AGROECO Archives

This just in: Summer ENT course starts June 16, looks like fun!

Dr. Max Helmberger will be teaching a course in Entomology Field Techniques this summer - please see the attached course flyer for more details. Interested students should enroll in ENT 401, Section 002. The course meets Tuesday afternoons from 12-4:40 pm, June 16 - August 11. Please direct questions to Dr. Helmberger at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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"Thinking and acting critically toward Good Food”

Horticulture/PSM Spring 2026 Seminar Series FINAL
April 22, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM
PSS Room 271 or via Zoom
https://msu.zoom.us/j/98104917435 pswd: 966117

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Dr. M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell is the Director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair in Food & Society, focusing on agroecology, food sovereignty, and social justice. He advocates for transforming food systems by centering community power, equity, and sustainable, farmer-led practices rather than just increasing production. 

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2026 Agritourism Summit & Pre-Summit Farm Tour
May 13 & 14, 2026
Antrim County & Traverse City, MI

This year’s theme—Cultivating Opportunities Through Collaboration, Innovation and Policy—reflects our commitment to supporting vibrant, resilient agritourism across Michigan.

The Summit brings together farmers, entrepreneurs, municipal officials, and rural advocates to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and build meaningful connections that strengthen our state’s rural economy. 

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Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and the Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network (SAAFON) are accepting applications for the eighth cycle of the annual scholarship honoring Cynthia Hayes<https://nationalsustainableagriculturecoalition.recruitee.com/o/2026-cynthia-hayes-memorial-scholarship>, the late co-founder and former director of SAAFON. The scholarship welcomes applications from Black and Indigenous undergraduate and Masters students from all Tribal Nations, US states, and territories. 

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There are still a few spots left in IFR's upcoming summer 2026 Sustainable
Agriculture & Biodiversity Field Course <https://bit.ly/LesvosBiodiversity> in
Greece, hosted by the University of the Aegean. If you have students
seeking practical field experience who have not yet finalized their summer
plans, we would appreciate you sharing this opportunity ahead of our final
April 1st application deadline. 

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Update: The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 pm California time.

Please share with your students! Enrollment is open to visiting students from any and all campuses nationally.

Join the UC Santa Cruz <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucsc.via-trm.com/program_brochure/20602__;!!HXCxUKc!1rAcHaNfYjE5Ce-0avCD2LjeXr22VgXt0zyy4FHTVRUoe57_6HuMNhLmzZMWb4MTb6_mGEJsspsJFO0$> Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucsc.via-trm.com/program_brochure/20602__;!!HXCxUKc!1rAcHaNfYjE5Ce-0avCD2LjeXr22VgXt0zyy4FHTVRUoe57_6HuMNhLmzZMWb4MTb6_mGEJsspsJFO0$> this summer.

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Update: The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 pm California time.

Please share with your students! Enrollment is open to visiting students from any and all campuses nationally.

Join the UC Santa Cruz <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucsc.via-trm.com/program_brochure/20602__;!!HXCxUKc!1rAcHaNfYjE5Ce-0avCD2LjeXr22VgXt0zyy4FHTVRUoe57_6HuMNhLmzZMWb4MTb6_mGEJsspsJFO0$> Agroecology Practicum in Guatemala<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucsc.via-trm.com/program_brochure/20602__;!!HXCxUKc!1rAcHaNfYjE5Ce-0avCD2LjeXr22VgXt0zyy4FHTVRUoe57_6HuMNhLmzZMWb4MTb6_mGEJsspsJFO0$> this summer.

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Departments of Horticulture and Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences Spring Seminar Series 2026

Speaker:

Kaitlin Gattoni

will present

“Nematodes as indicators of soil biological health in natural and agricultural ecosystems”

Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 PM

Room A271 In Plant and Soil Science Building

“Open knowledge on U.S. food systems to support decision-making” with Dr. Deniz Berfin Karakoc, Arizona State University
Friday – March 20, 2026
noon – 1:30 central time
Zoom link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ArXZahoCQWisUkIxE2SLTA<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/ArXZahoCQWisUkIxE2SLTA__;!!HXCxUKc!ya10QlnPknMoT_ur6GVRkC6Ows6MtjLKR9GR7XE8TUld2eIJ4KMDQTPuIiv9LcumbQ9a3OrVCOLHyT7ADPOzmSNpnmBu8Nw$>
Abstract: Agricultural and food systems are vital for feeding humanity. Along these complex systems, flow of the perishable goods between the supply and demand locations is facilitated by multi-modal transportation infrastructure. While safeguarding the flow of agri-food commodities against a set of unforeseen threats such as pandemics, socio-political disputes, economic crises, and extreme weather events is paramount, it is also a challenging goal. In this talk, I will propose interdisciplinary 

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If you are interested in working in an Agroecology research lab, this position is open to applicants with a relevant Bachelor’s degree or experience:

The Fleishman Root Agroecology Lab<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sites.psu.edu/fleishmanrootagroecology/__;!!HXCxUKc!xMiVjE2DcCDu8jwBuhFUH_WaKqIGU8Sd-Q3Gis3iWCEvLqH_WrkBq3R--B1hIXsXkPBTlWxBaxxwVh5KBGZl$> in the Plant Science Department<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://plantscience.psu.edu/__;!!HXCxUKc!xMiVjE2DcCDu8jwBuhFUH_WaKqIGU8Sd-Q3Gis3iWCEvLqH_WrkBq3R--B1hIXsXkPBTlWxBaxxwVntXo6nD$> at The Pennsylvania State University <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psu.edu/__;!!HXCxUKc!xMiVjE2DcCDu8jwBuhFUH_WaKqIGU8Sd-Q3Gis3iWCEvLqH_WrkBq3R--B1hIXsXkPBTlWxBaxxwVmGM2fVM$> seeks a Research Technologist to support research on perennial root systems and their impact on crop health and soil quality. Field research crops include grapevines, tree fruit, turfgrass, and forages. 

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Applications for the Regen Ag Fellowship are open!

The Quivira Coalition<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://greenhorns.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=df3f36b607325b38808f5e844&id=810a761dfb&e=e0a3f08420__;!!HXCxUKc!0iX7QETwF-j5p0g2B8h-DYGQYYhQeDGk3N-_ZWTgE1viwnFdaGzRaAb3E9xRM5FMIlJ9jYs-v8moV-9NAQ$> is excited to announce that in an effort to support a broader network of beginning agrarians, the New Agrarian Program’s 2026 Regenerative Ag Fellowship applications are open!

In an effort to support a broader network of beginning agrarians, and after hearing from many in our community, we are excited to offer the regenerative ag fellowship for beginning farmers and ranchers with a deep interest in regenerative agriculture. 

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Fellowship opportunities at Allen Neighborhood Center<https://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/> for Summer 2026!

About ANC:

Allen Neighborhood Center is a place-based, non-profit organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside community. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building. Our neighborhood is richly diverse, home to people of all different cultures, incomes, religions, professions, races and ethnicities, and nativity statuses. 

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Student Research Assistant — Arthropod Agroecology Research in Tomatoes

Employment type: Full-Time for Summer
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

Student Research Assistant (Student Worker)

Michigan State University

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department of Horticulture/Smith Lab

Position Description

The Smith Lab (https://smithbirdslab.com/) is seeking an undergraduate research assistant to conduct surveys of arthropods on tomatoes on farms. The project is examining how installing songbird nestboxes on small-scale organic farms impacts pest arthropods on crops. The student would be directly supervised/mentored by graduate student Ellie Zebas. Surveys would be conducted from around May 15th through the start of August. The 

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Sacred Spaces Organic Certification & Access Intern
Organic Career Network 2026 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://organiccareernetwork.org/internships/internship-students/__;!!HXCxUKc!1BSJyJ_NxgItS-_wjD72TS4OKox7zOLLavN0jiCS1TohQeegUitaSs9wh-L4RdXAtPJ9ilsRdWxoIOawnrcxBu5KsZ4$>

Internship Type: Paid, Hybrid (Detroit-based preferred)
Start Date: By the week of March 23, 2026
Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate or graduate students and individuals ages 18–24, regardless of enrollment status, who are interested in organic agriculture, regenerative practices, and community-based food systems.
Preferred Majors: Agriculture, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainability, Public Health, Education, Sociology, or related fields. 

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Assistant Professor - AI for Agriculture and Natural Resources

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland seeks candidates with expertise in utilizing AI and machine learning to improve decision-making in agriculture, agroecology, and/or natural resources. Applications are invited for one or more tenure-track faculty positions (a cluster hire) at the rank of Assistant Professor with 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. Faculty will be members of one of these departments based on their disciplinary expertise and research interests: Animal and Avian Sciences, Environmental Science and Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition and Food Science, or Plant Science 

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Please join the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems programs and Slow Foods student group for a documentary and speaker event about closing the loop on food waste!

February 25th, 2026 from 4-6pm in PSS 271 on campus

We will be viewing Just Eat It, and will be joined by guest speakers from 

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If you are interested in providing some hands-on service, the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs programs could a hand, especially during times when less students are on campus.

Application in message below - upcoming in person training on Feb 6th.

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Subject: CORRECTION: Volunteers Needed: MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs Program 

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Good morning,

It's that time again, we're hiring for the summer student crew at the SOF! Please share broadly or with students who you think would be interested in this experience. No farming experience is needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to work hard and learn about small-scale organic agriculture. 

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Book your registration now to join thought leaders, farmers, and local food retailers from across the country!
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Stacey Abrams will join us at the Farm Stop Conference!
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Saturday Keynote Speaker: Stacey Abrams!

We have some exciting news to share! Stacey Abrams has just confirmed that she will be delivering our Saturday morning keynote. 

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Departments of Horticulture and Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences Spring Seminar Series 2026

Speaker:

Dr. Jennifer Blesh

will present

“Linking Experimental and Observational Research to Understand
How Crop Diversification Impacts Agroecosystem Function””

Wednesday, January 21st at 12:00 PM

Room A271 In Plant and Soil Science Building

“This position is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in social science, engagement, and natural resource management. It would be a great experience for anyone looking for human dimensions and decision-making experience in resource use.”

Respond soon - deadline is Jan 16th!

Dear community,

Growing Hope is hiring a Garden Manager, and we’d love to share this opportunity with our community.

This role is rooted in care for land and people. Our Garden Manager will steward our urban farm and community gardens, support volunteers and youth, and help move food from soil to neighbors in ways that build dignity, skill, and collective power. It’s hands-in-the-dirt work, systems work, and relationship work; all in service of food sovereignty in Ypsilanti. 

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Hi folks - this series is open to the public, and remote attendees are welcome to sign up and participate online!

For those on MSU campus, I will be hosting occasional Tuesday evening gatherings in association with the series in MSP 1030 for folks who would like to share in a group experience. 

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The Organic Career Network (OCN) <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://organiccareernetwork.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!zhdRsdyy5AcNpez3-z-eD75uPE-xyUtgR69f7F6xu--8dbz5iHXxOYJtP_aA2yVcRQZzz1v7JEb1zhnWQhyChf-tf9M$> is a national career hub advancing workforce development across the organic food and farming sector. Our flagship program is a paid internship program<x-webdoc://A4143CCD-C3EC-43D6-8D6A-C1AAE9F2F126/goog_25629134> <x-webdoc://A4143CCD-C3EC-43D6-8D6A-C1AAE9F2F126/> that funds hands-on, mentored experiences for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals across organic agriculture, certification, policy, research, communications, advocacy, education, and more. 

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Hello All,

The MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is seeking a Regenerative Agriculture intern through the MSU Extension internship program for summer of 2026. This is a paid, full-time position located in Chatham, MI with on-site housing available May 11 - July 31, 2026. Please share this opportunity with any qualified MSU undergraduate students and encourage them to apply through the Handshake link below. The full position description is below and attached is additional information on the MSUE Internship program. Let me know if you have any questions! 

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USDA-ARS SCINet/AI-COE Postdoctoral Fellowship in Integrating Multiple Data Streams into Forecasts of Arthropod-Borne Livestock Disease Emergence and Spread
Reference Code
USDA-ARS-SCINet-2025-0115<http://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-SCINet-2025-0115>
Application Deadline
1/2/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

ARS Office/Lab and Location: A postdoctoral research opportunity is available with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Center for Grain and Animal Health Research and Arthropod-borne Animal Diseases Research Unit (ABADRU) in Manhattan, Kansas. 

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Williamston Farm & Artisan Market Manager Job Posting
Come join our Market family! We have an open position for a Market Manager.

Sowing Growth is a non-profit organization that operates the Williamston Farm & Artisan Market (WFAM) in Williamston, MI. It is seeking to fill a recent vacancy in its Market Manager position with a starting date of mid-January 2026. This position is a year-round position with weekly duties during the market season(mid-May to mid-October) and ad hoc commitments during the off-season. 

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The PLB Friday Seminar will feature a talk from Dr. Chris Blackwood, of Michigan State University. The talk title is, "Ecology Underground: Scaling up from roots and fungi to plant community and ecosystem dynamics".

Please join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in PLB 247 or via Zoom using the link below. 

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Keynote Address

2025 Environmentally-Sound Agriculture Day

Brook Wilke

Long-Term Agroecosystem Research

4:00 p.m., Room 162, Food Safety and Toxicology Building, MSU

Dr. Brook Wilke is Associate Director of the MSU Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Program (LTAR). The LTAR is a multiple institution partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. LTAR has eighteen sites strategically located across the U.S. The program is designed with stakeholder input to assist in meeting the future challenges associated with food production, environmentally quality, and desirable societal outcomes. Director Wilke completed the Ph.D. in Agroecology at KBS. In addition to growing 

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The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture
Horticulture & Related Fields

Application deadline: January 15

Purpose

To encourage the study of horticulture and related fields.

Education

Open to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or master's degree candidates in the fall of 2026.

Eligibility

Open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S. based institution in IN, KY, MI, OH, PA, or WV. Students should be majoring in horticulture or related fields. A 3.5 GPA or better is expected. 

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We are seeking a PhD student to begin in Fall 2026. The student will be supervised by Dr. Paige Ferguson, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama. The student also will collaborate with a supportive group of professors at Auburn University, Virginia Tech, and Denison University. 

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Please join us for a discussion of topics relevant to sustianable agriculture and food systems. A place to explore ideas, perspectives, and consider how we apply our work in the world.

