Small Farms Quarterly
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Ever since the advent of animal agriculture 10,000 years ago, countless breeds of livestock have evolved and adapted in response to natural and human selection. Livestock breeds adapted to…
Read MoreHave you ever seen a really great story in the paper or on TV? Do those stories remind you of something you might have done? Well, then the next story…
Read MoreIn 2006, Flying Rabbit Farm was under water. “We rode the canoe up over the railroad tracks,” Dave Dolan said. “Your head would’ve been under water.” Not to mention the…
Read MorePicture these scenarios: 1. A restaurant in a nearby city is featuring local produce, but transportation costs keep you from meeting this demand; 2. Keeping business records takes so much…
Read MoreThe sign may say “fresh,” but that is no indication of when beans were picked or how they taste. “Fresh” means they aren’t frozen or canned. Beans, like most farm…
Read MoreNew discoveries of emerald ash borer in NY State are now confirmed in 7 counties. PA adds 31 counties to the emerald ash borer quarantine. What can you do? The…
Read MoreNew Online Courses for Beginning Farmers Debut This Fall! Reserve Your Spot Now Need some guidance on the development or expansion of a farm enterprise? Can’t find any trainings near…
Read More‘A Truck Transition’ first appeared in Lancaster Farming on May 22nd, 2010 and is reprinted with permission. A tear fell from my eye onto the window sill below as I…
Read MoreThe Training of Bella and Wetacchi By Dusty Ward and Kristen Faillace, Seneca County We are currently working on breaking our almost three year old horses. Bella is our mare…
Read MoreGrape growers are using a new action-planning tool – the New York Guide to Sustainable Viticulture Practices Grower Self-Assessment Workbook – to enhance economically-sound production with minimal environmental impacts. The…
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