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Turtle Tree Biodynamic Seed Initiative Announces Job Openings.
Anyone interested in a position at Turtle Tree Biodynamic Seed Initiative could email their resume to turtle@turtletreeseed.org with a letter stating their interest, their ability to meet the prerequisites for the job, and two references with their contact information.
Read about Job Openings for Workshop/Administrative Assistant (by Sept. 1, 2009) and Assistant Seedsman (by June 1, 2009).

Welcome Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun to our Board of Directors!

Events

2009 Whole Farm Workshops
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute features in-depth workshops presented by our expert Farmer Faculty!
Whole Farm Workshops offer practical information, peer-to-peer networking, and resources for continuing professional development. Register today for over 35 dynamic presentations on farm fertility and sustainability, crop and animal production, enterprise development and traditional farm life skills.

May 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

May 9 – Home Gardening 9:00am – 4:00pm, $80 Includes materials & lunch
May 12 – Soap Making 9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes lunch, Limit 12

June 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

Jun 8 – Dairy Processing 9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12
Jun 12 – Grant Writing 1:00pm – 4:00pm, $40
Jun 15 – Strawberry Jam Session 9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12
Jun 22 – Fish Hatchery Tour: Smoking & Curing 9am-2pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12

July 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

Jul 13 – Currant Jam Session 9:00am–2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12

August 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

Aug 17 – Preservation Basics: Tomatoes 9:00am–2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12
Aug 21 – Managing Cover Crop Profitability 1:00pm – 4:00pm, $40

September 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

Sept 12 – Beginning Home Brewing  9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12.
Sept 14 – Raspberry Jam Session 9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12

October 2009 Whole Farm Workshops

Oct 16 – Soil Sampling Basics 9:00am – 12:00pm, $40
Oct 19 – Vegetable Fermentation 9:00am – 2:00pm, $60 Includes materials & lunch, Limit 12
View details for the entire 2009 Whole Farm Workshop schedule!

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