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Plant Sales

City Blossoms Mighty Greens Seedling Sale
Help support City Blossoms' Youth Entrepreneurship Cooperative programs. Mighty Greens is a youth-led business called through which participants combine elements of environmental and food justice with micro-enterprise and job readiness skills development. Participants maintain garden spaces, make added-value products, and sell those products and produce back to their communities.  Email kendra@cityblossoms.org with questions.

DC Food Policy Council Meetings
Upcoming 2019 full FPC meetings:

• Wednesday, August 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm — location TBA
• Wednesday, October 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm — location TBA
• Wednesday, December 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm — location TBA

https://dcfoodpolicy.org/meetings/

Wild and Well: A Meditative Tree Walk through Pope Branch Park
Sat, June 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pope Branch Trail
M and Branch St. SE
Get well, go outside. Research from all over the world suggests that being in nature overall reduces stress levels, increases immunity, and promotes a sense of calm. Join Casey Trees and Department of Parks and Recreation in a nature and wellness workshop to partake in a mindfulness practice and learn about trees in your neighborhood.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-and-well-a-meditative-tree-walk-and-mindfulness-practice-tickets-62156075495

Greater Washington Regional Food & Ag Supply Chains Movement Summit
Mon, June 24, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
660 North Capitol St NW
This day-long, interactive summit will bring together technical assistance providers, policymakers, government staff, advocates, business, and funders from Greater Washington to consider new information about the region’s food system.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-washington-regional-food-ag-supply-chains-movement-summit-tickets-63128430836

Chesapeake CRAFT’s 7th Annual Summer Solstice Conference
Monday June 25, 2018 from 9:30am-4:00pm.
Mountain View Farm - Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship
Session 1: 10:00-11:00

• Body Mechanics and Stretching to Farm for the Long Haul (Kate Powell, Wild Sacred Journey)
• Managing a Whole Diet CSA (Rob and Mo Moutoux, Moutoux Orchard)
• Protected Culture Growing (Mk Barnet, Open Book Farm and Ali Haney, Shenendoah Seasonal)

Session 2: 11:15-12:15

• Hot Peppers!! (Casey Gustowarow and Dana Rybak, The Farm at Sunnyside)
• Goat Enterprises (Molly Kroiz, George’s Mill Farm and Deb Dramby, Willowsford Farm)
• What’s Next: Transitioning from Employee to Owner (Panel: Liz Whitehurst, Owl’s Nest Farm and Katherine Collins, Arcadia Farm)

Session 3: 1:30-2:30

• DC Food Justice: Policies and Possibilities (Asha Carter, Dominique Hazzard, and Sarah Holway, DC Greens; Erin Close, Arcadia)
• Crushing It At Farmer’s Markets (Stacey Carlberg, The Farm at Sunnyside; Attila Agoston, Mountain View Farm; Gale Livingstone, Rainbow Hill Farm)
• Tractors and Equipment at Any Scale (Panel: Casey Gustowarow, The Farm at Sunnyside; Emma Jagoz, Moon Valley Farm; Rob Moutoux, Moutoux Orchard)

Session 4: 2:45-3:45

• Crossroads and Community Foodworks
• Pigs in the Orchard (Eliza Greenman, Hogtree)
• FarmHack: Best New Inventions

Permaculture Center at Claymont

667 Huyett Road, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414
The 2019 Mid-Atlantic Permaculture Convergence is a two-day festival celebrating land-based living and self-reliance. Over 20 local teachers, experts, and gurus will teach crucial skills related to food, energy, water, health, building, and community self-reliance. Come one, come all; only we can build the world we deserve.
https://www.facebook.com/events/672030839881559/

Takoma Park Farmers Market Garlic Festival
Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 10 AM – 2 PM

Takoma Park Farmers Market

Laurel and Carroll Avenues, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912

Join us as we celebrate GARLIC! Freshly dried garlic will be the star of the market. We'll be joined by the Takoma Horticulture Club and Tony "The Garlic Guy." Learn about different types of garlic and how easy it is to grow at home.
https://www.facebook.com/events/273267880227650/

