Hello Gardeners!
If you're receiving this newsletter for the first time welcome!
We recently partnered with the amazing folks who manage Rooting DC, DC's Annual Urban Ag Festival, to increase the number of people receiving this free, solicitation-free, all volunteer managed, newsletter.
Rooting DC and DUG Network both share a common goal to promote, support and grow through building connections, the DC urban Ag movement. Since Rooting DC only focuses on one amazing event a year, we decided to partner and continue Rooting DC's mission by combining our email lists for the DUG Newsletter to continue promoting, supporting and connecting people in the Urban Ag movement all year long.
Although its super easy to unsubscribe to this newsletter at anytime, please take a second to check it out first. The DUG Network newsletter is a comprehensive list of workshops, events, programs, job openings, grants and gardening tips for the urban AG, food security and environmental world, happening in the greater DC area.
We send a newsletter out every two weeks, and 1-3 times a year (3 is our self imposed max) we highlight an urgent and important cause or program (never a solicitation). We're very sensitive about not overloading anyone's inbox. Also the DUG Network is managed by an all volunteer cooperative that does not try to profit in any way.
Check Out The DUG Network Resource Website
DUG Network also has an amazing website promoting over 500 different urban Ag, food security and environmental organizations and resources operating in the greater DC area.
Need Help Promoting an Event or Resource?
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.
Need Help Bringing this Newsletter Beyond the Computer
In addition, we need your help to bring awareness to all these amazing resources to all people in DC regardless if they have access to a computer or not. We're looking for people or organizations that can help us print and post this newsletter so people without regular computer access can see these reources. If you can help us print this newsletter and post it in any public place( libraries, community centers, coffee shops, barber shops, etc) please let us know.
Want to share this newsletter?
For shareable links and printable versions of this newsletter and past newsletters check out our archives.
Sign Up A Friend
Know anyone that would be interested in this newsletter? Feel free to forward them the Newsletter Sign Up link or to respond to this email for assistance.
Sincerely
Josh Singer
DUGNetwork
Want to change how you receive these emails?
And "like" us on Facebook to receive resource updates throughout the month! |
|
|
Help Us Stay Out of Spam Folders!!!!
The following things will help DUG avoid your spam folder
- Add josh@dugnetwork.org to your address/contact list
- Mark as "never spam" or "never block sender" if found in spam folder
|
|
Try out our new navigation buttons!!!
|
|
|
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.
|
|
Webinar: Amplifying the leadership of People of Color and Indigenous Communities in sustainable food systems organizations
Wed, Jul 31, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
The purpose of this webinar is to elevate the important work of sustainable food systems (SFS) organizations in the US, specifically those led by people of color and Indigenous communities, and to answer common questions on ways to identify and support these efforts. For decades the significance of this work within communities across America has been overlooked and marginalized, with little or no consistent funding streams to support and sustain these programs. This rings true for even the most developed efforts doing work in this space, and it’s a harsh reality for those organizations led by people of color and Indigenous communities seeking to procure funding for their programs. According to a 2016 report from the D5 Coalition, only 6.9% of all grants go toward communities of color, and when further broken down into specific issue-related categories like SFS, the numbers are even more depressing. The ultimate goal of this newly released SFS resource guide is to help grantmakers better understand the SFS landscape and the organizations within it that are led by people of color and Indigenous communities. With this guide, funders and other investors in this sector will be better equipped with knowledge about these organizations that can inform and advance their internal grantmaking practices.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8736541673449764621
Guide
https://www.indeepinitiative.org/blog/2019/7/8/new-guide-provides-information-on-organizations-led-by-black-and-indigenous-people-of-color
More Possible ICE Raids are Predicted in DC Soon
Below is a collection of ways to help stop raids, deportations, and detentions for undocumented people and allies.
https://peoplesschooldc.wordpress.com/deportation-immigration-assistance/
Please Put this Number in Your Phone Now!!!!!!!!!!
Petition: Mayor Bowser: Protect DC residents from ICE raids!
https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/mayor-bowser-stand-up?fbclid=IwAR2tOR_U5QkWzcPLEZGtZzM3EQBRoHPP2TOyJzwi5h3ANWxpWYjpzgLsN7g
Save the Glut Food Co-op!
https://www.gofundme.com/help-us-keep-glut-open-another-50-years?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_postdonate_r&fbclid=IwAR0RkfDc5TSULJ6QMP1tkVcRquPhHjVU0RniDNtM0BGDCvbg5rsgYNmShxw
Anti-Racism Work
Powerful way to support food justice is learning about and dismantilng systemic racism
Introduction to Racism and White Privilege Course
Every Thursday 6:30-8:30pm from June 20-Oct 17th
ECAC - The Emergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC) - 733 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Upstairs studio
This free 15-class course was developed with the goal to educate white people (although everyone is welcome with gratitude for any shared experiences) on the many different forms of racism and white privilege in the US, specifically focusing on forms beyond the “explicit” and “easy to see”, through a multi-media lecture series presenting 100s of anti-racism concepts, perspectives, strategies, resources, speeches, videos, books, articles, and ways to get involved in modern day efforts to dismantle white supremacy. There's no registration and anyone can show up to any class.
July/August Schedule
- 8/1: No class
- 8/8: White Privilege
White Privilege • White Culture (Whiteness) • Color Blind/Post Racial Myth • White Resentment/Whitelash • White Guilt, White Centering, White Tears • White Savior Complex • White Feminism and Intersectionality • Tone Policing, Civility and White Comfort • Liberal Racism
- 8/15 : Implicit and Internalized Racism
Explicit vs Implicit Racism • Stereotypes vs Racial Biases • History of Racial Stereotypes • Misrepresentation in Media • Effects of Stereotypes • Understanding Your Own Bias • Microaggressions • The Anti-PC Movement • The N-Word • Dehumanization • Cultural Appropriation --- Internalized Racism • Racial Trauma • Non-Physical Racial Violence • Weathering • Historical Trauma • Emotional Labor * Coping with Racial Trauma
- Rise of Mass Incarceration
Law and Order Dog Whistle • Modern Racial Disparities in the Justice System • Institutional Racism in US Criminally Justice System • The New Jim Crow • War on Drugs • Racial History of US Police • Modern Policing Issues • The Criminalization of Civil Rights Activists • COINTELPRO
Full 15-class schedule below
https://www.facebook.com/peoplesschooldc/events/
Racist War on Drugs: August 13th of the Month Event
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Function Coworking Community
4709 Harford Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21214
Come out and join us in a discussion on how ending the racist 'war on drugs' is necessary in ending police violence, mass criminalization, and overdose. Drug prohibition and related policies specifically target Black people and other people of color, and continue to have damaging effects that compound with each generation. Engaging in the work to chip away at and end these policies necessitates understanding their history. In this interactive discussion-based event, we'll explore some of this history in order to share how we will continue to work towards a safer and more just future. This event is a collaboration between BRJA and Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition
https://www.facebook.com/events/1723565724454430/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=1564322832132427
Ibram X. Kendi | HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST
Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM
Sidwell Friends School
3825 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia 20016
Politics and Prose is thrilled to host this event for Ibram X. Kendi for his new book, How To Be An Antiracist. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America--but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. In How to Be an Antiracist, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like, and how we can play an active role in building it.
