THINKING ABOUT FARMING? THINK AGAIN.
There's a new way to farm. It's called SPIN, and it is causing people to re-think not only how to farm, but what it means to be a farmer today.
Workshops: OEFFA conference, Feb. 13, 9:30 am. Sign up here...Minnesota Valley Permaculture Meetup Group, Minneapolis, MN: Feb. 17, 7:00 pm. Sign up here.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Courtesy of SPIN farmer Barb M., Elbert. CO: This year I'm doing a trial CSA for family/friends. I'm offering a discounted price, and I'm going to try all sorts of different varieties out on them in trade for their unbiased opinions. There are five families so far willing to be my guinea pigs. This way, I get to play at being a CSA, yet still have market goals for every Saturday.
SPIN VENTURES TO SILICON VALLEY WITH NEWSEED ADVISORSAs co-host of Agriculture 2.0 in Palo Alto on March 24, 2010, SPIN aims to bring together sustainable ag entrepreneurs with investors. Join us!
HELP YOURSELF...New free pass-alongs for two kinds of SPIN farmers: for beginners, here's how to start planning; for seasoned farmers wanting to expand, here's a source of support and financing.
- Some practice SPIN in their backyards in the city. Others do it on front lawns in the suburbs.
- Some do it part-time, others full-time.
- Some are young and just starting out, while others are older and on their third or fourth careers.
- Some have more money than they know what to do with, and others have less than they need.
- Some are convinced the world is doomed, while others are trying to save it.
What unites them all is a calling to farm.
If you want to follow your calling...
follow them...