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Climate Is A Challenge For Growers Across The Globe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Recipe: Craft Your Own Homemade Lye Soap

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All you need is a little lye and some know-how to craft this gentle soap at home for an all-natural, old-fashioned hygiene staple.

From The Herb Garden: Make Pals With Parsley

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Far more than just a garnish, parsley is a flavorful and potent herb useful to both the chef and the herbalist.

Chef Brandon Peralta Switches From The Table To The Farm To Support His Community

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We speak to Whittier, California-based market gardener (and cousin of comedian Melissa Villaseñor), Brandon Peralta, about his Friendly Hills Farm venture.

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