Outlook for the 2023 Christmas tree season
If you think the retail shops that put up Christmas decorations as soon as they take down their Halloween ones are early in focusing on the holiday (more…)
Hints on how to shop seasonal Halloween stores for your haunt
As Halloween enthusiasts begin their “spooky season” countdown, those garden centers, nurseries, farms and other ag enterprises that like to decorate (more…)
A new thrips challenges growers
Greenhouse growers routinely scout for numerous insect pests. A recent addition to the scouting lineup is Thrips parvispinus, first discovered (more…)
Farmers markets: Choosing the best market and pricing
The original purpose of farmers markets was to connect consumers with agriculture, providing a source of fresh and local foods. That remains (more…)
Breaking down H-2A and H-2B
Obtaining labor for agricultural operations is an ongoing challenge. Programs such as H-2A and H-2B for obtaining workers can be difficult to navigate, (more…)
Technology and the future of water
It was Benjamin Franklin that said “When the well is dry, we’ll know the worth of water.” That was over 200 years ago, yet the statement holds true today. (more…)
Not just on the table, but at the table
There has been much discussion lately about the reporting of scope emissions, but the topic isn’t new. What is new is how it may affect the world of agriculture. (more…)
What’s wrong with my plants?
After working with greenhouse crops for 35 years, Brian Whipker has found there’s a system for detecting plant problems. Whipker, professor (more…)
Tips for wholesale trade show success
During a Maine Small Business Development Center webinar, Stefa Normantas shared tips for setting up a dynamic wholesale trade booth. Normastas is (more…)
Friendly tips for working with family
“Sometimes it’s comforting to know we all have the same struggles,” admitted Stephanie Quinn. She, alongside husband Phil Quinn of Quebec’s La Ferme Quinn, (more…)
Thoughts on Heirloom Tomato Breeding with Dr. Randy Gardner
Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with Dr. Randy Gardner, professor emeritus, North Carolina (more…)
What to know before you grow
Dr. Bert Cregg, Extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture and Department of Forestry at Michigan State, has years of experience in the Christmas tree industry. (more…)
Attention to detail
Although Laura Raney didn’t grow up on a farm, she worked at garden centers and other outdoor jobs, all of which led her to a love of being outdoors. Raney began working at the Silverwood Organic Farm (more…)