Hello Gardeners!
Welcome to the bi-weekly DUG Network Urban Gardener Newsletter created by the all-volunteer DUG Network. There are so many amazing programs, events and resources happening in the DC urban gardening world! In this newsletter, we try to highlight as many of these resources each month as possible so that we can connect YOU with all that is going on.
If you know of any garden, food and environmental events or opportunities that the community should know about, please email us the details (you can just respond to this e-mail) to include in the next newsletter.
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Sponsorships
DUG Network is an all volunteer network that has minimal upkeep costs. These costs are met by board member donations and sponsorship organizations. We only accept sponsorships from local DC organizations that we believe are a valuable resource to DC.
To learn more or become a sponsor for DUG please email josh@dugnetwork.org.
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The Rooting DC 2018 Call for Presentations!!!
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScnhyvAI-jXyn4kc_…/viewform
Read the Story Behind DC's Amazing Local Farm, "Owl Nest Farm"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/a-growing-number-of-young-americans-are-leaving-desk-jobs-to-farm/2017/11/23/e3c018ae-c64e-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html?utm_term=.f9acf50e9422
Food Recovery in the District of Columbia: A Legal Guide
The Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic partnered with the DC Food Recovery Working Group to published the “Food Recovery in the District of Columbia: A Legal Guide” as a guide for laws and policies around food recovery in DC. Check out the guide here
https://dcfoodrecovery.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/food-recovery_d-c-_final.pdf
WWF : Fighting Food Waste in Hotels Toolkit
This Toolkit, developed by the World Wildlife Foundation offers guidance to reduce and manage food waste at every stage along a hotel’s ‘Flow of Food’.
https://hotelkitchen.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HotelKitchen_Final_Final_11102017.pdf
WWF: Food Waste Warrior Toolkit (For Schools)
The food waste warrior toolkit provides lessons, activities and resources to share how what we eat and what we throw away impacts our planet by creating a classroom in the cafeteria.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/teaching-resources/toolkits/food-waste-warrior-toolkit
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Support the Community Kitchen Project at DC Bilingual
http://dcbilingual.org/community-kitchen-project/
A Foodie’s Guide to Capitalism: Understanding the Political Economy of What We Eat
https://foodfirst.org/a-foodies-guide-to-capitalism-understanding-the-political-economy-of-what-we-eat/
How you can help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane-victims-puerto-rico/
Humane DC
a local resource for improved animal welfare options for the greater Washington, DC area
https://humanedc1.wordpress.com/
The Responsible Consumer
Want to learn about more causes and how to make a difference? Check out the Responsible Consumer, an online resource guide on how to change the world with your purchases and actions by connecting people with knowledge, resources, organizations and campaigns around a large variety of issues that currently need support.
theresponsibleconsumer.org
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School of Food
1309 5th St NE
School of Food is a year-long educational curriculum for food and beverage small business owners. They partner with industry experts to lead discussions around outlined semester themes, and break into interactive activities for students to walk-away with tangible next steps.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
December 13 — Packaging + Label Legalities
January 24 — Financial Forecasting + Recipe Costing
February 7th — Food Safety for Production: DC Health Regulations
March 14th — Small Business Accounting
April 4th — Crafting the Perfect Pitch
April 25th — Distribution Opportunities
May 16th — Sales and Social Media Tips + Tricks
**Each class is $20
https://unionmarketdc.com/events/school-of-food/
DC Greens Food Education
DC Greens uses existing infrastructure and partnerships to provide support for teachers looking to infuse food systems education into their curriculum. In its seventh year, the Trellis Program has served teachers from over 100 schools in all eight wards in the district.
Nov 30th - Workshop for Farm-Based Educators at Rocklands Farm featuring Shelburne Farms and Soulful REGISTER HERE
Dec 1 - School Food 201
Jan 19th - Food Justice
March 17th & 18th - LifeLab Growing Classroom Workshop at Oak Spring (for MD and VA teachers only) REGISTER HERE
April 27th - Digging Deeper
May 25th - Cooking with Kids
http://dcgreens.org/food-education/
DPR Youth Garden to Table Challenge
October 3rd- December 14th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
Deanwood Rec Center - 1350 49th st NE
A ten week gardening and culinary program for youth. In this after school program, youth not only learn how to grow food in some of Ward 7's gardens and farms, but they'll learn how to prepare healthy and delicious meals with their harvests too. This program is a free opportunity for youth ages 5 to 15 to engage in cook-offs, grow in gardens and a greenhouse and much more.
