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Fourth generation growers take the lead

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T11:31:35-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower West|

by Sally Colby

It takes persistence to start a farm, and the Rowley family of Cherry Hill Farms is keenly aware of the work their forebears did to begin the farm legacy. Today, Cherry Hill Farms, with operations (more…)

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A grant award and award-winning tomatoes at Dirty Girl Produce

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T11:20:35-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower West|

by Courtney Llewellyn

Offered by USDA Rural Development, the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps ag producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. (more…)

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On-farm Airbnb offers additional income stream

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T11:06:55-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant

Many farmers have begun to diversify their operations and use their resources in different ways to bring in more revenue. Offering lodging via Airbnb represents one additional income (more…)

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‘Begin with the end in mind’

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:57:34-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

Self-employment and choosing an advisor

by Sally Colby

Paula Ledney uses this Stephen Covey quote to emphasize the importance of setting goals when farm business owners (more…)

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Growers offer tips for tomato grafting

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:54:14-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

by Sonja Heyck-Merlin

A group of Northeast growers shared tips on tomato grafting in a webinar presented by the New Hampshire Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (NHVBGA) and UNH Extension. Grafting tomatoes (more…)

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Birds and the pests they eat

Lee Newspapers2022-05-19T14:33:09-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower West|

by Jessica Bern

Be kind to your fine feathered friends – they may actually be of assistance on your farm.  Joanne Baumgartner, the executive director of Wild Farm Alliance for over 20 years, led the first part of the discussion (more…)

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Comparing numbers for financial health

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:50:10-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

by Courtney Llewellyn

Maybe you think you’re doing okay. Maybe you’re struggling to make ends meet. Maybe you’re planning for retirement. There are many different money goals, but the key to achieving them lies in the ability (more…)

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Beginner Flower Farmer Mistakes

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:47:51-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

Only when I transitioned from vegetable farming to flowers did I realize the challenges involved. It was a mystery how to grow (more…)

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Dealing with ethylene damage in greenhouses

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:44:22-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

by Courtney Llewellyn

Ethylene (C2H4) is nothing more than a plant hormone that controls flowering and rooting. It’s known as the “ripening hormone,” which is why some things can be picked or cut green. (more…)

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Alternative to Herbicide Strips

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:42:37-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

Herbicide strips within rows of commercial tree fruit or small fruits orchards, and in vineyards, have become standard practice. (more…)

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Thoughts on Value-Added Products on the Farm

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:39:26-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

When I think about value-added products on the farm, my mind goes right to autumn and the painted pumpkins of all sizes. (more…)

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The Cost of Marketing

Lee Newspapers2022-04-29T10:37:04-05:00May 3, 2022|Grower, Grower East, Grower Midwest, Grower West|

As an integral component of your business plan and budget, how do you determine the true cost of promoting your product or service? (more…)

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