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10 Essential Guides for the Farm Curious - Modern Farmer
5 天之前 · So you want to farm, but you’re not sure where to start. Farming at any scale – whether it’s a countertop herb garden or an acre of land – can be intimidating. But if you’re ready to get started, Modern Farmer has you covered. In these guides, you’ll …
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
2022年3月27日 · There are ways to improve soil health, control diseases and manage pests without applying heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides. For gardeners committed to growing several years into the future, crop rotation is one method to utilize.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard - Modern Farmer
2015年8月31日 · This is great. I live in SW ohio and have raised beds as well as spaces for ground plantings. I was thinking about using winter rye as a covering until next spring but would like to harvest and use the grain if possible.
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The Future is Farmers - Modern Farmer
2024年6月27日 · The future of farming rests on the shoulders of young farmers. In this series, we hear directly from them—why they chose (and love) farming, the difficulties they face, and how the rest of us can get involved.
The Modern Farmer Guide To Buying Seeds - Modern Farmer
2021年1月17日 · If 2020 taught us anything when it comes to gardening, it’s that you should buy your seeds early. Last spring saw seed companies inundated with unprecedented demand, as gardening grew in popularity as a pandemic pastime.. While seed sellers are already starting to get busy this year, time is still on your side.
The Modern Farmer Glossary of Farm Jargon - Modern Farmer
2018年9月4日 · Agroecology: the study of ecological processes as they relate to food production; the goal is to develop agricultural systems that are aligned with the forces of nature, rather than using pesticides and other manmade methods to control those forces. Agronomy: the science of agriculture, specifically as it relates to industrial-scale farming and profit maximization
The Dirt on Cover Crops - Modern Farmer
2023年8月31日 · What’s cover cropping all about, anyway? As with many eco initiatives, what was old is new again: Cover crops (or fallow season plantings; see more below) were first used during the Roman Empire as a way to boost the soil quality in vineyards.
Opinion: In American Agriculture, Size Matters - Modern Farmer
2023年9月6日 · Environmental and agricultural impacts loom, too. Small farms tend to be more diversified than large-scale operations. That diversity supports healthier wildlife habitat, improved soil health and greater climate resiliency.These farms are essential for food security and local and regional food systems, where products grown in a community can stay in that community rather than being shipped ...