Sycamore: Renewable energy alternative
Short rotation woody crops such as willow and poplar, along with C4 grasses, have been the primary feedstocks studied for bioenergy. Expanding upon those requires obtaining knowledge (more…)
Short rotation woody crops such as willow and poplar, along with C4 grasses, have been the primary feedstocks studied for bioenergy. Expanding upon those requires obtaining knowledge (more…)
Farmers expect weather, pests, disease and family issues to affect their farm’s profitability. What they often do not expect is a lawsuit. Rachel Armstrong, executive director of Farm Commons, (more…)
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…)
As the chill enters the air and the outdoor growing season for those in cold weather areas comes to a halt, high tunnels offer vegetable growers a chance at season extension. (more…)
As I thought about this column, I felt the added pressure of the uncertainty of the times we are living in. I believe planning for the future (more…)
As the calendar year draws to a close for many direct marketers, it’s time to compare sales against marketing projections. (more…)
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…)
Once, not that long ago, a farmer was simply a farmer. They planted seeds, grew crops, raised livestock and then sold it, sometimes without ever having to speak to a member of the public. These days, however, (more…)
NORWICH, NY – Anyone who has grown vegetables in the Northeast can tell you the troubles of the short growing season coupled with years of insect pests or crops wiped out by blights. While conventional growing (more…)
“Think about the things that keep you up at night,” said Rob Leeds, Ohio State University Extension educator. “Do you have a plan?”
That’s how Leeds, along with fellow OSU Extension Educator (more…)
Peace of mind is a critical aspect of farming – knowing who is next in line for the farm is a critical aspect of mental health. Veronica McClendon, principal attorney with McClendon Law and Consulting, said (more…)
Shoulder season – the months between peak seasons – can be a time for growers to lay low and reset. But that often means a time with low to no new income. One way to take advantage of shoulder season, (more…)
Keeping produce clean from the time it’s harvested to the time a consumer purchases it is a challenge for every grower.
Lindsay Gilmour, Organic Planet LLC, has been a food safety educator (more…)
I had the opportunity to visit Ag Progress Days at Penn State this August and peruse the wide array of machinery associated with agricultural enterprises (more…)
The pandemic taught us that flexible work schedules, if structured well, could work successfully in many parts of a business. (more…)