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I (Eric Lonsdorf) am recruiting a PhD student to join a collaborative team working to integrate the contributions of nature to people into decisions aimed at supporting more sustainable cities and agricultural systems. The student would be supported by a graduate fellowship and join a cohort of other students as part of Emory University’s Environmental Sciences and Society (ESS)<https://envs.emory.edu/graduate/phd/index.html>graduate program.
I study how ecosystems contribute to people’s well-being and how decisions shape those contributions over time. The collaborative projects I’m a part of blend ecological modeling, climate change science, and decision analysis to tackle applied problems—from pollinator services and conservation 

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Aquatic Resource Ecology & Management
Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK

Position Description:
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track position, with a 75% Extension and 25% teaching appointment. The successful applicant will work within the broad area of aquatic resource ecology and management, which may include aspects of pond and stream management, fish ecology, aquaculture, and terrestrial-aquatic interactions all in the agricultural dominated landscape of 

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Please forward!

Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel<https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/farming-while-black-film-screening>
When: Monday, October 26 from 1 - 4 pm
Where: East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823
What: Farming While Black Film Screening and Farmer Panel
Come join us for a film screening of the documentary Farming While Black followed by a Black farmer panel discussion facilitated by Dr. Eunice Foster, Professor Emeritus & Crop Physiologist, MSU. Farmer panel featuring: 

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Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences
Special Seminar

Speaker:
Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
Senior Research Associate, Plant Pathogen Environment
Plant & Food Reseach Group, Bioeconomy Science Institute

“Resilient roots, sustainable systems: Innovation and collaboration in plant health”

Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 AM
PSSB 271 and ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://msu.zoom.us/j/98006063582

Meeting ID: 980 0606 3582
Passcode: 837337

Thank you,
Talya

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Talya Esquivel (She/Her)
Assistant to Department Chairperson, Sydney Everhart
Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Michigan State University
(517) 353-0120
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Department of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences
Special Seminar

Speaker:
Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald
Senior Research Associate, Plant Pathogen Environment
Plant & Food Reseach Group, Bioeconomy Science Institute

“Resilient roots, sustainable systems: Innovation and collaboration in plant health”

Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 AM
PSSB 271 and ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://msu.zoom.us/j/98006063582

Meeting ID: 980 0606 3582
Passcode: 837337

Thank you,
Talya

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Talya Esquivel (She/Her)
Assistant to Department Chairperson, Sydney Everhart
Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Michigan State University
(517) 353-0120
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Interested in local Michgian food system work?

You might be interested in the Michigan Farm to Institution Network, and their newsletter. They share about different roles of people helping get good food from farms to schools, hospitals, and other institutions, upcoming community food events, and policy updates regarding these issues.

From farmers looking to expand into local markets to nutritionists and managers looking to shift purchasing, this information might be for you. 

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The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is hiring a Student Assistant!

Student assistants work directly with MIFMA program managers and operational staff to support the daily functions of our association and our programming.

This is an hourly, part-time position up to 20 hours a week with a pay rate of $16/hour plus reimbursement for travel costs. This position qualifies for work study appointments with Michigan State University. This position is for September 2025 through May 2026 with the possibility of extending employment if mutually agreed upon. 

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Job Title: Research Associate - Fixed Term
Located: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary: This full-time post-doctoral researcher will coordinate on-farm research and outreach/extension for a competitively-funded project involving 19 states. The project seeks to quantify resilience of diverse, perennial, circular forage systems to environmental, economic, and social stressors using on-farm data collected across the US. The candidate will work with the multi-state agronomic research team to collect and analyze survey and soil sample data quantifying farm productivity, profitability, and soil health. The candidate will also work with graduate students conducting small plot research on crop resilience. The 

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See attached info for: 1) the MSU-Detroit Partnership Bee Urban Growers Project Field Day, August 9 1-4pm, 16745 Lamphere, Detroit and 2) call for posters for the event. The poster session is open to anyone looking to share their food systems/urban ag related work with the general public and farmers. If they don't have a poster, the organizers are open to figuring out a different way they can display their work. Go to: BUG Project Field Day Presenter Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4ZaohsMrSfqvjT4buRTZgNIL9mApFfnpeE2t_9OAyQDnCzg/viewform?usp=header>. 

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The 2025 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference will take place August 18th and 19th, at the Leelanau School, in Glen Arbor, MI. The conference's two days of programming include over 30 breakouts, farm and farmers' market tours, affinity group gatherings, and more. This northwest Michigan location is home to amazing entrepreneurial farms, dozens of wineries, and one of the state's most evolved local food systems. Tiered ticketing available, register at: https://www.smallfarmconference.com/ Sessions described here: www.smallfarmconference.com/sessions-workshops-2025<http://www.smallfarmconference.com/sessions-workshops-2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWFIzZTZseHZVbUVNTWlsMAEeGNeMK3G-rE49ihHtGDG9xAg005frvOBOyOCIPEDqS1rssGo-El76pYVsxss_aem_1_JnIjRGsCdQzl_AMEGFbg> 

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Hi all,

The Michigan Recycling Coalition is offering a free multiday virtual training on Community Based Social Marketing for Fostering Sustainable Behavior<https://michiganrecycles.org/cbsm/>. Three half-days on this coming M, Tu, and Wed.

It's taught by Doug McKenzie-Mohr, the founder of the approach, which involves the use of media to influence behavioral change. The training has a recycling and composting focus, and will teach how to use messaging effectively. 

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Remover

The Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota is accepting applications for a fully funded graduate research assistant (Ph.D.) in Sustainability for Fall 2025 semester. The student will work on a project funded by an NSF collaborative grant to assess land cover/use and dust emission potential of the 1930s Dust Bowl and present day that will inform future drought and dust emission modeling of the Northern Great Plains. 

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Please share the following information with your networks and potentially interested individuals (e.g., colleagues, students, and others). Many thanks!

The Departments of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences
And Horticulture invites you to join:

Candidate Seminar – Climate Resilience
Geospatial Climate Modeling

Iris (Xiaoyu) Feng

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

North Dakota State University

Previous Research:
Advancing Agricultural Sustainability: A Research Journey through Climate-Smart Practices and Life Cycle Assessment
Future Direction:
Cultivating Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Michigan: Life Cycle Thinking, Smart Systems, and Stakeholder-Driven Solutions 

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Several of you may be interested in the following lecture tomorrow! Zoom sign-up below.
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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This is a friendly reminder -- Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture on April 10. Please see below for detailed information. Many thanks!

Join us tomorrow in the MPS atrium! We loved having some SAFS alumni with us last week - we’re always excited to hear your ideas for the SAFS program!

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Best,

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

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Hello,

We have an exciting postdoc opening in the Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, in Uppsala, Sweden, focused on modelling plant-environment interactions in agrivoltaics systems.
About the position

Agrivoltaics, if carefully designed, have the potential to provide photovoltaic energy as well as other ecosystem services, including food production and biodiversity support. At the same time, solar panels alter the crop growing conditions, so that crops in agrivoltaics are affected by climatic conditions differently compared with those in open fields. 

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DBCFSN is Hiring!
D-Town Farmers are employees of DBCFSN. We are hiring a part-time farmer for 20 hours per week at $20.00 per hour. Basic knowledge of urban agriculture is required. Farmers must have good communication skills and be able to work collectively and harmoniously. 

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Shakara Tyler is a returning-generation farmer, educator and organizer who engages in Black agrarianism, agroecology, food sovereignty and environmental justice as commitments of abolition and decolonization. She obtained her PhD at Michigan State University in Community Sustainability (CSUS) and works with Black farming communities in Michigan and the Mid-Atlantic. She explores participatory and decolonial research methodologies and community-centered pedagogies in the food justice, food sovereignty and environmental justice movements. 

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Happening now! Come join us!

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Best,

Issy Smith

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Program Assistant

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

Michigan State University

safs.msu.edu

(248) 978-2037

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Hi all,

We still have a few spots left in our upcoming 2025 summer field course
in Greece, offering hands-on experience in environmental research. If you
know students who would benefit from field-based learning (on a
stunning Greek island, no less), we encourage them to apply—or feel free to
share the information below within your networks! 

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Subject: REMINDER: Drs. Phil Robertson & Brook Wilke Spring Seminar 03/19/2025

Departments of Horticulture and Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences Spring Seminar Series 2025

Speaker:
Drs. Phil Robertson & Brook Wilke

Department of Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences and Kellogg Biological Station, MSU 

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MSU 2025 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) Spring Seminar Series

Christine Sprunger, PhD
Associate Professor of Soil Health
Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences, MSU
The long-term maintenance of regenerative agriculture enhances soil health and climate resiliency
Friday, March 14: 12:40-1:40pm
Social time/light snacks served: 12:00 – 12:40 pm
Anthony Hall 1135 (across from the Dairy Store)
or zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99285249913 

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Hi Lansing-area SAFS folks!

Please drop by and see us for the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems community & coffee every other Wednesday for the rest of Spring term! We’re in the MPS atrium, usually seated near the nook with the drink and snack machines (there’s a sink and microwave back there, too!) 

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Join us for SAFS Coffee Hour today!

Julie is bringing a few baby houseplants that need new homes!

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Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]
517-488-7841 m - text welcome

safs.msu.edu

Please allow up to a business day for email responses - urgent issues can be sent via text.

Hello all,

Applications are now open for the Sustainable Agriculture & Biodiversity
<https://ifrglobal.org/program/greece-lesvos-sustainable-agriculture-biodiversity/>
field
course in Greece, hosted by the Institute for Field Research
<https://ifrglobal.org/> and the University of the Aegean. This four-week
summer program on the scenic island of Lesvos provides a structured,
research-intensive learning experience for students interested in
environmental science, conservation, and sustainable agriculture.
Participants will: 

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Taste the Local Difference<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.localdifference.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!1aPpEs7eibG5bKVVrUQJ4J7hBA_EZ9FhqL2NM2sZ7K-OijwD2tKMy62Ua_GYgFQEbRUSatJfu23XyVWrL-Yebg$> (TLD) is hiring a Marketing Director. While our team is largely based in Michigan, we welcome applicants from anywhere in the United States. Please see the job description below.

Marketing Director

Taste the Local Difference is a women-owned marketing & media company specializing in communication strategy for local food businesses. We are passionate about education, building relationships and empowering entrepreneurs. Our team supports purpose-driven brands throughout the U.S. in local food and agriculture. 

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The Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems is proud to share the 11th edition of An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System. This edition includes a total of 728 references—to scholarly articles, books, videos, and more—that explore structural racism both across the national food system and in specific food sectors and geographies. New this year, this expansive resource has been categorized across 14 different themes which intend to showcase the breadth of research into a topic as well as the intersection of ideas across themes. The references are also compiled in a Zotero 

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My name is Tim Motis. I am on staff with ECHO (Home<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://echonet.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!0p5lCydgQAh-Q4ChssRsLDjh-oKkaQiEkxG7yp4KH95vf9Gz3EOvOjq5IQytJFHLAZBrwm6uTI7ocfI$>; Ag Portal<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.echocommunity.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!0p5lCydgQAh-Q4ChssRsLDjh-oKkaQiEkxG7yp4KH95vf9Gz3EOvOjq5IQytJFHLAZBrwm6uCQzYhHY$>), a nonprofit technical resourcing organization that works to strengthen the capacity of a global network to defeat hunger and improve lives through sustainable food and agroecosystem strategies.

Our North America Regional Impact Center in Fort Myers, Florida USA will be hosting the IV International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species on 20-24 October 2025, under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science, We anticipate over 200 professionals coming from across the globe to learn, exchange ideas, and network with each other to create biodiverse food 

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Hi SAFS folks,

Please join us for our coffee hour tomorrow from 11am-1pm!

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Best,

Issy Smith

they/them
Program Assistant

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

Michigan State University

safs.msu.edu

(248) 978-2037

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Please share widely with students.

“Restore Your Roots” in an immersive greenspace event series. Bring a blanket or yoga mat and relax in the Beal Garden through projected videos and sounds while participating in wellbeing activities. Make a tea blend, visit with therapy dogs, paint a garden stone, connect with campus resources, and enjoy mindful activities. 

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State & Regional Food System Planning National Community of Practice (NCOP)

About the Project: Coordinated by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems<https://www.canr.msu.edu/foodsystems/>, the State & Regional Food Systems Planning National Community of Practice is a national, multi-state community of practice that convenes leaders from current and emerging food system plan efforts across the country to increase our collective knowledge and capacity to collaborate and strengthen local and regional food systems using an equity approach. 

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UC SAREP is hiring two new Associate Director positions to provide leadership and coordination of specific program areas within an expanding, integrated statewide program: 1) Associate Director for Small Farms and 2) Associate Director for Sustainable Production Systems. Please feel free to share with your networks and with anyone who might be interested! 

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Join us for the next Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) seminars: Fridays — January 31 and February 7 at 12:40pm.

Seung Rhee, PhD
MSU Foundation Professor, Depts of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, and Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Director, Plant Resilience Institute
Center for Sustainable Plant Innovation and Resilience through International Teamwork (C-SPIRIT)
Friday, January 31: 12:40 – 1:40 pm
Social time/light snacks served: 12:00 – 12:40 pm
Anthony Hall 1135 (across from the Dairy Store)
or zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99285249913 ID: 992 8524 9913; passcode: SAFS 

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SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & FOOD SYSTEMS
Spring 2025 Seminar Series

Mariana Chilton, PhD, MPH
From Pain of Food Insecurity to Loving, Joyous Action

Friday, January 24: 12:40 – 1:40 pm
Social time/light snacks served: 12:00 – 12:40 pm
Anthony Hall 1135 (across from the Dairy Store)
or zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/99285249913 ID: 992 8524 9913; passcode: SAFS

Join us!

We are seeking to hire the next Director of the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucanr.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=035add68caaa2141721d3d303&id=d5d6a6f9bc&e=3fc53c64e8__;!!HXCxUKc!waTmhlw_d-ehdPYqLVR6BTttl5sH0xpHSR-g08kQ0-QSkQptyUOsvLuHzqIQY3b2OcjcsXm4EVsEFWJocjtsvTQ$>. The position has been re-posted with a requirement of 5 years of experience and a new deadline of February 16, 2025 for application packets to be received to assure full consideration.

Please see the job opportunity, below, and share with your networks. 

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Dear all (and Happy New Year),

The University of Kentucky Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems undergraduate program welcomes applications for a faculty lecturer position<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/565099__;!!HXCxUKc!1N3jASqv0VYGAgK9wOOwztq7kzYgYfAh6IeTqe9YLpNRhev6MF9ii-CBhNcxZQJTPqUGmBr0ZQ0pVMF82nQ5LSxLucI$>. This 12-month appointment will provide instructional effort and academic leadership to our vibrant, interdisciplinary degree program. We are casting a broad net that reflects the interdisciplinary nature and interdepartmental support for the program. Candidates with backgrounds in natural or social science fields in agriculture are welcome to apply; a passion for sustainability in agrifood systems is essential. 

