Anyone who has travelled in New Jersey is familiar with numerous roadside stands overflowing with fresh produce. Although visitors might see Alstede Farms among the choices, the home base of this Chester, NJ, farm is an attraction in itself. The farm was founded by first generation farmer Kurt Alste...

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has a group of passionate volunteers that make up the Solar Eclipse Task Force (SETF) . The SETF educates civilians about upcoming solar eclipses, including why they’re important, when they’re going to happen, what observers are looking for and how to prepare ...

Who better to provide an update on the pests and diseases growers need to worry about this season than a panel of five plant experts? That’s who spoke about the topic at this summer’s Cultivate’23 , organized by AmericanHort . On the panel were Matthew Krause, technical lead at Lallemand Plant Care;...

Whether through a flyover mishap or spray blowing from neighboring field on a windy day, misplaced pesticides can cause a lot of damage. Rob Faux, representative of Pesticide Action Network and organic farmer in northeast Iowa, presented “When Pesticide Drift Happens to You” as a recent webinar host...

Soil for Water is a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) , which began in 2015 and is focused on increasing efficiency of water usage on farms of all kinds. The program, which focuses on input from producers in order to share learning experiences farmer-to-farmer, hosts a...

It’s no longer surprising that the Christmas and holiday season has extended. Some installations and decorations are being displayed in October these days. The Fourth of July “kind of turns the corner – people are more open to talk about holiday décor after that.” That’s according to Caroline Puller...

“Biochar is a charcoal-like material that degrades over hundreds to thousands of years,” explained Dr. Deborah Aller during the 2023 Hudson Valley webinar and field day series. “It’s produced through pyrolysis – the thermochemical decomposition of biomass at high temperatures in a no-to-very low oxy...

In their continuing efforts to connect rural Americans across the country with existing mental health resources, Rural Minds recently partnered with the National Grange to present a webinar titled “Mental Health Benefits of Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise and Mindfulness.” In the first part of the Countr...

During my career, I have done considerable research and written about okra, a southern vegetable. Okra belongs to the mallow family with its close cousin cotton. The first recorded reference to okra was made by the Egyptians back in 1216. It arrived in the American colonies during the early 1700s, b...

In today’s world, where image is global and immediate, public and community relations can either build marketing successes or initiate tough problems to resolve. Planning relationship layers long before they are needed begins with good training practices throughout your entire business profile. Who ...

Lincoln Fishman and Hilary Costa of Sawyer Farm have been farming organically at Sawyer Farm in Worthington, MA, since 2010. At 1,600 feet above sea level, their farm sits on a slope, is rocky, has poor drainage and experiences very cold winters. Fishman applied cover crops and homemade applications...

In late July, New Orleans, self-described “Home of the Cocktail,” hosts a weeklong event called Tales of the Cocktail, an annual trade conference, festival and gathering of cocktail and spirits industry professionals. It brings together some of the most creative minds in the world, and this year, an...

Gen Z, also known as Zoomers, might be young but they represent $140 billion in spending power. The oldest Gen Z’ers are 26 and the youngest are just 11. In comparison, the oldest Millennials are 42. Danielle Cummins of Aimpoint Research said the organization is focused on watching trends and making...

Recent research indicates that a large portion of floral consumers are willing to pay a little more if that means supporting their values. Dr. Coleman Etheredge, assistant professor of floral management at Mississippi State University, recently released the findings of his research project, titled “...

Red fruit color is associated with higher sales because color appeals to consumers. Apples with rich, dark color are perceived as having increased nutritional value and antioxidant properties. Dr. Macarena Farcuh, assistant professor of horticulture, University of Maryland, addressed fruit growers a...