Registration
11/21-12/14 session
https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=3984419
Cultivate the City Workshops and Events
910 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Washington, District of Columbia
Dec 02 - Living Ornaments and Terrarium Building
Dec 09 - Holiday Market and Plant Sale
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cultivate-the-city-8327007868
UDC Causes
Tree Planting Workshop
Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street, SE Washington, D.C 20020
Thu, December 7, 2017, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-planting-workshop-tickets-39832409810
Wellness & Nutrition Certification Courses
Every Wednesday from November 1st - December 13th at 6PM
Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street Southeast
The 11th Street Bridge Park along with the University of the District of Columbia is offering a six-week, 15-hour "Nutrition and Wellness" series designed for individuals who desire to make or maintain healthful lifestyle changes among themselves, and the environment around them.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wellness-nutrition-certification-courses-tickets-39225333027?aff=es2
Beginning Farmer Training Program
Every Wednesday from 6pm-9pm, starting January 10th, 2018
6010 Taylor Road, Riverdale, Md. 20737
While there is no simple step-by-step method to become a farmer, ECO City Farm’s Growing Urban Farms and Farmers program is designed to help an aspiring, new, or beginning farmer learn the information and practice the skills they need to farm– from the ground up.
http://www.ecoffshoots.org/education/beginning-farmer-training-program/
NFI's Kitchen Garden Education Program
Mamie D Lee community garden at Fort Totten, NE DC
NFI's year-long, hands-on program will help you get started growing some of your own food. You will receive a small garden plot with tools & materials and instruction & support in growing a wide variety of food crops over an extended growing season. Right now, there is a limited opportunity to join the program in mid-season, with still enough time to plant some quick growing cool weather crops and get a good early jump on your 2018 garden. Learn more about the program here: http://neighborhoodfarminitiative.org/adult-garden-education/
Or email us at Grow@NeighborhoodFarmInitiative.org
US Botanical Gardens
100 Maryland Ave SW
Jan 9 and 10 - Children's Program: January Sprouts
https://www.usbg.gov/programs-and-events
Virginia Market Ready Farm to Restaurant Workshop
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 9AM-3PM
Fairlington Community Center & Park 3308 S Stafford St Arlington, VA 22206
Interested in what restaurant chefs and retail managers are looking for in purchasing food products directly from Virginia producers? Topics include: exploring current food policy legislation, building relationships to better communicate with managers & chefs, designing effective packaging and labeling, and more! Register ($15) by December 1st.
https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50714/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=95361
The Behnkes Nurseries Workshops
11300 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville MD
Dec 2nd - Beginner Hands-On Bonsai Class
Dec 9th & 10th - Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic 2017
http://behnkes.com/upcoming-events/
Merrifield Garden Center Workshops
Thursday, December 7, 6 PM - Create & Sip: Fresh Greens Workshop
https://www.merrifieldgardencenter.com/events/
Community Forklift
4671 Tanglewood Dr, Edmonston, MD 20781
December 9th - Build Your Own Cutting or Cheese Board
http://communityforklift.org/news-events/calendar/
Casey Trees
3030 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Jan 13 - Pruning 101 Workshop
Jan 20 - Trees 101
For more info and to view volunteer tree planting events: http://caseytrees.org/events
YMCA Cooking Classes
COMMUNITY COOKING CLASSES
The Georgian Table
Grocery Store Tour
A Taste of African Heritage
Simple Cooking with Heart
Kids in the Kitchen
Seniors in the Kitchen
Wellness Wednesday
For more details and registion for all classes at the front desk or online at ymcadc.org! If you have any questions please contact Tessa.Mork@ymcadc.org.
