Schoharie Fresh: A farmers market that is really online for customers

by Steven E. Smith Loading the truck and heading to the market with full awareness of who will being buying your product. That is not the usual expectations of a crew as they head to what could be a day long farmer’s market subject to limited

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Crunchy & sweet

by Sally Colby

February 1, 2026

Fresh carrots have always been a staple in grocery stores, where consumers seek uniform, blemish-free, bright orange carrots. However, recent breeding...

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Be patient, proactive & profitable when dealing with pests

by Enrico Villamaino

February 1, 2026

Ask any crop grower in the Northeast or Midwest what keeps them up at night and you will hear a familiar refrain. It’s not just rain roulette or marke...

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Diagnosing plant problems with a systematic approach

by Kelsi Devolve

February 1, 2026

When analyzing a plant problem, it’s best to not immediately jump to conclusions based on the first thing you see. Jonathan Ebba, a UNH Extension land...

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Wily and wooly fruit tree pests

by Enrico Villamaino

February 1, 2026

Woolly apple aphid remains a stubborn and surprising sap sucker, a pest that presses patience and provokes persistent problems for apple growers. Mich...