Commercial Hoophouse Production Manual Available Online
From ATTRA: High Tunnel Production Manual Online Link: https://hightunnels.cfans.umn.edu/2010Manual/2010manual.htm A revised version of the Minnesota High Tunnel Production [...]
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Training Hogs to Use Toilets
I thought this was hilarious when I first saw it, but apparently it’s a serious idea. Potty-trained pigs save money, ease pollution, test finds (By Jonathan Standing [...]
Military Veterans Farmer Training Movement is Growing
Our Farming Organization of the Year Award for 2010 went to the Farmer-Veteran Coalition (see [...]
Seeds: Organic, Open Pollinated, Non GMO Varieties
Planting time is coming soon. So I am starting to compile a list of sources for seed – with descriptions of the companies, links to catalogs, and information about how [...]
Internship at Pfeiffer Center Biodynamic – Organic Farm, New York
SUMMARY: The Pfeiffer Center internship is intended for individuals who want to broaden and deepen their understanding of organic sustainable agriculture and the biodynamic [...]
Land Prices a Big Barrier to Beginning Farmer Entry
Unaffordable land stunts new generation of small farmers in California (by Julia Scott – Mercury News) This story was produced in partnership with KALW 91.7 FM. Tune in to [...]
What to Think about When Selecting Land to Farm
Twelve NY farmers talk about evaluating soil, climate, infrastructure and other facilities to make sure you’re ready for production. From the Voices of Experience video [...]
Proposed Legislation to Exempt Utah from New Food Safety Act
Proposal would exempt Utah food from federal regulation (By Robert Gehrke – The Salt Lake Tribune) EXCERPT: Rep. Bill Wright, as he puts it, “grew up in the dirt,” [...]
House Republicans Looking for Big Cuts in Ag Budget
Agriculture Targeted for 14 Percent Cut by House GOP On Thursday, February 3, House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that next week he will set a budget [...]
Compensation for Asparagus Farmers Affected by Marketing Losses
USDA Press Release: Sign Up Period Opens for Domestic Asparagus Producers Affected by Marketing Losses Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a total of $15 [...]
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