More details at : http://www.ymcadc.org/m/page.cfm?p=52
Hill Center DC
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Cooking Class Lists
December 2nd - The Art of French Cooking with Chef Gérard Pangaud
December 9th - Holiday Cookie Baking with Washington Post’s Bonnie Benwick
December 10th - Brunch with Bubbly: Quiche + Crêpes
December 15th - Holiday Chef's Table with Chef Gérard Pangaud
http://www.hillcenterdc.org/events/
Culinaerie
1131 14th Street NW
Check the link for a huge list of cooking classes
http://www.culinaerie.com/classcalendar
Unique Workshops Outside Greater DC
Charm City Farms Workshops
Baltimore, MD
December 2nd, 5 pm – 7 pm - Low Tech Mushroom Growing
December 3, 6, 8, 9, 10 - Brain-Tanning Buckskins
http://www.charmcityfarms.org/homeskills/
Centro Ashe Grassroots Herbal Apprenticeship Programs
Centro Ashé Farm, Bryans Road, MD
Birthkeeper Apprenticeship
Herbal Apprenticeship Year 1
Herbal Apprenticeship Year 2
(ask about worktrades)
http://www.centroashe.org/maryland.html
Fox Haven Organic Farm and Learning Center
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Vegan Holiday Cooking Class: December 9th
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Cultural Cookie Exchange and Story
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - 3rd Annual – Winter Solstice Celebration at Fox Haven
http://foxhavenfarm.org/events
Forested
3507 Enterprise RoadBowie, MD 20721
Enjoy an evening tour of the forest garden, see productive and ecologically functional plants working together, and taste some seasonal fruits and herbs.
November 17: Evening Tour
http://www.forested.us/
Webinars and Online Courses
Preventing Food Waste Upstream: A Source Reduction Approach
November 16 - March 16 (Webinar is offered several times, see link for details)
The top tier of EPA’s Food Recovery Hierarchy is source reduction, which is reducing the volume of surplus food generated. Source Reduction can be challenging to understand, quantify and implement. Businesses and organizations can learn to effectively prevent wasted food by taking source reduction steps such as inventorying supplies, changing processes and buying less. Looking through a a Sustainable Materials Management lens, preventing wasted food provides the greatest potential for cost savings and resource conservation relative to the other Food Recovery Hierarchy activities, as demonstrated by the US EPA Waste Reduction Model (WARM). This webinar will introduce progressive examples from a state agency and the business community that prevent wasted food at the source.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5416976415757959938
Measuring Amounts and Causes of Wasted Food
November 30th from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Register here
Next up in the West Coast Forum on Climate and Materials Management’s 2017-2018 Webinar Series is a focus on measuring the amounts and causes of wasted food in households and businesses. While there are bold goals to halve wasted food by 2030 in the US, there is little understanding of the types, amounts, edibility, and root causes of wasted food in cities and states. This webinar will feature emerging research and insights from pioneering efforts led by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in collaboration with Portland State University.
Mid Atlantic Women in Ag Webinars
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each Month at Noon EST
12/13/17: What is Annie's Project
http://extension.umd.edu//womeninag/webinars
National Farmers Union: Growing for the Future Virtual Conference
December 4-7, 4pm-7pm EST
Growing for the Future is a unique online, interactive virtual conference focused on beginning farmer and rancher issues, including mentorship, business planning, USDA programs, women and veterans in farming, conservation, and much more!
https://nfu.org/growing-for-the-future/
China’s Green Sword: Impacts to State and Local Governments
Dec 8th - April 26th (Webinar is offered several times, see link for details)
In a July 18, 2017 filing with the World Trade Organization (WTO), China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection announced that the country will prohibit the importation of some grades of recovered paper and plastic by the end of 2017. The WTO filing highlights the Chinese government’s efforts to clamp down on the quality of recovered material imports into the country. What is the impact of this filing, since China is a primary destination for materials from U.S. material recovery facilities? Join this webinar where we will discuss the impact of this “Green Sword” to State and Local Governments.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8123159305226308610
P.S. Rate Your Garden Teachers!
