Nitrogen dynamics in organic cropping systems
John Spargo, Director of the UMass Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory and UMass Extension Soil Scientist, shared his experience with Nitrogen (N) dynamics in organic cropping systems at the …
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Sustainable growing & Seed Saving at Scratch Farm
Scratch Farm is a worker-owned, two-acre farm near…
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RI Farmer finds conservation land & sustainability essential
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Growing Garlic at Plato’s Harvest Organic Farm
Dave and Sasha Purpura have grown their German Extra Hardy, Russian Red and Music Garlic organically for five years, saving and replanting their largest …
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Much of the health of children in…
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October 3, 2012
Today the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project hosted the first day of the National Incubator…
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Sustainable Practices at Rosasharn Farm
Young Farmer Nights are held alternate Tuesday nights each summer in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The evenings include a farm tour, potluck supper and bonfire. Farm owners, farm workers, interns and gardeners get together, talk about farming, share a potluck supper and build a network of peers and…
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Market your farm products effectively
Most farmers focus on production and don’t spend nearly enough effort on marketing. As with any business, this effort is critical to success. Sherry Simpson of Cranberry Hill Farm shared her marketing experience at the Beginning Women Farmer Conference. Her three-step approach was simple,…Added by Sanne Kure-Jensen on June 11, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments
Breene Hollow Farm benefits from NRCS practices and EQIP grants
Breene Hollow Farm, in West Greenwich, RI, has a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan developed with NRCS staff and has implemented several conservation programs with help from NRCS staff and Technical Service…
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RI supports farmers and small business owners
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Guidelines for summer intern and apprentice programs
Hands-on learning is the best way to find out if you are suited to farm life. Students at UMass have the opportunity to spend a spring and summer working on an organic farm while earning credits towards their Bachelors degree through the Student Farming Enterprise (SFE) program.
“The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says labor costs can be up to 18% of production expenses. To improve profits, you need to be more efficient or you need to reduce your labor costs.” said…
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