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The
Voice of Organics in Atlantic Canada
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ACORN is hiring for the summer!
Interested in local organic food? ACORN is the place to work to learn
more and make great connections. We're looking for an enthusiastic
summer student to support our work on the New Brunswick Strategic Plan
for the province's organic sector.
Deadline to apply is May 14th. |
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Not a member yet?
Click here to learn about what we can do for you when you join the local organic community (only $30/year)! |
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Movie Night!
Come to a screening of GROW!
at the Khyber in HalifaxThis documentary takes a look at this new generation of sustainable
farmers through the eyes, hearts and minds of 20 passionate, idealistic
and fiercely independent young growers. In the film they speak of both
the joys and the challenges involved in tending the land. More
details can be found on our events page. See you there!
May–stay tuned!
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Our
monthly e-newsletter features important Atlantic Organic news,
announcements, current events and our very popular classified ads (free for ACORN members!). Sign up to recieve your free monthly e-newsletter today!
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Dream of farming?
SOIL
is Canada's Sustainable Farm Apprenticeship program. If you are
interested in learning more about sustainable and organic farming, this
is a great way to gain a hands-on learning experience! If you're
a farm interested in being a host farm–the SOIL program offers a
match-making services between you and potential apprentices.
Click on the box to visit the national SOIL website, or contact lucia@acornorganic.org to find out more about the program in the Maritimes.
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Now available: ACORN's complete directory of Farm Supplies!
Your source for equipment (large and small), hand tools, and organic
farm supplies in one easy document! Enjoy!
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The farm grants wikisite is a web-based system devoted to keeping
farmers informed of the latest grants and funding opportunities for
everything farm-related. Users can easily edit and update
information themselves with a simple click! Check it out and see
if there is a funding program waiting for you! |
Don't hesitate to contact us at any time–we love to hear from you!
1-866-32-ACORN (2-2676)
or email admin [@] acornorganic.org
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