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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.
Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips
Selling at a farmers market can be a great way to move lots of produce, but it can also leave you with tables full of leftovers. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some tips for making the most of your time at the market.
Growing and Grinding Your Own Wheat: A Beginner’s Guide
Making flour on a small scale isn’t a common practice, but it’s possible. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and grind wheat at home.
How to Attract the 9 Beneficial Predators You Want on Your Land
Integrated pest management methods encourage attracting and hosting beneficial insect predators that keep common pests at bay. Learn how to draw them in and keep them on the farm!
5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Honeybees from Pesticides
Sometimes it’s not possible to avoid pesticides on farms, and this is a concern for beekeepers. Understanding the harm pesticides can do to bees is important; even more important is knowing how to protect them.
Integrated Pest Management on the Farm: An Overview
The most effective modes of controlling pests on a farm do not involve pesticides. In fact, the best control is prevention. Integrated pest management is an important way to keep pest pressure down and protect the land where your farm is situated.
11 Flowers You Should Plant Along Your Vegetable Garden
A strip of wildflowers does more for a farm than regular pesticide use. And there’s no denying the geological and ecological benefits of native plantings added to a farm. Here are 11 flowers that lead to better production and a healthier, more resilient farm.
Get Healthy Soil by Nurturing the Rhizosphere: 5 Pro Tips
Healthy soil is key to healthy plants, and vice versa. One way to support both soil and plants is to foster a healthy soil rhizosphere. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares some ways you can support this top layer of soil.
Could One of These Viral Farming Hacks Work on Your Land?
It’s not uncommon to hear someone touting that they’ve discovered the next great farming hack. But what’s real, and what’s just a ploy to gain followers or customers? These gardening pros examine some popular hacks to see which ones could work for you.
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