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Conventional versus Organic Milk Production - Do you know the difference? Blog by Jean L Clavelle This weekend an interesting conversation came up about organic milk production. And it's shameful to admit but I realized...

Organic Alberta and the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security are partnering with two organizations to host seed internships this summer. Learn about selecting planting, growing and documenting rare varieties, saving and storing seed and how to select plants for regional adaptability. In 2014, internship opportunities are in Lac Labiche, Alberta and Leaf Rapids, in Northern Manitoba. Click on the link for details: http://ow.ly/tu3y5

Seed Internship Opportunities 2014 Organic Alberta and the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security are partnering with two organizations to host seed internships this...

Check out all the Apprenticeship opportunities available on our website!

Farming Apprenticeships Available! - Organic Alberta The Organic Alberta network is simply about growing organics in Alberta.

Organic Alberta is seeking a candidate with project management and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate our organic livestock value chain projects and our Alberta Organic Food Marketing campaign.

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Organic Alberta is Hiring! - Organic Alberta The Organic Alberta network is simply about growing organics in Alberta.

This petition has almost reached 20,000 signatures. If you support mandatory labelling of GMOs, check it out! http://ow.ly/gQAEM

Click to label GMO food in Canada Want to know what you're eating? Support mandatory labeling of GMO food in Canada. A bill is already in parliament -- sign to support it!

Hey Grande Prairie! Check out this introductory workshop exploring the opportunities for direct-­‐market fruit and veggie production! http://ow.ly/d/Z9h

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So that you can go into your gardening season prepared... here is series of short videos on seed saving! http://ow.ly/gEiaQ

Farm Folk City Folk This series of short videos covers introductory seed saving practices with Patrick Steiner of Stellar Seeds, Jon Alcock of Sunshine Farms and David...

Last but not least - Nature's Way Farm is also still taking applications for apprentices!

Application details: http://startfarming.ca/apply/apprentice-instructions/

startfarming.ca » Nature’s Way Farm Description of Operation: On our Holistic Managed, ecological and grass based farm, we raise grass-fed cattle and sheep, and we grow alfalfa seed, alfalfa leafcutter, hay and beekeep. We have a couple of milk cows, a dozen laying hens, and a vegetable garden for our own food supply. At Natures Way ...

Simple Organic Dairy is also still looking for apprentices!

Application details: http://startfarming.ca/asaap-farms/simply-organic-dairy/

startfarming.ca » Simply Organic Dairy Description of Operation: My wife and I operate an organic dairy and are expanding into organic beef production, an organic market garden complete with a CSA (Community Certified Agriculture) and run a retail store on the farm. The farm store also features a teahouse where we serve lunch and cater ...

If you are interested in being a part of the program as an apprentice - Eggers Farm is still looking for one more person!

Go to the start farming website to learn how to apply: http://startfarming.ca/apply/apprentice-instructions/

startfarming.ca » Eggers Farm Location: LaGlace, 50 km northwest of Grande Prairie Description of operation: Formally a conventional grain farm, we are now grass based and certified organic since 2008. We use Holistic Management principles; we graze cattle, sheep and some chicken. We grow a little organic grain and a vegetable ...