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An Upcycled Roadside Flower Cart Holds Pride Of Place At Peace Garden Farm

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Chantal Alexy from the New York-based Peace Garden Farm tells us about finding a sunset sense of serenity while walking through her flower field.

Weed Suppression Methods To Build Better Soil

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Plenty of gardeners use weed suppression fabric, but these alternative weed control methods are more beneficial to your soil, plants and the environment.

FSA Loans Can Help Small Farmers Find Big Profits

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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You don't have to be a large-scale producer to pursue Farm Service Agency loans, which can help small farmers turn their hobbies into profitable ventures.

Video: Support Your Tomato Plants Using The Florida Weave

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Video |
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Tomato plants need support to keep them upright and off the ground, but you can use the Florida weave system to lift your tomatoes, preventing rot, disease and insect damage.

How To Easily Unwind A Drip Irrigation Line

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Unwinding pipe may seem simple, but when plants are drying out in the field, the last thing you want is a kink in your irrigation line.

Crested Cream Legbars Bring Perspective At Birchie’s Hobby Farm

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Christie Birchfield from the Georgia-based Birchie's Hobby Farm tells us about learning beneficial life lessons from gardening and her Crested Cream Legbar chickens.

From The Herb Garden: Serviceberry

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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A stunning native plant, the serviceberry provides beautiful flowers, a host of medicinal benefits and tasty, nutritious berries beloved by people and birds alike.

What Can The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Do For You?

Beginning Farmers
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Whether you’re a new grower or an experienced farmer, connecting with a local NRCS agent puts powerful (and free) tools within easy reach.

Thinking Vertically & Growing Vine Candy With Southern Home & Farm

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading |
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Texas Master Gardener Rhonda Kaiser tells us about maximizing space and repurposing vintage objects in the garden at her homestead, Southern Home and Farm.

Look For These Spring-Emerging Beneficial Insects

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Springtime means garden cleanup, but keep an eye our for these beneficial insects as you ready your space. These bugs are your helpers during growing season!

Should Your Farm Sell Vegetable Seeds?

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Saving vegetable seeds to sell can be lucrative and worth your consideration. Here’s how to see if it could be a good fit for your farm business.

Sweet Cheeks Farm & Apiary Showcases Magic Of Honey Bees

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Food |
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Allison Tolpa from the New Jersey-based family farm Sweet Cheeks Farm and Apiary tells us how sustainable bee practices bring joy to their community.

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