Shrub Life Festival: A Plant Based Celebration
Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 12 PM – 6 PM
Emergence Community Arts Collective
733 Euclid St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Join us this summer for Shrub Life Festival: A Plant-Based Celebration! On Saturday, July 20 from 12pm to 6pm at the Emergence Community Arts Collective (733 Euclid Street NW)
This event is for all-ages and will be a family friendly plant power party! We invite everyone to come and enjoy music, vendors, live art, plus a raffle with exciting prizes, and of course plant-based food! Shrub Life is a lifestyle: plant-based food, sustainable living, and holistic wellness. We believe that plants are powerful and we want to spread our plant-powered mission to the community.
https://www.facebook.com/events/420973452021265/

Roots to Rivers: How Trees Improve DC’s Waterways
Wed, July 10, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
1800 Good Hope Rd SE
Join Casey Trees and DC Department of Parks and Recreation to learn how plants and people can protect our District’s waterways.
The Sustainable DC plan set the goal to achieve 40% tree canopy in the District, and to have fishable, swimmable rivers by 2032. How do we bring these two goals together for a healthier environment?
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-to-rivers-how-trees-improve-our-dc-waterways-registration-62269994229

 

 

Chesapeake Herb Gathering
Sep 21 at 10 AM – Sep 22 at 2 PM
Fox Haven Learning Center
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
The Chesapeake Herb Gathering is an annual event organized by Wild Ginger Herbal Center bringing
together inter-generational herbal, land-based, and healing communities to
​celebrate our stories, our knowledge, our culture and traditions. Our goal is to help cross pollinate solidarity and community lead solutions in our herbal and healing movement. Enjoy a weekend of workshops, plant walks, youth activities, community artwork, social justice, artisans market, campfire, and community connections with local herbalists, teachers, clinicians, healers, botanists, farmers, birthkeepers, medicine makers, rootworkers, artists, homesteaders, community organizations and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/577236739351714/

• School Garden & Sustainability Coordinator (SY19-20)
• Food Initiative and Service Manager

• FoodPrints Intern, Practicum, Work Study, and Volunteer Positions
• Market Manager 
• Farm Share Intern

• Farm Camp Manager
• Farm Camp Counselor
• Field Trip Associate

• Communications Intern
• GIS & Data Intern
• National Food Recovery Dialogue Intern
• Program & Outreach Intern

• FoodPrints Lead Teacher (Bilingual in English and Spanish)
• Market Manager
• Farmer & Producer Engagement Manager
• Market & Communications Coordinator

• Composting Small Systems Operator and Trainer
• Communications, Marketing and Development

Future Harvest CASA Communications and Outreach Manager
Future Harvest CASA is seeking a full-time, self-motivated, highly organized, tech-savvy, and visionary person to manage communications and outreach for Future Harvest CASA. This is a one-year, full-time position, with option to renew.
https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/future-harvest-casa-hiring-communications-outreach-manager

Ward 8 Farmers Market Seeks Part-Time Director
The Ward 8 Farmers Market was founded by Congress Heights residents in 1998 in response to the closing of what was then the only grocery story in Ward 8 The Director works an average of 20 hours a week from April through November. During the off season (December through March) they work five hours a week or less.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=ward+8+farmers+martket+hiring&ibp=htl;jobs&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjt867vjqbhAhVBvFkKHdlODJMQp4wCMAB6BAgJEAY#htidocid=e57l5EiQRw4zd77LAAAAAA%3D%3D

DC Greens Job Openings

• Community Engagement Assistant
• Produce Plus Market Leader - Eastern Market

https://www.dcgreens.org/employment-1/

Arcadia’s Mobile Market - Full Time Seasonal Positions

• Market Managers (2)
• Market Associates (5)

http://arcadiafood.org/career-opportunities

Mundo Verde Food Initiative and Service Manager
The Food Initiative and Service Manager is a member of the Operations Team. This position is responsible for overseeing all food service at Mundo Verde; specifically breakfast, midday snack, lunch, and after school snack. In addition to overseeing the ordering, delivery, service, and meal counts for these meals, the Food Initiative and Service Manager position is involved in improving Mundo Verde’s sustainability practices as they relate to food, sourcing higher quality food , and preparing recipes. 
https://mundoverdepcs.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=78

