Grow history: plant heirloom fruits and vegetables
Growing heirlooms in the home garden helps preserve genetic diversity and biodiversity of plant species. Learn more about 12 heirlooms to try this spring.
Build a fear-free farm budget for the New Year
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.
What’s in a word? The language of food labels
Learning the language of food labels helps customers make purchasing decisions and allows farmers to communicate about their products.
Get your garden ready for spring planting
Whether you are breaking ground for a new garden or getting an existing bed in shape for spring, a little preparation goes a long way.
Why farming changed the way I eat, part three
In this third and final installment of Why farming changed the way I eat, I want to talk about the dairy in my Farm and Dairy.
Get ready for birthing season: A guide for small ruminants
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.
Take 2: Fall planting
Radish, cabbage and leafy greens are perfect for the fall harvest.
How to plant bulbs this fall
Planting spring-flowering bulbs in early fall allows roots adequate time to develop before the ground freezes.
Houseplants add color and life to indoor spaces during winter
Although caring for indoor plants is similar to outdoor plants, houseplants require a few special considerations.
SNAP benefits for market and farm
SNAP sales at farmers’ markets will continue to climb as an increasing number of markets and direct marketing farms facilitate SNAP purchases.