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Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) is seeking a qualified candidate to join
its team as a full-time GardenHouse Manager.

Since 1999, ANC – a place-based nonprofit – has pioneered programs in
health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and
nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization,
and social capital building.

The GardenHouse Manager will oversee programming at Hunter Park
GardenHouse, a neighborhood-based educational farm and community garden.
Developed in 2008 as part of a community-led improvement plan for Hunter
Park, the GardenHouse centers programming in three areas: home gardening
education for all ages, fresh food access, and urban ecological
restoration. 

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Please check out the Garden Club announcement for the Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship attached.
Scholarships are available up to $3500 for undergraduates and students heading to graduate school interested in Horticulture and Landscape management, including conservation efforts.

Best,

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Programs
Michigan State University
Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
1066 Bogue St, Rm 264 

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Drs. Emily Burchfield and Eric Lonsdorf at Emory University are hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary team focused on developing integrated models for assessing agricultural resilience in response to climate change. This position will play a key role in advancing research that combines social, environmental, and climate data to create comprehensive, data-driven insights into how agricultural systems can adapt and thrive under climate pressures. The postdoc will work on a funded project aimed at building an integrated assessment model to inform climate-forward agricultural policy and strengthen regional resilience. Collaborators include the Environmental Defense Fund, University of Georgia and 

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Hi all -

The Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, which will be held in Washington, DC this April 21-23, 2025 is currently accepting abstract submissions. This year’s ICR Conference focuses on Climate Adaptation, Mitigation and Sustainability and may be of interest to you or your networks, particularly regarding theme areas such as Climate Action for Health; Water and Air Quality Technologies; Nutrition, Food Security, and Agriculture; Prioritizing Resilience: Policy, Collaboration & EJ; Translating Climate Science into Effective Policy & Community Acceptance; and Transitioning Nature-Based Solutions to Market, among others.
Details here: Abstract Specifications and Submittal | Battelle Innovations in Climate 

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I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to let you know that the newly forming Institute for Plant-Human Interface (IPHI) at Northeastern University is currently conducting a faculty search for Assistant Professor positions in the field of plant-human interface, broadly defined. They particularly encourage candidates who are completing their PhD or are in the early stages of their postdoctoral training to apply through the INVEST Program, an initiative designed to provide strong support for exceptional early-career scientists in pursuing an academic career. Outstanding senior candidates will also be considered. 

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Policy Associate

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), historically a group focused primarily on nutrition and food safety, is searching for a Policy Associate to advance our efforts to address pressing public health challenges beyond nutrition and food safety. In recent years, we’ve leveraged our expertise and resources to advocate for transparency and evidence-based policymaking in the COVID-19 pandemic, improve the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA’s) regulation of medical products, and promote conflict-of-interest disclosures in research, and precision nutrition, among other topics. CSPI’s work in this realm aims 

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THE MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIPS IN CONSERVATION PROGRAM
FALL 2024 - SPRING 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD
IS NOW OPEN!

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is offering a $750 Scholarship through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program to eligible applicants for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Academic Year. If you are interested in applying for this Scholarship, visit the website and download the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program Description document below to see if you are eligible. If you are eligible and interested, submit the fillable pdf scholarship application form on the website by Wednesday, 

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Hello,

I'm reaching out to share about a graduate-level student position for the Spring Semester to support our Farm to Institution projects at the
Center for Regional Food Systems. This hourly position would begin in January and run through May, with possible opportunities to extend work as funding allows. The student assistant will support data management for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and Cultivate Michigan, a statewide campaign to support the purchasing and serving of Michigan-grown foods in institutions. 

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Please join us for a MSU Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Program seminar on Wednesday, Oct 9 at 4pm.

Ashley Atkinson, Co-Director, Keep Growing Detroit
Title: Two Decades of Seeding Food Sovereignty in Detroit: Reflections and Aspirations
Date: Wed Oct 9, 4-5pm
In Person: S Anthony Hall, Room 1135
Join via Zoom: [msu.zoom.us/j/91335396780]msu.zoom.us/j/91335396780 Meeting ID: 913 3539 6780 Passcode: FSHN24
Host: Dr. Katherine Alaimo ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) & Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems 

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Those of you interested in the intersections of regenerative agriculture and restoration ecology may be interested in the following seminar:

Join us tomorrow, Friday, October 4, 2024 for the PLB Friday Seminar featuring Dr. Katriona Shea of Penn State University. Her talk,"Disturbance, Diversity, and Invasion Ecology" will be at 2:30 pm by zoom only (link below) or join us in Room PLB 247 to watch together. Light refreshments will be served. 

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Please join us for a FSHN/SAFS Seminar:

Ashley Atkinson, MUP, MSW, Co-Director, Keep Growing Detroit

Title: Two Decades of Seeding Food Sovereignty in Detroit: Reflections and Aspirations

Date: Wed Oct 9, 4-5pm

In Person: S Anthony Hall, Room 1135

Join via Zoom: msu.zoom.us/j/91335396780 Meeting ID: 913 3539 6780 Passcode: FSHN24

Host: Dr. Katherine Alaimo ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) & Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems

Detroit Food 2024: Create, Collaborate, Celebrate!

Thur, September 26 – Fri, September 27, 2024
9:00am – 5:00pm
LOCATION:
Marygrove College
8425 West McNichols Road
Detroit, MI 48221

Visit the Detroit Food Policy Council<https://www.detroitfoodpc.org/calendar/bi-monthly-mtg-12-2022-327-784/> cite for more information!

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Join us at the first NEMI Regional Food Summit,
September 18th, 2024 9am-4pm!

Whether you focus on health, farming, economic development, food security, community development or viable businesses, we want to see you there
This one-day event will be a highly participatory gathering designed to build common understanding, connect with others, and foster collaboration in Northeast Michigan for regional food systems rooted in local and regional food and farming, economic opportunities and the health and wellbeing of all residents. 

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The Organic Agriculture Program at Oregon State University requests applications for an Organic Tree Fruit and Nut specialist to be part of a collaborative team of Extension faculty specializing in organic, regenerative, and low input farming.

The Organic Tree Fruits and Nuts specialist will be part of a collaborative team of statewide Extension positions including Organic Vegetables, Organic Pastures and Forages, Organic Grains and Pulses, Organic Soil Management, and Organic Seed and Planting Stock. The team will work in partnership with farmers across Oregon to create leading edge educational programs and applied research for all farmers of all scales and 

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The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment seeks a dynamic, engaged scholar in the field of temperate agroforestry for the position of research assistant professor with a significant outreach component. Expectations of the position will be to develop an externally supported research program in agroforestry and contribute significantly to outreach activities, including playing a lead role in creating and maintaining the New England Agroforestry Training program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Initial expectations of the position will be consistent with a 12-month appointment through the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. After an initial three-year appointment, the 

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Hi all!

The UCSC Center for Agroecology is excited to begin our search for a new leadership position within the organization, our Agricultural Operations and Programs Manager. This position will play a key role in helping the Center meet its mission  to advance agroecology and equitable food systems through experiential education, participatory research, agricultural extension, and public service by increasing internal coordination across our diverse programming while fostering collaboration with on-campus and off-campus partners to increase the Center's impact and accessibility. We seek applicants with broad knowledge and skills in agroecology, organic farming research and extension-facing programming, with significant 

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Hello, We are hiring a postdoctoral scholar to conduct community-engaged research that promotes food justice. Please share widely! I’m happy to answer questions about this position, our School of Environmental Sustainability, or Loyola University Chicago. --Tania

Postdoctoral Scholar in Food Justice

Loyola University Chicago School of Environmental Sustainability

Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar to join its Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture focus area, an interdisciplinary team of scholars and professionals in social sciences, ecology, urban agriculture, business, and sustainability. The Postdoctoral Scholar will co-construct knowledge in close collaboration with partners in Black, Brown, Indigenous, immigrant, queer, and 

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Some of you might be interested in the Northern Michgian Small Farm Conference - details below.

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]
517-488-7841 m

more information: safs.msu.edu
advising: https://doodle.com/bp/juliecotton/safs-advising

Please allow up to a business day for email responses - urgent issues can be sent via text. 

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We are just starting a search for a new assistant professor position in Working Lands for People and Environment. I thought you might know someone who would be aligned with the position and interested in applying. This is a broad search, and I'd be happy to answer any questions directly from potential applicants. 

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Good afternoon,

We are excited to share that we are hiring two positions. Descriptions can be found online<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/get-involved/jobs-internships/__;!!HXCxUKc!xdb7YSLPqH-v0-N5k7nEKOU8TXYkHIeC8mfhU2daFOOFaY4UGwQJgvetq0UNFZ6UCqCJflGX5SH10xdsCls$> or attached to this email. Please share with your networks and anyone interested in investing in our local food system!

Best,

Julius

Dear friends,

Help us advertise this Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship in Agroecology and Biodiversity at the School for Environment and Sustainability of the University of Michigan. After one or two years of the postdoc, the position can be turned into a tenure-track position.

Please pass this position description to anyone you think may be interested. 

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Time to Start Planning Your Conference
The Conference is coming together quickly and we're excited to start sharing workshop details so you can select your favorites and start planning your conference day. Explore two of our on-farm workshops below and keep an eye on your email and social media for more in the coming weeks.
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Z&N Farm
Infrastructure and Soil Management Stepping Stones for Start-up Small Farms 

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Come join our team in beautiful, sunny Southwest Florida! 🏝️

A postdoctoral position is available with the Soil Microbiology Lab at the University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee, FL, to examine the relationships between soil microorganisms, soil health, and production in vegetable agroecosystems. The SWFREC is in the heart of citrus and vegetable production in Florida and provides a unique opportunity to explore both basic and applied scientific research questions. We’re located near Fort Myers/Naples, Florida…not too far from the beach! 

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Position : Texas A&M Postdoctoral Research Associate in climate-smart strategies and impact on the biogeochemistry of bioenergy crops (Requisition number: R-069899)

The Gomez-Casanovas Lab at Texas A&M seeks a highly motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associateinterested in investigating the impact of climate-smart strategies (green harvest and biochar) on the biogeochemistry of bioenergy crops (use of biometric, canopy/soil exchange chamber and stable isotopes). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse research community promoting a culture of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research. For more details and to apply:https://sites.google.com/view/gomez-casanovas/job-openings?authuser=0 

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Dear Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture communities,

I am writing to share a broad synthesis piece on the importance of managing evolutionary processes in agroecosystems. With an international team of natural and social scientists, we have just published an article titled, "Human management of ongoing evolutionary processes in agroecosystems", which is now available in the journal Plants, People, Planet. 

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MDARD is hiring three Regenerative Agriculture Resource Analysts!

This position will provide education and outreach to farmers and other stakeholder groups, with the intention of increasing the understanding and implementation of regenerative agriculture practices in Michigan.
This position will be looked upon as a regenerative agriculture contact, will collaborate and network with various stakeholder groups to expedite their regenerative agriculture related goals, and work together with MDARD's Agriculture Development Bureau staff to assist in identifying additional market opportunities for farmers. 

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Save the date!

The BUG Project Field Day: Join us on August 10th from 11:00-3:00 PM at MSU - Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation (DPFLI), 16745 Lamphere, Detroit, MI 48219 for a free afternoon of fun, learning, and community engagement at our first ever field day, all about urban pollinator management! Listen to invited guest speakers share knowledge on diverse pollinator topics, participate in fun activities, socialize with local urban farmers, and get resources for establishing your own pollinator habitat! Activities include a bumble bee petting zoo, planting a pollinator rain garden, creating wildflower seed bombs, and more! Lunch 

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From: Amanda at Crosshatch <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Save the Date: Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference
Date: June 5, 2024 at 4:56:17 AM EDT
To: Julie Cotton <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: [log in to unmask]

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Save the date!
 
Monday, August 12, 2024

Now in its 25th year, the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference connects producers and growers from across the region for farm tours, hands-on workshops, and networking. Farmers of all ilks and backgrounds gather to network, share ideas, and gain new skills that will make small farms in Michigan more economically and environmentally sustainable. The conference is a program of Crosshatch Center 

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Hi everyone,

Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in a postdoctoral research position with us at the UVM Institute for Agroecology on, “Transforming Regional Food Systems through Agroecology, the Right to Food and Just Transitions.”

Best,

Colin

Soil Health Concepts and Methodology
Course Code: CSS 860 (1 credit)
Semester: Fall semester (10 week course)
Course Schedule: W from 9: 10am-10:50 am
Other requirements: 1 required Saturday field trip
Instructor: Dr. Christine Sprunger

Location: PSSB A111

Aloha colleagues,

On behalf of the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems Section on Social Movements, Institutions & Governance<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/sections/social-movements-institutions-and-governance__;!!HXCxUKc!20Fpgcg2NC5N4ajv4yK5hdm0mwJIhHdm2SH0JIZurSkkZSLbHQwcWOx1m-LLecw-3RyQcJ0wJbLk7ow$>, I invite you to consider a submission to a new special research topic: Food System Resilience, Disaster Preparedness & Response<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/64456/food-system-resilience-disaster-preparedness-response__;!!HXCxUKc!20Fpgcg2NC5N4ajv4yK5hdm0mwJIhHdm2SH0JIZurSkkZSLbHQwcWOx1m-LLecw-3RyQcJ0w6GvVPzE$>.

Introduction: Food system resilience is the capacity over time of a food system to provide sufficient, appropriate and accessible food to all (i.e., food security) at all times in the face of various and unpredictable biophysical, social, or economic disturbances (Tendall et al., 2015; Schipanski et al., 2016;  Harris and Spiegel, 2019). In the context of overlapping and accelerating crises, 

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UC ANR is recruiting an Associate Director for Small Farms within UC SAREP (Academic Coordinator III). This position will provide leadership, coordination, and support to small farms research and extension efforts statewide.