There have been many garden workshops citywide this year. Please help shape these classes by rating your teachers here: http://www.greatgardenspeakers.com/
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Featured Programs
DC’s First Food Runner Program "Food Rescue US"
One of the biggest barriers to donating food is transportation. Food Rescue, a national food rescue platform, is a FREE food runner app that coordinates volunteers to help transport food that would normally be thrown away (40% of all food ends of in the dump!) from a donor (restaurant, grocery, caterer, farmers market, event, etc.) to a place that feeds people in need. Food Rescue US is looking for volunteers, food donors, receiving organizations, and anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. Please email Kate Urbank, the DC Site Director, at kate@foodrescue.us with any ideas or questions and sign up at www.foodrescue.us to volunteer or receive more information
Chip-N : Volunteer Based Social Economy App
Chip’N is an app that rewards people who volunteer at registered events with rewards ranging from products from popular brands to tickets for a broad range of events and experiences. If anyone has events that need volunteers and would like to join Chip-N to register your event(s) as a place people can earn rewards by volunteering with you, please email darryl.perkins@gmail.com for more details.
http://ichipn.com/
Community Compost Cooperative Network
The DPR Community Compost Cooperative Network uses new critter proof and smell proof compost bins designed by Urban Farm Plans to allow trained community members to compost food scraps with garden waste from DPR and partner DPR gardens to responsibly create high quality compost. To join each member must take an hour training and help process compost 1-hour a month. For more information and a map of the 50 DC sites follow this link.
https://dpr.dc.gov/page/community-compost-cooperative-network
DC Local Grown CSAs
Three Part Harmony Farm CSA (veggie or seedlings)
http://threepartharmonyfarm.org/sample-vegetable-csa-shares/
C.R.I.S.P. CSA (THEARC Farm)
thearcdc.com/thearcfarm
Ecocity Farms CSA
http://www.ecoffshoots.org/food/eco-farm-shares/
Cultivate the City (Produce & Seedlings)
http://www.cultivatethecity.com/schools/
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WARRIOR WOMBAN : Preventative Self Care Expo
SUNDAY 12/3 - Time: 12 - 5 pm
Location: Femme Fatale DC Pop Up 100 Florida Ave NE
WARRIOR WOMBAN : Preventative Self Care Expo is a fully Womyn lead and Womyn attended wellness event showcasing local vendors, studios, instructors and artists focused on Womyn empowerment, health, fitness, and self care.
5 fully loaded hours of Kick Ass ladies who know their worth and are ready to fight (or learn how) for it!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warrior-womban-preventative-self-care-expo-tickets-39861851872
National Farmers Union: Growing for the Future Virtual Conference
December 4-7, 4pm-7pm EST
Growing for the Future is a unique online, interactive virtual conference focused on beginning farmer and rancher issues, including mentorship, business planning, USDA programs, women and veterans in farming, conservation, and much more!
https://nfu.org/growing-for-the-future/
Women in Agriculture Conference
Dec 9th 9AM - 3PM
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
One Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA
To bring together women in agriculture to learn, empower, and encourage. Women are the backbone of the family farm and help in multiple ways, often running their own operations. We encourage and celebrate the role of women in agriculture. The Women in Agriculture Conference is designed for anyone interested to come learn in an atmosphere where all questions are good questions & welcomed! We encourage anyone (male or female) to attend that is seeking knowledge! We have a diverse agenda that we hope offers something for everyone! We are especially honored to have Dr. Megan Seibel, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, as our keynote speaker!
http://asdevelop.org/event/wia-conference/
East of the River Urban Agriculture Collaborative All Partners Meeting
Tuesday, December 12 at 12 PM - 6 PM
1901 Mississippi Ave, SE
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences' (CAUSES) Center for Sustainable Development + Resilience (CSDR), the 11th Street Bridge Park Plot’s and THEARC Farm will host its first annual East of the River Urban Agriculture Collaborative All Partners Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. We are inviting you to come, participate and share your ideas and opinions about the work you are doing in East of the River and its connection to food justice, equity, and access. The meeting will provide a means of communication and collaboration for current and potential partners.
