The Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP) seeks to enhance the quality of agricultural and environmental education at the University of Illinois through support graduate students studying critical issues in agriculture, food systems and their interactions with the environment and society. The intent of this program is to recruit and support exceptional graduate students interested […]
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Annie’s (Yes, that Annie’s) is Offering Scholarships
If you’re going to be a full-time student, undergrad or graduate, during the 2013-14 school year, and are focusing your studies on sustainable ag, listen up; Annie’s, the well-known makers of organic mac n cheese Annie’s, are offering scholarships that you, being a student in the illustrious Illinois higher education system, have a great shot of […]
Job Opportunity: EFA Program Intern
New this week, the Ecological Farming Association, a non-profit educational organization based out of California, has announced they are looking for an unpaid intern to assist their Program Coordinator. In particular, the EFA is looking for an individual to assist in the coordination of the 2013 EcoFarm Conference in Pacific Grove, CA, the trademark event […]
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Options in Chambana
I’m sure plenty of you know about this already, especially if you find yourself perusing this site in the first place, but it’s my dutiful job to remind you that we have lots of options for buying fresh, locally raised fruits and vegetables here in Champaign-Illinois. Tomorrow (tomorrow being Saturday if you’re suffering from the […]
It’s Research Grant Thursday! Pt. 2: Conference Sponsorships
In addition to Research Fellowships, the CRP/OECD are also offering Conference Sponsorships for 2013. The topics and locations are the same as as for the Research Fellowships, but this grant is for putting on a conference to “inform policy makers, industry and academia of current and future research, scientific developments and opportunities”. If you wish […]
It’s Research Grant Thursday! Pt. 1: Research Fellowships
Exciting news out of OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) this week as the application process for its 2013 Research Fellowships are now open. Under the banner of the Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) the OECD is looking for applications from research scientists “working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries…who would like to conduct research projects […]
Summer program in Natural Agriculture
Students wanted for a Summer program at the Natural Agriculture farm in Hunter, New York. “We are engaging programs interested in exploring different approaches to sustainable agriculture and we believe your students would benefit from learning about Natural Agriculture.” Located just 2.5 hours outside of New York City, the Catskill Mountain Foundation farm is one […]
Sustainable Ag Internships at Peaceful Pastures
WHAT IS PEACEFUL PASTURES? Peaceful Pastures is a direct market, all natural, grass fed, meat business producing and selling beef, lamb, goat, pork, duck and turkey. All of the species are pastured in the 300 acre scenic valley where we live. In addition, we maintain and manage an additional 2200 acres and over 400 cow/calf […]
REU program at Alabama A&M University
Alabama A&M University is pleased to announce to invite applications from undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation supported summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. The REU site at Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is an international program which will provide a ten-week research experience to undergraduates beginning May 16-July 21, 2012. Students […]
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – Louisiana State University
A MS graduate assistantship is available to work in sustainable agriculture in the School of Plant, Environment and Soil Sciences at Louisiana State University. The research focus is on the use of summer cover crops in fall/winter organic vegetable production and the development of vegetable crop management systems. Responsibilities: Successful candidate will manage his/her research […]