Film Screening: July 15, 2018
“Film Screening: July 15, 2018” We were glad to be a part of a sell-out special screening for a new film: “Dreaming of a Vetter World.” This documentary about the Vetter family’s history of organic farming and its dedication to regenerating soil through organic methods, written and directed by independent filmmaker Bonnie Hawthorne, was held...
2017 Solar Eclipse on the Farm
A total solar eclipse in central Nebraska has not occurred since 1194 and the next one won’t occur here until 2794. One hasn’t been experienced in any part of the continental U.S. since 1979. It is one of nature’s most dramatic shows. Throughout history such events have caused us to consider our place in the...
Intern House Under Construction
We have started to build on-site housing for Grain Place Foundation interns, researchers, and volunteers. The 900 square foot housing and research facility will include two bedrooms, utility/bathrooms, and a common area that includes a kitchen. Built on a full basement that will immediately serve as a storm shelter, our longer-term plans include expanding the...
Opportunity To Become An Organic Farmer
IMMEDIATE OPENING This is a great opportunity for someone to learn organic farming and acquire a variety of skills while helping operate a well-established organic farm that continues to build on decades of experience and commitment to regenerative and organic practices. The resident farmer will live on the farm and assist with all aspects of...
New Initiatives for our Future
The Grain Place Foundation is pleased to announce two new initiatives to deepen our ability to work for the sustainable future of the Grain Place, as we live out our commitment to farming for the future of our soil and our communities: INTERN HOUSE AT GRAIN PLACE FARM We have begun laying plans to construct...
GRAIN PLACE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED
As a part of our commitment to the long-term sustainability of our educational and scientific work in organic and regenerative farming at the Grain Place Farm, the Grain Place Foundation has established an Endowment Fund. Our goal is to raise endowed funds to match the value of the farm itself, which is currently the primary asset...
Update – Young People in Organic Agriculture
One of the hopeful signs in the present age is the number of young people who are concerned about the health of our planet. There seems to be a growing awareness of the relationships between healthy natural environments and healthy physical, social, and spiritual human community. We believe that what we have learned and practiced...
Job Opening: Farm Hand/Farm Trainee
The Grain Place is current seeking a Farm Hand/Farm Trainee, to assist the Resident Farmer/Farm Manager in performing all tasks associated with the design, establishment, and subsequent upkeep of the farm to ensure a certified organic, sustainable and profitable model is maintained and the health of both animals and crops are kept at the highest...
Our 2020 Interns at the Grain Place Foundation
Education in farming practices is most effective in the field, where hands-on activities provide new experiences for those without a farm background. One of the educational missions of the Foundation is to provide and opportunity for students to work side-by-side with experienced farmers on the long-term rotation and other projects under way at GPF. This...
Research Summary: Economic Analysis of Corn and Soybean in Nine-year Diversified Rotation
by David Vetter, Richard Little, and Charles Francis, July 2020 The nine-year diversified, irrigated organic rotation at the Grain Place was established in 2002 with two replications and average plot size of 12 acres. There are five years of organic crops, and four years of hay and pasture. We analyzed corn and soybean yields and...