https://www.facebook.com/events/139186136851254/
2018 Cultivate the Chesapeake Foodshed Conference
January 11-13, 2018
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Hyattsville, MD 2078
Join us January 11-13, 2018 for Future Harvest CASA's 19th annual Cultivate the Chesapeake Foodshed Conference! One of the largest sustainable ag conferences in the lower Mid-Atlantic, this robust winter gathering brings together farmers, chefs, advocates, and foodies for 3 full days of learning, networking, and good food.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-cultivate-the-chesapeake-foodshed-conference-tickets-39402971348
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Job and Apprenticeship Openings
Assistant Director of Public Works (Parks); Greenbelt, MD
The City of Greenbelt, MD, a progressive and diverse community of 21,000, is looking for an energetic and resourceful person to plan, organize and direct the programs, operations, services and staff of the Parks Division. Manages related special events. Develops, manages and maintains urban park space. Bachelor’s degree in Parks Management or equivalent experience, and seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience. Must have a Maryland Pesticide Applicators License and an Arborists Certification.
Up Top Acres Site Manager
Up Top Acres seeks a Site Manager to help open and manage our newest rooftop farm in our network of soil-based rooftop farms in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
http://uptopacres.com/site-manager.html
Horace Mann Elementary School Garden Internship for the Winter/Spring gardening season
Horace Mann Elementary School, a DC public school, is seeking a garden interns for the Winter/Spring gardening seasons. Mann’s progressive garden program includes an outdoor farm, native gardens, and a rooftop aeroponic farm. During the winter months we continue to grow produce indoors on our aeroponic towers. We teach children about wellness and environmental stewardship through a farm-to-table program. Come learn about different ways to grow vegetables and plants. Interact with students, parents and teachers as we all pitch in to keep our robust garden learning program rolling. Hours are flexible and at 1-15 hours a week.
Contact Amy Jagodnik, School Garden Coordinator at aj-arts@verizon.net, 202-361-1056
Horacemanndc.org
CAUSES: (The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences) Open Positions
http://udc.applicantstack.com/x/openings
Love and Carrots
We are currently hiring for the 2018 season! The openings below are for: Urban Farmer, Installation Crew, Seasonal Apprentice (unpaid).
Interested? Email with your interest in the subject line to: garden@loveandcarrots.com
http://www.loveandcarrots.com/get-involved
Chesapeake Regional Fellowship
ELP Fellowships offer intensive leadership and skills training, time for personal and professional reflection, and the opportunity to learn and collaborate with regional and national networks. Through immersive retreats, emerging leaders hone their leadership styles, improve their strategy and organizational development skills, and strengthen their capacity to work with diverse constituencies. With the assistance of professional coaching and peer learning, each Fellow develops a Personal and Professional Leadership Plan and structures to support that plan.
https://elpnet.org/chesapeake-regional-fellowship
Casey Trees Staff and Fellowship Open Positions
https://caseytrees.org/about-us/jobs-internships/
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition - Policy Intern
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is currently seeking a Policy Intern for the spring term beginning in early January 2018 and lasting until mid-May 2018. This position is paid, full-time, and is located at NSAC’s Washington, D.C. office on Capitol Hill.
Application due November 17th
http://sustainableagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/NSAC-Policy-Internship-Spring-2018-FINAL.pdf
Shop Made in DC Part-Time Cafe Associate
Shop Made in DC is seeking creative, energetic part-time cafe associates for a new retail, food + beverage concept coming to Dupont Circle, October 2017 . Hospitality experience required. We are open 7 days a week, some weekend availability is necessary. Please submit your resume, your overall availability (days/hours) and a bit about why you’re interested in working with us to info@shopmadeindc.com
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PDIUkt_A26pAAjOq2A4b1XbfPrUyrV5U4j1uzI_iLv4/edit
Common Good City Farm Executive Director
The Executive Director is the primary steward of the organization’s mission, vision, programmatic direction, and resources. The ED works in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff to advance the organization’s mission, with strategic priorities of: ensuring sustainable management and production of our half-acre urban farm; fostering inclusive and equitable community engagement, creatively using the farm-site to promote community building; and upholding organizational capacity.
http://commongoodcityfarm.org/node/429
Little Wild Things Seasonal Farm Hand and Delivery Driver
Little Wild Things City Farm is looking for someone enthusiastic about growing local food with a strong interest in sustainable agriculture. This position will support our indoor microgreen production, outdoor farm production, assist with weekly deliveries, with potential to grow with us and take on more responsibility over time.
https://www.littlewildthingsfarm.com/jobs
DOEE Green Pathways
Are you interested in a career, fellowship, internship, summer job, or volunteer experience in the field of energy and the environment? The goal of DOEE’s Green Pathways is to provide students, young adults, and those interested in energy and the environment with jobs and opportunities in this field.
