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Got ‘Ugly’ Seconds Produce? Get A Field-Gleaning Plan

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Starting a field-gleaning program to donate seconds produce is a great way to help others—and reap benefits for your farm in the process.

Gilly Farm Is Making A Difference In The Local Community

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals |
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De Gillies from the Ontario-based hobby farmstead she founded with her husband takes us inside the day to day running of Gilly Farm, their labor of love.

Start A Pumpkin Patch To Increase Small-Farm Profits

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Looking for a new way to bring income to your small farm? Consider starting a pumpkin patch to grow seasonal squash for sale during harvest season.

How Is A Permabed Garden Different From A Raised Bed?

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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A Permabed is a kind of raised bed that helps growers plan and maintain crops, as well as optimize the health and output of the plants they grow.

Produce Profile: Grow Salad Mix For Healthy Greens

Crops & Gardening | Recipes | Urban Farming |
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Tender salad mix is the darling of salad eaters and restauranteurs everywhere, and it’s easy to grow your own.

Book Review: “No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture”

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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In "No Till Intensive Vegetable Culture," Bryan O’Hara provides a detailed road map for transitioning away from tillage and toward regenerative growing practices.

What You Need To Know About Online Plant Sales

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Thinking about expanding into online plant sales? With the right preparation, starting an online nursery can be a great way to open up new markets.

Take a New Look at Old Hardiness Zones

Crops & Gardening
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Succeeding in the garden now requires a more localized approach as hardiness zones shift under the effect of climate change.

Infographic: How To Properly Plant A Tree

Crops & Gardening
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Trees are critical to our ecosystem and provide numerous benefits to growers. This infographic shows tips for successfully planting trees on your land.

Produce Profile: Grape Tomatoes Get The Job Done

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Do you pass on grape tomatoes in favor of more exotic fare? If so, you may want to reconsider growing this tasty, versatile garden crop.

Fall For The Southdown Babydoll Sheep Of 1818 Farms

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals |
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A petting zoo visit prompted 1818 Farms owner, Natasha McCrary, to start raising the adorable animals. Now her sheep, as well as flowers, are Insta-famous.

How To Succeed When Starting Difficult Seeds

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Whether it's heat, light, cold or a little rough treatment, some varieties of difficult seeds simply need some extra coaxing to get started.

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