Community gardening is one of the most useful additions you can make to your neighborhood. It is beneficial in terms of its effect on the environment, as well as fighting food insecurity. It’s important for more neighborhoods to start utilizing such gardens as a...
Urban farms play a key role in food distribution systems. Food is more costly in cities, and distribution is forever at the mercy of infrastructure. This is one of many reasons to consider starting a small urban farm. Like many business ventures, it can turn out to be...
Testing the soil is one of the most important things you can do as a farm owner, since the quality of your soil will affect production more than any other feature of your property. Soil is a complicated subject matter, especially for those who are just getting...
Lately, there’s been a growing discussion about the role meat plays in our agricultural industry, about pros and cons of meat production and the resulting environmental impacts. Younger people are most aware of this impact, and are seeking to consume meat in a...
A growing number of mid-scale farms are turning to the services of a farm manager. The question for new and aspiring farmers is: does the cost you pay benefit your farm in the long run? It’s not an easy question to answer, as there are many variables to...