- Executive Director, Trash Free Maryland: TFMD seeks an experienced, energetic, and visionary leader who is passionate about creating lasting change for our environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to build on the successes of an effective environmental organization while nurturing its potential for growth, then this position is for you! Whether lobbying lawmakers, managing educational campaigns, building meaningful partnerships in the community, working with donors and funders, or helping staff to sharpen their own skills, you’ll have the gratification of being part of the solution for MD and its future. To apply, e-mail a resume, a cover letter detailing your interest in this position, and two writing samples to danfurmansky@gmail.com with your name and "Executive Director Position" in the subject line.
- Stormwater Facility Program Manager, Montgomery County Government's Department of Environmental Protection: Responsible for managing all aspects of the privately owned SWM facility inspection and compliance program and ensuring that the facilities are functioning properly to protect water quality, and comply with State and local stormwater management laws and regulations. Duties will include supervising inspection and support staff, overseeing a successful compliance program, ensuring appropriate and accurate field inspection documentation, developing unit policies and procedures, and assisting in tracking and reporting program progress indicators. For more info and to apply, visit this site by 12/05!
- https://doee.dc.gov/greenpathways
Assistant Farm Manager at Two Boots Farm
The ideal candidate will be able to start working with us part time for the rest of the 2017 season (until mid-Dec.) to begin training for a full time position in 2018.Two Boots Farm is a small, intensive farm raising sustainable grown produce and flowers in Carroll County, Maryland. Our goods are sold at Baltimore City farmers’ markets, as well as to restaurants, florists and area grocery stores. We use intensive farming techniques on one acre implementing no till practices. We also grow shiitake mushrooms and have a pawpaw orchard.
https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/hiring-assistant-farm-manager-two-boots-farm
Urban Farmer Assistants & Farm Educations at Real Food Farm
Urban Farmer Assistants will participate in all daily tasks, food production, and market activities at Real Food Clifton Park and Perlman Place Farm sites.The Urban Farmer Assistant will also participate in training activities throughout their year-long term in order to improve their skills and understanding of sustainable urban farming practices. We are looking for applicants interested in sustainable farming, local food, nutrition, and/or environmental sciences. No degree is required.
Farm Educators will assist in planning and facilitating educational programming at Real Food Farm, including youth and adult field trips, our high school Youth Crew program, and summer youth jobs program, Mission Thrive Summer. In addition, the Farm Educator will help maintain educational growing spaces on the farm, record data about lessons and participants, and write entries for farm newsletters. We’re looking for an educator who is great at both serving alongside youth (especially teens) and knowledgeable about food justice and food system topics. No degree is required.
https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/hiring-urban-farmer-assistants-farm-educations-real-food-farm
Community Forklift: Open Positions
For more food-related job opportunities, check out these links:
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Grants and Funding
Cedar Tree Foundation Funding for Urban Ag in DC
This program places emphasis on projects and organizations that focus on youth development and low income communities of color. LOIs are reviewed on an on-going basis. The Cedar Tree Foundation will reach out with any questions or to ask for a full proposal. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cedar Tree's Grants Manager, Dana Campion.
http://cedartreefound.org/urban-agriculture-in-the-dc-area
Common Threads: SY 17-18 Partnership Application
Granted Programs:
Preference for granted programs will be given to prior partners of Common Threads who still meet our qualifications (80% or more of students qualify for FFRLP or Community Eligibility provision applies) and have exemplified what it means to be a program partner with Common Threads. Any remaining funds will then be distributed based upon partnership history, followed by if you are a new partner.