To apply, please visit the UC ANR Jobs website: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2762<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2762__;!!HXCxUKc!zNihvx-hHkwoPKTi2xT2ivcP4RI6n6FUQ24yl7X-9YM22VMcU5OlHoyKq2oVFMs3luC6x_e4PWSeRQcvFKI$>
Title: Associate Director for Small Farms - Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program Academic Coordinator III (24-01)
Location: UC ANR – Davis, CA 

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Development Associate

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations. We give young farmers tools to become leaders in their communities, building an effective political voice at the local, state, and national level. Together, we tackle the most critical structural and economic barriers that prevent motivated young people from starting and growing successful farm businesses—including access to affordable farmland, student debt, climate change, healthcare, racial inequities, and more. We have won historic investments 

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Development Associate

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations. We give young farmers tools to become leaders in their communities, building an effective political voice at the local, state, and national level. Together, we tackle the most critical structural and economic barriers that prevent motivated young people from starting and growing successful farm businesses—including access to affordable farmland, student debt, climate change, healthcare, racial inequities, and more. We have won historic investments 

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Development Associate

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations. We give young farmers tools to become leaders in their communities, building an effective political voice at the local, state, and national level. Together, we tackle the most critical structural and economic barriers that prevent motivated young people from starting and growing successful farm businesses—including access to affordable farmland, student debt, climate change, healthcare, racial inequities, and more. We have won historic investments 

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Could you send this to your students? We are trying to get the word out that we are offering a Student Share option for our CSA this summer!

******

MSU Student Organic Farm Summer CSA!
Weekly Produce Pickup from May 16 - August 22 (15 weeks)
Thursdays from 4-6:30 at the Farm

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a business model for small, diversified vegetable farms in which customers (members) pay for a season’s worth of produce, or a "share" of the farm, in advance and receive diverse, fresh, locally grown vegetables weekly for the season. Members share in both the 

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Good afternoon,

We'd love to celebrate Earth Day with you and others in your community! Please take a look at the press release and flyer I've attached for more details.

Best,

Julius

Good afternoon,

We'd love to celebrate Earth Day with you and others in your community! Please take a look at the press release and flyer I've attached for more details.

Best,

Julius

Good afternoon,

We'd love to celebrate Earth Day with you and others in your community! Please take a look at the press release and flyer I've attached for more details.

Best,

Julius

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Lansing Area CSA Fair

April 7, 2024 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI

Are you passionate about supporting local farmers and enjoying fresh, seasonal produce?

Meet the faces behind local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and discover the bounty that Lansing has to offer!

Here's what to expect: 

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Lansing Area CSA Fair

April 7, 2024 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI

Are you passionate about supporting local farmers and enjoying fresh, seasonal produce?

Meet the faces behind local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and discover the bounty that Lansing has to offer!

Here's what to expect: 

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The Food Institute Graduate Council (FIGC) at Berkeley is excited to invite students, scholars, community members, and artists to the fourth annual FIGC Food Systems Conference, titled “Diasporic Foods: An exploration of ongoing food relationships and connections.”

The objective of the conference is to connect scholars, community members, educators, artists, practitioners, and policy makers through narratives and discussions of the histories, existence, impacts, and futures of diasporic events and communities through the lens of food. 

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Some of you may be interested in staying involved with Food System social sciences research and communities of learning - see message below.

From: Andrea Rissing <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Invitation for food systems students: AFHVS social media!
Date: March 25, 2024 at 12:37:00 PM EDT
To: Andrea Rissing <[log in to unmask]>

Greetings Undergraduate Food Programs!

We invite you and your students to join the Agriculture, Food, & Human Values Society (AFHVS) community on social media. At AFHVS, we believe in fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and promoting dialogue among individuals passionate about shaping the future of our food systems. By becoming part of our online 

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https://gluna.org/event/water-justice/

Water Justice
March 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 4651 9054
Passcode: 303397
[Water Justice]

The Greater Lansing UNA (GL-UNA) and Greater Detroit UNA (DGUNA) are collaborating to present a virtual waterjustice program on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm to commemorate UN World Water Day. This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace’, which focuses on the critical role water plays in the stability and prosperity of the world. We know water can be a tool for peace when communities and countries cooperate over this precious shared resource. 

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Campus and community members are invited to this viewing of Pave the Way: They Even Took the Dirt, a documentary about the African American, Syrian, and Lebanese neighborhoods that were raised to make way for I-496.

March 7, 7pm at Snyder-Phillips Theater
A campus map is linked, and parking will be free after 6pm. 

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Reminder - the 2024 Michigan Family Farms Conference<https://www.miffs.org/_files/ugd/3411af_f2bf2c280400485d9681f741d0f1f1cd.pdf> is coming up this weekend! This is a great opportunity to meet many farmers, service providers, and organizations involved in building a diverse and thriving agricultural community in Michigan. Free transportation is available from Lansing!

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building 

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About ANC:

Allen Neighborhood Center is a place-based, non-profit organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside community. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building. We do all of this with the generous support of the engaged and unique Eastside community. Our neighborhood is richly diverse, home to people of all different cultures, incomes, religions, professions, races and ethnicities, and nativity statuses. 

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About ANC:

Allen Neighborhood Center is a place-based, non-profit organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside community. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building. We do all of this with the generous support of the engaged and unique Eastside community. Our neighborhood is richly diverse, home to people of all different cultures, incomes, religions, professions, races and ethnicities, and nativity statuses. 

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About ANC:

Allen Neighborhood Center is a place-based, non-profit organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside community. Since 1999, ANC has pioneered programs in health education and outreach, housing improvement, food security and nutrition education, youth development, commercial corridor revitalization, and social capital building. We do all of this with the generous support of the engaged and unique Eastside community. Our neighborhood is richly diverse, home to people of all different cultures, incomes, religions, professions, races and ethnicities, and nativity statuses. 

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Join us at Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for this can't-miss conference for beginning farmers, small scale farmers, family farmers and culturally diverse farmers. This will be an excellent opportunity to network, learn and build sustainable farms. Register at www.tinyurl.com/MFFC2024reg

With over 20 workshops to choose from, you can learn about topics including a variety of livestock sessions, farm to school, soil health, farming with a disability, agritourism, engaging youth, seed saving, produce safety, and more! 

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Seed Swap Event Page<https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seedswap/>

Workshops, Family Activities, and Volunteer Opportunities available

Central Michgian Seed Swap
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 11 am – 4 pm
Bullock Creek High School
1420 S Badour Rd,
Midland, MI 48640

Good morning,

Growing Hope seeks paid and unpaid interns for the 2024 growing and market season to support our Home Vegetable Garden Program, Urban Farm, and Farmers Market. These educational opportunities are a great way to learn and make an impact on our local food system.

Please share these<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/get-involved/jobs-internships/__;!!HXCxUKc!y5MSAFjUgN9FrHiinhIDarseLY9FUtV3BPDsQ8wxAiI-td18btiKnMSnj_-cqQAXMSLG3yKG26PBo-9rCoo$> within your networks and with anyone who might be interested in learning more. 

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This is a friendly reminder. Many thanks!

Hello!

Would you be able to circulate the following job posting on the listserv? Thanks!

Jen

The Szendrei Lab at Michigan State University is seeking a qualified person to conduct research and participate in extension activities related to vegetable production and pollinators in urban agriculture!

Position Summary: This is a full-time position in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University based in East Lansing, MI. The Szendrei lab (https://vegetable.ent.msu.edu) is looking for a motivated person whose primary duty will be coordinating and managing a grant funded project to investigate pollinator communities and management in urban agriculture. Responsibilities will include 

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Garden Project is currently looking for a gardens and greenhouse specialist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Garden-and-Greenhouse-Specialist_Feb2024.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!xwPUcC9yUGNBLGziECT0q6BsGN_pZiX1pZuSX9GYM8hjmGLdJ_JzDEa1Z5nLKaE16OVV8mu-I6me8_2O$>, essential to our team and our mission.

A full-time gardens and greenhouse specialist will be responsible for working within our network of community gardens and greenhouses to provide regular garden and equipment maintenance and training. This role is an essential part of the Garden Project team, and one we're excited to fill with a candidate who is interested in providing technical assistance to community gardens across mid-Michigan. Full position details here: gardens and greenhouse specialist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Garden-and-Greenhouse-Specialist_Feb2024.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!xwPUcC9yUGNBLGziECT0q6BsGN_pZiX1pZuSX9GYM8hjmGLdJ_JzDEa1Z5nLKaE16OVV8mu-I6me8_2O$> 

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Hello!

Eastern Market Partnership is hiring Food & Health Fellows to staff our Food Access programs for the summer season! This is a great opportunity to learn from and engage with a variety of experts and organizations working with us to build a more inclusive food system. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who like working with people and have an interest in food and social justice. This is a seasonal (May-October) position. A cover letter and resume are due by March 15, 2024! 

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Some of you may be interested in the following webinar:

Amplify STEM is hosting a Zoom webinar with York University's Dr. Deborah McGregor on Friday February 9th from 11:30am-12:30pm. The subject will be “Indigenous Knowing and Climate Futures”. The webinar is free and open to MSU employees, students, alumni, and community members. 

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DBCFSN is Hiring!
The Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN) is seeking an experienced, socially conscious Kitchen and Events Manager to manage all aspects of the organization’s four Kujichagulia Kitchens and the Mama Imani Humphrey Banquet Hall/Community Meeting Space in the Detroit Food Commons. DBCFSN is a dynamic non-profit organization that works to build food sovereignty in Detroit’s Black community. Widely considered a leader in the field, DBCFSN works in food policy, urban agriculture, youth development, public education, and equitable food-oriented development.
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We are hiring a Senior Agroecologist at the Associate/Full professor level, who will be stationed at KBS and appointed in PSM https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517425/senior-agroecologist

I have included a flier that you can send around.

Please advertise to your colleagues, listserves, twitter, and anywhere else appropriate. The deadline is March 8.

Thanks,

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Mackenzie Graham

Human Resources

Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences 

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We are hiring a Senior Agroecologist at the Associate/Full professor level, who will be stationed at KBS and appointed in PSM https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517425/senior-agroecologist

I have included a flier that you can send around.

Please advertise to your colleagues, listserves, twitter, and anywhere else appropriate. The deadline is March 8.

Thanks,

[cid:9ccccd0d-569c-4b2e-b260-0971d91aabac@namprd12.prod.outlook.com]

Mackenzie Graham

Human Resources

Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences 

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We are hiring a Senior Agroecologist at the Associate/Full professor level, who will be stationed at KBS and appointed in PSM https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517425/senior-agroecologist

I have included a flier that you can send around.

Please advertise to your colleagues, listserves, twitter, and anywhere else appropriate. The deadline is March 8.

Thanks,

[cid:598fff3b-fc22-44ae-aa3a-7f7d6abf03e1@namprd12.prod.outlook.com]

Mackenzie Graham

Human Resources

Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences 

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Hello all,

Taste the Local Difference<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.localdifference.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!zkqHfh9411T8O94RrBwv4XHuUaolGvqHY3LNomK-RZr4Y-OBDmKYrZUxHL_3D16zYT_kMVeLqGB3vDsK$> is hiring a Social Media Specialist! Please see the details of the role and how to apply below:

Taste the Local Difference is a women-owned marketing & media company specializing in communication strategy for Michigan's local food businesses. We are passionate about education, building relationships and empowering entrepreneurs. Our team supports purpose-driven brands throughout the state of Michigan in local food and agriculture. 

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A double feature of "The Kings of Flint" and "Flint River Farm” is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 5-6:30 p.m. at the MSU Museum!

Geri Alumit Zeldes, Ph.D. (she/her)
Interim Associate Dean for Faculty & Academic Staff + Grad Studies
Professor<https://bit.ly/3qhGy1N> & Documentary Filmmaker
M: 248-910-0687 E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Z: https://msu.zoom.us/my/gzeldes
Office hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Website: gerizeldes.wordpress.com<http://gerizeldes.wordpress.com/> 

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CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS 2024

The Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://afhvs.wildapricot.org/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!ZLlVOqLEZs5cZdDj1HCEH0oRkYld8bmSk6J4RGoCc6TlTLlps7U-rsqX6nNnDojP1uavQiwiDKO85ZXiWg$> (AFHVS) invites submissions from undergraduate and graduate students to the 2024 AFHVS Student Research Paper Awards. The papers can come from students in a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and should be on some topic of relevance to the Society’s focus. See more details in the attached call for papers. 

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Hi All,

The WVU Center for Resilient Communities is recruiting 3 graduate or prospective graduate students for the fall 2024 semester. Please forward on to anyone you know that may be interested in applying. Deadline is February 9th.

Best,

/ Joshua Lohnes

Research Assistant Professor

Department of Geology & Geography

West Virginia University

304.906.9578

Action Research Director - Food Justice Lab 

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Hello all –

The deadline is approaching to apply to open positions for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center as part of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems.

Some warmth for you in the winter, with some nice activities including growing herbs.

Good afternoon,

Please share this series, “Restore Your Roots: An Immersive Beal Experience”, with students and colleagues alike! The program’s overall theme is around wellbeing and self-care, which is especially important during the dark and cold winter months. One room will feature an immersive Beal Botanical Garden experience with video and sounds from when the garden was green, the sky was blue, and the sun was shining bright (bring a blanket or something soft to sit on). Just outside of that, there will be activities including 

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Hello!

FoodCorps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://foodcorps.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!0GWgNhU2wVe4m1CFWO7BLAADHXtMtJSwg4-20YAFZrP7AkwT6IeIxLkx8hyFQBFpLCVVV1PS5OsaDt4crlc5lTY$> partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging. Please spread the word about recruitment for our next cohort (Aug ‘24-July ‘25) of AmeriCorps Service Members.

Each year, we have Public Health AmeriCorps Service Members partner with K-12 schools for a full school year teaching kids to grow, cook, and love the nourishing foods that celebrate their cultures and communities—and help schools serve more of those foods, too. FoodCorps recruits talented leaders into full-time, paid public service, where they grow healthy school food environments in diverse communities through hands-on, experiential food education. 

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Hey all - sharing this series that may be of interest. Cheers!

Announcing Opportunities with the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center

To support the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center, CRFS will hire 5 new positions in 2024. These positions will build capacity to connect available resources to food and farm business entrepreneurs throughout the region.

[RFBC Great Lakes full color with transparent background small web.jpg]The Michigan State Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) is the lead organization for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center<https://www.canr.msu.edu/GLM-RFBC/index>, with network coordinators in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin (more information about the Center can be found below<https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/announcing-opportunities-with-the-great-lakes-midwest-regional-food-business-center#glmrfbc>). 

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Many agriculture and natural resource policy matters overlap. If you’re interested in experiencing policy work, check out this paid internship opportunity!

Submit Your Application Today!
 

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Greetings!

Are you interested in natural resources, science, and public policy? Apply now through Sunday, January 21, 2024, for the Hal and Jean Glassen Scholars Program<https://www.canr.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/glassen_and_demmer_scholars/glassen_scholars> that includes a related course and internship in the greater Lansing area, during summer 2024. 