https://www.facebook.com/events/426536131525750/
A Reparations Map for Farmers of Color May Help Right Historical Wrongs
https://civileats.com/2018/06/04/a-reparations-map-for-farmers-may-help-right-historical-wrongs/
How to talk to kids about racism: An age-by-age guide
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-racism-an-age-by-age-guide/?fbclid=IwAR17iCXwQvqKvL7-ptATWuHo4yOdhgR0Qx0UD5i6RarJlCwJbnEWZKn0lBI
Fighting Food Apartheids
"What I would rather say instead of “food desert” is “food apartheid”, because “food apartheid” looks at the whole food system, along with race, geography, faith, and economics." Karen Washington, Rise & Root Farm
Taking Action Radio Show on WPFW
Tune in to Taking Action, Empower DC's weekly radio show each Tuesday at 1pm on WPFW 89.3 FM, also available online at wpfwfm.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2414875985412154/
Recording of the Empower DC: DC Gentrification and Black Cultural Loss Panel
https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerDC/videos/417938372268042/
A Right to the City Exhibit is visiting DCPL Libraries
The Library is proud to partner with the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum to bring their exhibition A Right to the City to neighborhood libraries. Starting in March 2019, special satellite exhibits will come to Anacostia, Mt. Pleasant, Watha T. Daniel/Shaw and Woodridge Neighborhood Libraries exploring the history of neighborhood change in six D.C. neighborhoods. Stop by these libraries to learn more of this history and join us for a series of community events that will take you deeper into the content of these exhibits right in your neighborhood.
https://www.dclibrary.org/righttothecity
DC Grassroots Planning Coalition
Gathers every second Saturday
A network of DC residents & organizations from all 8 Wards committed to pursuing racial, economic, and environmental justice through equitable development.
https://www.facebook.com/DCGrassrootsPlan/
Social Justice Work
Resources and events around supporting local social justice efforts in our food systems and environment
People's School of DC Social Justice Event Page
Frequently updated calendar of social justice workshops, lectures, and activism in greater DC
facebook.com/pg/peoplesschooldc/events/
People's School Resource Website
Resource website full of social justice resources, guides, local activist orgs, and local events.
peoplesschooldc.org
DCFPI: A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget
https://www.dcfpi.org/all/a-residents-guide-to-the-dc-budget/?fbclid=IwAR1hXXKhmJNXnD9fIb-Gv1AlPX3JD3rTjB85EMNzwzAmEqRyyFF1MWf0Zj8
ROC: Monthly Legal Clinics for Restaurant Workers
1100 Florida Ave NW
Do you have questions regarding your legal rights in the workplace? We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting monthly legal clinic for people who work in our industry.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1893144787451173/
Artist: http://www.mauradwyer.com
Humane DC
A local resource network for improved animal welfare options for food, clothes, products and pet services, for the greater DC area
Humanedc.org
Frequently updated list of animal welfare events, activism, cooking classes, etc. in Greater DC
https://www.facebook.com/pg/humanedc/events/
|
|
DPR Naturalist Certificate Course
8/06-9/10 Every Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Various locations
Class 1: August 6. Location - Columbia Heights Rec. Topic: Weeds. Indoor class, with a brief outdoor visit to the rain garden at the Center.
Class 2: August 20. Location - Fort Stanton Rec. Topic: Pollinator gardens vs. Butterfly gardens.
Class 3: August 27. Location - Deanwood Rec. Topic: Why build a rain garden?
Class 4: September 10. Location - Columbia Heights, Arts and Crafts Room; Topic: Bat, bird and bee houses.
Class 5: Date: TBD. Site TBD, Topic: Why do we plant trees, plus the best ones for DC’s climate and tight spaces.
https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=32972529
DPR/Dreaming Out Loud Herbalism Series
August 7-17th
Kelly Miller Urban Farm - 4900 Brooks St NE
Free introductory herbalism class at The Farm at Kelly Miller. Participants will learn the basics of growing, harvesting and processing herbs, the history of herbalism, herbal energetics and basic medicine making.
- Wednesday August 7, 6-8 pm - Intro to Herb Growing + Wildcrafting
- Saturday August 10th, 9-11 am - Herbal Energetics
- Wednesday August 14, 6-8 PM - Medicine Making 101
- Saturday August 17, 9-11 am - Intro to Herbalism in the Diaspora
https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&fmid=32474035
DPR Brown Bag Series
Tuesdays, 12-1pm
REI CO-OP, 201 M Street Northeast
Free urban gardening workshops during lunchtime hosted at REI community room. Feel free to bring your lunch!
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/dc-parks-and-rec-dpr-25487861809
DPR’s Fall Nature Photography Workshop Two– Part Series
Saturday, August 24th, 2019 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday, September 15th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Palisades Recreation Center at 5200 Sherier Place, NW
Led by local DC award-winning photographer, Katie Schuler, participants will learn the basics of nature photography skills to produce outstanding nature shots.Your experience will start with an in-class presentation and outdoor skills training on Saturday, August 24th at Palisades Recreation Center. This session will be followed up by an outdoor field experience on Sunday, September 15th to test out your skills! Options for the field trip include Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and the Billy Goat trail on the Potomac; to be determined with class participants. Register here: https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/dcwashingtonwt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&Primarycode=E075
https://naturephotoworkshop.splashthat.com/
Common Good City Farm
300 V Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 2000
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CommonGoodCityFarm/events/?ref=page_internal
Cultivate the City Workshops and Events
910 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington DC 20002
- Saturday, August 3, 11:00 AM 12:00 PM - Grow Your Own Microgreens!
- Saturday, August 10th, 1-2:00 PM - Hot Sauce Blending
- Saturday, August 24, 11:00 AM 12:00 PM - Hydroponics and Vertical Farming
- Sunday, September 1, 9 AM – 10:30 AM - Paw Paw Hunting!
http://www.cultivatethecity.com/events-1
Urban Gardening Series: Summer Harvest, Looking to the Future
Saturday, August 24 | 10:30am – 2:30pm
Martha's Table at The Commons, 2375 Elvans Road, SE,
Please note the extended time for this program.
