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...
Dia de Campo 2018: 14 de Julio
Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en nuestro anual Día de Campo Grain Place el sábado, 14 de julio en la granja Grain Place.
En la mañana compartimos una vista de cerca a nuestra granja orgánica de 280 acres, que ha sido pionera en la agricultura orgánica y regenerativa en el centro de Nebraska durante décadas. Al caminar por los campos, David Vetter pudo...
Recorrido por la granja 2017
El 27° recorrido por la granja Grain Place se llevó a cabo el 8 de julio de 2017. Por la mañana se realizaron recorridos por la granja Grain Place y Grain Place Foods. Luego de un delicioso almuerzo servido por Fayne Petersen el seminario de la tarde contó con una presentación de Katrina Heinze, embajadora orgánica de General Mills y un discurso de apertura de Jeff...
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...
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...
We went deep about soil at Field Day 2021 !
At our annual Grain Place Foundation Field Day on July 17, guest speaker David R. Montgomery shared about his work on soils and civilization (and why he’s hopeful!) as our keynote speaker. His presentation gave a big-picture frame to the importance of our work, and underlined the importance of making farming decisions that promote the...