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Burning Question: Should We Ditch the Humanure Taboo?

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening |
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We could compost human waste and save trillions of gallons of water each year. The question is: Are we brave enough to try?

Uninvited Guests To My Kale Smorgasboard

Beginning Farmers
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This year my kale crop was attacked by an aphid infestation, and I’m not going to deal with the damage lightly.

Just Let Me Just Say This: “Kabocha!”

Beginning Farmers
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Don’t be fooled by this ugly, oddly named squash. It will be your new favorite item on the winter dinner menu.

Burning Question: Do Barter Systems Really Work?

Beginning Farmers
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Bartering services is a natural form of exchange seen in plant and animal communities that humans don’t take advantage of often enough.

Mapping Out My Winter Garden

Beginning Farmers
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My Northern California climate allows me to grow a garden all winter, so I’m busy figuring out just what I want in my garden beds.

Build A Mobile Produce Stand

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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These plans for a simple farmers market stand are easy, inexpensive and can be modified as you see fit.

The Night Stalker

Beginning Farmers
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Armed with a headlamp and garlic spray, I set out to my garden to kill vampires … er, cherry-tree-eating bugs.

Beating The Summer Heat Wave

Beginning Farmers
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When it’s 100 degrees outside, the chickens, garden and I are just doing our best to survive.

How To Prepare For A Farmers Market Inspection

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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When the health inspector comes around to your farmers market booth, don’t panic! Here are seven things to expect from an inspection.

5 Ways I Failed In The Garden This Year

Beginning Farmers
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Ya win some and ya lose some when it comes to gardening. The good thing is it will always provide you with some reward, plus a good learning experience.

Burning Question: How Do We Best Use GMO Technology, If At All?

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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GMO technology may be beneficial, but one farmer questions whether it has the potential to do harm if left in the wrong hands.

5 Pro Tips For Beginning Farmers

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Ag experts from across the country share their advice for small-farm success.

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