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Campus Farm Management Fellow - University of Michigan Campus Farm

Click here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/243260/campus-farm-management-fellow__;!!HXCxUKc!3a76eaZDK86aceQ49yArKu6-3py2nH7b9__ScHXem1qUlrhBlqOEGwtaMW6ONHIugjvonhCc7qiyKgTkKw$> to apply!

Who We Are:
The Campus Farm serves the University of Michigan community and beyond as a living learning lab for food systems work by providing high-impact teaching and learning opportunities in sustainable food production with an emphasis on student leadership development, on-farm carbon neutrality, food access, and justice, all centered around food grown by students for students. As part of Matthaei Botanical Gardens, the Campus Farm situates food production in the context of positioning humans as participants in the natural world and encourages those we engage 

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Job Link: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/USDA-ARS-SE-2023-0149A?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usda

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Reference Code
USDA-ARS-SE-2023-0149A
How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

* An application
* Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here<http://orise.orau.gov/sepreview/transcripts.html> for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
* A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
* Two educational or professional recommendations 

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The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at Colorado State University seeks a Marketing Specialist for the USDA AMS Northwest Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center (RFBC). The Specialist will develop and execute multi-year strategic marketing plan to complement the overall goals of the RFBC, its 6 partner states, and the CSU Food Systems team. Min. reqs.: MS degree, 3 yrs. professional wk. in food systems, effective written communications. Pref reqs.: 5 yrs. professional wk. in food systems, knowledge of NW regional ag and food sys, supervisory exp. Read full job/how to apply for full consideration by 12/18/2023 at:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/137283. CSU 

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Hi folks,

SAFS often has a group of students that attend the Michigan Family Farms conference. Please let Julie know if you are interested in attending!

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
517-488-7841 m

more information: safs.msu.edu<http://safs.msu.edu>
advising: https://doodle.com/bp/juliecotton/safs-advising

Please allow up to a business day for email responses - urgent issues can be sent via text. 

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The Agroecology Program in the Department of Earth and Environment at Florida International University (FIU) is seeking qualified applicants for a graduate research assistantship (PhD level) in the Precision Agriculture and Conservation. The overarching goal of the USDA-HSI funded research is to study and evaluate climate smart agriculture practices of cover crops, on soil health and plant growth management in agriculture systems. The research will involve conducting field experiments in the FIU organic garden and in several urban vegetable and fruit farmers’ fields in the region to adopt climate smart soil and crop management, utilization of various soil and crop 

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Senior Lecturer Microbiology

* Full time continuing position. Located on the Camperdown campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at The University of Sydney
* Exciting opportunity for a talented academic to join the Faculty of Science in a continuing research/teaching position in Microbiology
* Base salary (Level C) $145,023 - $167,221 p.a. + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) at The University of Sydney is seeking to appoint a Research & Teaching academic (Senior Lecturer) in Microbiology. SOLES has remarkable interdisciplinary capabilities in life sciences that underpin the University of 

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Hello,

This is Dr. Jahi Johnson-Chappell, Director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair.
 
I am writing to request your help identifying citations for the 11th edition of the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems’ publication: An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System<https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/structural_racism_in_us_food_system>.
 
An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System contains selected resources and publications focused on recent research and outreach on structural racism in the U.S. food system. The tenth edition of the resource, published in August 2023, contains over 

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Dear all,

I’m happy to circulate the call for two joint positions in the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, as part of UBC’s Black Faculty Cohort Hiring Initiative<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://academic.ubc.ca/faculty-careers/black-faculty-cohort-hiring-initiative__;!!HXCxUKc!2EilF-YCj-rhK1fi6nVNHzPeqdnxE60WIHJcP6X76Ff7CJLCWM4VsHWQ284QwVJXnpv3eilPjxMF0XnD15qIep2G$> which is recruiting more than 20 positions across the university in the next several years. These two positions are the first of three faculty hires forming the black Faculty Cluster in Food, Forests, and (Bio)Fuels. 

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Good Afternoon!

My name is Brooke Slater, chairperson for the Garden Club of America's Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship in Horticulture.

[Note from Julie: that other majors are also included, and there are also other Garden Club Scholarships that may pertain to you if you are working in natural or landscape fields of study. Visit the Garden Club to learn more about this and other scholarships: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships/details/s/katharine-m-grosscup-scholarships-in-horticulture
SAFS students have often been selected for this award!] 

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Some of you may be interested in exploring the Agriculture, Food, and Human Values Society organization, which is a leading professional organization for cross-disciplinary studies of food, agriculture, health and values. See below for more details!

[Grads - there’s a link at the bottom of the flyer for you, too :) ] 

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Please join us for the Fall Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) Seminar, jointly sponsored with the Dept of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Winona Bynum, RDN, PMP, CSM, Executive Director, Detroit Food Policy Council
The Food System Beyond Charity: Implications for Nutrition Professionals

Wednesday, Nov 29 4-5pm, Room 1135 South Anthony Hall 

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This position leans more towards the ecological sciences, but there is interest in many skill sets in other agroecological fields and agricultural impacts of sea rise in costal areas.

~Julie

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Dear Colleagues,

The VIMS Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab is currently recruiting a postdoc and PhD student to work on topics related to coastal landscape evolution in the mid-Atlantic sea-level rise hotspot. See below for the postdoc ad to work within the Coastal Critical Zone Network. The lab also recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2024 to work in collaboration with USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center on similar 

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From Prof. Cullen:

The Plant Science Department is a close-knit, experiential learning focused community where students get to know their professors well. We provide a unique integrative approach to Plant Science-related undergraduate and graduate programs that recognizes the strong disciplinary interdependencies of professional orientation and culture, basic societal needs, lifestyles, and social and environmental responsibility. We emphasize high-impact teaching practices to develop an inclusive and highly skilled workforce of Cal Poly Pomona graduates in sustainable production agriculture; urban and controlled environment agriculture; and plant science across the green industries from water resources and irrigation design, arboriculture, and sports turf management, 

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The Stockbridge School of Agriculture is re-opening its search for an Extension Assistant Professor of Urban Agriculture and Food Systems. Information on applying is located at the following link. Please submit applications using the “Apply now” button on the page.

https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/520881/extension-assistant-professor-urban-agriculture<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/520881/extension-assistant-professor-urban-agriculture__;!!HXCxUKc!3_cOozOrVJtx79y1PkXqpUoxaHDMizNZL0mIEYkhY9Sex0juWVtDYKnNs93sDDeTxN1LtGhTPU5NzDdB$>

An MS with experience is required, and a PhD preferred, in urban agriculture, food systems, horticulture, plant science, or closely related fields. Experience in Extension or public outreach is required. The candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduates, and fully engage in public and community education. The successful candidate will be expected to acquire extra-mural funding 

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MSU Extension
Community Nutrition Instructor, # 904968, District 2
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MSU EXTENSION HEALTH AND NUTRITION INSTITUTE

Position Information

Position Title
Community Nutrition Instructor

Salary
$45,900

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package:
https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.htm<https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html>l<https://www.hr.msu.edu/benefits/index.html>

Location

Luce/Schoolcraft Counties
To Apply
Current MSU Employees:
Access the EBS portal. Under the My Career and Training section, select the Careers @ MSU tile to view Internal Job Postings.

External Applicants:
Visit <http://careers.msu.edu/> http://careers.msu.edu<http://careers.msu.edu/>

Posting Number:
# 904968

Application Deadline:
11/07/2023 

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Hello,

The MSU Center for Regional Food Systems<https://www.canr.msu.edu/foodsystems/> within the Department of Community Sustainability is seeking a full-time, fixed-term Director, Farm to Institution Programs. The Director will provide overall direction and coordinate outreach, education, research, and evaluation activities for existing and future CRFS farm to institution efforts. The Director will maintain and expand this signature work at the state, regional, and national level that helps people learn, connect, and collaborate and the farm to institution program grow. 

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The Organic Farmers Association<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://organicfarmersassociation.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!07D4iA_DJkBgKELtQnEZl1INrJBttLZD3yCCm_scpTPoCEmgIC8UCxU6XE8w2X03_-jqZ69Q1E_9649M$> (OFA) has launched a new pilot project, the Organic Career Network,<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://organicfarmersassociation.org/dei/organic-career-network/__;!!HXCxUKc!07D4iA_DJkBgKELtQnEZl1INrJBttLZD3yCCm_scpTPoCEmgIC8UCxU6XE8w2X03_-jqZ69Q1EM1VDCi$> a partnership between organic organizations that are committed to creating opportunities for students to explore careers in the organic movement through paid internships.

This Fall 2023, OFA along with the Organic Farming Research Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ofrf.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!07D4iA_DJkBgKELtQnEZl1INrJBttLZD3yCCm_scpTPoCEmgIC8UCxU6XE8w2X03_-jqZ69Q1BQjyyRO$>, are serving as internship hosts. There are currently 3 internship opportunities. 

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Join Pasture Project<https://pastureproject.org/> for a free upcoming webinar today, noon-1pm CT!

Dr. Jon Winsten (Winrock International) will give an overview of the low-overhead dairy grazing system and what makes it unique for the Upper Midwest. He'll give some background on the economics of dairy farming, explain why reducing overhead costs per hundredweight of milk is key to farm profitability, and present results from a recent financial and environmental analysis. 

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SAFS students did some work with the former Real Food project, and found them to be a reflective and helpful organization. If you are interested in organizing a campaign to get more college campuses to shift to values-based purchasing on campus, check out the remote position!

- Julie

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at the University of Rhode Island to work on a new research project aimed at lowering food
safety barriers for organic fruit and vegetable growers across the United States.

For the full description and to apply for this position, visit: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12187<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12187__;!!HXCxUKc!zB1qmosfDUnR8fz7tAg5OOWEWZXVuHt-akmxWSNcOPBqPJ1g8c-sw5STPEfyDKFpwUQ9-pdMNvv_$> 

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For students interested in Peace Corps:

My name is Caitlin Barker and I am one of the MSU Peace Corps Recruiters. Please feel free to direct students to the information below regarding our upcoming Peace Corps Application Workshop<https://www.isp.msu.edu/information-resources/information-resources/events/?id=52942> on Wednesday, September 13th. Students from all majors and at all stages of their academic career are welcome to attend, although it is particularly well-suited to students who want to apply to the Peace Corps by the upcoming October 1st deadline. 

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There are several educational and community events at the Beal Garden this fall in celebration of their 150th anniversary! Tours, plantings, music, art, and yoga are all happening through this month!

A tour of the gardens with an ethnobotany lens will be held on September 20th from 4-5pm; see you there! 

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I hope this message finds you well. Please join us for our event on September 18th: Seeding Transformation – A Global Forum on Food Systems & Agroecology<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uvm.edu/instituteforagroecology/seeding-transformation-global-forum-september-2023__;!!HXCxUKc!3r4M751v5z6bGFms4UnUQyQFSYhwa619xDsFlXFcvxpM_hf6suQhhzNGXmWs71ur6RbIHgQUtOKliFYPxIafcsgHtA$> This half-day public conference is focused on social, ecological, and political transformation that lies at the heart of agroecology and the transition towards more just and sustainable food systems. We are also celebrating the launch of the Institute for Agroecology! 

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Please see attached a part-time temporary R programmer to add some firepower to our national study looking at sustainable agriculture alternatives. This would be great for a student/postdoc who needs extra funding for this semester, but we're able to hire anyone else looking to put R skills to use. Anyone interested can contact Ellen Maas at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 

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Departments of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences and Horticulture Fall Seminar Series 2023

Speaker:
Dr. Yakov Pachepsky

USDA-ARS Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory

“Soils and Public Health”

Wednesday, August 30th at 4:00 PM
MPS 1200

Join Zoom Meeting
https://msu.zoom.us/j/99755797059

Meeting ID: 997 5579 7059
Passcode: psm

Thank you,
Paige

[cid:b6adae9d-5ff0-4553-9bbc-a95d19efe471@namprd12.prod.outlook.com]

Paige Potter
Assistant to Department Chairperson, Brian Horgan
Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Michigan State University
(517) 353-0120
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Join us! KBS LTAR Field Day: Sustainable Cropping Systems for the Future

Curious about how MI rowcrop systems can be profitable and environmentally sustainable? Join us on September 15th for the first annual field day at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) site. Registration link below.

[Illustration of the main experiment at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research project. The experiment will evaluate the short- and long-term trade-offs between] Illustration of the main experiment at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research project. The experiment will evaluate the short- and long-term trade-offs between "business-as-usual" corn/soy rotations and 

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Hello,

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is seeking proposals for a contracted Curriculum Writer to compile, organize, and write a curriculum for our Market Manager Certificate Program<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mifma.org/for-markets/mmcp/__;!!HXCxUKc!19i8dYABe8AjtxuVCxcDE5sZMCEO1YyiJqOT9GfkkdrwP7Ag1jugUm0PE6XBEzqCaRKft9gtGC6xig$>.

The Market Manager Certificate Program is a voluntary program designed by MIFMA in 2011 to encourage farmers market managers to pursue leadership skills and professional development on topics essential to market management. Market managers are recognized with a certificate upon completion of the full program that acknowledges the market manager is a trained professional. 

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Explore over 650 annotated references in the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems’ updated Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System<https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/structural_racism_in_us_food_system>.

A resource for learning about structural racism in U.S. food systems
[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3596bcc2-4b22-4009-b0bc-850106209b14&a=1120323553780&c=2e6717a0-2d84-11e6-b930-d4ae528eb27b&ch=2e84b1c0-2d84-11e6-b930-d4ae528eb27b]

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[Annotated Bibliography]

Announcing the 10th edition of the Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism in the U.S. Food System 

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The Northern Michgian Small Farms conference is in a new time and format this year - visit their website for more details! Includes in-person farm tours, and access to online digital content.

https://www.smallfarmconference.com/

[cid:6A0EE38F-2471-44A1-A0DD-41AB17168D49]

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
517-488-7841 m 

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Hi all,

We are hiring a research assistant position at Kansas State University-Olathe, located in the Kansas City Metro. This position will serve as a lab manager of Dr. Pliakoni’s Postharvest Physiology Lab<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://olathe.k-state.edu/research/postharvest-physiology-lab/__;!!HXCxUKc!z9jj79wmwjRzwxqUdUavZFLWn-3BYFTptyw_1kZ8WFbfoCGjLGkNh0Jvg5K6YgjRK4kWV7KMpg6KCmPU$>. This lab supports research in the Urban Food Systems Initiative<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://olathe.k-state.edu/research/urban-food/__;!!HXCxUKc!z9jj79wmwjRzwxqUdUavZFLWn-3BYFTptyw_1kZ8WFbfoCGjLGkNh0Jvg5K6YgjRK4kWV7KMpgz4HzAs$> at Kansas State University. The candidate will have opportunities to conduct research and operate fresh produce and hemp analysis services. 

