Friday, May 17, 2024

A budget provides snapshots your farm’s current financial position and its future position. Budgeting takes the fear out of farm finances, and empowers new farmers to create the farm of their dreams.
Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group conference speakers

Early spring is the perfect time of year for farmers and other agricultural professionals to attend conferences, education and networking events.
mason jar candle

Put leftover canning jars to use with these simple and fun crafts.
fall bulbs: daffodils, tulips, peonies, irises

Planting spring-flowering bulbs in early fall allows roots adequate time to develop before the ground freezes.
Red clover

As a bountiful harvest empties our fields and gardens, and fills our wheelbarrows and pickup beds with fresh fruits and veggies, growers wonder what to do with the newly vacant space.
birthing goats collage

These birthing preparations for facilities, medical, nutrition and equipment/supplies are great for first-timers and are also a useful reminder for us seasoned farmers.
container garden collage

Container gardens can be grown anywhere by gardeners of all skill levels and ability.
Ohio Proud banner

Ohio Proud is a marketing program created by the Ohio State Department of Agriculture to promote locally grown, raised and processed foods.
fertile soil weeds

Gardeners can learn a lot about their soil right now simply by looking at the weeds growing in it.
farmers market

SNAP sales at farmers’ markets will continue to climb as an increasing number of markets and direct marketing farms facilitate SNAP purchases.