Andy is a farmer and attra specialist in smallscale intensive farming systems and whole farm planning. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics organic principles and practices handbook series paperback april 15. His articles on the themes of holism and sustainability in agriculture have appeared in nofa periodicals. We played on grass playgrounds, we competed on grass athletic fields, and when we were old enough, we were sent out to cut the grass. The educational materials listed on this page are about whole farm planning. Nov 24, 2014 farm business planning, soil science, compost food safety, cover crops, sustainable financial planning for the farm smallscale farming, how to address food insecurity, and valueadded production grains, pigs, and business sense no, copying these answers wont guarantee you a scholarship. Read whole farm planning ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics by elizabeth henderson available from rakuten kobo. Beginning farmers who use a whole farm planning approach to farm startup are in a good position to maintain or improve profitability while enhancing their sustainability. Ct nofa s whole farm planning certificate course is designed to help you realize the farm of your dreams by teaching the business and planning skills needed to run farms sustainably and profitably. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics by elizabeth henderson, karl north, jocelyn due to covid19, orders may be delayed. She also wrote a manual of whole farm planning 2003 with karl north and a food book for a sustainable harvest for the members of peacework organic community supported agriculture aka gvocsa which had its thirty first in 2019. You can browse these materials from this page or create a refined search using the filters at the left or the search box below.
Lisa mccrory is a grazing and whole farm planning consultant with 30 years of grazing experience and training in holistic management c. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics. Growing grain in new england introductory intermediate. Whole farm plan introduction to whole farm planning brainstorming. A farmer, activist, and writer, she has exerted an enormous influence on the movement for organic and sustainable agriculture since the 1970s. All nofany farm and business members will receive a free limited listing on that will allow online users to get a quick look at your farm or food business. Whole farm planning is a holistic approach to farm management used to identify and prioritize environmental issues on a farm without compromising the farm business. The accredited training provided by the department can contribute to a diploma, but is officially called rte5516a develop a whole farm plan and is known as a competency standard. A good whole farm plan seeks winwin solutions so that the. Strengths and limitations of hybrid varieties before you grow the seed selecting varieties, saving seed and improving crops, intellectual property rights growing. This competency standard covers the process of developing a wfp for a rural enterprise. Planning is one of the most important aspects of managing any business.
Free verse farm is a cocreation of taylor katz and misha johnson, two artistfarmers with a passion for growing, eating, and sharing delicious and nourishing food and herbs. Farmer and lead instructor sherry simpson has trained farmers to run successful businesses for seven years through intensive classroom and handson training. Were a small herb farm and apothecary in chelsea, vermont specializing in naturallygrown tisanes herbal teas, culinary herbs, medicinals, and herbal remedies. Nofany membership benefits nofany catskillhudson region. It requires giving due consideration to all of the farm assets physical and non physical. Participants will learn the theory of field planning for growing herbs on a small scale, specific cultural practices for various herbs, drying and processing, and possibilities for various herbal products.
Nc state extension is the largest outreach program at nc state university. The guides use a whole systems farming theory and offer practical advice and historical information, resources, detailed appendices and farm profiles from across the northeast. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics organic principles and practices handbook series on. A manual for organic growers by karma glos 100 pp to learn more about or subscribe to the natural farmer, nofa s quarterly publication, click here. It will offer strategies in wholefarm planning, market and crop diversification, and other techniques for lowering risks and increasing farm revenue. It is essential that farm managers take time to adequately plan for all facets of their business. The whole farm planning guide was updated in august 2011. Most farmers do some kind of planning on their farms nearly every day. We cover all areas of farming from raising chickens and goats to mushroom production, and urban farms to business farming.
As a new membership benefit, nofany and, have partnered to make marketing your business even more effective and affordable. Time to fully utilize the resources of the program. Whole farm planning can also lead to protection and enhancement of the quality of soil, water, and other natural resources on and near the farm. This workshop will focus on newly released cost of production data for salad mix and greenhouse cucumbers from the 2019 season. A need for support to refine their vision and apply whole farm planning practices.
Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics organic principles and practices handbook series on free shipping on qualified orders. Elizabeth henderson farmed at peacework farm in wayne county, new york, producing organically grown vegetables for the fresh market for over 30 years. Beginning farmers offers information on how to start a farm, planning a new farm, funding resources and finding land to start your farm on. Please join usand over 1,000 of your fellow organic food lovers. A farmer, activist, and writer, she has exerted an enormous influence on the movement for organic and. Understand the various components and facets of a beginning farm enterprise and the input needed to become sustainable. Based in the college of agriculture and life sciences, we reach millions of north carolina citizens each year through local centers in the states 100 counties and with the eastern band of cherokee indians. Lessons from systems science including tools assessing the whole fa. She is honorary president of urgenci, the international csa network. Abundance farm is a unique collaboration at congregation bnai israel with the northampton survival center and landergrinspoon academy to support local food security and to create a unique, outdoor learning environment. Management intensive grazing for the diversified farm nofa.
Farm planning and recordkeeping nc state extension. How to prepare a farm plan whole farm planning business. A manual for organic growers by karma glos 100 pp to learn more about or subscribe to the. Successful whole farm management is a workshop series that enhances the success of new farmers by helping participants think through biological, physical, financial, and family aspects of farm business. Pdf organic seed production and saving download full. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read wholefarm planning. The cornell small farms program offers a suite of more than 20 online courses, primarily taught by cornell cooperative extension educators, to help farmers improve their technical and business skills. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics revised organic principles and practices handbook. Lisa mccrory, organic, regenerative farmer at earthwise farm and forest.
