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Pesticides: Separating Fact from Fiction
Pesticides: Separating Fact from Fiction For farmers, gardeners, and ranchers, protecting crops and livestock from pests is a daily challenge. Pes...
Soil Tests: Don't Skip This!
The Importance of Soil Testing Before Applying Organic Fertilizer Hey everyone! As farmers, gardeners, and ranchers, we're all passionate about nur...
Sacred Figs: Roots of Peace & Growth
Sacred Figs: Roots of Peace & Growth Hey everyone! Ever wonder about the deeper connections between the land and our spiritual well-being? Today, l...
Pacific Islander Forest Gardens: A Legacy of Abundance
Pacific Islander Forest Gardens: A Legacy of Abundance For centuries, Pacific Islander cultures have practiced a sophisticated form of agriculture ...
Chanterelle ID: Real vs. False!
Chanterelle Identification: A Forager's Guide For those of us who appreciate the bounty of the land, foraging for wild mushrooms can be a rewarding...
3D Printing: Farmers Fixing It Themselves!
3D Printing: Farmers Fixing It Themselves! For generations, farmers have been resourceful. When equipment breaks down, finding replacement parts ca...
Grape Trellising: Vertical Shoot Positioning vs. High Wire
Grape Trellising: Choosing the Right System for Your Vineyard Growing grapes can be incredibly rewarding, but successful vineyards rely on effectiv...
Kitchen Compost: Gold from Scraps!
Kitchen Compost: Gold from Scraps! Hey everyone! As farmers, gardeners, and ranchers, we're always looking for ways to be more sustainable and reso...
Composting: The Heart of Organic Soil
Composting: The Heart of Organic Soil For farmers, gardeners, and ranchers embracing organic practices, healthy soil is the foundation of everythin...
GMO Contamination: What Farmers Need to Know
GMO Contamination: What Farmers Need to Know Hey everyone! As farmers, we all want to maintain the integrity of our crops and protect our livelihoo...
From Vine to Bottle: Homemade Grape Juice
From Vine to Bottle: Homemade Grape Juice Growing grapes can be a rewarding experience, and what better way to enjoy the fruits (literally!) of you...
Wild Oat Control: Beyond Herbicides
Wild Oat Woes in Wheat Fields? A Farmer's Guide Wild oats ( *Avena fatua*) can be a real headache for wheat farmers. These aggressive weeds compete...
Seeds of Change: Patents & Farmer Rights
Seeds of Change: Patents & Farmer Rights For generations, farmers and gardeners have relied on saving seeds from their best plants – a practice dee...
Organic Cannabis Fertilization: A Grower's Guide
Organic Cannabis Fertilization: A Grower's Guide Growing cannabis organically is becoming increasingly popular, driven by consumer demand and a des...
Hawaii's GMO Papaya: A Story of Resilience
Hawaii's GMO Papaya: A Story of Resilience The story of the Hawaiian papaya is a fascinating one – a tale of devastation, innovation, and ultimatel...
Fruit Power: Nutrition for Farmers & Gardeners
Fruit Power: Nutrition for Farmers & Gardeners Hey everyone! As farmers and gardeners, we're deeply involved in growing the food that nourishes our...
Post-Harvest Prep: Extend Your Veggie Life!
Post-Harvest Prep: Extend Your Veggie Life! Harvest time! There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of bringing in a bountiful crop. But the work...
Fresh Veggies: Keeping it Safe!
Fresh Veggies: Keeping it Safe! Hi everyone! As farmers, gardeners, and ranchers, we pour our hearts into growing the food that nourishes our commu...
Smart Irrigation: Water-Wise Farming
Smart Irrigation: Water-Wise Farming Water is life for any farm, garden, or ranch. But with increasing water scarcity and rising costs, efficient w...
Thermal Imaging: Seeing Pests with Heat!
Seeing the Unseen: Pest Detection with Thermal Imaging As farmers and gardeners, we're always on the lookout for threats to our crops. Pests can ca...
Ancient Greece: A Cautionary Tale of Deforestation
Ancient Greece: A Cautionary Tale of Deforestation Hey everyone! We often talk about sustainable practices in modern farming, but it's fascinating ...
Urban Gardens: Community & Compost!
Urban Gardens: Community & Compost! More and more people are discovering the joys (and benefits!) of growing their own food, even in cities. Commun...
Citrus Storage: Keeping Fruit Fresh Longer
Citrus Storage: Keeping Fruit Fresh Longer Harvesting a bountiful crop of oranges and lemons is a rewarding experience! But what do you do with all...
Cheese & Dairy: A History of Farm Origins
The Ancient Art of Cheese & Dairy Have you ever stopped to think about where cheese and dairy farming came from? It's a story that stretches back t...