This workshop will explore how the celebration of harvest was, in many ways, a promise to the future. People met, shared food and promises for the next year, while anticipating the winter at hand.
The garden community will harvest the summer crop, prepare for next year’s planting, and enjoy the results of their efforts with food demos, arts & crafts, and giveaways. This program is sponsored in part by Ed's Plant World.
RSVP Required: RSVP to Outreach Coordinator Alisha Camacho, CamachoAM@si.edu or 202-633-4825
https://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=1
UDC Gardening Workshops
US Botanic Gardens
100 Maryland Ave SW
- 8/7, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - LECTURE: Field to Palette: Dialogues on Soil and Art in the Anthropocene
- 8/8, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Cooking Demonstration: Harvest Cornucopia
- 8/9, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Lecture: Lessons From the Roadside: Designing for Beauty and
- 8/10/2019 9:00 AM - 8/11/2019 4:30 PM - Workshop: Design, Draw, and Paint Your Dream Garden
- 8/15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Tour: Marvelous Morphology: Plant-animal Interactions
- 8/17 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Lecture: Soup's on! The Bean and Pea Family in the Bartholdi Park Kitchen Garden
- 8/17 1:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Special Program: Botanical Mural Painting
- 8/22 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Cooking Demonstration: Harvest Cornucopia
https://learn.usbg.gov/calendar
US National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002
- Sep. 7, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Under the Arbor: Lemon Herbs
- Oct. 12, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Under the Arbor: Chile Pepper Celebration
https://www.usna.usda.gov/visit/events-calendar/
Casey Trees
Workshops and volunteer events
- August 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Tree Inventory: Anacostia Park
- August 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Volunteer: Cherry Tree Pruning August 10th
- August 10 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm - Intro to Tree ID
- August 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Volunteer: Cherry Tree Pruning
Volunteer with Casey Trees Planting Events at this link
https://caseytrees.org/events/?mc_cid=98dcc94dcf&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b
MD (Greater DC)
Smile Herb Shop Events
4908 Berwyn Road, College Park, Maryland 20740
- Aug 1 at 7 PM – Aug 15 at 8 PM - Three Weeks to a Healthier YOU (Webinar)
- August 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM - Cold-Process Soap Making
- August 10, 2019 at 3 PM – 5 PM - The Vegan Skillet Cooking Class: BBQ Jackfruit
- August 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Plant & Mushroom ID Walk
- August 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM - The Spice Queen's Kitchen: Summer Sliders
- August 20, 2019 at 6 PM – 8 PM - The Vegan Skillet Cooking Class: "Crab" Cakes
- August 20, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM - Webinar: The Perfect Anti-Cancer Diet
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SmileHerbShop/events/?ref=page_internal
Northern VA (Greater DC)
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Various locations
- Wed, July 31, 7pm – 8pm - Preserving the Harvest – Canning, Freezing
- Sat, August 3, 11am – 12pm - Summer Blooms in the Garden
- Wed, August 7, 7pm – 8pm - Vegetables for Fall & Winter Harvest.
- Sat, August 10, 11am – 12pm - Ask a Gardener at the Organic Vegetable Garden
- Wed, August 14, 7pm – 8pm - Cover Crops for Healthy Soil.
- Tue, August 20, 7:00pm – 8:30pm - Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening
- Wed, August 21, 7pm – 8pm - Lasagna Gardening, Bokashi Composting, Hugelkultur.
- Sat, August 24, 10:30am – 12:00pm - Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening
More information at
Fermenting Summer's Bounty
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM
100 Bowls of Soup Kitchen
279 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, Virginia 20170
Build probiotics into your diet and learn how to preserve all that fresh locally grown produce from the farmer's market using the ancient art of fermentation. In this hands-on workshop you will get to taste a variety of sauerkrauts and other fermented vegetables (fermented cherry tomato bombs are THE bomb!). Each participant will create and take home a quart of their own signature sauerkraut in a re-useable fermentation kit. Food, knives, cutting boards, and take-home fermentation kit are all included. Just bring yourself and an apron if you're so inclined. Recipes and resources provided. $60/person (includes fermentation kit). Bring a friend for tasting only (no kit) for $10 at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/589158844940053/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=1562002531511194
October Urban Agriculture Month Kickoff Event & Social Hour
Thursday, October 3 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Join Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture at Barley Mac in Rosslyn for food and refreshments, and to learn how we can accelerate urban agriculture initiatives in Arlington. Special guest speaker Wythe Marschall, a national expert in vertical and indoor farming, will lead a discussion on how we can transplant best practices from New York City and European cities to grow a sustainable, just and secure food system in Arlington. Many people believe that cities, not nations, must lead the way in greening the built world. Wythe will talk about how different public and private institutions can intervene to build a resilient future that includes producing food in an urban setting. This is a timely discussion for Arlingtonians given Amazon’s imminent social and physical transformation of Crystal City, the region’s commercial and mixed-residential building boom, and the County’s renewed commitment to environmental stewardship.
RSVP TODAY!
Extension Master Gardener Help Desk
Our Help Desk operates year-round and we welcome your garden-related questions, including those related to plant and insect identification. The Help Desk operates from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays at the VCE office at the Fairlington Community Center 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, 22206 Contact us at 703-228-6414 or mgarlalex@gmail.com, or drop by to speak with our Help Desk volunteers. It’s best to call before you come to make sure we’re available.
https://mgnv.org/programs-activities/help-desk/
Culinary Workshops
List of Orgs with lots of Culinary/Food classes not listed on DUG
YMCA Cooking Classes
Various locations
Click on the link below for full list of cooking classes
https://www.ymcadc.org/cooking-classes/
Hill Center DC Cooking Classes
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Click on the link below for full listing of cooking classes
http://www.hillcenterdc.org/events/
Culinaerie Cooking Classes
1131 14th Street NW
Check the link for full listing of cooking classes
http://www.culinaerie.com/classcalendar
Mess Hall
703 Edgewood St NE
Check the link for full listing of cooking classes
https://messhalldc.com/?fbclid=IwAR2ESYZ2kBVaOm1eFMbuMLwFmj9ZgibA9uhVycEuX08UWHHJ7khZoeHnZ70
School of Food
1309 5th St NE
Click on the link below for full list of cooking classes
https://unionmarketdc.com/events/school-of-food/
Certified Professional Food Manager Course
The course is designed to teach the principles of food safety management and how to use those principles to create a food safety culture. The Certified Professional Food Manager course is a three day, 16-hour course that concludes with students taking the national exam.
