Everything old is new again. Soil steaming, popular at the turn of the 20th century, fell out of use when chemical-based farming became the norm. Soil fumigants such as methyl bromide – popular with strawberry growers and recently prohibited in the U.S. except in extenuating circumstances – offered ...

After Christmas trees, one of the biggest sellers of winter décor is wreaths. There are other decorative options to consider, however, including large porch pots, artfully arranged with greens and colorful accoutrement. Holiday pots can either be pre-assembled by garden center staff or the garden ce...

In the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, Picadilly Farm, in Winchester, NH, has been growing and serving fresh, organic and local produce for the Monadnock region for almost two decades. Owners Bruce and Jenny Wooster have made it their mission to grow sustainable, wholesome food for their surr...

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s (ISAP) risk management webinar “Myth ­– Tile and Conservation Don’t Mix” presented reasons why farmers’ reluctance in transitioning to a conservation cropping system can be against their interests. Dr. Ehsan Ghane, an assistant professor specializing in agri...

“When I started 10 years ago, I went out into the community and asked what was needed,” said University of Vermont agriculture engineer Chris Callahan. “I got the sense that an area that was needing attention for diversified farms … was post-harvest work: pack sheds, coolers, bagging tables things l...

Some farms benefit from offering internships, but such arrangements require understanding and commitment from both the farm owner and the intern. It’s important for farmers to understand the differences between unpaid internships and paid employment. Attorney Michael Harrington, Ford Harrison Law, s...

Chal Landgren, Extension Christmas tree specialist and Oregon State University professor, has a long history of working to benefit the Christmas tree industry. Landgren shared what he’s learned after 40 years of research trials, genetic seed work and problem-solving work with growers. “The location ...

Agritourism is a large sector of industry throughout the U.S., and it’s a way for farmers to showcase their hard work to the public. While opening up a farm to a large audience can be a great way to promote agriculture, there are important safety considerations to keep in mind. In a recent webinar, ...

For many rural and suburban youth, working on a farm is their first paid employment. Attorney Michael Harrington, Ford Harrison Law, said farms hiring teen workers should be aware of three main considerations that apply to employing minors. “Do you need certain working papers they get typically from...