Gathering bright minds, warm hearts, and helping hands, we are creating a small farm that works with nature’s rhythms to nourish the people, the land, and the spirit of Ananda.
Posted: December 31st, 2009 | Author: janaka | Filed under: Events, Interesting, Teachers | No Comments »
John Jeavons Look this guy up. Along with Alan Chadwick, Jeavons is one of the pioneers of French Biointensive Gardening. (Bio for Biodynamic). His books are amazing. I am planning to go to the conference if anyone is interested.
He will be presenting a one-day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop at Treys Hall on the Douglass Campus at Rutgers University.
The workshop offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a wealth of information on the most efficient gardening method we know. This information has been gathered from over thirty-five years of research, and is currently in use in over 130 countries around the world.
John Jeavons has been the Director of the GROW BIOINTENSIVE Mini-Farming program for Ecology Action since 1972. He is the author of How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible On Less Land Than You Can Imagine, the primer on sustainable Biointensive Mini-Farming, which is currently available in English, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Hindi and Russian.
Keynote at NOFA-NJ January 30th
Posted: December 7th, 2009 | Author: janaka | Filed under: Events, Interesting | No Comments »
The Northeast Organic Farmers Association Conference is coming up in Saratoga Springs, Jan. 22-24, 2010 (pre-event registration ends Jan. 8, 2010). Check out the schedule [PDF]!
Posted: December 2nd, 2009 | Author: w | Filed under: Events, Interesting, New York City | No Comments »
Simon Gruber brings us news of his new conference, Green 2010: Education & Workforce Development for the 21st Century Economy:
I’m organizing this conference on emerging jobs, technologies and education programs in the green sector. It includes an afternoon panel discussion about local food and sustainable agriculture, featuring several key leaders working on these issues in the region, including the directors of two non-profit organizations, the Glynwood Center and theHawthorne Valley Farm. The other presentations and panels will cover green buildings, including case studies, energy efficiency, water, and education and training issues. The conference is next Friday and we are still taking registrations. If people can’t afford the full price ($75, including lunch, breaks, etc. and closing reception) or just want to come for the afternoon they can contact me about a reduced cost.
The conference will be held on December 4th, 2009 between 9 am and 4:30 pm at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY. It is sponsored by the Hudson Valley Regional Council, the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University & Schein Media Green Business+Careers. Contact Simon Gruber for more details at sgruber100@verizon.net or 845-534-5622.
Posted: October 25th, 2009 | Author: janaka | Filed under: Events | No Comments »
Hello Harvesters,
Today is a Field Day at Camphill Farm. Come learn about Biodynamic Farming.If any of you are in the area, please feel free to drop by.
The address is: 126 Camphill Rd. Pomona NY. The schedule is from 10-4, and there could be an impromptu dinner and drum circle after.
Posted: October 8th, 2009 | Author: admin | Filed under: Events, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Please join us on Thursday evening Oct 22nd, 2009 to gain support for the creation of our farm at Ananda Ahsram.
The First Seeds of Ananda Harvest
Thursday, October 22nd
250 Lafayette Street, Second Floor
between Spring and Prince Streets
7:00 – 11:00
RSVP Here.
We are a group of young, creative, and conscious, “urban farmers” who needed a place to get away, get our hands dirty and free our minds from the daily grind. We were lucky enough to find it at Ananda Ashram, a beautiful 85 acre meditation and yoga center just an hour away from NYC. We have dedicated our time, our hands and our pockets to creating the Ashram’s first garden Ananda Harvest, and it’s like our own.
We love it so much that we’re inviting a few of our closest friends to join us in the movement and help us create the next phase of the farm. We invite you to support an effort that leaves a positive impact on our world and encourages you to get out of the city.
So join us while we talk about our progress thus far and show you how you can support our mission. Since we’re trying to raise $3K that night, we’re asking for a suggested donation of $20 (or more!).
As a thank you, we’ll have delicious food prepared by Ananda’s Kitchen, local wines and music and an awesome crowd of people who will be instant friends.
