The ability to plan for the future seems like a uniquely human skill, and it’s almost a superpower for those in horticulture. Deciding what to plant and when every year takes wisdom, (more…)

The first time Dr. Ashley Kennedy saw the term “insect apocalypse” in print was in the New York Times in November 2018. “It was a report about a meta-analysis of 73 independent reports (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…)

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…)

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…)

“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…)