Check the link for all the available times this course is offered
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/certified-professional-food-manager-course-tickets-44035195455
Unique Workshops Outside Greater DC
Down to Earth Design Natural Building Workshops
1376 W. Woodbine Road; Fawn Grove PA 17321
August 1st - 4th - Clay Wall Building Intensive
August 30th - September 2nd - Strawbale Wall Intensive
September 21st - 22nd - Lime Plaster Basics
September 28th - 29th - Sculpting with Clay Plaster
October 12th - Living Roof Workshop
www.buildnaturally.com
Ancestral Knowledge
Various locations
- Saturday, October 12, at 12 PM – 5 PM - The Mighty Maitake- Foraging Through the Seasons Part 4
- Saturday, November 9, at 12 PM – 5 PM - The Roots of Creation- Foraging Through the Seasons Part 5
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ancestralknowledge/events/?ref=page_internal
Wild Ginger Herbal Center Programs
Bryans Road, MD and Costa Rica sites
Online Herbal Medicine Course - Part 1 - Foundations in
Community Herbal Program ~ Year 1:Click Here
Community Herbal Program ~ Year 2 : Click Here
Birthkeeper Apprenticeship Program: Click Here
One Day Classes Click Here
Ylang Ylang Herbal Gathering In Costa Rica March 10-18, 2019
http://www.wildgingerherbalcenter.com/
Fox Haven Organic Farm and Learning Center
3630 Poffenberger Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
http://foxhavenfarm.org/events
DC Area Food Learning Locator
Your one-stop resource for finding food-related education and job training programs and organizations throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
https://foodlearninglocator.org/
Webinars and Online Courses
Mycologos Online Mushroom Classes
- Mushroom Identification: Basics & Beyond
- Everything’s Connected: Fungal Ecology from the Sea to the Sky
- The Many Ways of Fungi: First Steps Into the World of Mycology
- Growing Mushrooms for Food, Fun, & Profit
https://mycologos.world/pages/2019-online-mycology-courses
Organizing for Farmworker Justice: Watch the Webinar
On July 8th, Food First and Farmworker Association of Florida (FWAF) hosted a webinar panel with Community 2 Community (C2C), a grassroots organization dedicated to food sovereignty and immigrant rights. Together, we learned more about the bill itself, how it was passed, C2C’s organizing process, and how we can improve guestworker oversight in other states.
https://foodfirst.org/organizing-for-farmworker-justice-watch-the-webinar/
eCarbonizing Row Crop Ag Lands Evidence based mgmt. strategies to increase soil carbon and promote financial resilience for farmers
Webinar on demand
This webinar will briefly discuss observed and predicted rainfall variations across the country, define the functions of a healthy soil, explain what Soil Condition Index (SCI) is and why SCI is a foundational soil resource metric for annual row crop farmers plus explain how a cropping system can be model using the Integrated Erosion Tool (IET) to include IET outputs plus actions farmers can avoid or implement in order to increase financial resiliency.
http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/re-carbonizing-row-crop-ag-lands-evidence-based-management-strategies-to-increase-soil-carbon-and-promote-financial-resilience-for-farmers?sr=wp~mkt-dayOf
Webinar: State Local Purchasing Incentive Bills
August 1, 1-2 PM ET
Providing an increased meal reimbursement to schools and ECE sites purchasing and serving local foods not only increases the amount of fresh, local foods in meal program, but can provide increased revenue streams for local producers. Many states are exploring or pursuing local food incentive bills and a few states have passed and implemented successful legislation, providing important models for future legislation. In this National Farm to School Network webinar, participants will hear from key stakeholders about the passage and enactment of the MI Ten Cents a Meal Program and the New Mexico Grown Local Produce Grant. Register here.
MId-Atlantic Women in Agriculture
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each Month at Noon
1 hour webinars, Cost is FREE
8/14/19: Farm Liability Insurance and Farm Business Structures: How they can work together to protect you and your farming business
8/28/19: Boost Your Email Newsletter Open Rates
9/11/19: This Just In. Your Ag-Role for Media Requests
9/25/19: Managing Your Forested Farmland
10/9/19: Understanding Your Credit and Credit Scores
10/23/19: Yes, It's Time for Twitter. Really.
11/13/19: Excel and Spreadsheets on the Farm
12/11/19: Meals on Wheels- Food Trucks, Pop-up Markets, Home Delivery
For more details and all old webinars archive at link below
http://extension.umd.edu//womeninag/webinars
QuickBooks for Farmers
QuickBooks is a powerful tool that goes way beyond just tracking income and expenses for taxes; it can help you manage cash, understand how to increase profits, and plan for growth.
http://thefarmersoffice.com/course/quickbooks-live/
Visionary Voices Podcast - Anupama Joshi episode
In this episode of the Food Systems Leadership Network’s Visionary Voices podcast, Anupama Joshi, National Farm to School Network Executive Director and Co-Founder, discusses her progression into the food movement, recounts how mentorship and peer support have helped her balance the ups and downs of food systems work, and her vision for the future of farm to school.
Listen to the podcast here.
Online Herbal Medicine Course From Centro Ashé
Designed to give you practical skills as well as basic theoretical background on how to incorporate holistic wellness into your life, how to incorporate herbs into your diet and how to make basic herbal remedies.
https://www.centroashe.org/online-course.html
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/
|
|
Featured Programs
Featured Programs
DC Food Talks: Edible Activist Podcast
Edible Activist is a podcast where dynamic people of color in the food and agriculture space share personal food journeys, stories and perspectives that stem from the land. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, artists, healers, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/edible-activist-podcast/id1437291994?mt=2#
https://linktr.ee/foodtalksdc?fbclid=IwAR0pCjpDrgXJRAuql27G017gyPjA9AYIg5VUkyAmX-2gD-Ve6dF1E-RSpDY
---
Plant Sales
Chesapeake Natives Plant Sales
Chesapeake Natives Inc., a primarily volunteer driven non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and propagating plants native to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, has released the dates of our 2019 sales.
