featuring live music, beer, ice cream, and a town hall discussion with guest speakers.
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