Posts by Tara Hammonds
Permaculture designer and farmer Shawn Jadrnicek is a master at engaging free forces of nature to create sustainable food production systems. Jadrnicek’s groundbreaking insights go beyond the philosophical foundation of…
Read Moreby Ellen Fagan New York State is the third leading producer of dairy products in the United States. However, if its dairy industry continues to follow the trend it’s on,…
Read MoreReduce food waste and feed those in need with the help of gleaning groups and other food rescue programs. by Elizabeth Burrichter Nearly 40 percent of food produced in America…
Read Moreby Steve Gabriel Whether looking for land to purchase for farming or planning the use of an existing property you own, the task of understanding and taking advantage of the…
Read Moreby Kate Miller-Corcoran Community Supported Agriculture or CSAs are important in connecting consumers to farmers. CSA members invest in a farm for an entire season, pledging support in return for…
Read Moreby Peter Smallidge The succession of plant communities is a process that has drawn attention from woodlot owners, ecologists and foresters for decades. Succession deals with communities or groupings of…
Read Moreby Rich Taber Late winter and early springtime are the times to get your beef cattle and your calving equipment ready for spring calving. With our relatively harsh winters, I…
Read Moreby Julianne Lovergine This farmer worked his way across the country and back, finally landing in Vermont. From Massachusetts, to California, to Tennessee, this farmer worked his way across the…
Read Moreby Ulf Kintzel As announced in my last column about orchard grass as my preferred grass species in my sheep pasture, this issue I will talk about my preference for…
Read MoreSeason Extension with High Tunnels (BF 220) Know Before You Grow an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Tues. March 22 – April 19, 2016, with webinars every…
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