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Meat Sales & Home Delivery In The Coronavirus Pandemic

Farm Management
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Concerned about selling during the pandemic? Every porch needs a small-farmer visit right now, and you can win hearts and minds with home meat delivery.

Rotational Grazing Is Key On Missouri’s BF Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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The farmers at BF Farm in Huggins, Missouri, use rotational grazing for cattle, goats and pigs for a healthy pasture and hardy livestock.

Grow Transplants For Coronavirus Victory Gardens

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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People are starting coronavirus victory gardens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Support their efforts (and profit) by growing and selling transplants.

Why & How To Ditch Your Lawn For A Grass-Free Yard

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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From the time and money you'll save to the benefits for pollinators and the planet, there's never been a better time to grow a grass-free yard.

Solar Thermal Systems Heat Your Water With The Sun

Equipment | Farm Management |
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You can heat your water using just the sun. Not to be confused with solar power arrays, solar thermal systems turn sunshine into relaxing, hot showers.

Farmers Markets Get Creative During COVID-19 Pandemic

Farm Management | News |
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As the U.S. adapts to COVID-19 precautions, farmers markets and vendors are finding inventive ways to safely connect customers to locally grown food.

Remove Invasive Honeysuckle To Reduce Ticks

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Some exotic plants can wreak havoc in our gardens, but others, such as invasive honeysuckle, can indirectly affect public health.

Maintaining An Egg Business During The Coronavirus

Farm Management | Poultry |
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The coronavirus response has changed a lot, but it won't stop your hens from laying. Here are some tips for maintaining an egg business during the pandemic.

Leasing Farmland Can Be A Great Way To Get Started

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Many farmers want their own land, but as Brian Cole of of Bigfoot Farm points out, leasing farmland can get young growers farming faster.

Say “Yes” To Free Press With Earned Media

Farm Management
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Pursuing earned media is a simple, no-cost way to promote your farm's services and products. Here are some tips for getting the word out.

Here’s The Process For Getting Organic Certification

Farm Management
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If you’re thinking about organic certification, it’s a bit of a process, but that green seal may just be worth it, even for small farmers.

This Dahlia Farmer Provides Sanctuary & Self-Care

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Aztec Dahilas founder Kate Rowe tells us about pursuing her dahlia farmer dream after becoming smitten with a single flower at a farmers market.

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