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Burning Question: Is There a Market for Ugly Food?

Farm Management
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With nearly half of America’s food ending up in landfills, farmers and consumers alike are finding use for "imperfect” produce.

What Is A Swale?

Farm Management
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Conserve water and minimize your irrigation needs by making the most of your land’s natural contours to create swales.

Infographic: Is Insect Farming the New Ag Frontier?

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Raising bugs instead of beef? You bet—for food, research and fun, insects may be the farm animal of the future.

Should I Dredge My Farm Pond?

Farm Management
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A mucky pond is a waste of farmland space. Dredge and refill it so you can stock it with fish and have a place to swim or water livestock.

3 Almond Tips From Fat Uncle Farms

Farm Management
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If you can’t make it to the West Coast to visit Fat Uncle Farms, don’t worry: You can still have your almonds and eat them, too.

7 Tips for Marketing Goat Meat

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Popularity for this traditional meat is growing in the U.S., and your farm can be part of the action.

Burning Question: Is Biodynamic the New Organic?

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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As the meaning behind Certified Organic label becomes more convoluted, one farmer ponders if consumers should turn to Certified Biodynamic instead.

When Is a Barn Too Old to Use?

Equipment | Farm Management |
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If you’re considering razing an old outbuilding deemed too unsafe for use, think twice: You might be able to preserve that bit of history on your farm.

4 Lavender Tips from Los Poblanos Inn

Farm Management
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The organic lavender farm at New Mexico’s Los Poblanos Inn is the perfect winter getaway for farmers and farm dreamers alike.

5 Predators After Your Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Here are details on identifying and protecting against predators, the natural enemies of your animals, on the ground.

How to Find a Trustworthy Farm Sitter

Farm Management
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Whether your next getaway from the farm is planned or unexpected, make sure you have reliable backup in place to keep your operation running.

Infographic: Cool Your Vegetables to Make Them Last

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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To make your produce last after harvest for both healthy eating and appealing market display, store them at the right temperature and humidity.

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