Demand for local food and desire to interact with food producers helped drive the number of farmers markets in the United States up 6.8 percent in 2008.
Recent Salmonella outbreak reminds us about how much we love homegrown tomatoes. Learn more about the outbreak and get links to tomato seed resources, too.
Producer grants include grants for value-added ventures and speciality crop in Indiana.
The USDA authorizes conservation--or Conservation Reserved Program (CRP)--acreage for haying and grazing.
Carol Ekarius, a Hobby Farms contributing editor, encourages us to learn more about the farm bill and its impact on rural living and agriculture.
Can you find a turkey -- or other local food -- for your holiday meal online? These online resources helped us locate a few turkey farmers.
Learn about Arbor Day and find out what can you do to celebrate the value and importance of trees.
2007 drought caused hay shortage, challenging farmers to find feed for their farm animals. Read some tips and get connected to more information.
Protect your romaine and other leafy greens from E. coli and salmonella.
Request based on criticism of the NAIS premises-registration program obtaining registrations without the prior knowledge or consent of the premises owner
Read about 5 food trends from 2008, find out what 5 food trends are predicted for 2009--and see how they may affect your farm.
Scientists draw plan to study bee deaths while senators consider two bills to fund research on honey bees and other pollinators vital to the nation’s farms.
