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Take Me Out to a Tarped Field
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Learning a small-scale organic method to reduce tillage with less weeds Baseball fans know tarps are critical for keeping fields clean. Heavy rain falling on the diamond can quickly spoil a game. When you’re running for cover, turn your eyes to the field and you will see a crew working in unison to unroll a…
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Mulch for Organic Vegetables—Grown in Place
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Organic farmers and researchers utilize cover crops to reduce the labor and expense of organic mulches. by Ryan Maher and Brian Caldwell Organic mulches like hay or straw can suppress weeds and improve soil. They are used by many small scale vegetable farmers, but the cost of the material and application may be prohibitive for…
Ryan Maher
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