The Art of Dry Farming: Grow Vegetables With Little or No Irrigation
October 16, 2018With a combination of cover, timing, drought-tolerant crops and creative water sources, you can grow food without irrigation.
7 Books Aimed at Helping Hobby Farmers
October 10, 2018These selections cover areas including chickens, vegetable crops, container gardening, women hobby farmers, homesteading and aquaponics.
6 Winter Crops to Grow and Sell
September 13, 2018These cold-hardy winter crops including kale and Brussels sprouts produce through the cold-weather months until spring.
5 Strategies for Success: How to Grow More Peppers
August 2, 2018Whether you’re growing hot peppers or sweet, these tips can help improve your production and the health of your plants. Learn how to grow more peppers.
Pop Goes the Farm: Capitalize on America’s Love of Popcorn
July 23, 2018Popcorn is fun and easy to grow. Here’s a brief history of popcorn as well growing methods and recommended varieties.
5 Ways to Sell More Tomatoes in Peak Season
July 12, 2018Tomatoes seem to be everywhere you look at late-summer farmers markets, but with these tips you can sell more in times of abundance.
Learn to Grow Ramps, a Rare, Wild Delicacy
June 5, 2018Demand for ramps is outstripping the natural supply, but any farmer with a bit of forest and patience can grow these delicious wild onions.
5 Ways to Market Spinach
May 31, 2018Spinach is easy to grow during most seasons and easy for customers to use, but you can get more out of this crop with these marketing methods.
How to Price and Market Arugula
May 24, 2018Arugula can be a dependable seller at farmers markets, but other good outlets exist. Here are tips on pricing and marketing.
5 Factors to Consider When Growing Summer Lettuce for Markets
May 17, 2018If you live in a hot climate, summer lettuce might seem impossible to grow. But a combination of efforts in germination, irrigation and harvesting can make it worth your while.