Common Markets Outreach Coordinator - DMV
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, results-driven and passionate about sustainable food, in addition to having the professionalism and experience to succeed in a demanding role that is critical to the success of the organization. The new Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for developing relationships with customers and partners to meet sales targets.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=otreach+coordinator+vcommon+markets+mid+atlantic&ibp=htl;jobs&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy1qKXj6bhAhVrx1kKHXu9DgQQp4wCMAB6BAgJEAY#htidocid=6JA29PkoxNxuSVlXAAAAAA%3D%3D

Thomas Landscapes Seasonal Landscape Driver/ laborer
Maintenance work/sequencing, Weeding, Pruning trees and shrubs, Mow, edge, trim, Leaf removal, Mulch install, Flower install, Regularly review each site to look for additional work outside of maintenance scope, Take weekly inventory of equipment and maintain Vehicle appearance to enforce the company brand expectations, Responsible for making each client site immaculate before leaving for the day, 40+ hours a week during the landscape season, Optional -During snow season we pay time and a half of the base wage rate for time in the field. Snow tasks can range from driving a truck and assisting in salting and clearing sidewalks, Ideal applicant will submit a Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and is versatile in both Spanish and English, Salary is based upon experience
Please send resume/ outline interest, experience and salary requirements to derek@thomaslandscapes.com

Farmshelf: Farmhand (Maintenance Technician) - DC Metro
Farmshelf is an early-stage high-growth startup that builds smart indoor farms that make growing food easy. We are looking for a talented, energetic, and committed individual to join our diverse team as a Part-time Farmhand. This individual will work with the Plant Team to service existing installations. Training will be provided with the goal of self sufficiency.
https://hire.withgoogle.com/public/jobs/farmshelfcom/view/P_AAAAAAEAAFyIeg9Sq7qFtA

School Garden Internship Opportunities Summer and Fall 2019
Horace Mann Elementary School, a DC public school, is seeking garden interns for the Summer 2019 and Fall 2019-20 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.

• SUMMER: Urban Farming! This summer we are farming on our rooftop as well as in our traditional raised bed farm, and are caring for our native plant gardens and orchard. Come learn about different ways to grow vegetables and plants using soil and soil-less mediums using aeroponics!  Daytime hours are flexible at 5-30 hours and may include some weekends.
• FALL: Farm-to-Table Learning and Teaching! In Fall, interact with students, parents and teachers as we all pitch in to keep our garden learning program rolling. Help with traditional and aeroponic farming, native plant gardening as well as our Farm Market, farming and nutrition education programs. Hours are flexible at 5-30 hours a week.

Contact Amy Jagodnik, School Garden Coordinator at ajarts3702@gmail.com, 202-361-1056

Garden installation in Georgetown
Apr 20 - 24
seeking a helper ideally for three of those days.  Pay is $15/hr. It’ll be mostly transplanting plants and moving other plants from one place to another in the yard of a private residence — ability to do physical labor (self-directed) outdoors for six hours at a time (with breaks) is a requirement.  Accessible by public transportation, but probably better if you have a car. Anyone interested contact Matt at (917) 582-6657.

ECO City Farms Apprentice
ECO’s apprenticeships present an immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn about sustainable urban agriculture by working directly with experienced farm staff. Hands on work is supplemented by readings, lectures, and group discussion in a classroom setting.
http://www.ecoffshoots.org/education/apprenticeships/

DC Urban Greens Hiring 2 Urban Farmers and Intern
Interested in food justice? Working outdoors? Giving back to the community? Then join our team! Our team at DC UrbanGreens is made up of hardworking, innovative, and passionate individuals working to alleviate food insecurity in southeast, DC We are looking for individuals to join our team! We are looking for skills such as dedication, hard worker, motivated, eager to learn, and able to positively contribute to our team so that we can better impact our community. If you are interested in employment or an internship with DC UrbanGreens, please email info@dcurbangreens.org

2019-20 Fair Trade Fellowship
Are you passionate about Fair Trade and social justice? Are you a student or recent graduate looking for rewarding part-time work? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting grassroots organizers, developing leaders, building regional networks, and executing communications strategies? If you answered yes to any of these questions, read on to find out more about the 2019-20 Fair Trade Campaigns Fellowship!
Learn More & Apply Here

