January 24, 2012 @ 10:13 AM
LUFP Internships
The Lansing Urban Farm Project (LUFP) is seeking three interns for spring semester 2012. LUFP is a Michigan non-profit that operates Urbandale Farm using sustainable practices to produce fresh, affordable produce while building community within Lansing. Two interns will assist farm staff in developing market signs, project brochures, photo displays and other PR materials for Urbandale Farm, located on S. Hayford, Lansing. Interns should have strong communication skills as well as experience in art and design. One intern will assist farm staff in compiling and analyzing end-of-season farm data. The intern will update harvest records, volunteer records, field records, and compile community survey results. ...
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January 11, 2012 @ 07:20 PM
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of over 80 grassroots organizationsthat advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, naturalresources, and rural communities. NSAC is currently seeking a “Michigan Voices” Grassroots Organizer.
NSAC seeks to hire an experienced field-organizer to work on-the-ground statewide with focus on farmingcommunities and three target urban areas: Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek. The organizer will work to unite farmer and food system advocates in support of sustainable agriculture policies at the federal level including the upcoming Farm Bill.
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January 11, 2012 @ 07:06 PM
As many of you already know, Elaine Brown, Executive Director of MIFFS since 2005, was given a great opportunity to work with the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). We are very pleased that MDARD recognized the leadership and organizational skills that Elaine has practiced so diligently at MIFFS and that Elaine was able to make this career-enhancing move.
The MIFFS Council is now conducting a search for a new Executive Director. Below is a position announcement. A more detailed job description is available at www.miffs.org/employment.asp.
*Disclaimer: MOFFA is offering these opportunities solely...
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