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.
Some 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.
Here’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.
Slower 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.
Mustards are delicious and spicy spring greens. Easy to grow, flavorful, and beautiful, these 5 mustard varieties add flavor and flair to your vegetable patch.
Consistency at farmers markets or in CSAs strengthens your customer base. Here are crops that help you achieve that all year.
With a combination of cover, timing, drought-tolerant crops and creative water sources, you can grow food without irrigation.
These selections cover areas including chickens, vegetable crops, container gardening, women hobby farmers, homesteading and aquaponics.
These cold-hardy winter crops including kale and Brussels sprouts produce through the cold-weather months until spring.
Whether 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.
Popcorn is fun and easy to grow. Here’s a brief history of popcorn as well growing methods and recommended varieties.