Future Harvest CASA Conference Manager
Future Harvest CASA is seeking a visionary and detail-oriented conference manager. This half-time position reports to the executive director and works closely with FHCASA staff, board, members, volunteers, and partners to organize and execute an inspiring, educational, and community-building annual conference. The conference is held every year on Martin Luther King weekend in January and is a key component of our education programming and regional networking. The job requires someone who has vision, creativity, self-direction, and pays great attention to detail. Applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are encouraged to apply.  
https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/about/job-opportunities

Friends of the National Arboretum Manager of Institutional Relations

Food Corps: DC METRO Program Director
FoodCorps seeks an exceptionally motivated candidate to direct our program delivery and development in the Washington D.C. metro area. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Programs, this position is responsible for directing the multi-component service of 16-20 full-time FoodCorps AmeriCorps members, currently placed in D.C. and Virginia, in partnership with an existing network of community and school-based organizations dedicated to improving child health.
https://foodcorps.hiringthing.com/job/105087/dc-metro-program-director

Anacostia Aquaponics 
Anacostia Aquaponics is seeking 2019 Team Members / Interns to help advance aquaponics and hydroponics in Washington DC’s fresh produce market and education system. For more information and application instructions: http://anacostiaaquaponics.org/2019-team-member-opportunities/

Capital Area Food Bank Urban Demonstration Garden
CAFB is looking for a spring intern in the Urban Demonstration Garden!  Come help make our garden grow. 20 hours/week. Monthly stipend. Email resume to hquarles@capitalareafoodbank.org.

2019 Owl's Nest Farm Work Trade Volunteer Job
Owl's Nest is looking for a great work trade volunteers: folks who want to commit to volunteering at the farm for the full season in exchange for veggies. We're just 15 miles outside DC and the farm is woman-owned/operated. More info is here.

AlmaVerde is hiring Sustainable Gardeners for Spring-Summer-Fall 2019
AlmaVerde LLC is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) that specializes in sustainable gardening. We create, restore and maintain gardens in an eco-friendly way.  Our services include installation of raingardens and native plant gardens in homes of the Washington DC region. If you like gardening, exploring nature and helping our water resources, apply to join our team. Click here for job description and how to apply. http://www.almaverdegardening.com/we-are-hiring.html

Green America Open Positions

• Innovation Network Associate, Climate Safe Lending
• Green Business Network Intern

https://www.greenamerica.org/were-hiring

Washington Youth Garden

• Communications and Events Intern
• Green Ambassador Program Coordinator
• Summer Guild Program Coordinator
• FoodCorps Service Member

http://www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/jobs/

Love and Carrots Open Positions

• Seasonal Apprentice

Email with your interest in the subject line to: garden@loveandcarrots.com
http://www.loveandcarrots.com/get-involved

Real Food Farm Open Positions
Real Food Farm, Baltimore, MD

http://realfoodfarm.civicworks.com/get-involved/open-positions/

Compost Cab Open Positions

• Compost Cabbie, Driver / Composter / Marketer (Full Time)
• Compost Cabbie, Farmers Markets (Part-time)
• Lead Cabbie, Baltimore

Martha’s Table Open Positions

• Assistant Director, Annual Fund
• Assistant Program Instructor
• Assistant Teacher
• Children’s Food & Classroom Support Assistant
• Data & Results Manager
• Director, People Operations (HR & Volunteer Engagement)
• Instructional Coach (Early Childhood Education)
• Lead Teacher ( Early Childhood Education)
• Part Time Literacy Instructor

Capital Area Food Bank Open Positions

• Head of Advocacy & Public Policy
• Manager of Volunteer Programs & Experience
• Chief Development Officer 
• Manager, Foundation and Corporate Relations
• Operations & Inventory Manager

Casey Trees Staff and Fellowship Open Position

• Tree Planting Crew
• Volunteer Engagement Assistant

• Summer Communications Intern
• Advocacy Intern – Maryland Hunger Solutions
• Communications/Outreach Program Intern – Maryland Hunger Solutions
• Research Intern – Maryland Hunger Solutions