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Please consider submitting an abstract to the AGU Session: B067. Science-based Carbon Removal: Strategies, Monitoring, Measurements, Reporting and Verification across Terrestrial, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Societal Dimensions

The 2023 IPCC the Sixth Assessment (AR6) synthesis report concluded with high confidence that in order to achieve net zero CO2 or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, some hard-to-abate residual GHG emissions (e.g., from agriculture, aviation, shipping, and industrial processes) would need to be counterbalanced by deployment of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods. This is in addition to substantial and rapid reduction of GHG emissions from all sectors. In this context, this session will feature 

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Registration is now open for the second annual Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference in Sutton’s Bay, MI, hosted by the Leelanau Conservation District. The event will take place on Friday, September 8 at the Leelanau Government Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend, especially commercial growers, hobby farmers or gardeners and agricultural consultants. This event is sponsored by MI SARE (Michigan Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education), MAEAP (Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program) and Michigan Farm Bureau. It will feature speakers from Cornell University, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the University of Missouri and NEWAGE Laboratories 

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Happy Friday,

We are seeking a Farmers Market Manager<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Farmers-Market-Manager-Job-Description-2023.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!zFnICGAlp9zxIkaVokH23FfIgEtucrotj2uvYJsKgUdPzZb_YORGtumJZLJfhGkIt8sNy0Fs7mnz-lCuP78$> and Paid Farm Intern<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Fall-Farm-Intern-2023.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!zFnICGAlp9zxIkaVokH23FfIgEtucrotj2uvYJsKgUdPzZb_YORGtumJZLJfhGkIt8sNy0Fs7mnzxA7-Cfg$> to start in the next several weeks. Please send these descriptions on to the folks in your network or anyone you know who might be a good fit.

Best,

Julius

From: Paulina <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: BUD is back, Registration is now open!
Date: July 14, 2023 at 4:41:41 PM EDT
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Paulina <[log in to unmask]>

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Snow melting, ancient lakes returning<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cofed.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1a729beabb36c3f33829c7f08&id=f83dadd56b&e=c0fa16e9f5__;!!HXCxUKc!zVwwAnuDwU1EiP0bUr97Jnrdq6XwB4NyL2p-u-Gi85jOG07IXVIcY7JP5u4jD_0hmLInLuU69voxiJA$>, flower buds blooming. All around us, life is emerging after its long slumber, ready to share its dreams with us.

We too, are reemerging.

After spending the last few years re-imagining BUD (Build, Unlearn, Decolonize), our immersive educational experience and liberatory gathering for emerging QTBIPOC cooperators,we are excited to announce that we will once again be offering this gathering fully in person this fall.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BUD<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cofed.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1a729beabb36c3f33829c7f08&id=de7490fe9e&e=c0fa16e9f5__;!!HXCxUKc!zVwwAnuDwU1EiP0bUr97Jnrdq6XwB4NyL2p-u-Gi85jOG07IXVIcY7JP5u4jD_0hmLInLuU6Y28sT6Q$>
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Dear friends and colleagues,
I hope you are doing well!
I would be grateful if you could help me find a theoretically minded candidate for a Postdoc position in theoretical/ computational ecology and evolutionary biology in Lund Sweden. We are looking for a highly motivated and quantitatively minded candidate with a general interest in ecology, evolution, and community structure, dynamics and function. I would be grateful if you could spread the word among your students and fellow colleagues.
See a detailed description of the position in the link and text below and feel free to contact me ([log in to unmask]) for further 

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The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2023 Farmers Markets at the Capitol! Annually, MIFMA hosts three farmers markets on the east lawn of the Capitol Building in Lansing. Vendors travel from all over the state of Michigan to attend the Farmers Markets at the Capitol. Volunteer tasks might include helping vendors unload & find their parking or booth spaces, counting customers, monitoring the dot survey, and assisting with the cooking demonstrations. The 2023 markets will take place on July 18th, August 15th, & September 19th, 2023 from 9 AM - 2 PM. Please 

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Job title: W3-Professorship “Agroecosystems Ecology”
Recruiter: Raven51 AG (Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg)
Description: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) invite applications for a common appointment at the earliest. W3-Professorship “Agroecosystems Ecology
To view this job, please click on the link below:
https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12799350/w3-professorship-agroecosystems-ecology-/?TrackID=10&utm_source=emailfriend&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0

University link: https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=101931<https://api.relaxx.center/r/a98073943b7741a19bc80fd7be5fc8a3?pid=1861749&mpid=1252415&prid=18812&tid=30>

Graduate students - you might be interested in the following course if you are interested in participatory and emancipatory approaches to engagement!

- Julie

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Fall 2023

Participatory Modes of Inquiry

CSUS 838

3 credits

Interested in how to incorporate participatory approaches or community engagement into your scholarly work? This course provides an in-depth, graduate-level exploration of the theory of participatory research. The course will survey the major streams of literature that support an emancipatory approach to the ways in which we may engage with others — through action, learning, and inquiry. Through our reading we will focus on understanding 

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Dear all,
I am looking for Ph.D. and M.S. students to join the “Agricultural Vector Entomology Lab” at the University of Florida-Everglades Research and Education Center. More information can be found below and in the attached. Please share with anyone who may be interested. Thank you!

The Canadian Journal of Plant Science (CJPS) invites abstract submissions for the following:

Forging New Paths to Manage Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Abstract Deadline: August 31, 2023

Guest Editors:

Charles Geddes, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Eric Page, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Jichul Bae, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For more information on submitting an abstract, please visit https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/cjps-forging-new-paths-to-manage-herbicide-resistant-weeds?
For additional questions, please contact CJPS's Editor-in-Chief, Brian Beres: [log in to unmask] 

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Still looking for a summer opportunity? Consider this Americorps position with Lansing Eastside ANC:

There are only a few days left to apply for our AmeriCorps Summer Associate position<http://em.networkforgood.com/ls/click?upn=htzWduMF7lLeY7hadAS8BRdh-2Fit2CZBB7gNOghsZQAFYlJtr8m9xPkw2ZW8VwOvi6-2F3ozZkINZtoJwIs8arYUcSHniVJqP1PCwPyc-2FHXK7KhNQK6yWlQDe6T96q5h9KQUIETwzadYtH-2F2q2KrI7SlNnjC2b3iAbeKqwVmAH1itXyDRSFApc6533fkjtKLOMzqgv-2BHOA-2FXj1fIAyUHauMsDyDoVSX1vFlK0Bs50UDj9lGAlDZKBPB95QyW34eTplz79s9-2FwG-2BePbFCdlUaQ-2FaP3CLuW0u-2Fjpib48wKpfns-2FeXyXTNIfONGxxGBmZS6xBEkk4tdD5oYeRARpmoqCXTaxi-2BE9T0XL9H7W6-2BHpSQcAChp21Dcn84-2F7oQ8MkD-2F0LdDbpFSugn7qeex41B4oWDD96NH-2FDE-2Ff7iCmHgvRQAwQ60vDsm4DqgWuVxwlSGayFLGwD0OyZibOYSEU79HBKD6MaOzlvsRC-2FX8bpxwBaRN3ApBwY1B85pSxsQOlnh8s4Hhc-2Bfyb-2BSkTsm1MHdF4H4cvjRcThC2Vb4-2F0rxkOCuiVoyB6FCC2f2XmCQRkHcGlI9-2BL7mMQvjwgKgYBRqZq5crQJCGs4tiFuKqUrfZPFR54aE4w2HaFt0ZdR5Mr4iXpH-2BbF4evTp4cxEle0wwQ1RjHDRHrdxeMFsnOZCsW-2B8YnMD-2Bs-2Bj8OSCkQ3sInwgp8RBnhezM9hsAez6xWtfb1PEwy9cVz-2FE9qQGrC55Q7HJHT1-2FmI21Mv-2FeR1Dbw6k2TFCjtBl5Ye2AKz1z5URLE21Z-2BmpxmzBRrxhWg3qe6x2w3zkihg-2Bk9nRHqndyY-2B31SMfFjU8RP-2Fp-2BstAp7bXJzGmlWMg-3D-3D_FfT_DOM2irgZWxjTwPj99lOBgFGwSVtgRzKIFkde-2BE1GiImO5rUu0vCvz-2BS6ipPykBy-2FllV7j3P0bcn3or0wZLfqgkUl2tjEU4TU7D8Iw5BuwTCOC5t4Uij0F4V4sacYGACTWNq-2FrXQA-2FjEiGvDPk0-2FKc-2BJuM-2FolZGy3EGqdeqolurnWrZ8fp4d-2BPFJuRuQCINLsQDIQ-2FHgedb77AVg6-2BTEkV6i5JW9Dai-2Fxjwq3Ztyek-2B-2FLeV76PN-2Bw-2BOevZk2TCz0jHM3-2B8-2BMvumBxFO4rndW34ynsAMorrVk5QRNmM0Bik3Cgynvjttcw4jdxZQw18tASjj1ujOU4xia4-2FCVyqecx3R-2FIHpR9io7MCAN3egW-2BQaI-3D>! This AmeriCorps Member will work alongside our staff to support Youth Service Corps, Allen Farmers Market, GardenHouse, and Market Walk programs. It is a great entry-level opportunity to gain experience with a neighborhood-based nonprofit for a short, eight or ten week period this summer. Even more, this is a chance to get hands-on experience with different kinds of programs. Apply for this position by clicking this link: My AmeriCorps<http://em.networkforgood.com/ls/click?upn=VAGGw4zHikj3d-2F5242H3Zh4Vnnx5X-2B5kNDfmqUzOtbkV-2BuBckyc-2B8Yz9560v74R4CEgR_DOM2irgZWxjTwPj99lOBgFGwSVtgRzKIFkde-2BE1GiImO5rUu0vCvz-2BS6ipPykBy-2FllV7j3P0bcn3or0wZLfqgkUl2tjEU4TU7D8Iw5BuwTCOC5t4Uij0F4V4sacYGACTWNq-2FrXQA-2FjEiGvDPk0-2FKc-2BJuM-2FolZGy3EGqdeqolurkXV7YuE0baNuxyFojuL7M23SgUhfZf0CnwgaoWONTGhh3V0BTOLyYG8IGBOylrXg0HYlHdd6rUA83TA2tLLQLXKCXZzrCPb7aEX1JLH-2BhYVC5HtlfkQR-2BOzjenUR2NJds1S4gN0BxJUxGnCN-2F5AhhEOqWGX4vEbFJg4lIuRn4hCGOuyd78QmAf-2FpPCiqttHvw-3D> 

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The executive search for the Dean of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) in Hawaii is live. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are now being accepted.

Search site: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/ctahr/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://manoa.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/ctahr/__;!!HXCxUKc!wsS3O4xELKRJfPcFTRssKfq_cHub3of_ughG-4D6jjCrzSdj5XlEYFGEi2ffzE1f2zVcedcQVwWHALY$>. The search site has the job announcement and instructions on how to apply, the official position description, the Search Advisory Committee members, and the organizational charts and functional statements. 

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Dear all,

Please find enclosed a post-doctoral offer. This is a 18-month position based in Montpellier, Southern France. The goal is to explore the interface between agroecology and water management.

Note the academic and international dimensions of the research activities. We are looking for an independent and highly qualified researcher, with experience in agronomy and/or water management and/or physical geography. 

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Hello everyone,

Just a reminder of the upcoming deadline for papers for our upcoming collection on Conservation Tillage (Canadian Journal of Soil Science):

Conservation tillage: Effect on soil properties and crop productivity

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2023

Guest Editors:

Dr. Noura Ziadi (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)

Dr. Jeff Schoenau (College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan) 

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Attention: MIFMA is hiring!

The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is seeking an Association Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day operations of our office and association through detailed financial and human resources management, documentation of operational procedures, and member and event management support.

This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with an annual salary of $42,000 and access to a full benefits package after 60 days of employment that includes health care, a Simple IRA retirement plan, flexible work schedule, and ample PTO. This position will work from our office based in East Lansing, Michigan on Mondays and 

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Farm to School Coordinator

Northwest Education Services in Traverse City is seeking an individual with passion for building healthy schools and communities to join our School Health team.

Job Summary:
The Farm to School Program works with schools and communities to plan and implement programming focused on promoting student health and wellness through engaging learning activities centered around nutrition, fresh foods, and local agriculture. The Farm to School Coordinator will work with elementary schools in the Northwest Education Services (North Ed) service region to implement Farm to School activities such as classroom and garden lessons, taste tests, family cooking classes, 

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HIRING FARM TO INSTITUTION SPECIALIST
Full job description <https://www.groundworkcenter.org/careers/>
Direct questions to Jen Schaap 231-941-6584 x708

Salary Range: $48,000 to $56,500, full time, 40 hours per week
Deadline to apply: Thursday April 30, 2023 11:59pm
Location: Petoskey, Michigan

Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a detail-oriented,
creative individual to join our Food and Farming team. The Farm to
Institution Specialist will have strong outreach, organizing, leadership
and communication skills, and is eager to help support the advancement of
the local food and farming economy in northern Michigan, specifically, in
Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties, as well as the surrounding 

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People and Operations Director

The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown our grassroots network to over 200,000 individuals and partner organizations. We give young farmers tools to become leaders in their communities, building an effective political voice at the local, state, and national level. Together, we tackle the most critical structural and economic barriers that prevent motivated young people from starting and growing successful farm businesses—including access to affordable farmland, student debt, climate change, healthcare, racial inequities, and more. We have won 

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From: "Matthew J. Grieshop" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: FW: We are hiring!
Date: April 17, 2023 at 7:52:51 PM EDT
To: "Cotton, Julie" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>

* Please share widely and forgive cross postings *

Our final SAFS 2023 Spring Seminar Series speaker is on Friday, April 21, 12:40 – 1:30pm.
Matt Houser, PhD.<https://www.umces.edu/matt-houser>, is an Applied Social Scientist & Regenerative Agricultural Fellow, at The Nature Conservancy<https://www.nature.org/en-us/> & the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory<https://www.umces.edu/hpl> He is a MSU Department of Sociology alumnus. 

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Hello!

Eastern Market is hiring 25 Food & Health Fellows to operate our food access programs June – October! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who like working with people and have an interest in food and social justice. This is a seasonal (June-October) position. A cover letter and resume are due by April 28,2023! 