March 31st – April 28th – May 26th - June 30th – July 28th – August 25th – September 29th
Our sales are from 10am-2pm at our Mt. Airy Mansion Greenhouse, located inside Rosaryville State Park, 9640 Rosaryville Road Upper Marlboro, MD. More information, including dates of offsite sales and a full list of our available plants, can be found by visiting our website www.chesapeakenatives.org or by emailing info@chesapeakenatives.org
---
For Youth
Common Good City Farm Little Farmers Toddler Program
Mondays 10-11am
Little Farmers happens on the farm every Monday from 10 am to 11 am. During the hour, children and their parent or guardian will be led through a farm activity, a craft activity and read a book together on the week's topic. A $5 class fee is suggested but no one will be turned away. Click here for more information on the Little Farmers program!
https://www.commongoodcityfarm.org/calendar/2019/4/22/little-farmers-toddler-program-krwff-tmweh-gxs3f
Arcadia Farm Camp 2019!
Your child, age 6-11, will tend chickens, plant a garden, harvest fresh veggies, learn cooking skills, and most importantly, revel in the natural world, device-free! Farm Camp operates in 5 one-week session, each with a theme featuring visiting educators. It sells out every year, so don't put this off. We also offer transportation from Old Town for 15 children; sign up for that too!
All the information is here, and if you have questions, please contact: farmcamp@arcadiafood.org
Washington Youth Garden Field Trips
Registration is open to groups interested in visiting this year, April-mid November. SPROUT field trips are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Groups are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis so we encourage you to sign up now for a greater chance of getting your first choice date(s).
Click here to register: www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/register
---
Volunteer Opportunities
Help Grow!
Cultivate the City: Volunteer at Nationals Park Rooftop Farm
Join us for a unique gardening opportunity at Nationals Park! We help maintain a rooftop farm at the stadium where the produce we grow is used in the food services & dining- come check out the seasonal crops we are growing including tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, herbs, cucumbers as well as unique ethnic crops.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-at-nationals-park-rooftop-farm-tickets-62164373314?aff=efbneb&fbclid=IwAR0l1YS57QOjoH_A9pZ7HEuZhpnMMNAANVXC8fy5tubDiOW-4N9oRw6TsSw
DC Urban Greens
Volunteer at Fort Stanton Urban Farm! Help to beautify our farm by volunteering. Volunteer tasks may including planting, weeding, harvesting, landscaping, and organizing. Go home with your very own harvested veggie bag! Adult groups of 5 or more are encouraged! Weekday availability and Sunday's are open from 9-12 or 1-4.
Contact annie@dcurbangreens.org
Deanwood Garden Lot Needs Gardeners!!!
A Garden Lot is available for use by a community organization by the REDEEM Community Development Corporation, of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood. The lot size is 4,500 sq. ft. and located next to its Community Outreach Center at 4408 Sheriff Road. A use agreement between REDEEM and the interested organization will be required to identify terms and conditions. If interested, please contact Gerald W. Hines, Garden Coordinator at 301-910-8025.
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
Volunteer with UDC CAUSES Urban Agriculture Programs
We need volunteer groups to help throughout the summer at our urban agriculture sites: Firebird Farm, East Capitol, Bertie Backus, and PR Harris. Tasks will include installing greenhouse shade cloth, weeding, laying black weed fabric, harvesting, and seeding/transplanting. If you have a group that might be interested in organizing a volunteer day, please reach out to Amanda Tai at amanda.tai@udc.edu. Check out UDC CAUSES VolunteerMatch page for other ongoing opportunities.
Help with Food Access!
Hollin Farm Food Recovery Gleaning Trips
These gleanings begin on July 14th and continue every Sunday until October 20th
1584 Snowden Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
If you are interested in spending the day picking fruits and veggies in one of Virginia’s most beautiful farms and orchards, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Food for Others will be at Hollin Farms working to prevent food loss and gather fresh produce for families in need. There are no age restrictions; however, minors will require supervision. Sign up and/or learn more here: https://signup.com/go/tgPaNnJ
DC Greens Farmers Market Brigade
Farmers’ Market Brigade volunteers help distribute Produce Plus checks at participating neighborhood farmers’ markets in DC. Through the Produce Plus program, DC residents who receive SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Medicare QMB, TANF, Grocery Plus (Senior CSFP), or SSI Disability can receive $10 twice per week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.
https://www.dcgreens.org/brigade
Food for Others volunteer farmers market gleaners needed
Our gleaners work to redirect healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables to our warehouse, where the produce is then distributed to families in need. For more info email mbarron@foodforothers.org or click this link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i-npC1f6KhJbEWGA4NK79cQwYig4HYil/view?usp=sharing
DC Central Kitchen’s Healthy Corners store program
Participating Store locations
Healthy Corners is a pioneering venture that is sustainably expanding healthy food access in DC’s food deserts. We deliver fresh produce and healthy snacks to corner stores in DC’s low-income communities, offering produce to corner stores at wholesale prices and in smaller quantities than a conventional distributor. The stores then sell the produce at below-market prices, making it an affordable option for the consumer. This venture is made possible through a mix of earned revenue, philanthropic support, and a significant partnership with DC Health.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/healthy-corners/
 
SNAP Matching for fruits & vegetables at Healthy Corners Stores
DC Central Kitchen is offering a “5 for 5” coupon program for SNAP/EBT customers. At these 15 corner stores in Wards 5, 6, 7, & 8, customers receive a $5 coupon for free fruits and vegetables every time they spend $5+ using their SNAP/EBT card.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/5for5/
Volunteer with Joyful Food Markets and Increase Food Access in DC!
Joyful Food Markets are run exclusively in elementary schools in Wards 7 & 8. In each school, colorful tables are filled with baskets of fresh produce and piled high with healthy non-perishable food, while festive music plays. The markets are joyful community events, where families and children can mingle with volunteers and school administrators while selecting from fresh, seasonal produce and healthy pantry staples, totaling 23 pounds of food per enrolled student. In addition, our markets feature kids’ cooking activities, recipe samples, and chef-led culinary demonstrations, designed to get children excited about healthy eating and cooking. To volunteer please create an account here on our Volunteerhub website. After creating an account, you should be able to see all of our upcoming shifts for the next three months in a calendar view format. Finally, you can find more information about the impact of our JFM’s by watching this video.
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
Help the Environment!
Donate Construction Materials to Community Forklift
Donated building materials are the cornerstone of Community Forklift. We couldn’t exist without them. By donating, you can qualify for a tax deduction, reduce disposal costs, keep items out of the landfill, and support the community. Community Forklift accepts donations of most new and salvaged building & landscaping materials, appliances, and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. We also accept furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis. Please review our Donation Guidelines for more information.
Community Forklift offers two convenient ways to donate building materials:
Planning a major tear-down or renovation? Consider Deconstruction! Click here to learn more.
