Small Farms Make a Big Impact on Virginia Agriculture
There’s nothing quite like biting into a freshly picked strawberry or sampling a new, exotic vegetable at the family dinner table. Across the Commonwealth, small-scale …
Iowa farmer grows African crops not found at most farmers markets
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Most Iowans don’t know how to cook with pumpkin leaves, hibiscus leaves and amaranth, but Alfred Matiyabo grew up with these …
Central Virginia Agrarian Commons
Learn more about this organization that we are working with: About the Central Virginia Agrarian Commons Board
Iowa farmer seeks new markets for African vegetables
Alfred Matiyabo seeks to educate consumers about nutrition and taste of produce from Africa. IOWA CITY — Most Iowans don’t know how to cook with …
Virginia Cooperative Extension honors Outstanding Farmer, Volunteer, Agent of the Year
The Virginia Cooperative Extension Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University has honored Michael Carter Jr. as its Small Farm Agent of the Year. …
Farmers-of-Color Grant Program Triples Funding Pool and Expands Focus in the Southeast
The Farmers of Color grant program will provide up to $10,000 in funding to innovative farm projects. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 19. …
Podcast – Trustees Without Borders
Click here to listen to this episode of Trustees Without Borders. On this episode of Trustees Without Borders we’re joined by Josephus Thompson III, poet …
Meet the Black Farmer – AFRO
From AFRO – the Black media authority. nterviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Michael Carter Jr., is the Small Farm Resource Center coordinator …
4 the soil
Episode 22 – 14: Wisdom, Spirituality, and Foresight in Building Soil with Michael Carter Jr. of Carter Farms (Part II) Click here to listen to …
Center for Natural Capital
Michael Carter Joins Center Board of Directors The Center Board of Directors at their 1st Quarter Director’s meeting voted unanimously to welcome Orange County Farmer …