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Job Title: Seasonal Rangeland Ecohydrology Technician

Location: USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Southwest Watershed Research Center, Tucson, AZ

Pay Grade: GS 4/5/6, depending on education and experience

Job Description: We seek a seasonal rangeland ecologic/hydrologic technician to assist with multiple aspects of a large-scale, interdisciplinary rainfall manipulation experiment located on the Santa Rita Experimental Range south of Tucson, AZ. The goal of the experiment is to understand how predicted and observed changes in patterns of monsoonal rainfall due to climate change influence the structure and function of semiarid Sonoran Desert rangelands. The successful applicant will be expected to assist with field-based collection 

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The laboratory of Dr. Marianna Szucs at Michigan State University, Department of Entomology, invites applications for a Research Associate (postdoctoral) position to investigate coevolution of host-parasitoid interactions in the context of spotted wing drosophila biological control. The aim of the research is to investigate rapid evolutionary processes that may impact the effectiveness of biological control. The research will involve both field and laboratory components, and if the successful candidate is interested and qualified there will be opportunities to combine laboratory experiments with genomics approaches. 

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Tenure-track position at the EDYSAN lab - Jules Verne University of Picardie in Amiens, France

Junior Professorship Chair:
Rapid adaptation of plants in the context of climate change: functional and evolutionary ecology of holobionts

The junior professor will be recruited for a 3 yr-period (starting at Autumn 2023) and will benefit from a dedicated research environment together with a grant of ca. 300K€ to achieve his/her research project. During this period, the junior professor will have to teach ca. 90h per year. At the end of the 3 yr period, if successful, the junior professor will get a full professorship 

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The Rodale Institute is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking scientist to oversee a growing dynamic research department focused on the study of regenerative organic agriculture. The Chief Scientist is responsible for overseeing research activities at multiple campuses and facilitating a multidisciplinary, collaborative research program. The Chief Scientist will act as co-leader of the Strategic Solutions Team, in collaboration with the Farm Director. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be located at the main campus in Kutztown, PA. 

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Hi CANR colleagues,

MSU Center for Regional Food Systems is seeking an outreach specialist to join our team. This person will support equitable business and technical assistance efforts for food and farm entrepreneurs in Michigan.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic, outreach-minded, resourceful and committed candidate to implement their skills working with Michigan’s food and farm entrepreneurs. 

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The Whitaker Lab is located within the Mycotoxin Prevention & Applied Microbiology Unit at the AgLab in Peoria, IL. We research how beneficial bacterial and fungal partners can be recruited to help reduce disease from pathogenic Fusarium spp. in wheat and barley. As part of this goal, the ORISE intern will have the opportunity to participate in an ongoing field research project to identify the genetic and functional diversity of pathogenic Fusarium spp. in U.S.-grown barley. Additionally, they will manage an independent project to identify how select bacterial and fungal partners impact barley growth and disease. The ORISE intern will 

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The Speir Lab at the University of Arkansas (https://speirlab.weebly.com/) is hiring a PERMANENT program associate to work with the Arkansas Discovery Farm Program (https://aaes.uada.edu/centers-and-programs/discovery-farm-program/) and help start the Arkansas Discovery Watershed. Position will be located in Fayetteville, AR.

REVIEW WILL BEGIN MARCH 15th.

Apply here: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Discovery-Farm-Program-Associate-for-Water-Quality_R0032153. Contact Dr. Shannon Speir ([log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ) with any questions. 

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Postdoctoral Associate -- Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (Michigan State University) and USDA Midwest Climate Hub.

https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/514101/research-associatefixed-term

A self-motivated postdoctoral research associate is sought to join an exciting multi-institutional USDA-funded 5-year research project. The transdisciplinary team is investigating the complex interactions and cumulative impacts of multiple shocks (e.g., climate change and disease outbreaks) on the resilience and sustainability of agri-food systems in the U.S. Midwest and beyond.
The postdoctoral associate will work under the guidance of Drs. Jianguo (Jack) Liu, Andrés Viña, and Julie Winkler at Michigan State University and Dr. Dennis Todey at the USDA Midwest Climate Hub. 

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Our next SAFS Spring Seminar Series speaker on Friday, April 7, 12:40 – 1:30pm is Dr. M. Jahi Chappell<https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/jahi-chappell?roleURL=jahi-chappell-crfs?language_id=>, WK Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair in Food & Society; Director, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems<https://www.canr.msu.edu/foodsystems/>; Professor, Department of Community Sustainability, MSU.

Talk Title: Beginning to End Hunger: Lessons on food security, transformation, and solidarity from Belo Horizonte, Brazil 

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Osa Conservation is accepting applications for our Native Vanilla and Agroecological Fellow<https://osaconservation.org/native-vanilla-and-agroecological-fellow/> at our biological station in Costa Rica's southern Pacific Ocean.

Ugalde Forsyth Rainforest Field Fellowship

At Osa Conservation, we reconnect the rainforest, monitor and protect biodiversity, and work hand-in-hand with the local community to build climate resilient ecosystems for people and wildlife. Our team works across Southern Costa Rica, connecting and protecting landscapes and biodiversity from the ridges of the Talamanca mountain to the coral reefs of the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean. 

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View as web page.<http://view.contact.wkar.org/?qs=5cd32a7217ab12f673dccbf2a37064304ef7aa7ab2ebf9c16001b326ab1677a6d8a195f84c12ecd995882fe64073c62c2a902e2494313b721d306e1eaf3ac7e1911e0946a9242a37>
[WKAR | PBS | NPR]<http://click.contact.wkar.org/?qs=53e723d5e9c9d4143366edcfc0c3ef5525d090c877d1ce9bf2372d3ec6dd3d83c04581f0ad0d0a501def9943b4d5a67ad9ee9d51deb7c463>
Public Media from Michigan State University
A Keynote Conversation
[Colah Tawkin portrait with illustrated greenery]
Race, Plants, and Class
A Conversation with Colah B. Tawkin, featuring Dr. Tamara Butler
Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7 p.m
WKAR Studios
MSU Communication Arts & Science Bldg

We invite you to attend this keynote conversation with Colah B. Tawkin, WOCI's 2023 Artist in Residence and host of Black in the Garden Podcast. The conversation will be hosted by Dr. Tamara Butler, director of the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston and expert 

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Growing Hope is hiring a full-time Teen & Schools Manager<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Teen-Schools-Manager-Job-Description.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!z-LOB-e-XqE8NGCadUoL-4-GF84t9vhzmvycoarlqPxjhEsZoeRLRnES1URPVw9MLLs8OirNem7sdDArDDY$> who will primarily oversee our Teen Leadership Program. Please share this opportunity with your networks and anyone you think might be interested.

Best,

Julius

Greetings,
The University of Cooperative Extension Small Farms Network is looking to hire a Spanish bilingual Small Farms Extension & Research Associate to work in our San Diego, CA extension office<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucanr.edu/about/jobs/?jobnum=2445__;!!HXCxUKc!0o-ptX36QgK093hT0OSXBRkZdtITySmyjCpZFl8vv83c9B2on1UtkMpHJUw2zvSzY0gD7ZeDVotsFJZ4MW0$>. See the end of this email for more details.

Please forward the opportunity on to anyone who might be interested!

Best Regards,
Meaghan Donovan
Small Farms Program Manager - UC Cooperative Extension Small Farms Network
Office Phone: 916-875-2410 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Website: https://sfp.ucanr.edu/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sfp.ucanr.edu/__;!!HXCxUKc!0o-ptX36QgK093hT0OSXBRkZdtITySmyjCpZFl8vv83c9B2on1UtkMpHJUw2zvSzY0gD7ZeDVotsEYeQRVk$> 

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Garden Project, here in Lansing, has a great AMERICORPS POSITION<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.indeed.com/job/summer-community-garden-support-specialist-greater-lansing-food-bank-0ecb476f4368f0b0__;!!HXCxUKc!0x4l2ptWpS_MeT1uH52HiRJJzPZ69ryZOSg-EKtvrY9LQbhkzznmJfixSxdCfVKaTGYcsP8RlLEdZJu8$> available this spring and summer! We would greatly appreciate your help getting the word out. This is a hands-on role, out in the community, supporting community garden sites for Greater Lansing Food Bank’s Garden Project. We are hoping to find a wonderful individual who is interested in the intersection between horticulture and community development. This position comes with a living stipend and an educational award! 

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The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for a Soil Microbiology and Soil Health Assistant Professor position (12 month, tenure track, 60% research; 40% teaching).

The successful candidate will develop research related to microbial ecology, soil fertility and/or soil health, and contribute to undergraduate teaching in soil microbiology, soil science and soil fertility/health, and graduate courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate must be positioned to develop an externally funded research program integrating diverse undergraduate and graduate students and leveraging NMSU’s position as a leading Hispanic­ Serving Institution (HSI) 

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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) invites applications for an 11-month, non-tenure-track faculty position in climate change management, with 75% extension and 25% research responsibilities in the area of climate change mitigation and adaptation for agroforestry, specialty crop production, and food security in Hawai‘i. This position is vital to NREM's strategic vision of building leadership in ‘aina momona (abundant and flourishing social-ecological systems), and revitalizing and reconnecting ecosystems and communities locally and globally. In addition, this position is designed to provide critical, state-wide support to agricultural producers and land 

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Spread the word!

Groundwork is hiring FoodCorps service members for the Aug '23 - July '24
service term. Deadline March 27, 2023.

https://www.groundworkcenter.org/careers/

FoodCorps <https://foodcorps.org/> partners with schools and communities to
nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging. Each year, we have
AmeriCorps Service Members partner with K-12 schools for a full school year
teaching kids to grow, cook, and love the nourishing foods that celebrate
their cultures and communities—and help schools serve more of those foods,
too. FoodCorps recruits talented leaders into full-time, paid public
service, where they grow healthy school food environments in diverse
communities through hands-on, 

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The Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley, is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct statistical modeling of impacts of extreme climate events on agriculture in relation to different farming systems. In particular, this postdoc will lead analyses to assess how diversified cropping systems affect crop production during the types of stressful weather that will continue to become more frequent and more severe with climate change. This will include processing existing datasets spanning approximately one million fields across nine states and two decades in the U.S. Corn Belt, 

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Join us for our next SAFS series speaker on Friday, March 24, 12:40 – 1:30pm. Vanessa García Polanco, MS<https://www.vanessagarciapolanco.com/>, coming from Washington D.C., is the Policy Campaigns Co-Director of the National Young Farmers Coalition<https://www.youngfarmers.org/> and MSU Department of Community Sustainability alumna.

Talk Title: Becoming a Food System Advocate: Lessons for Food and Agriculture Policy Advocacy 

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Hello everyone,
Please see below for a Call for Papers from the Canadian Journal of Soil Science, the affiliated journal of the Canadian Society of Soil Science. Apologies for any cross-posting.

The Wallace Center is thrilled to announce a Request for Applications<https://wallacecenter.org/our-work/mississippi-river-underserved-farmer-program/> to solicit applicants for our subaward program with the U.S. EPA's Gulf of Mexico Division for the Mississippi River Region. Through this program, Wallace Center will work with an advisory group to support up to 20 organizations collaborating with underserved farmers to improve environmental outcomes in the Mississippi River Region. 

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NOW HIRING: Agroecology and Wellness Coordinator
Appointment: 1 year, full-time (40 hours/week), possibility for renewal
Compensation: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 annually
Application Deadline: March 15, 2023
About the Berkeley Food Institute: The Berkeley Food Institute (BFI) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks to transform food systems to expand access to healthy, affordable food and promote sustainable and equitable food production. We empower new leaders with capacities to cultivate diverse, just, resilient, and healthy food systems.
Position: This position will serve as project coordinator for Berkeley’s food-producing campus gardens and farms, supporting cooperation between Berkeley Student Farms, Berkeley Food Institute, Basic 

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Check out the new course below! Happy to sub in this 400-level course for a SAFS agricultural/biological elective for those in the minor.

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
517-488-7841 m

more information: safs.msu.edu<http://safs.msu.edu>
advising: https://doodle.com/bp/juliecotton/safs-advising

Please allow up to a business day for email responses - urgent issues can be sent via text. 

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Please join us - in person or via zoom - for the SAFS Seminar with Jason Rowntree on Ruminants' contribution to a sustainable food production system: It is not as it seems tomorrow, Feb 24 at 12:40pm. See details below.

Zoom:
https://msu.zoom.us/j/92317322585 (SAFS)

You're invited! Michigan Family Farms Conference - Feb 25 - Kalamazoo, MI

Join us at Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Saturday, February 25, 2023 for this can't-miss conference for beginning farmers, small scale farmers, family farmers and culturally diverse farmers. This will be an excellent opportunity to network, learn and build sustainable farms. Register here! 

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Growing Hope is hiring three paid, seasonal positions on the farm and at the farmers markets, please share these opportunities with your networks and anyone you think might be interested.

1. Farmers Market Intern<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Farmers-Market-Intern-2023-Position-Description.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!3RXI7iAHpKjyT1s2c7cH25G8mZ-v_OicmTJkORskW5SivBeL4Yssdz2y76DhSQl_VR-jaypm5HvFC67XLIc$>
2. Community Food Educator<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Community-Food-Educator-2023.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!3RXI7iAHpKjyT1s2c7cH25G8mZ-v_OicmTJkORskW5SivBeL4Yssdz2y76DhSQl_VR-jaypm5HvFqYP8RsE$>
3. Home Garden Intern<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://growinghope.net/wp-content/uploads/Home-Garden-Intern-2023.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!3RXI7iAHpKjyT1s2c7cH25G8mZ-v_OicmTJkORskW5SivBeL4Yssdz2y76DhSQl_VR-jaypm5HvFF77g5y0$>

Best,

Julius

Please share with your networks about this exciting opportunity for students to learn about the Flint Community Initiative Summer Internship Program. The program is open to all upper-undergraduate and graduate students across MSU. A $3000 scholarship and summer housing are offered for eligible students accepted into the program. There are a limited number of internships which are filling fast! Interested students must apply by February 17th. 

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* The Julian Samora Endowed Scholarships (Graduate/Undergraduate) for 2023-2024

* The P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship Fund (Graduate) for 2023-2024

Please use the attached flyers to learn about our scholarships and to apply.

