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Now, to keep those pesky morning glory vines from taking over! 2. And to have an oom sha la la dance party with to celebrate starting that garden! Tags The Accidental Farmer This year, we have a couple of friends gardening alongside us, and that's really...

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At A Glance Title: Bokashi Composting Author: Adam Footer Publisher: New Society Publishers Release Date: January 2014 Cover Price: $16.95 Target Audience: Gardeners looking to rapidly amend their beds and plots with healthy compost; ecologically minded...

There are definitely those who—to be delicate—are less ambitious. Many of the best future farmers are looking for apprenticeships—sometimes call internships —right now. Are You A Good Judge Of Character?

Obviously you can't safeguard yourself against the chaotic nature of happenstance, but you also don't have to invite injury into your life. Practice general farm safety at all times, take your time and never get so comfortable that you stop paying attention...

Coincidentally, it was a veterinarian who planted the seeds for the idea that grew into Locust Trace, Tracy says. As Locust Trace grows, Tracy says, the hope is that it will provide a successful model of agricultural education that other suburban and...

I regret that impatience now because I've had to learn a lot about what it takes to be a farmer while trying to make a living for my family. Farmer makes a better brand than Intern .

There's a learning curve that comes with moving from a quarter-acre in the city to 50 acres in the country. Even though over half of our farm is woodlands, one of our major chores is mowing, and I hopped on the seat of our lawn tractor for the first time...

I was halted in my tracks by the emerging song of chirping tree frogs, their music rising in volume as if someone was turning the stereo up as I stepped into this forest room. Of all the things I've enjoyed about our new life at this place, the opportunities...

Deep litter allows droppings to accumulate in the litter material, composting it right inside the coop. Little kids have to reach up, but that's their problem. For cleanup, the whole back of the henhouse opens up.

This new way of designing agriculture will be more viable for smallholder farms than for large monocultures, and most of the world's farmers in developing countries are small-scale farmers.

Vermont Land Link connects new farmers with available farm land for sale and lease. The nonprofit Community Crops runs a farm incubator called Prairie Pines to provide support and training for those new to the farming scene.

Potatoes were in the ground in March (like I said, a mild spring), and I actually made time to plant other root crops. But now that we're at the new farm, I have a gardening itch I just can't quite scratch.

Consider her five steps to help beat the heat and keep the earth cool. I'm terrible at arguing politics; instead I'd like to share five steps we're taking to try and reduce our carbon footprint on the farm.

You get there by learning from your mistakes and adapting to changes. If you think you need to take it the next level, perhaps by creating a logo or building a website, consider finding a designer who will barter for food.

Some of the items that have “Dump Day” designation written all over them include old cans of paint, a mountain of plastic planters, scrap netting, and piles of odds-n-ends wood pieces that we've had a hard time even giving away .

The land itself was completely overgrown with briars and invasive species. My life's dream became to one day have my own farm with a pond to raise vegetables, fruit and fish. With a net, I might have scooped it up.

Know each topic well before adding a new one. Donate surplus produce to your local food pantry!” —The Gardenworks Project Above all else, use common sense… “Buy high-quality rubber boots and never turn your back on the rooster.” —Gucci to...

She attributes this poor access in part to the unavailability of physicians, especially primary care physicians, who advise women on early-detection protocols and provide referrals to specialists.

So the mystery smell continues. For well over a month now, we've been noticing an unpleasant odor that has been dancing around a section of the yard outside of our house. Plus, the length of time that the odor has been around, the smell should have been...

This short season before the growing season—the almost not yet of spring—can seem like an eternity. I have four flats of seeds planted—a mixture of medicinal herbs and edible-garden staples—and I have a few more things, namely beans and radishes...

But perhaps this is something we and our environment need. Change is gonna come no matter what we do, but if we start soon, with 34 years to go, we can at least work toward the kinds of changes we want and need.

It required a rest and a rise of the dough, with 2½ hours of “folding” sandwiched in between. Tags The Accidental Farmer (When making crackers, I might as well make a whole bunch, lest they get eaten in one sitting.) Rachael Dupree In the meantime,...

The first few times I had to get near the hives to plant more bee-friendly flowers or to beef up the riprap retaining wall, it was pretty nerve-wracking, but I reminded myself about the oregano bees and just moved slowly, talked quietly, and didn't look...

I wander around muttering to myself and scaring the pets and kids. Spring is springing, and have I done a thing about learning how to dial in fertilization? When to use it? There are also secondary nutrients like calcium, magnesium and sulphur, but I'm...

Ask the farmer again, “So did this product right here receive any sort of chemical treatment—fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide or otherwise?” The vendor will not likely lie when pressed enough.