Water your vegetable garden for optimal performance
Watering the garden seems simple enough, but irrigation is something most gardeners get wrong.
How to inspect your woodstove or fireplace
A thorough inspection identifies system maintenance needs and allows time to fix problems before winter weather hits.
How to buy a farm II
Learn more about alternative ways young farmers can access land, and how formal agreements benefit both farmers and landowners.
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.
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
How to store homegrown onions
Onions are one of the first crops gardeners get in the ground in spring. By late summer, green tops turn brown and flop over,...
Cover crops for farm and garden
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.
Sunlight requirements for growing vegetables
Sunlight is critical to growing vegetables, but ensuring vegetable plants get enough sunlight can be tricky if trees, fences or structures keep your yard shady.
How to put pick-your-own apples to good use
Pick-your-own operations are a great way to get your family active outdoors and enjoy the fall colors.
3 ways farmers can accept credit cards
New technology for small businesses allows farmers to process payments anywhere sales happen — at the market, on the farm or online.