Fee-for-Service:
In addition to offering our programs through grants, we also offer them on a Fee-for-Service basis to those partners that either do not qualify for our granted programs or for those partners that have the resources to purchase our programming. Purchasing our programming allows us to offer more fully-funded programs to more partners that have the greatest need and allows us to continue to innovate and provide the best nutrition and culinary education programming we can to our partners across the country. You can find our SY 17-18 Fee-for-Service pricing here: http://bit.ly/CT-Fee-for-Service-Pricing
For any questions, please reach out to Patrick McDermott, DC Program Manager (pmcdermott@commonthreads.org)
Teacher of the Year - Virginia: Agriculture in the Classroom
Due by December 1, 2017
If you also have an innovative approach to incorporating agriculture into your classroom, then apply to be Agriculture in the Classroom's 2018 Teacher of the Year. The winner will receive a $500 stipend and a trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Portland, Maine, June 26-29. Overview and application available here.
https://www.agclassroom.org/va/teachers/grants.cfm
Philip L. Graham Fund - Health, Human Services, Arts, and Education Programs
Philip L. Graham Fund announces funds to support Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in select cities and counties for programs and projects that focus on the areas of arts and humanities, education, health and human services, and community endeavors. Letter of Inquiry is required and due December 1. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Deadline: 12/1/2017 Funds: Awards are available up to $75,000 Contact: Philip L. Graham Fund Website: https://plgrahamfund.org/
Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (DOA)
Deadline: 12/4/2017
Department of Agriculture announces funds to meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; planning for long-term solutions; or the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.htm
2018 Youth Garden Grant
Due December 8, 2017
The 2018 Youth Garden Grant is an award designed to support school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Any nonprofit organization, public or private school, or youth program in the United States planning a new garden program or expanding an established one that serves at least 15 youth between the ages of 3 and 18 is eligible to apply.Winners will be announced and notified on January 12, 2018. Award packages will be mailed in February 2018.
For more info send an email to:
kidsgardeninggrants.limequery.org
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education - District of Columbia Healthy Tots Wellness Grant
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Health and Wellness has released the Notification of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the District of Columbia Healthy Tots Wellness Grant. The purpose of the Healthy Tots Wellness Grant is to support the dissemination of healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness programming in the D.C. early child care community. OSSE is awarding funding to entities that can provide technical assistance and help implement wellness programming at targeted community based child care facilities in the District of Columbia.
https://dcregs.dc.gov/Common/NoticeDetail.aspx?NoticeId=66172
USDA Farm to School Grant
Deadline: 12/08/2017
Applicants may apply for a Planning grant, Implementation grant, or Training grant. Planning grant awards will range from $20,000-$50,000 and implementation grant awards will from $50,000-$100,000. Funding for training grants is expected to range from $20,000-$50,000. For all three types of grants, the federal share of a project cannot exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the project, as required by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/fy18-farm-school-grant
Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EPA)
Deadline: 12/15/2017
Environmental Protection Agency announces funds to deliver environmental workforce development and job training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html
Community Investment Giving
Deadline: 12/15/2017
CSX Corporation announces funds to support programs in the areas of the environment, community, wellness, and safety. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Deadline: 12/15/2017 Funds: Awards are available up to $5,000 Contact: CSX Corporation Website: http://www.beyondourrails.org/index.cfm/community/giving-gateway/
Home Depot Community Impact Grants
Deadline: Dec 31st
The Home Depot Foundation offers grants, up to $5,000, to IRS-registered 501c designated organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services.
https://corporate.homedepot.com/grants/community-impact-grants
Environmental Education Mini Grants
Deadline: January 1st, 2018
The Chesapeake Bay Trust announces funds to support meaningful outdoor learning experiences around a watershed issue investigation including field trips, fieldwork, student-led action projects and schoolyard habitat projects. Eligibility: Independent school districts, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, private institutions of higher education, community-based organizations and Local Educational Agencies.
