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.
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.
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.
Some exotic plants can wreak havoc in our gardens, but others, such as invasive honeysuckle, can indirectly affect public health.
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.
Many farmers want their own land, but as Brian Cole of of Bigfoot Farm points out, leasing farmland can get young growers farming faster.
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.
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.
Aztec Dahilas founder Kate Rowe tells us about pursuing her dahlia farmer dream after becoming smitten with a single flower at a farmers market.
You should make the most of your experience when you visit a farmers market. And you can do good by your local food system while you’re at it.
Like hatching chicks but not looking to increase your flock size? You can start a custom-hatching business to raise your own chicks from the first crack.
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.
