How to Start a Permaculture Farm
Permaculture principles can be applied to gardens, large landscapes, and communities. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to start a permaculture farm using environmentally-friendly practices.
Our Favorite Pumpkins to Grow on the Farm
Pumpkin dreams become pumpkin plans! Check out our favorite pumpkin varieties to grow on the farm, whether for pies, for market, for decorations, or just to enjoy.
Post-Harvest Soil Testing: What Your Fields Are Telling You
At the end of the season, it’s time to put the farm to sleep for winter. Adding a post-harvest soil test into the mix gives farmers valuable information to use in the upcoming season. The soil has much to say, and acting on that information provides tools for continued high yields.
Saline Agriculture: A Promising Approach to Global Farming Challenges
Various conditions, including climate change, cause soil salinization, or an excess buildup of salt content in soil. By using saline agriculture methods, growers continue to produce high yields despite a growing medium that would otherwise damage plants.
How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strips
As farmland degradation accelerates globally, prairie strips are emerging as a critical conservation solution. These strategic rows of native prairie plants, installed between crop fields, can reduce soil nutrient loss while restoring biodiversity to agricultural landscapes.
9 Fall Crops to Sow in October
Summer is gone, but fall is a prime time for planting. Don’t shut the fields down just yet, and dedicate some space to cold-hardy fall crops. Sow October seeds now, and pack in yields before winter arrives.
Biostimulants vs. Fertilizers: Key Differences and Impacts on Crop Growth
Biostimulants are increasingly popular, but are they as effective as synthetic fertilizers? Explore the key differences between traditional fertilizers and these naturally-derived materials to learn the best tools for improving production on your farm.
9 Soil-Feeding Cover Crops to Plant in September
Cover cropping offers farmers a cheap and productive way to condition and protect soil through seasons where erosion is more likely. Each type has its own benefits, and there are many to choose from. Consider adding one to your farm this fall, and reap the rewards in spring.
As summer’s end nears, farmers get ready for winter. Some prepare to shut down the farm, and some plant fall crops. Fall crops provide revenue through winter, giving farms a profitable season even when most plants are dormant.
In Hawai‘i, American Farmers Believe They Do Cacao Better
Though they produce a fraction of global cacao, Hawaiian producers say their bars are primed to lead the ethical chocolate market.
What Do Fish, Butterflies, and Bats Have to Do With Booze?
How the alcohol industry impacts wildlife and tips for sipping more sustainably.
Why Are Restaurants Selling Beef From Dairy Cows?
Was that steak you devoured mooing "got milk" before it reached your plate? We delve into the rise of dairy beef and what it means for your plate.
On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic
There are over 300,000 grocery stores in the United States. Less than one percent are plastic-free.
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