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
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Ask the farmer: Breaking free from “Pro-GMO” myths
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
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
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
Saving the farm: Conservation easements
By Renee Ciulla Green rolls of open hills dotted with lines of solid, red silos and white grazing sheep appeal to and please even those who aren’t passionate about farming themselves. In reality though, development is encroaching heavily and swiftly … Continued
Ask the Farmer: Getting started with oats
Rodale Institute Farm Director Jeff Moyer talks about what is happening in our fields and yours. Melissa asks: I am passionate about growing organic produce and I decided to grow oats for my family, animals and maybe extra for friends … Continued
Small farm social media
By Amy Sprague, FARMIST Founder It’s 2013 and we have a million ways to connect with a million people. But the question is: How will you connect with the right people to the benefit of your small farm? As farmers, … Continued
Mesophyllic fertilizer and soil culturing
By Kevin Meehan, owner Turtle Run Farm and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association member Every year, all the local organic farmers meet for the split up of the feather meal truck in Pittsboro, NC, go home and dump the stuff on … Continued