Posts by Tara Hammonds
by Reuben Dourte As temperatures plummet across the country, new challenges and opportunities arise for the agricultural industry. While crop farmers may be looking to lock in seed and fertilizer…
by Brian Caldwell & Ryan Maher Four Winds Farm mulches with compost to suppress weeds and improve their soil. Jay and Polly Armour bought a rundown farm in 1988, with…
The Finger Lakes Meat Project expands the freezer trade to promote food affordability and farm viability. by Susannah Spero The Finger Lakes Meat Project works to expand livestock farms’ meat…
by Alice Varon Farmers often feel that they are too busy running the farm to invest time developing a marketing plan. But with all the compelling images and stories that…
Beginning farmer profit teams help farmers in New York State make critical decisions. by Matthew Weiss Farms at a Crossroads Over the years we’ve learned that farmers can experience serious growing…
by Ulf Kintzel I have been writing articles about sheep farming for a few years now and the feedback I receive often triggers new ideas for new articles. This article…
The Weeks children support the family farm with USDA Farm Service Agency Youth Loan projects amidst tragedy. written by Devon Kenny, edited by John Flocke The Weeks farm is a…
by Peter Smallidge A common feature of managed woods, and an aspect that has made them popular among farmers, woodlot owners and maple producers is the potential to harvest logs…
Farm Scale Mushroom Cultivation (BF 150) Growing Shiitake and Other Mushrooms for Fun and Profit an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Tues. February 23 – March 29,…
Veggie Farming, Part 2 (BF 121) From Season-Long Care to Harvest an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Wed. February 24 – March 23, 2016, with webinars every…