Books are now available through the chelsea green website. The set of core minimum requirements for the content of your farm plan are also closely aligned with the national whole farm planning training competency rte5516a develop a whole farm plan. A series of guides originally published by nofa northeast organic farming association with. It will offer strategies in whole farm planning, market and crop diversification, and other techniques for lowering risks and increasing farm revenue. Whole farm systems alternative farming systems information.
The nofavt winter conference is a highlight of the winter for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders and enthusiastic eaters. Introduction to whole farm planning marketing whole farm business management and planning land acquisition and tenure sustainable farming practices. Yz910 lcd digital personal postal platform scales 300kg farm platform balance. Whole farm plan funding available now media releases. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics ebook written by elizabeth henderson, karl north. Read wholefarm planning ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics by elizabeth henderson available from rakuten kobo. Books, videos, top project reports, online courses, fact sheets, and much more.
Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics organic principles and practices handbook series paperback april 15, 2011 by elizabeth henderson author visit amazons elizabeth henderson page. Participants will come away with the information needed to build a grazing plan for their farm, along with handouts and resources to continue on their journey with confidence. Ive created an extensive set of interlinked pages back at the nofany website, to which im happy to direct anyone whos seated at a computer, but it still doesnt quite tell the underlying story about what it is i do. Potential risks to the water supply are identified and addressed through careful structural planning to reduce or avoid the transport of agricultural runoff into farm streams. A series of guides originally published by nofa northeast organic farming association with support from northeast sare that covers organic principles and practices. Brook farm historic and personal memoirs by john thomas codman 2012, hardcover. Ecological imperatives, personal values and economics by elizabeth henderson and karl north 95 pp humane and healthy poultry production.
Course rte5516a training whole farm planning business. Wholefarm planning by elizabeth henderson overdrive. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These components take into account landholder and catchment needs. Grazing and whole farm planning consultant, artist. Through this online whole farm planning curriculum, individuals seeking farming opportunities, will be provided with the tools needed to successfully demonstrate their farming commitment and vision to interested landowner.
Our beginning farmer program is always a little tough for me to explain to people. Apr 15, 2011 whole farm planning by elizabeth henderson, 9781603583558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Business planning and management cornell small farms. Each book is 100 pages, but the information is weighty. Abundance farm is a jewish food justice farm and outdoor classroom located in northampton, massachusetts. Andy is a farmer and attra specialist in smallscale intensive farming systems and wholefarm planning. Elizabeth henderson schumacher center for new economics. Interactive 5 to 8week courses connect you to the information and people you need to start a successful farm business or diversify your farm. Whole farm plan introduction to whole farm planning. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics revised organic principles and practices handbook by henderson, elizabeth author 2011 paperback elizabeth henderson on.
Lessons from systems science including tools assessing the whole farm what are we managing. Abundance farm northeast organic farming association. Personal memoirs irene rosell lamphear sparta west michigan farm life etc signed. The guides use a wholesystems farming theory and offer practical advice and historical information, resources, detailed appendices and farm profiles from across the northeast. She also wrote a food book for a sustainable harvest for the members of. When i was growing up in connecticut in the 70s, we had grass, not fake turf. Each module is organized at the introductory to intermediate stage of farming knowledge and experience. A manual for organic growers by karma glos 100 pp to learn more about or subscribe to the natural farmer, nofas quarterly publication, click here. Topics include cover cropping, soil fertility and weed management, composting, pest management, dairy production, seed saving, poultry, and wholefarm planning.
Deeply involved in the organic movement at all levels, henderson was continued. Farm families are encouraged to adopt a whole farm. Ecological imperatives, personal values, and economics by. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The cfs program is led by virginia farm bureau young farmers and the virginia department of agriculture and consumer services vdacs. Whole farm planning learn more about sare learning center. Nope, nofany doesnt run a training farm for beginning or experienced farmers, but we do. A basic overview of whole farm planning, online and facetoface educational opportunities, and additional resources, such as the whole farm planning workbook. The guides use a wholesystems farming theory and offer practical advice and historical information, resources, detailed appendices and farm profiles from across. A citizens guide to community supported agriculture chelsea green, 2007, a manual of whole farm planning 2003 with karl north, and a food book for a sustainable harvest for peacework csa, in its 32nd year in 2020.
The workshops include classroom and field sessions, and topics follow a natural sequence, from planning through production. This holistic approach is based on the short and longterm vision you and your family has for itself and the farm. Topics include cover cropping, soil fertility and weed management, composting, pest management, dairy production, seed saving, poultry, and whole farm planning. Nofavt 2019 winter conference brochure by nofa vermont issuu. This is especially true for farms and agribusinesses due to their complexity and the inherent uncertainties i. This updated version retains the overview of whole farm planning, as well as a list of current resources.
Elizabeth henderson farmed at peacework farm in wayne county, new york. Whole farm planning minnesota institute for sustainable. Wholefarm planning ebook by elizabeth henderson rakuten kobo. Determine the reality of establishing a farm enterprise by exploring motives, resources, and personal goals related to the farming industry. Wholefarm planning by elizabeth henderson chelsea green. For those interested in making informed decisions about the innerworkings of their farm, this book offers practical information on learning from systems science. Participants will learn the theory of field planning for growing herbs on a small scale, specific cultural practices for various herbs, drying and processing, and. Our resources on whole farm planning and selfsustaining organic agricultural systems. Nofa guides complete set 8 book bundle organic principles and practices handbook series gilman, steve, henderson, elizabeth, kroeck, seth, gershuny, grace, caldwell, brian, connolly, bryan, flack, sarah, glos, karma, north, karl, langer, jocelyn on. Management intensive grazing for the diversified farm. Whole farm planning is distinct from other farm planning approaches because it ties all the planning you do together for the whole farm.
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