Farm on Wheels

10/19/2015

Everyone has a favorite chili recipe and this is the time of the year to break them out!

Cook up a batch and bring it with you this Wednesday night 10/21 to The Powerhouse for our monthly Sustainable Oxford community potluck from 6-8 pm - this month's theme is a Chili Cook-off! Free to enter - prizes for the winners! Free to attend if you just like to sample and this month we'll be hearing from Ben Requet of the City of Oxford to discuss Oxford's Vision 2037!

If you have any questions or you'd like to enter into the competition, contact Greg Johnson at [email protected] or message us via Facebook.

10/08/2015

Our Environmental Education staff is taking the Mobile Farm to the Food Day Festival & Farmers Market located at the Ole Miss Student Union. Stop by today, and see what it's all about!

09/23/2015

MSAN needs your help! We'll be moving offices to a great, new location in Oxford and looking for folks in the Oxford-area that would be able to lend a hand moving furniture and cleaning tomorrow (Thursday 9/24) between 10a-5p. Come for all or part and we will make sure you are well fed wink emoticon Bonus if you have a truck we can use!

Email [email protected] for more details or leave a message below if you're interested so we know who/how many to expect. Please SHARE with your friends!

09/22/2015

Hope to see everyone tomorrow evening at The Powerhouse Community Arts Center from 6-8 pm for the first of our Sustainable Oxford fall vegetarian potlucks and sustainability speaker series!

Be sure to pick something up at the Oxford Farmers Market this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the Midtown Farmers Market for our "Farmer's Market Inspired Potluck" and join us to hear green builder and eco-developer Bill Lilly to discuss "Weatherizing Your Home & Business" as that cool fall weather begins to creep up on us!

These are FREE and open to the public, though we encourage all those attending to either bring a dish/drink to share or to make a small donation at the door. Children are welcome, though must be supervised by an adult at all times.

05/09/2015

We are very proud to share with everyone our next KNOW YOUR FARMER: MSAN Local Farm Feature - Homestead Farms and Nursery in Coldwater, MS!

Each month, the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN) highlights one of the many hard-working producers here in Mississippi making a difference in their communities by committing to natural, sustainable, and regenerative models of agriculture. It's not just about good food; it's about good people!

Click below to see a featured video, original photos, and more from Robert Kubler. Then take a moment to share it on your own page so your friends can enjoy as well.

http://www.mssagnet.net/2015/04/30/finding-its-niche-in-north-mississippi/

Each month, MSAN will highlight one of the many hard-working producers here in Mississippi making a difference in their communities by committing to natural, sustainable, and regenerative models of agriculture. It’s not just about good food; it’s about good people.

04/14/2015

Just over one more week to send in your applications for both paid and unpaid internship opportunities for this summer with MSAN!

As an MSAN spring intern, you will work closely on issues connected with food justice, environmental stewardship, nutrition, health and wellness, community organizing, public policy and economic development, farm to school and edible education. You will engage with other individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices and good food choices throughout Mississippi. You will contribute to one of the fastest growing movements in the country and take an active part in ensuring a safer, healthier, more equitable future.

If you or someone you know might be interested, more information can be found on our website at http://www.mssagnet.net/about-us/jobs-internships/msan-internships/.

The application deadline is April 23, 2015 and we look forward to hearing from you!

The Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN) offers multiple internships year-round to passionate, creative and committed individuals interested in supporting the development of just, local food systems and agro-ecological farming practices in Mississippi. MSAN is a state-wide non-profit o…

02/09/2015

Today is the final day to apply for the 2015 Spring Internships!

Click below to find out how to apply today - we'll be accepting applicants until tonight. Please share on your personal, business, and organization page and help us spread the word. MSAN interns may work remotely and flexible hours allow this opportunity to compliment your other commitments.

MSAN Interns are passionate, creative and committed individuals interested in supporting the development of local food systems and agro-ecological farming practices in Mississippi. As an MSAN spring intern, you will work closely on issues connected with food justice, sustainability, environmental stewardship, nutrition, health and wellness, community organizing, public policy and economic development, farm to school and edible education. You will engage with other individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices and good food choices throughout Mississippi. You will contribute to one of the fastest growing movements in the country and take an active part in ensuring a safer, healthier, more equitable future.

https://www.scribd.com/doc/253774907/Intern-Ad-Spring-2015

Spring 2015 MSAN Internships The Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN) is offering multiple internships to passionate, creative and committed individuals interested in supporting the development of local food systems and agro-ecological farming practices in Mississippi. MSAN is a state-…

01/21/2015

We are very proud to share with everyone our next KNOW YOUR FARMER: MSAN Local Farm Feature - G&M Goat Farms of Wiggins, MS!

Each month, the Mississippi Sustainable Agriculture Network (MSAN) highlights one of the many hard-working producers here in Mississippi making a difference in their communities by committing to natural, sustainable, and regenerative models of agriculture. It's not just about good food; it's about good people!

Click below to see a featured video, original photos, and more from Gloria & Morris Richardson of G&M Goat Farm. Then take a moment to share it on your own page so your friends can enjoy as well.

http://www.mssagnet.net/2014/09/17/gm-goat-farms-raising-goats-from-the-ground-up/

Each month, MSAN will highlight one of the many hard-working producers here in Mississippi making a difference in their communities by committing to natural, sustainable, and regenerative models of agriculture. It’s not just about good food; it’s about good people.

11/03/2014

Think its important to teach our children where their food comes from and the importance of how its grown? Want to see healthier, fresher options on our school cafeteria menus? SO DO WE!

Join Sunny Young and Dorothy Grady Scarborough to discuss the state of Farm to School in Mississippi this Friday morning in Jackson, then stick around for the rest of the Mississippi Food Summit & Agricultural Revival!

For more information and to register, visit www.mssagnet.net!

11/02/2014

If you are interested in grass-based livestock farming or want to improve your animal rotations or further diversify your farm, you will not want to miss this pre-Summit workshop coming up this Friday in Jackson!

Join Allan Nation of the Stockman Grass Farmer and Allen Williams of the Grassfed Exchange, the first time EVER these two amazing experts have co-taught a workshop, for a FULL-DAY of breaking down "The Grassroots of Grazing: Pastured Livestock Principles"!

Spread the word to any friends, coworkers and local farmers that may be interested!

10/31/2014

Watch the video below for the upcoming Mississippi Food Summit next week in Jackson and pass it along to your friends!

Mississippi Food Summit & Agricultural Revival - Agriculture & Forestry Museum - Jackson, MS November 7th - 9th, 2014