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Harvesting apples is labor intensive, even when using good equipment.
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Many fruit farm owners inherit a family farm as their entry into the business after working on the farm for years and perhaps attending an ag school. Others purchase a farm they’ve worked on for many years. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs have become another means for producers to bring income to the farm as well as lock in markets and a revenue stream. Garrett Ziegler, MSU Extension Community Food Systems Educator, recently spoke on the topic as part of the MSU Extension Beginning Farmer webinar series. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Your smartphone is with you all the time, but you likely ignore one of its functions that could really benefit your farm: recording videos. That’s why MidAtlantic Women In Agriculture presented “Smart Phone Movies,” led by Michele Walfred, communications specialist with University of Delaware. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Food hubs can provide producers with a means of moving more produce. Mariel Borgman, MSU Extension community food systems educator, recently presented “Food Hubs: A Distribution Solution.” (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Laura Biasillo, agricultural economic development specialist with CCE-Broome County, spoke about the importance of workers’ involvement in food safety on the farm at a recent GAPs training workshop.
Photo by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
If you want to comply with the Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) program, your farm employees represent the vital link. Laura Biasillo, agricultural economic development specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, spoke on “Worker Health, Hygiene & Training” as part of the recent two-day GAPs workshop. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Growing food that’s safe to eat should be the priority of every produce farmer. Laura Biasillo, agricultural economic development specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, presented “Produce Safety: How We Got Here and Why It Matters” as part of a recent two-day GAPs workshop. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
As hemp production ramps up nationwide, it’s vital to understand the laws managing its cultivation and the latest on cultivation practices. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Community supported agriculture (CSA) programs have become another means for producers to bring income to the farm as well as lock in markets and a revenue stream. (more…)
by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Many businesses use social media as part of their marketing strategy. Charlotte Smith, owner of 3 Cow Marketing, believes farmers shouldn’t be an exception. (more…)
