Events
5. THE Organic Farming Conference
February 26-28 2008
An extraordinary, farmer-centered event, the Organic Farming Conference is the
largest organic farming conference in the
The conference is highly regarded due to its practical
workshops designed to help beginning, transitional, and experienced organic
farmers.
Check back in November for full conference details.
© Midwest Organic and Sustainable
Education Service
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715-772-3153 | f.
715-772-3162
www.mosesorganic.org
6. Welcome to the New Roseland Farms
Market
We are proud to announce the opening of
our new farm market on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 10am-7pm.
Activities will include food sampling,
animal tours, music, hayrides, pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, and fun. Plus
they will offer special discounts on many items including 15% off beef halves
purchased during event.
They are located 3 miles North of M60 or
4 miles South of Dowagiac on 60200 Daily Road 269-445-8769,
reselandorganicfarms.com
7. Community Supported Agriculture(CSA)
Training Workshop
Oct 8, 2008
Registration
is free for the first 20 attendees. Space is limited, so register early! An
RSVP is needed to attend. There is no fee for the workshop, and dinner is
included. Please contact the Michigan Food & Farming Systems (MIFFS) office
by phone at (517) 432-0712 or by email at [log in to unmask]
to register by October 3, 2008 to reserve your spot.
Job Opportunities
8. Science Coordinator- KBS Long Term Ecological Research
(LTER)
Full-time Academic Specialist (2
years; continuing dependent on funding)
Responsibilities
The position will focus on coordinating KBS LTER science, which is
directed towards understanding the ecology and sustainability of row-crop
production systems in the larger agricultural landscape. The successful
candidate will work closely with the LTER Director and other faculty
collaborators to coordinate participation in national and international
partnerships; promote research potentials to prospective investigators,
including students; participate in LTER cross-site activities; organize science
meetings and workshops, both local and national; help to organize responses to
emerging research opportunities, and participate in grant writing to state and
national funding agencies.
The position reports to the KBS LTER Director and works closely with the KBS
LTER Science Committee as well as with research, information, and agronomic
managers. Salary and benefits are commensurate with prior experience to
$60,000/y. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue their
own research in an LTER-relevant field (expected to occupy up to 20% of
available time), and will also have the opportunity to serve on graduate
student guidance committees in their area of expertise. The position is based
at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners, MI (www.kbs.msu.edu).
Qualifications
A PhD in ecology, agronomy, or a related natural resource or
environmental science field is required, as well as strong organizational and
communication skills. Postdoctoral experience preferred. Familiarity with
agriculture or agricultural ecosystems is not required. This position requires
creativity and an ability to build relationships with academic and other
research partners.
Applications should be submitted as a single Adobe Acrobat pdf or Word file
(please include your last name in the filename) to [log in to unmask].
Include (1) a statement of interest, relevant skills, and work experiences; (2)
a CV; (3) names and contact information for three professional references; and
(4) two writing samples (publications, grants or related materials). For
inquiries about the application process, please contact Ms. Jenny Smith ([log in to unmask]).
For further information about the position please contact KBS LTER Director
Phil Robertson ([log in to unmask]).
Jenny
Smith, Secretary to Dr. Katherine L. Gross
W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 269/671-2354
FAX: 269/671-2351
9. International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements (IFOAM)- Seeks a
Executive Director.
We would like to ask you to assist us with the search for
the best candidate to be the IFOAM Executive Director. A detailed job description
has been posted on our website www.ifoam.org/about_ifoam/inside_ifoam/jobs.html
. Help us get this
information circulated far and wide - please post in your newsletters,
magazines and other electronic and print correspondence. There may be
someone you know that should consider this opportunity - please encourage them
to send their
application. The deadline for applications is January 1, 2009 so, with
your help, we can get the word out quickly
Thanks for your attention.
Organically yours,
Thomas Cierpka
Senior Manager Human Resources & Administration
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) e.V.
Tel: +49-228-92650-15 - www.ifoam.org