Submissions must be received, whether digital or hardcopy, at JSRI by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd, 2023.
Please direct all letters and application packets to:
Dr. Francisco Villarruel, Interim Director
Julian Samora Research Institute
Michigan State University
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
219 S. Harrison Rd., Room 51
East Lansing, MI 48824
Or
Email application packet to Dr. Villarruel at: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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***If you would like to attend, SAFS students and faculty affiliates are welcome to register and travel with the MSU SAFS group! Let Julie Cotton know at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you are interested!***

Hello!

Are you a local food producer looking to wholesale to a local food distributor? Cherry Capital Foods is Michigan's main distributor of Local, Wild Foraged, & Specialty Food. We're reaching out to organizations & list servs like this one in the hopes of connecting more amazing farmers and brands from the Great Lakes region with our wonderful customers in Michigan. 

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Hello!

Eastern Market is hiring a Part Time Food Access Coordinator to work with our Food Access Team! This position will be filled March through October with the possibility to stay with Eastern Market afterwards.

Please share with your network and possible applicants! The application closes February 17, 2023 with a March 1 start date! 

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FoodCorps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://foodcorps.org/__;!!HXCxUKc!0YCUCT0oFKwp5FNVIzNt6slygU7dXXpo03RgImjR6qi-vQjbuapOjDf1JYmH85e-bWEBwv1raBL0l0UaSpiy0gY$> partners with schools and communities to nourish kids’ health, education, and sense of belonging. We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort (Aug ‘23-July ‘24) of Service Members.

Each year, we have Public Health AmeriCorps Service Members partner with K-12 schools for a full school year teaching kids to grow, cook, and love the nourishing foods that celebrate their cultures and communities—and help schools serve more of those foods, too. FoodCorps recruits talented leaders into full-time, paid public service, where they grow healthy school food environments in diverse communities through hands-on, experiential food education. 

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Greetings colleagues and friends,  
At the University of Vermont, we are excited to announce the 2023 Agroecology Extension (AX) Summer Research Fellowship<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uvm.edu/four/ax-summer-research-fellowship__;!!HXCxUKc!3GSToeHfUcboch6IfGgH-8dNqwc9VS47-VIgtYUGnh3nVSj-PiZBtKvaacxmf9Tn4DXGB_fDX5FuyA$>, an educational initiative that links undergraduate students from across the country to research and outreach projects at UVM, through our summer Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates.
The AX Fellowship is a fully paid, 10-week research and outreach experience open to undergraduates from across the US. It is a collaboration between UVM Extension and the Plant and Soil Science Department, and coordinated by Institute for Agroecology on UVM’s main campus in Burlington, VT. This fellowship is designed for students who 

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Sending on behalf of M. Jahi Chappell, Director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

I am writing to request your help identifying citations for the tenth edition of the Center for Regional Food Systems’ publication: An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System<https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/structural_racism_in_us_food_system>.
 
The mission of CRFS is to engage Michigan, the United States and the world in applied research, education and outreach to develop regionally integrated, sustainable food systems. The Center 

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Dear CANR community,

We are pleased to announce the 2023 MSU Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) Seminar Series! Please see attached flyer for the speaker schedule. This seminar series is co-sponsored by the MSU Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems program, Center for Regenerative Agriculture, Center for Regional Food Systems, and MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Depts: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Plant Soil & Microbial Sciences, Community Sustainability, Animal Science, and Horticulture. 

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The U. S. Vegetable Laboratory (USDA, ARS) at Charleston, SC conducts research to solve region-wide and national problems in the production and protection of vegetable crops. This research is conducted in close cooperation with the 13 southeastern agricultural experiment stations. The mission of the laboratory is: a) to improve genetic populations of vegetable crops by combining resistance to diseases and pests (nematodes, insects, and weeds) with favored quality characters and improved yield potentials; and b) to develop knowledge on disease and pest biology, ecology, and epidemiology that can be used as a basis for the development and implementation of new, 

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**Undergrads - some of you may be interested in this summer for-credit program**

I am sending this on behalf of my colleague, Chayse Hurley. If you have students interested in this internship program, please feel welcome to refer them to Chayse at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>!

MSU’s InnovateGov Summer Internship Program in Detroit is back for Summer 2023! 

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How do policies for the promotion of bio-economies foster inclusive, pluralistic, integrative and adaptive governance arrangements in the Brazilian Amazon? Transforming governance of resource use in the Brazilian Amazon is crucial to prevent global biodiversity loss, to help mitigate climate change, and to empower marginalized groups. To this purpose, diverse indigenous and international development organizations, together with stakeholders from the business community currently experiment with so-called 'socio-biodiversity value-chains'. These initiatives aim to create markets for local products from the Amazonian biodiversity, and so provide stable incomes to local people without relying on export oriented commodity production, like cultivation of soya, 

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The annual Michigan Family Farm conference is back in person this year! Transportation / carpooling is available if you are interested in attending.

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejjl4kqbbc7baa45&llr=n6hoz6wab

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
1066 Bogue St, Room A264 - office
Plant and Soil Sciences Building

[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
517-488-7841 m

more information: safs.msu.edu<http://safs.msu.edu>
advising: https://doodle.com/bp/juliecotton/safs-advising

Sending on behalf of M. Jahi Chappell, Director of the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability in Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

I am writing to request your help identifying citations for the tenth edition of the Center for Regional Food Systems’ publication: An Annotated Bibliography on Structural Racism Present in the U.S. Food System<https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/structural_racism_in_us_food_system>. 

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Warm Winter Greetings!

Midwest GRIT<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.midwestgrit.org__;!!HXCxUKc!zlty2YS9T6W4g0zfNatuRJIUkp-kum3uxVdlLqpIU-6oLak7FcvcgIF71-oqXtDwy0PDXD257Gh7I5WDR1Pp1LQ$> is Seeking Farmers for its 2023 Cohort!

Join fellow agricultural entrepreneurs in the Upper Midwest in a paid peer-to-peer learning experience beginning April 2023! Midwest GRIT (Grains Resource & Immersive Training) was developed to support food-grade grain farmers and their contributions to a resilient regional grainshed!

Midwest GRIT is a compensated yearlong training program built on a foundation of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. Farmers will support each other to gain new knowledge of organic food-grade grain production and marketing, while also developing and/or strengthening mentoring skills that will benefit their communities beyond the length and scope 

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The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) has a position open for a Produce Prescription Program Manager to join our team in supporting Produce Prescription (PPR) programs in Michigan and across the country!

PPR programs have become an integral part of MIFMA's mission to support the viability of community-driven marketplaces. Now is an exciting moment to shape the future of these programs which link food and health together and develop creative approaches to build their sustainability. This position will provide technical assistance and support implementation, evaluation and advocacy for PPR programs across Michigan and around the country. 

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The Goodnight Family Sustainable Development Department at Appalachian State University is hiring an Assistant Professor focused on agroecology. We seek a dynamic teacher and scholar whose work addresses the intersections of ecological agriculture, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, social justice, and community-based development (locally, regionally, and globally). The Assistant Professor will teach three courses per semester. Please see https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/36941<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/36941__;!!HXCxUKc!2OZNcqxK9njknHjbJMx5bMaAg44GCVo7TEv_Oye9riXZ9A3PcQCWcvgbF0yNqMD9jpdSjm3HD9deHVbRGn_AvZjb$> for details; contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Anne Fanatico ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with any questions. Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2023. This is a full-time, tenure track position, which begins in August 2023.

Hello. We find this new "hanging VAWT turbine" wind electric device on
Youtube:

https://youtu.be/7hVQ_rVNRUI
https://youtu.be/O2MZsK0mvBk

We think may be good for farmer in developing world countries.

It can even be hang from a tree.

What others think?

Two Assistant Professor Positions in Weed Science at Ohio State University in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science

The Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for two tenure-track 9-month faculty positions in the discipline area of Weed Science at the Assistant Professor level. Details on both positions are outlined below. Candidates will be considered for both available positions unless a candidate specifies to be considered for only one in the cover letter or through direct communication with the chair of the search committee, Dr. Alex Lindsey ([log in to unmask]). Review of applicants will 

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Dr. Anthony Kendal at Earth and Environmental Sciences will host a seminar on Friday, December 9 at 12:30pm. The speaker, Dr. Mallik Nocco from UC Davis, specializes in agriculture and water, and the title of her talk is "Increasing specialty crop resilience to drought, heat, and floods". The seminar will be at 204 Natural Science building. Attached is the seminar flyer, and her lab website is https://www.irrigationlab.com/ 

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Dear colleagues,
Please share the below opportunity with interested students.
Best,
Lilly

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Over $1 Million to Support new Transformative Food Systems Fellowship at the University of Michigan
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Are you passionate about building ecologically resilient, healthy and equitable food systems? Read more below about the new Transformative Food Systems (TFS) Fellowships at the University of Michigan. 

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We are recruiting for three faculty positions and I was hoping you would share these with your networks.

1. Assistant Professor, Plant Science and Ethnic Studies: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/520819/plant-science-ethnic-studies-affinity-assistant-professor<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Furldefense.proofpoint.com*2Fv2*2Furl*3Fu*3Dhttps-3A__nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Furldefense.proofpoint.com-252Fv2-252Furl-253Fu-253Dhttps-2D3A-5F-5Fcareers.pageuppeople.com-5F873-5Fpo-5Fen-2D2Dus-5Fjob-5F520819-5Fplant-2D2Dscience-2D2Dethnic-2D2Dstudies-2D2Daffinity-2D2Dassistant-2D2Dprofessor-2526d-253DDwMFAg-2526c-253DOo8bPJf7k7r-5FcPTz1JF7vEiFxvFRfQtp-2Dj14fFwh71U-2526r-253D36nOaCLjQNSd1Qfvfnw59iZuKA4hkxUSB-5Fe4gaR4d7Q-2526m-253DbBKmGXnmPWtCZBeN504iAkf7DUEzTDhM-5FbPSljhKNieUyON3lxbK2J8jOkpogUPy-2526s-253DrdoMUeXDnRhD0Fcl5HbYcOC425w07arZLz8fTcAUfHc-2526e-253D-26data-3D05-257C01-257Caffox-2540cpp.edu-257Cf79f5baf23c945872c0208dac37943e5-257C164ba61e39ec4f5d89ffaa1f00a521b4-257C0-257C0-257C638037222861264421-257CUnknown-257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0-253D-257C3000-257C-257C-257C-26sdata-3DFvQLyg5uhDloE1VfM6gKhSm90xN7z-252F-252BH4K6hQGehkp4-253D-26reserved-3D0*26d*3DDwMFAg*26c*3DOo8bPJf7k7r_cPTz1JF7vEiFxvFRfQtp-j14fFwh71U*26r*3D36nOaCLjQNSd1Qfvfnw59iZuKA4hkxUSB_e4gaR4d7Q*26m*3D-wPMGuJMBP3puKt_OiHPH6WFaIjXtdMOpuAvuf9iZ10b1VOVr-5Bx0GxE1SfKZQm*26s*3Ds5CWy8SoKVCkQwl0QJvPeBc8aEPdXsrLIOzmOL0Z3Nc*26e*3D&data=05*7C01*7Caffox*40cpp.edu*7C95b614406ed34dfed44008dacc1acc66*7C164ba61e39ec4f5d89ffaa1f00a521b4*7C0*7C0*7C638046712732712796*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&sdata=zzZ485SXPNZHFgn06rGUwYuoggDMf312LniEp9*2FJvK8*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!HXCxUKc!y1OZly84ikx1HgtBdJ9kQnb5YPrE4s3Ytlz5as78Cp_LhxU7OGqRKxy247vvp5uG7oZP3aHWKj-5-RM$>
[The new faculty member will be a part of Cal Poly Pomona’s Faculty Cluster Hire – Ethnic Studies Affinity Group to advance Ethnic Studies and an Inclusive Curriculum from different disciplinary and methodological vantage points and will also be a core member of the Department of Plant Science in the Huntley College of Agriculture. Fields of expertise may include interdisciplinary training relevant to environmental justice, food justice, sustainable agriculture, and/or traditional ecological knowledge.]
 

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Students,

The Garden Club of American offers annual Horticulture and natural resource scholarships for Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and Master’s students as of F’23. Please see the announcement below for more information, and visit https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships to see all the opportunities.

Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Dept. Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences 

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SAFS students interested in international service are often welcome candidates for Peace Corps, as they are often seeking service members with some agricultural background. If you are interested, starting this process early is a great idea, as the preparation and paperwork can be extensive. You can find out more at the information sessions coming up! 

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The Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at ASU is seeking a Food Systems Research Specialist with Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) expertise to join our team to support our research and education efforts to meet the challenges facing our food system.

In this position, the selected candidate will take on various duties in research, education and outreach to build on our Center priorities and objectives. Currently the Center is focusing on strengthening the knowledge and understanding of organic or regenerative agriculture in meeting the challenges of climate change, innovations in agriculture and food to feed the planet, and methodologies such 

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Agrarian Trust is hiring for multiple positions! Please check out our Careers Page<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.agrariantrust.org/careers/__;!!HXCxUKc!wonW7orvC-jKh3QbQaQKCyJ2DEp2AiHhMmisGD1Iqj8Silxs1DZMbJckYkux58b6yXwwfHUpoqOJEJYM9A$> for more details on our open positions:

* Director of People<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.indeed.com/job/director-people-e77df8d02aa5054d__;!!HXCxUKc!wonW7orvC-jKh3QbQaQKCyJ2DEp2AiHhMmisGD1Iqj8Silxs1DZMbJckYkux58b6yXwwfHUpoqOIVIewog$> (Full-time, $64,000 - $70,000 annually)

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* Farmland Tenure Education Specialist<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.indeed.com/job/farmland-tenure-education-specialist-53c0553ac2f32b0b__;!!HXCxUKc!wonW7orvC-jKh3QbQaQKCyJ2DEp2AiHhMmisGD1Iqj8Silxs1DZMbJckYkux58b6yXwwfHUpoqOcnrovmQ$> (Part-time, $25 - $30 hourly)

About Agrarian Trust:

Agrarian Trust (AT) is a national nonprofit land trust supporting land access for next generation farmers. AT innovates in land ownership, access, and tenure to transform our relationships to the land and each other, fostering regenerative agriculture and care for the earth. AT is focused on 

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MSU Extension
CFEI Extension Educator—Local Foods FRTEP, #805919, District 6
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MSU EXTENSION COMMUNITY, FOOD, AND ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE

Position Title
Extension Educator

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package:
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Location
Mt. Pleasant, MI
To Apply
Current MSU Employees:
Access the EBS portal. Under the My Career and Training section, select the Careers @ MSU tile to view Internal Job Postings.

External Applicants:
Visit <http://careers.msu.edu/> http://careers.msu.edu<http://careers.msu.edu/> 

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