5 reasons to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture is an opportunity for farmers to share data that informs legislative decisions, and impacts farm services and support programs.
3 ways to preserve homegrown herbs
Drying, freezing and creating herb infused oils are 3 preservation methods that stock your kitchen cupboard with a taste of summer for dishes year-round, and also make great gifts from the garden.
Farmer marketing: Telling your story
Marketing is an area many farmers fall short. Here are some tools for a successful marketing campaign for your farm.
Take 2: Fall planting
Radish, cabbage and leafy greens are perfect for the fall harvest.
Plant fruit this fall
Fall may actually be a better time to establish strong roots, beat the heat and create a balanced moisture environment for new fruit plants.
Part I: Growing mushrooms indoors
Fresh mushrooms are another fast, easy and fun food to grow indoors. Indoor mushroom kits are available in dozens of fungi varieties, from basic buttons to expensive exotics.
Trench composting: Feed the soil with farm waste
Farmers with an abundance of manure, animal bedding and plant material to dispose of can use trench composting to create a high-volume of rich organic matter for fields and gardens.
5 simple season extenders for the home garden
Utilizing cold frames, row covers, bell covers, field hoop houses and cold-hardy crops are options for gardeners to extend the growing season.
Ready for red? Tips to ripen green tomatoes
5 tips for ripening green tomatoes, plus how to prune tomato plants.
How to manage a profitable market garden
There isn't a formula for market garden profitability, but attention to what is most profitable, least labor intensive and most cost effective to produce will help you determine what to grow.
