MOVIE DISCUSSION: “Dreaming of a Vetter World“
MOVIE DISCUSSION: “Dreaming of a Vetter World” Wednesday, October 15 11:00 a.m. Central Time Register to Zoom with the link below https://tinyurl.com/EstesParkMovieDiscussion STREAM THE MOVIE ANYTIME WITH THIS LINK: https://dreamingofavetterworld.com/film/ Join folks from the Estes Park United Methodist Church for a 11 a.m. Central Time ZOOM Discussion Register to access the Zoom discussion with the...
Seminar Web Series
Isaac Johnson’s work on his internship for the Foundation is underway. (You may remember Isaac from his internship on the farm Jan-Feb ’24). He will be taking the lead on one of our TOPP projects: what we’ve termed the “seminar series.” Isaac has written a nice description of the rationale/intention & format of this project...
Press Release – “Dreaming of a Vetter World“
“Dreaming of a Vetter World” Donated to The Grain Place Foundation [Marquette, Nebraska] — The acclaimed documentary Dreaming of a Vetter World has been generously donated to the Grain Place Foundation to support its mission of nurturing the soil and the interconnected lives it sustains. The film is now available to stream for free online. Directed, shot, and...
Enseñar y vivir de manera orgánica en el corazón de Nebraska
When Jane Coghlan began her summer internship at The Grain Place farm in 2019, her family predicted the “city girl” from Dallas, Texas, wouldn’t last for more than a week. Then an undergraduate at Arizona State University, Coghlan not only lasted the entire summer but eagerly returned the following summer to work on the farm. Fast forward a few years, and Coghlan is now the newest and youngest member of The Grain Place Foundation board of directors and is Communications Coordinator…
Proyección de la película: 15 de Julio del 2018
"Proyección de la película: 15 de julio del 2018" Nos alegramos de ser parte de una proyección especial con entradas agotadas para una nueva película "Dreaming of a Vetter World". Este documental sobre la historia de la agricultura orgánica de la familia Vetter y su dedicación a la regeneración del suelo a través de métodos orgánicos, escrito y dirigido por el cineasta independiente Bonnie Hawthorne, se llevo a cabo...
Eclipse Solar 2017 en la granja
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...