The New Superfood With Minimal Environmental Footprint
In the future, farmers can diversify the output of their farms with Chlorella vulgaris, a freshwater alga gaining traction as a dietary supplement and superfood with a minimal environmental footprint, most notably in Japan, Taiwan, and Germany.
Reconsidering Hemp: A Promising Grain Crop
Growing a hemp grain crop isn’t difficult, and its rising popularity makes it an interesting option for farmers. This high-value market item is a prolific plant with many uses. Diverging greatly from medicinal cannabis, cultivating fiber and grain hemp is a worthwhile endeavor.
7 Winter Storage Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Crops
As you pack away your equipment and store each crop for winter, avoid the common pitfalls that can ruin your efforts.
5 Simple Value-Added Products You Can Produce on the Farm in Winter
You can sell and produce winter farm products, even after the harvests stop. Adding a few high-value items to your to-do list provides revenue when most farms are shut down waiting for spring. Plan for a few next season and offset some of the costs farming presents.
What to Plant in Cold Frames and Hoop Houses in December
Your December cold frame, hoop house, or covered row produces all kinds of crops as long as you achieve the right internal temperature. Pop in cold-hardy crops and get ready to harvest throughout the chilly months.
How to Amend the Soil After Harvest (and Why You Should)
It makes sense to amend soil after harvest, especially in the fall. This is when most farms and gardens are about to shut down for the year, awaiting spring’s warmth. During the winter, soil amendments have an opportunity to break down and become fully part of the soil.
How to Get Started With Regenerative Grazing: 5 Recommendations
If you’re a rancher who wants to work toward a regenerative pasture model, you don’t have to do it all at once. Instead, focus on a few small, simple steps. You’ll be working a regenerative grazing operation in due time.
11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties
Choosing the right squash variety for next season can help you grow an exceptional crop. Select types that match your climate and gardening goals, and you’ll be well on your way to a bountiful harvest.
Saving Seeds on the Farm: Building Resilience
One of the best things you can do for your farm is save farm seeds for next year’s yields. It doesn’t matter what you grow; there are benefits to seed-saving that are as tangible as your pocketbook, and as intangible as your legacy.
