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Regenerative practices on farmland are not new. They have been carried out by people across the world for centuries. One ...
They’re also highly heat-tolerant, as they originate in tropical areas. In regions where summers extend year after year, ...
‘Yellowfin’ is a disease-resistant vegetable that can stand up to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew. Keeping an eye out for squash bugs and squash vine borers will also keep the plants healthy.
One of the great aspects of farmers’ markets is the direct connection between producers and customers. Shoppers can ask ...
With better growth and less height, stalks are denser and stronger than standard corn. Anchoring into the soil increases with higher stalk density. The stem transports nutrients and water from the ...
Others, categorized as drought-tolerant crops, require very little. So, if you’re short on water, there’s no need to let it stop you from growing. There are a number of crops you can plant that ...
Last spring, farms across the country saw a surge in demand for their CSA programs, with signups and waitlists that flourished at rates not seen before.
How agriculture and conservation are coming together for the survival of the endangered monarch butterflies.
“Why can we only get lamb in the US, as opposed to mutton?” That’s what Bobbie Kramer, a veterinarian near Portland, Oregon, was wondering when she ...
There are two primary forms of biodynamic certification, through Demeter-USA and Demeter International. It is estimated that there are around 6,000 certified biodynamic farms in operation across the ...
Billions of American chestnut trees were wiped out by a fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.