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March 2010

Equipment

1 & 2-ROW POTATO PLANTERS. 1-row POTATO AND SWEET POTATO DIGGERS. Parts for most small diggers. SEED CUTTERS. NEW Water Cage Plant Protectors 1-888-522-1554; www.ussmallfarm.com.

ATTENTION MARKET GARDENERS and CSA Farms - Easy Harvest Carts - Aluminum, lightweight, maneuveraalbe, durable. Handles 300# loads. Customizable to your needs. Avalon Farms 269-746-4648 www.AvalonFarmsHomegrown.net

For Sale: 1 row Monosem precision vacuum planter ($6,500 obo) and Buckeye 4626 Pro-Water Wheel Planter ($2,200 obo). Both purchased new in spring 07'. Excellent condition. For photographs and a more complete description go to deercreekorganics.com. If interested contact Jeff (815) 953-8897

FLAME WEEDERS, 4- and 5-torch walk behind models, ideal for market gardeners and CSA’s 304-462-7606; www.flameweeders.com

IRRIGATION, PLASTIC MULCH & LAYERS, row covers, support netting, greenhouse film, transplanters, Imants spading machines, Hatzenbichler tine weeders, berry plants, foliar sprays, mist sprayers, organic supplies. AgResource Inc., 800-288-6650; dgbari@tekstar.com.

Rural living

FLUSH-IT® Septic Energizer — 56 billion beneficial bacteria per use. Rejuvenating septic systems since 1992. Always FREE shipping & handling. 518-284-2203. www.flush-it.com.

Help Wanted

Excellent opportunity for the right person/family! Developing biodynamic farm in Cross Village Michigan needs manager/partner. 45 acres total. Earn ownership. Experience Necessary. Send inquiries to cmrapin@gmail.com.

HARMONY VALLEY FARM is now hiring for the 2010 season. Our open positions include: Field & Harvest Coordinator, Seasonal Farm Chef, Assistant Farm Chef, Shop & Field Crew Member, Delivery Driver and Packing Shed Coordinator. We are also hiring an Assistant Production Manager with potential for farm ownership shares. Each of these positions requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member. For more information on these positions and their requirements, visit www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com or send resume and cover letter to bookkeeper@harmonyvalleyfarm.com

SEEKING EXPERIENCED COUPLE to share operations on a small organic orchard and berry farm in mountains of North Carolina. Essential to value simple lifestyle, traditional methods and community self reliance. Contact Pat Tompkins at 828-766-0904 or patiapplefarm@yahoo.com

Sunrise Ranch: Farm Intern Wage/Salary: room and board and $125/month Job Description:
This is a residential internship program that provides both professional and personal development for all those participating. You will learn about sustainable agriculture and its wide reaching impact on civilization, health, and ecosystems through hands-on work in the farm and garden and through class room sessions. Application Instructions: Send your resume, and a cover letter describing: your knowledge/experience with sustainable agriculture, any past communal living experience, and your interest in personal transformation to thefarm@sunriseranch.org 970-679-4330

Land for Sale:

25 ACRES IN CENTRAL OHIO. 10 year old house on quiet road, large machine shed, vegetable processing house, potting shed, many small buildings, 11 hot houses. Spring water and free gas to the house. Lots of fresh water available. Natural practices used for 25 years (not certified). 10 acres of deer fence and 8 acres of cattle fence, all new. Market CSA equipment available. $165,000. Call George McCoy at 740-824-4279

25 ORGANIC SOUTH TEXAS ACRES. Red sandy Poteet loam 30 miles south of San Antonio. Great location for supplying urban market, CSA or cottage industry. 1500 Sq. ft. raised beds. Productive half acre blackberries. Fenced and cross fenced for horses, sheep and dairy goats. Big neighbors. Historic limestone house. Many outbuildings. Fifteen year home to two longtime Permaculture teachers now moving to Mexico. $224K. Photos/info: www.deljardin.net or call Brian Walton, Agent 512-965-8820 http://wwwsouthtexasranches.com/25.htm.

Seeds, bulbs and plants

Dahlias: Field grown, divided tubers. Colors and varieties mixed. Good for roadside bouquets. $50 per 100 plus shipping. Patty's Berries & Bunches, formerly Harber's Berry Farm. 631-298-4679

HEIRLOOM ACRES SEEDS. Quality heirloom and open pollinated vegetable, flower and herb seeds. 500+ varieties. Very reasonable bulk and packet pricing. We have been market gardeners and seedsmen for over 15 years. Christian family business. Free catalog, website and year-round ordering. 2529 CR 338 New Bloomfield, Mo. 65063; 573-491-3001; www.HeirloomAcresSeeds.com.

Supplies

WOODCREEK FARM & SUPPLY—Natural and organic products: Organic seed; Natural fertilizers; Growing mixes; Animal supplements; Pest management; Growers supplies.
www.woodcreekfarm.com; Cana, VA Phone 276-755-4902.

Workshops:

SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP at the Heifer ranch in Perryville, Arkansas. April 11-15, 2010. An introductory course that covers basic bee biology, hive management, equopment needed to build and start a bee hive, plus hands on work on building and assembling bee boxes and frames. We will also suit up and open existing gives and install new colonies of bees. Bee souits are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Physical activity includes low levels of lifting an moderate amounts of walking. The $375 per person tuition fee includes all programming, lodging and meals. For more information call Velma Geddes at 501-889-5124 or email chuck.crimmins@heifer.org or velma.geddes@heifer.org

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