Growing Spaces has been an integral partner in preparing Shumei Natural Agriculture garden in preparation for expanding from homestead scale to production ag scale. The first 22-foot Growing Dome® greenhouse has been so successful in our Natural Agriculture garden, we … Continued
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Ask the farmer: Breaking free from “Pro-GMO” myths
Rodale Institute Farm Director Jeff Moyer talks about what is happening in our fields and yours. Joe asks: I’ve been trying to convince a friend of mine that many “Pro-GMO” arguments are myths. I sent him to your Farming Systems … Continued
Training in organic farming for vets and non-vets alike
By Pamela Macey Delaware Valley College (Del Val) and Rodale Institute have created a 36-credit certificate program aimed specifically at military veterans, but open to anyone interested in organic agriculture. The one-year curriculum will combine classroom courses on animal science, … Continued
Life in the Soil: Paper and cardboard in compost?
Rodale Institute Chief Scientist Dr. Elaine Ingham answers your questions and talks about what is going on under our feet nationwide. Charlie W. asks: My friend did some research on paper and cardboard, and found that these products often contain … Continued
Harvesting cash (and biodiversity) from marginal land
By Amanda Kimble-Evans What to do with marginal land on a farm is a question organic and sustainable growers are almost forced to address when creating their farm plans. Letting marginal land revert to native and wild areas can increase … Continued
10 questions to ask before hiring a web designer
by Karen Kanakanui, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association member and copywriter If you’re taking the first steps to getting your farm on the web, there are a few basic questions you need to keep in mind. The good news is, creating … Continued
Lehigh University Partners with Rodale Institute to Educate About Organic Gardening
(Bethlehem, PA, March 29, 2013) – Rodale Institute and Lehigh University are partnering to bring organic education to Bethlehem. Founded in 1947 by J.I. Rodale, the Rodale Institute is recognized as the birthplace of the organic movement in America. Drawing … Continued
Made in the USA: Organic cotton
By Victoria Bouloubasis With chickens grazing by his feet, Eric Henry, president of TS Designs, lifts a branch of organic cotton just plucked from the backyard garden of his T-shirt printing business. As if picked from the sky, the puffs … Continued
Not all compost is created equal
By Coach Mark Smallwood Originally appeared at www.mariasfarmcountrykitchen.com Just as the statement “milk is milk” is patently not true, so is the idea that all compost is created equal. Dictionaries and encyclopedias simply define compost as “rotted organic matter made … Continued
Preparing for chicks
By Andrew Dohner, Rodale Institute Livestock Specialist It is important that you know exactly what preparations need to be taken into consideration when jumping into small scale pastured poultry. As you work out your livestock plan and, later, when your … Continued