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Brick Street Farms Breaks New Ground In The Urban Hydroponic Scene

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Founder Shannon O’Malley tells us how Brick Street Farms is able to farm the equivalent of 48 acres of land in one third of a parking lot.

Add Radishes, Other Brassicas To Your Cover Crop Mix

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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Blending old cover crop standbys, like radishes, in new ways can help to protect your soil and fix specific problems.

Video: Spring Garden Planning Tips For A Successful Harvest

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Success at harvest time takes planning in the spring, so follow these tips for a healthy, productive garden this year!

Climate Is A Challenge For Growers Across The Globe

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Shifts in temperature and other climate changes present challenges for growers and farmers, but some folks are working on finding solutions.

6 Tools You Need For Pruning Fruit Trees

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Spring is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about pruning fruit trees. Here are six tools you need to tackle the job.

The Sunchoke Is A Terrific Tuber To Forage

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Though known by a few different names, including Jerusalem artichoke, the tuberous root of a sunchoke makes a sweet, delicious addition to the forager's table.

Prepare For Spring Planting By Getting Ready For Row Covers

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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You can extend your growing season and protect your plants using row covers. Here are some pointers for getting started with season extenders.

An Ecosystem Garden Offers Growers Numerous Benefits

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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When you design your garden according to ecosystem design principles, you harness the power of natural systems for better yields and more.

Heartbreak Turned Into Joy At Sweet Serendipity Tiny Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry |
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The sad passing of farm founder Shar Hinson's father inspired her to fulfill her lifelong animal dreams through Sweet Serendipity Tiny Farm in Hesperia, California.

BIPOC Farmers: Apply Now through March 31 For Organic Farming Micro-grants

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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Black, indigenous and people of color can now access funding for potential farm projects through BIPOC Farmer Micro-grants offered by the Rodale Institute, which also features programs for veterans and health care workers.

Tips To Remember When You Sell Your Small Farm

Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Thinking about selling your farm? The housing market is hot right now, so follow these basic tips for putting your agricultural property up for sale.

7 Tools You Need For Handling Manure & Compost

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Manure can be a challenge to deal with. But if you’re willing to compost the manure, you can transform a nuisance into a commodity.

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