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Growing giant pumpkins presents giant challenges
Anyone who has gone to a pumpkin patch knows pumpkins can get so heavy they’re hard to lift, but some pumpkin enthusiasts produce pumpkins so big th... READ MORE »
Ohio greenhouse becoming a lettuce leader in the Midwest
In 2011, friends Tim Ryan and John Bonner built a 300-square-foot greenhouse in Burton, Ohio, with the goal to become a local, clean, year-ro... READ MORE »
Making the most of on-farm research data
In a recent article I described some important aspects of designing field experiments to avoid biasing the data. The take home lesson was that treatme... READ MORE »
USDA provides 2016 guidance for conservation initiatives
USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently provided its state NRCS offices with instructions on how and when to administer various c... READ MORE »
Growers considering tunnels must weigh pros and cons
Every good reason to grow tomatoes and other high-return vegetables and small fruits in high tunnels has a compelling argument to counter it, accordin... READ MORE »
Indoor vertical grower touts concept’s benefits
Emerging concepts that enable food producers to thrive in more sustainable ways continue to take shape.One of those approaches is known as vertical fa... READ MORE »
Maine processing plant grows from local partnerships
When its new vegetable processing facility opens this summer, Northern Girl will be closer to achieving its goal of pursuing year-round processing of ... READ MORE »
Funk Farm Market to Close This Year
So, what do you do when you're ready to step away from the farm market, but nobody wants to take it over? Start early, said Fred Funk. "You won't exec... READ MORE »
Florida Tomato Growers Willing to Pay Pickers More
In a move to address wage and accountability issues for Florida tomato pickers, the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE) has reversed a long-standin... READ MORE »
Growers Share Space, Ideas at Greenhouse
You're a farmer in an urban area. You grow produce on a small plot of land – a few acres at the most – and would love to start your transp... READ MORE »
