Prepare To Make Your Farm Certified Organic
May 18, 2017Are you considering going organic one day? Here are the things you should start doing now that will help with certification.
To No-Till Or Not To No-Till
July 1, 2016Explore the pros and cons of no-till crops and gardens for your small farm.
Could Healthy Crops Be Hurting You?
May 2, 2016Disease resistance actually comes from plant-made pesticides—yes, chemicals produced by the plants themselves!—and some scientists claim this is impacting our health.
Burning Question: If My Customers Don’t Care, Should I Still Go Organic?
March 23, 2016There may be more to going organic than just convincing people how you grow your food.
12 Plants That Fertilize Your Garden
March 14, 2016These plants are givers, adding nutrients and organic matter back to the soil to increase its fertility without chemicals.
World’s Largest Rooftop Farm Opens In Chicago
November 24, 2015Chicago is one of my favorite cities in the world and now that it’s home to the world’s largest rooftop farm, it’s even better. Urban farming company Gotham Greens opened the farm on Chicago’s South Side in the Pullman area. This marks the company’s fourth greenhouse facility and the first one they’ve built outside of […]
Your Soil Workforce
November 16, 2015There’s more in your soil than rotting plant matter—these insects and organisms are helping turn organic matter into a fertile growing medium for your farm.
The Difference Between Organic and Farm Raised
October 30, 2015With a lot of hype about food labels and farming practices, it’s important to know the truth about the meat you’re buying and understand the labels you can use on your own farm products.
About Organic Chicken Farms
September 10, 2015Do you have what it takes to raise chickens organically? Here’s what you need to know from pastured poultry to non-GMO feed and antibiotic-free practices.
Think Twice Before Using Organic Pesticides
July 1, 2015Despite the notion that “organic” equals “safe,” it’s necessary to take precautions if you choose to use organic-approved chemicals on your farm.