FY 2018 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Program (EPA)
Environmental Protection Agency announces funds to provide funding for projects that develop the Network and enable timely, on-demand access to environmental data through innovative technologies, improved support systems, and expanded collaboration using shared tools and services. Eligibility: City or township governments, county governments, state governments and DC government agencies Deadline: 1/26/2018 Funds: $6,000,000 is available for 25 awards Contact: Salena Reynolds at reynolds.salena@epa.gov Website: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html State Single Point of Contact: This grant is subject to "Intergovernmental Review" under EO 12372. Please go to http://opgs.dc.gov/spoc.asp for further information.
The GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry
Application Deadline: January 31st
To advance the field of urban forestry by encouraging students to study the planning, management, horticulture and ecology of urban forests and the effect of healthy urban forests on people and the environment. Funds one or more students annually at $5,000 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of urban forestry and increase the number of scientists in the field. A recipient may apply for an additional year. Open to graduate and advanced undergraduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry, or related courses of study with a special interest in urban forestry. Students must be enrolled during the academic year following the award decision.
https://caseytrees.org/education/urban-forestry-fellowship/
Projects that Promote Horticulture Grant
Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group announces funds to support projects that promote horticulture or have a positive ecological impact such as a schoolyard butterfly garden, the removal of invasive plants in public areas, planting trees in parks, or any greening effort in the field of horticulture. Eligibility: Independent school districts, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations and Local Educational Agencies Deadline: 2/1/2018 Funds: Awards are available up to $3,000 Contact: Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group at vicepresident@hardyplant.org Website: http://www.hardyplant.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:grants&catid=20:sitecontent&Itemid=13
Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EPA)
Environmental Protection Agency announces funds to support community-based organizations in their efforts to collaborate and partner with local stakeholder groups (e.g., local businesses and industry, local government, medical providers, and academia) as they develop and implement solutions that address environmental and/or public health issues for underserved communities. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Deadline: 2/16/2018 Funds: $1,200,000 is available Contact: Jacob Burney at burney.jacob@epa.gov Website: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html
On-going Grants (no deadlines)
SBIR Funding Opportunities
https://www.epa.gov/sbir/sbir-funding-opportunities
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards AFRI research, education, and extension grants to combat childhood obesity, improve rural economies, increase food production, create new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts of climate variability, address water availability issues, ensure food safety and security, and train the next generation of agricultural workforce. Now requesting 2017 applications.
DOEE RiverSmart Rewards and Clean Rivers IAC Incentive Programs
Apply for RiverSmart Rewards and receive discounts on your DC Water bill. District residents, businesses, and property owners can earn a discount of up to 55% off the DOEE Stormwater Fee when they reduce stormwater runoff by installing green infrastructure (GI) such as green roofs, bioretention, permeable pavement, and rainwater harvesting systems.
https://doee.dc.gov/riversmartrewards
Fair Food Fund
Provides financing & business assistance to good food enterprises that are growing vibrant local food systems.
https://fairfoodnetwork.org/projects/fair-food-fund/
The Pollinator Project
On-going grants for social change
https://thepollinationproject.org/
The Cornell Douglas Foundation
Environmental, Health and Justice. Cornell Douglas Foundation announces funds to support environmental health and justice, land conservation, sustainability of resources, mountaintop removal mining, watershed protection, and financial literacy. Introductory of letters are required and are reviewed throughout the year. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Deadline: None Funds: Awards are available up to $10,000 Contact: Cornell Douglas Foundation at (301) 229-3008 Website: http://www.cornelldouglas.org/
USDA/NRCS Conservation Programs
(Funds for High Tunnels for Urban Farms)
Financial Assistance Programs, Easement Programs, Partnership Programs and funds for High Tunnels
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/md/programs/farmbill/
Environmentall Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/md/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd416254
AMA (Agricultural Management Assistance Program) https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/md/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd416254 (Irrigation System can be financed through this program.
ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grants
Timeframe: Ongoing — No Deadline
The ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies dedicated to the prevention and elimination of animal cruelty throughout the United States (animal agriculture included).
http://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/12/aspca-anti-cruelty-grants
The Awesome Foundation DC
Ongoing
The Awesome Foundation gives out a $1,000 monthly grant every month to fund any awesome idea.
http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/dc
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Grants.gov
Online source for lots of government grants in many areas
https://www.grants.gov/
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