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
---
Local CSA
|
|
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/
UDC Green Roof Tours
various times
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Building 44, Green Roof
Washington, DC 20008
The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), invites you to tour our Green Roof; hear more about sustainable agriculture from our Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Sandy Farber Bandier; and learn about green roof design from David Bell, of BELL Architects.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Saturday, September 21, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/udc-green-roof-tours-tickets-59243376534?aff=erelexpmlt
0
Summer DIY Infusions
Thursdays 6-8pm
August 1st, 29th, and Setp 19th
The Hemp Source - 3830A -34th Street Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Join us as we learn how to use fresh farm grown plants for hair & skin care. All natural and herb infused recipe selections available all participants must be age 18+ Events are hosted by The Hemp Source - Mount Rainier.
Visit WWW.PRIMONOIR.COM to register.
The Farm at Kelly Miller
301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia
The purpose of this event is to increase awareness and create a relationship between Black people and Black vegan/food justice resources, to create and foster a sense of vegan/vegan-interested community within our own Black community, and to encourage veganism within the Black community.
https://www.facebook.com/events/471617733614079/
Cleanup at Meadowbrook Park
Friday, August 23, 2019 from 2:30 PM-4:30 PM.
Meadowbrook Local Park (7901 Meadowbrook Ln, Chevy Chase, MD 20815). Parking is available in the lots.Volunteers are encouraged to carpool or use public transportation.
Join Bethesda Green, Rock Creek Conservancy, and Montgomery County Parks as we remove trash from Meadowbrook. Trash and litter negatively affect the health of a watershed, along with the organisms (we humans included) that live there. We invite you to join Rock Creek Conservancy to help keep the creek clean. We hope to see you there!
https://publicevents.secure.force.com/Public_Event_Signup_Page?cid=7010g0000016fkW
GRID Mid-Atlantic's Solar Soireé: A Five-Year Anniversary
September 19, 2019 | 6-9 PM
THEARC: Black Box | 1901 Mississippi Avenue Southeast | Washington, DC 20020
GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic invites you their Solar Soirée in celebration of their five-year anniversary. Celebrate community champions including Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali from the National Wildlife Federation, D.C. Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Andy Shallal from Busboys and Poets and others who advance social justice, environmental justice, and employment diversity. Enjoy live entertainment with Josanne Francis' steelpan musical act and DJ Ra's feel-good music. Our emcee for the evening will be stand-up comedian Jordan Segue. Your ticket includes dinner and drinks, and the opportunity to network with amazing advocates. This is a fundraising event and proceeds support our efforts to bring solar power and solar jobs to low-income communities and communities of color.
https://gridalternatives.org/regions/midatlantic/grid-mid-atlantics-solar-soire%C3%A9-five-year-anniversary
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/
|
|
Job and Apprenticeship Openings
Horace Mann Elementary Fall School Garden Internship
Horace Mann Elementary School, a DC public school, is seeking garden interns for the Fall 2019-20 gardening season. 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. Join us for Farm-to-Table learning and urban farming this 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, Grade School Greens restaurant program, farming and nutrition education programs. Hours are flexible at 5-30 hours a week. Come earn your volunteer hours, setup an accredited internship with your learning institution, or just to gain the satisfaction of helping children learn about living sustainably in a healthy environment.
Contact Amy Jagodnik, School Garden Coordinator at ajarts3702@gmail.com, 202-361-1056.
Little Wild Things City Farm Operations Manager
his is a leadership role, responsible for managing production at both our indoor and outdoor farm locations. This position oversees team member management; training, and development; planning, scheduling, and organization of daily production and packing tasks; inventory management; quality control; food safety; certification processes; invoicing and purchasing; maximizes efficiency and scalability in production processes; and develops and maintains outstanding customer relationships.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/124392/operations-manager.html
Anacostia Watershed Society Manager of Community-Based Restoration
AWS is seeking a Manager of Community-Based Restoration to inspire and inform diverse communities about the Anacostia Watershed, and develop and implement innovative strategies to restore the Anacostia River and to engage diverse communities in the restoration of the Anacostia River. The Manager of Community-Based Restoration works directly with the Director of River Restoration Programs and manages a team of four to ensure integration among all AWS initiatives.
https://www.anacostiaws.org/about-us/employment-and-internships.html
Crew Leader, DC Green Roof Stewardship
The Crew Leader is responsible for executing our work on specific green roof job sites in his/her control. That includes safety (always our first priority), scheduling, logistics, crew management, performance of the work, communication with office and customers, and delivering the company objectives of great customer experience and targeted profit margins.
https://jobs.landscapeindustrycareers.org/jobs/12194969-stewardship-crew-leader-at-furbish-company?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
UDC Firebird Farm Internship
starting Aug 1st, to October/November.
The intern would be managing the hydroponic and aquaponic research systems at Firebird Farm, and collecting harvest/pest/damage data on the tomatoes and strawberries growing in the systems. This position is located exclusively at the UDC Firebird Farm in Beltsville, MD, requires a car, and requires Mon/Wed/Fri availability. It also requires a person who is comfortable working with insects, dirt, water, and in high heat environments. The position is paid monthly as a stipend. For those who are not UDC students, the monthly pay is dependent upon completing a free 15 hour extension course. No experience necessary, but data collection experience, soil-less growing experience, and farm experience are preferred. Applicants should send me their resume and cover letter directly to cgarlotta@gmail.com.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is seeking a passionate, experienced, strategic and collaborative policy leader who will build upon the Coalition’s accomplishments over the past 30 years and help lead the charge to even bigger victories in the future.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/124194/policy-director.html
The Good Food Institute Manager of Foodservice Engagement
Help restaurant and foodservice companies seize plant-based market share In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence restaurant chains and non-commercial foodservice companies to capitalize on the consumer shift to plant-based eating and advise them on ways to execute a strategy consistent with their brands.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/124089/manager-of-foodservice-engagement.html
Community Foodworks Food Access Associate
Community Foodworks seeks a supportive and flexible Assistant Market Manager to ensure successful market operations, food access programming, and Spanish interpretation at the CHFM. The Assistant Market Manager will work under the General Operations Manager and with the Columbia Heights Market Manager to fulfill all responsibilities. On Wednesdays, the Assistant Market Manager will support coordination of the Pop-Up Food Hub (PUFH) with other Community Foodworks staff.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/123991/food-access-associate.html
Wellness in the Schools WITS Chef
Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that teaches kids healthy habits to learn and live better. We partner with public schools to provide nutrition and fitness education, healthy scratch-cooked meals and active recess periods. Our approach improves student outcomes and drives systemic, long-term change, shifting school cultures.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/124142/wits-chef.html
CulinAerie Kitchen Assistant
CulinAerie Kitchen Assistants are responsible for helping the chefs setup and run their classes smoothly, as well as cleanup. A regular shift is normally 5 hours. There is one hour preparation before the class, 3 hours class/event time, and approximately 1 hour after for cleanup. Must have a flexible schedule including nights and weekends! This is NOT a cooking job - it is more similar to bussing or waiting tables.
https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/123903/kitchen-assistant.html
FoodCorps DC Metro Area Program Director
FoodCorps seeks a motivated and passionate individual to lead, coach, and support a cohort of 16+ FoodCorps service members and FoodCorps programming in the D.C. Metro area under the direction of the D.C. Metro Program Director.
https://foodcorps.hiringthing.com/job/123264/dc-metro-program-coordinator?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Accepting applicants for DC FoodCorps service members
Available positions are with Washington Youth Gardens, Kid Power, Leckie Education Campus, Eagle Academy – Congress Heights Campus, and Friendship PCS - Woodridge Campus.
