6 Crops Farmers Should Consider NOT Growing for Market
January 31, 2019Some crops can’t fetch the price needed to make a profit, while other crops appear in abundance certain times of year so you should put your energy elsewhere.
Cutting Edge Crops: Try Your Hand at Growing Hops
January 24, 2019Here’s what you need to know to grow hops to either sell in the expanding craft-brewery market or to get the home-brewed beer flavors you love.
Why Winter Is a Great Time to Garden
November 29, 2018Slower growth as well as fewer weeds and pests makes winter gardening easy compared with summer. Choose some cold-hardy vegetables, set up some protection and get started.
5 Mustard Varieties for the Spring Garden
November 29, 2018Mustards are delicious and spicy spring greens. Easy to grow, flavorful, and beautiful, these 5 mustard varieties add flavor and flair to your vegetable patch.
4 Crops You Can Grow Year-Round Almost Anywhere
November 1, 2018Consistency at farmers markets or in CSAs strengthens your customer base. Here are crops that help you achieve that all year.
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.
