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Why Have a Farm Disaster Plan?

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management |
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For most Americans, disaster is something we see on the evening news; yet preparing a farm disaster plan can help you prevent suffering that could occur should disaster strike your area.

Straw Bale Greenhouse Building Plans

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management |
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Learn the six main steps and environmental benefits building a straw bale greenhouse.

Going Green with Co-op America’s Green Business Conference

Farm Management | News |
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Visit to annual green business networking event and green festival inspires hobby farmers and ecopreneurs or sustainable business owners alike.

Selling On The Roadside

Farm Management
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A farmer talks about his roadside stand and selling produce on the roadside.

10 Charities and Tips to Consider

Farm Management
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Here is a collection of 10 animal, environmental and similar charities for your consideration. See also a list of helpful charitable giving tips.

Using Travel Corridors on the Farm

Farm Management
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Learn how to employ travel corridors--a wildlife habitat--to help manage wildlife on your farm.

Guidestone Farm Ventures

Farm Management
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At new location, Guidestone Farm in Colorado continues to lead by example teaching children and families, bringing fresh produce to the community and supporing sustainable agriculture.

Growing and Selling Heirloom Tomatoes

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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A veteran market gardener tells how to grow heirloom tomatoes and sell your heirloom tomatoes at market and to local chefs.

Create Wildlife Habitats

Farm Management
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Learn how to use wildlife habitats--like nest boxes and travel corridors--to help manage wildlife on your farm.

Saving the American Chestnut Tree

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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The American chestnut tree was once prevalent in the U.S., but it was wiped out by blight more than 100 years ago. Learn what's being done to help restore it.

Building Nest Boxes

Farm Management
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Learn how building nest boxes and installing them on your farm can help manage wildlife that lives and visits there.

Fall U-Pick Farms from Local Harvest

Farm Management
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U-pick farms are a great example of agritourism. Get our picks for a farm to visit this fall.

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