We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis to start on August 1, 2019. Apply here ASAP!
Please reach out to Karen Davison (karen.davison@foodcorps.org) or Carina Gervacio (carina.gervacio@foodcorps.org) with questions.
Cultured Kombucha team member
Cultured Kombucha is a woman-and minority-owned business operating in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. We believe all communities should have access to and knowledge of internal health and wellness. Our mission is to craft a culturally relevant brand and suite of products that attracts minorities and lesser targeted populations to internal health and wellness. Cultured is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to join our team. This is a full experience opportunity. The individual will assist in all aspects of Cultured’s operations.
https://www.theculturedkombucha.com/werehiring
Fresh Farms Open Positions
- Executive Director
- FoodPrints Intern, Practicum, Work Study, and Volunteer Positions
http://freshfarm.org/join-our-team.html
Fresh Farm Market Vendor Job Openings
Several of our market vendors are looking for staff. Metro Microgreens is looking for help staffing Capitol Riverfront. Contact Mark Ross at 301-706-4884 or mark@metromicrogreens.com. Manos de Maiz is looking for help at Mosaic. Contact Joahna Hernandez at 240-586-1102 or contact@manosdemaiz.com. Baypearl is seeking help at Mosaic. Contact Mark Peregory at 703-909-8747 orbigcakeslittlebuns@gmail.com.
Inclusion Fellow - DEIJ in Conservation
An Inclusion Intern will support the DJV by (1) developing a framework for the toolkit based on input from the Inclusion Working Group; and (2) conducting research to find best practices, articles, examples and metrics for each piece of the toolkit. Time and resources permitting in a second phase of the effort, the intern will assist a consultant(s) to (a) provide a version of the full toolkit to the working group for review and comment; (b) draft a revised version for review by the DJV; (c) finalize and submit for design; (d) assist the working group and communication team in developing the online version of the toolkit; and (e) help to launch toolkit on the DJV website.
https://www.indeedjobs.com/jobs/c4eaaf69e450934a9275?from=snippet
City Blossoms Executive Director
Deadline: July 15th
City Blossoms is currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position. The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of City Blossoms’ mission through the design and management of staff, programs and expansions. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities. The Executive Director’s tasks will range from organizational leadership, administration, finance, board and organizational management, program development, fundraising, relationship development, and communications.
https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/0e9ea92ebb6e4f1a8bbfbde197d6e7c0-executive-director-city-blossoms-washington
Fair Food Network Policy Director
Fair Food Network is looking for an experienced government relations professional to join our team. The Policy Director will lead Fair Food Network’s outreach, advocacy and policy-related relationship building work, with an emphasis on Washington, DC relationships and legislation. This person will also oversee a Michigan-based Policy Manager who will support relationship building in the state and manage Lansing-based advocacy and outreach. The Policy Director, working with the Policy Manager, will also contribute policy expertise to Fair Food Network’s new Technical Assistance Hub, which provides support and tools to healthy food incentive programs across the country.
https://fairfoodnetwork.org/careers/policy-director/?mc_cid=d39da45355&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b
Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist -- ICF
ICF is seeking an environmental consultant to support the Climate, Energy Efficiency, and Transportation line of business. You will be responsible for supporting ICF managers in winning, planning, and executing projects.
http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzQyMDQwNSZlbWFpbGlkPWpvc2hzaW5nZXIzMDcwQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9am9zaHNpbmdlcjMwNzBAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&109&&&https://www.icf.com/careers/jobs/r1900392?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Energy Program Officer (Branch Chief, Renewable Energy and Clean Transportation) — DOEE
Duties include but are not limited to: Manage and supervise daily activities, budgets, work products and deliverables of subordinate staff to ensure proper implementation of programs and projects; Direct and guide the administration of the Solar for All Program, including; Development and implementation of processes and protocols to effect robust oversight and monitoring of Solar for All activities, and achievement of the goals. Program development to support implementation of Solar for All Implementation Plan. Promote new and innovative technologies and strategies that accelerate the adoption of clean transportation fuels and vehicles in the District.
http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzQyMDQwNSZlbWFpbGlkPWpvc2hzaW5nZXIzMDcwQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9am9zaHNpbmdlcjMwNzBAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&110&&&https://careers.dc.gov/
Energy Program Specialist (Building Energy Benchmarking) — DOEE
The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all activities related to DOEE’s Building Energy Benchmarking Program. The incumbent will analyze benchmarking data and respond to calls and inquiries received through the Benchmarking Help Center. The incumbent will issue Notices of Violation and coordinate with DOEE’s Office of Enforcement and Environmental Justice to issue Notices of Infraction to noncompliant building owners. The incumbent will also prepare guidance documents, analyze benchmarking data, and provide technical assistance to help large private building owners benchmark their buildings, draft technical reports, and complete other duties as assigned.
http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzQyMDQwNSZlbWFpbGlkPWpvc2hzaW5nZXIzMDcwQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9am9zaHNpbmdlcjMwNzBAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&111&&&https://careers.dc.gov/
Market Outreach and Development Intern - US Green Building Council
The Market Outreach and Development Intern will work closely with Market Development and Arc teams to focus and streamline outreach efforts with regards to existing buildings.
http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNjI4Ljc0OTQxMjEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNzQyMDQwNSZlbWFpbGlkPWpvc2hzaW5nZXIzMDcwQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9am9zaHNpbmdlcjMwNzBAZ21haWwuY29tJnRhcmdldGlkPSZmbD0mbXZpZD0mZXh0cmE9JiYm&&&112&&&https://careercenter.usgbc.org/job/market-outreach-and-development-intern/47274344/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Common Good City Farm Seasonal Farm and Market Assistant!
