Got ‘Ugly’ Seconds Produce? Get A Field-Gleaning Plan
March 5, 2020Starting a field-gleaning program to donate seconds produce is a great way to help others—and reap benefits for your farm in the process.
Start A Pumpkin Patch To Increase Small-Farm Profits
March 2, 2020Looking for a new way to bring income to your small farm? Consider starting a pumpkin patch to grow seasonal squash for sale during harvest season.
Grow Sweet Potatoes To Harvest & Cure
November 15, 2019The sweet treats are easy enough to grow, but they can be tricky to extract.
Meet the Marshmallow, a Soft, Plush, Rangy Herbal Helper
September 12, 2019The leaves as well as roots of the marshmallow, a prairie plant, are used in remedies for digestive, respiratory and urinary tract problems.
5 Ways to Increase Your Food Independence
July 2, 2019In honor of Independence Day, we share several ways we work toward establishing true food independence. You can do the same.
How to Harvest & Dry Homegrown Garlic
June 28, 2019Planting garlic is only the first step in enjoying this delicious crop. Learn how properly harvesting and drying homegrown garlic can improve its shelf-life
The 5 Most Common Mistakes in Gardening
November 8, 2018Everyone makes mistakes. Even gardeners. But avoiding these most common mistakes in gardening saves you lots of time, energy and trouble.
The Best Squash And Pumpkin Varieties For Storage
October 12, 2017Do you want to eat local all winter? Consider these delicious and tough-as-nails squash and pumpkin varieties for storage.
5 Techniques For Preserving Homegrown Herbs
September 7, 2017Herbs are a terrific way to pump up the flavor in your kitchen. These methods keep preserving homegrown herbs from becoming a chore.
2 Methods You Can Use For Threshing Dry Beans
August 24, 2017Not sure how to thresh dry beans? When harvest time arrives, use one of these two techniques to separate the beans from their pods before storage.