The Healthy Tots Act Wellness Grant Program
Awards up to $100,000 per year to organizations that can provide technical assistance and help implement wellness programming at targeted community-based child development facilities in the District of Columbia. The grant will allow facilities to implement new programs or enhance existing programs addressing physical activity and natural play areas, nutrition promotion, and nutrition education through gardens and farm-to-preschool. The FY2020 grant will be available in Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS) starting Monday, June 17, 2019 at 12 p.m. and will remain open through Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at 3 p.m.
https://osse.dc.gov/page/fiscal-year-2020-healthy-tots-act-grant-application-materials

2019-20 School Year Grant Forecast
OSSE has created a new tool that lists most of the formula and competitive grants that OSSE expects to release in the coming months. LEAs can use this tool to anticipate what grant opportunities will be available for the upcoming school year and inform budget development and strategic planning.
https://osse.dc.gov/page/osse-school-year-2019-20-grant-forecast?mc_cid=78ccdc3a82&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b

Salad Bars to Schools Grant Applications
Salad Bars To Schools has granted over 5,000 salad bars to schools since 2010—and yours could be next! The Salad Bars To Schools program is focused on donating salad bars to school districts so that every child across our nation has daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
http://www.saladbars2schools.org/?mc_cid=78ccdc3a82&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b

Slow Food Plant a Seed Kits
Slow Food believes biodiversity is key to a sustainable, adaptable — and delicious — future. The Plant a Seed campaign gives you the tools to get amazing flavor back on your plate. The Plant a Seed kit features six seed packets: three from the Ark of Taste, and three from Row 7.
https://www.tfaforms.com/4723963?mc_cid=78ccdc3a82&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b

Cedar Tree Urban Agriculture Funding
Deadline: None
Cedar Tree Foundation announces funds to support organizations that are promoting urban agriculture in the Washington, DC, region, especially if the work includes youth development or a focus on low-income communities of color. Letters of inquiry are required and may be submitted at any time.Eligibility:Nonprofit organizations and community-based organizationsFunds:Awards aravailable up to $100,000 Contact: Cedar Tree Foundation at dana@cedartreefound.org Website:
http://cedartreefound.org/urban-agriculture-in-the-dc-area

Chipotle Capacity Building Grants
Chipotle announces funds to support educational programs for youth, food agriculture, community improvement and capacity building.  Eligibility: Public and state controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, Local Educational Agencies and State Educational Agencies  Deadline: None Funds: Awards are available up to $350 Contact: Chipotle Philanthropy Website: https://www.chipotle.com/email-us#philanthropy
 

Costco Wholesale Foundation.
Costco Wholesale Foundation provides Grants and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of human services, health, education, and children. This program is open to organizations operating in communities where Costco has a business presence.
https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving.html

GFFA Mini-Grant Application
The purpose of GFFA mini-grants is to enable members of communities that have been historically excluded from federal food and agriculture negotiations to generate, refine, and advocate for their policy priorities and innovations. Projects funded through the grants will be used to increase member collaboration and channel the expertise, skills, and knowledge of the GFFA coalition to strengthen its capacity to inform the policy making process. Applicants for mini-grants must provide answers to a series of questions developed by the Funding Advisory Board and may not receive more than 2 grants per cycle or 3 per fiscal year.

Costco Wholesale Foundation
Costco Wholesale Foundation provides Grants and in-kind donations to nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of human services, health, education, and children. This program is open to organizations operating in communities where Costco has a business presence.  For an organization to receive a grant or an in-kind contribution the decision is based on several factors, including: type of program; identified community need not otherwise available; indication that evidenced based data will establish measureable results of intended outcomes; community collaboration; broad base of financial support; project budget and operating expenses.  For more information visit https://www.costco.com/charitable-giving.html

Nature Works Everywhere School Grants
The Nature Conservancy announces funds to support school projects that implement green infrastructure to address local environmental challenges. The goal is to support young people who work as social innovators to help their communities through project design and implementation Eligibility: Independent school districts and Local Educational Agencies  Deadline: None Funds: Fifty awards are available up to $2,000 Contact: The Nature Conservancy at  natureworks@tnc.org Website: https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/grants/