Common Good City Farm is looking for an enthusiastic farm assistant who is willing to learn about sustainable agriculture, healthy eating, market management, and community service. The successful candidate will be given training on how to complete basic farm tasks such as planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, building beds, and composting. Throughout the summer, the assistant will perform farm work, sell produce to the local community, participate in the marketing and promotion of the farm stand, and assist our summer interns.
https://www.commongoodcityfarm.org/jobs-and-internships
Dreaming Out Loud Open Positions
http://dreamingoutloud.org/opportunity/
Food Recovery Network Summer Internships
https://www.foodrecoverynetwork.org/careers
Loop Closing Open Positions
- Composting Small Systems Operator and Trainer
- Communications, Marketing and Development
https://www.facebook.com/DOLDC/photos/pcb.10156517087371032/10156517086761032/?type=3&theater
DC Greens Job Openings
- Produce Plus Program Assistant
https://www.dcgreens.org/employment-1/
Arcadia’s Mobile Market - Full Time Seasonal Positions
- Farm Education Opportunities
- Farm Camp Manager
http://arcadiafood.org/career-opportunities
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
https://www.greenamerica.org/were-hiring
Love and Carrots Open Positions
- Landscape Designer
- 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
- Mission Thrive Summer – Crew Leader
- Baltimore Conservation Leadership Corps – Crew Leader
- Summer Programs Assistant – 900 Hour AmeriCorps Term
- Real Food Farm Urban Farmer Assistant – 900 Hour AmeriCorps Term
- Little Gunpowder Farm Assistant Farmer – 1700 Hour AmeriCorps Term
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
https://compostcab.com/careers/
Martha’s Table Open Positions
http://marthastable.org/careers/
Capital Area Food Bank Open Positions
- Head of Advocacy & Public Policy
- Financial Analyst
- Chief Development Officer
- Grant Writer
- Manager, Foundation and Corporate Relations
- Marketing Communications Manager
- Direct Distributions
http://capitalareafoodbank.appone.com/
Casey Trees Staff and Fellowship Open Position
https://caseytrees.org/about-us/jobs-internships
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) Job Openings
Community Forklift: Open Positions
Union of Concerned Scientists: DC Jobs
For more food-related job opportunities, check out these links:
NO KID HUNGRY: Share Our Strength Open Positions
Numerous job listings at this link
https://nokidhungrycareers.silkroad.com/?mc_cid=f2760ac6bd&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b
CAUSES: (The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences) Open Positions
Numerous job listings at this link
http://udc.applicantstack.com/x/openings
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.
https://doee.dc.gov/greenpathways
|
|
Grants and Funding
The Healthy Tots Act Wellness Grant Program
Due aug 5th
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.
https://osse.dc.gov/page/fiscal-year-2020-healthy-tots-act-grant-application-materials
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Announces Revised Criteria to Align Conservation Initiatives
Application Deadline August 29
A total of $5.27 million in grant funding is available for land acquisitions and protections in four categories: farmland and forest preservation, historic area preservation, natural area protection, and open spaces and parks.
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2019/june/headline-841162-en.html
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) Farmer Mini-Grants
Round 1 deadline August 31, 2019
Round 2 deadline December 31, 2019
The projects should be simple in scope and able to be completed relatively quickly. SMADC will award up to $2,000 per applicant for qualified projects, with a one-to-one match by the farmer.
Examples of projects for consideration: Purchase of foundation livestock, purchase of plant stock, marketing and promotion of current farm operation, fencing, hoop house, materials needed for value-added production, and on-farm upgrades to enhance food safety, per compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) produce safety rule.
https://www.indeepinitiative.org/blog/2019/7/8/new-guide-provides-information-on-organizations-led-by-black-and-indigenous-people-of-color
2019-2021 OSSE School Garden Grant
Application Submission Deadline: Sept. 4, 2019 at 3 p.m.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Health and Wellness is soliciting applications for the 2019-2021 OSSE School Garden Grant. The School Garden Grant is now available in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). The purpose of this grant is to:
1) Increase the number of students that engage in school garden programs.
2) Increase the number of classroom teachers who are including garden-based teaching into their teaching practice.
3) Increase the number of schools with garden programs.
4) Institutionalize school garden programs to ensure staying power.
OSSE will accept applications from public schools (i.e., schools within the District of Columbia Public Schools), public charter schools and Community based organizations that support school garden programs.
https://osse.dc.gov/publication/2019-21-school-garden-grant-documents
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
Kroger Innovation Zero Waste Funds
An exciting element of our plan is Kroger’s $10 Million Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Innovation Fund. A few years ago, Kroger put extra funds in The Kroger Co. Foundation. Now we will use it to fund new ideas and scalable solutions to help end hunger, and particularly, to prevent and reduce food waste.
http://sustainability.kroger.com/zero-hunger-zero-waste.html
DOEE Notice of Funding Availability
MAEF and Seibel Scholarship Applications Now Open
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Two college scholarships are now accepting applications for the Ronald J. Seibel Scholarship and the Maryland Ag Ed Foundation Scholarship. Please see the Guidelines and Application forms for each at http://maefonline.com/home/student-center/scholarships/
On-going Grants (no deadlines)
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/
Empowering Families and Individuals Funds
Deadline: None
James M. Cox Foundation announces funds to support programs and projects in the areas of conservation and the environment, early childhood education (birth to five years), empowering families and individuals for success and health. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Contact: James M. Cox Foundation at CorporateGiving@coxinc.com Website: https://www.coxenterprises.com/corporate-responsibility/corporate-giving
Value Added Producer Grants
The USDA Rural Development's VAPG program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and or marketing of new products. Independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer- or rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply here.
Initiatives Addressing Climate Change and Inequality
Nathan Cummings Foundation announces funds to support the four focus areas that together advance the vision of a healthy planet and a healthy democracy. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations Deadline: None Contact: Nathan Cummings Foundation Website: http://www.nathancummings.org/how-apply
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.
https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/FY%202017_AFRI%20Foundational_RFA.pdf
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
The Awesome Foundation gives out a $1,000 monthly grant every month to fund any awesome idea.
http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/dc
Join FarmRaiser:
Your student Champions (and their parents) sell great products and good prices, earning an average of 53% profit for the cause, while learning about the importance of a healthy local food system. Join these successful organizations who are revolutionizing school fundraising and make your next fundraiser a FarmRaiser.
https://www.farmraiser.com/
Grants.gov
Online source for lots of government grants in many areas
https://www.grants.gov/
|
|
|
|
