by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Both budgeting and pricing goods determines if a farm business will be profitable. Kelly McAdam and Kenesha Reynolds, University of New Hampshire Extension specialists, presented “Taking a Good Look at Your Enterprises” at the recent
by Courtney Llewellyn
During the Plant Ag & Pesticide Regulation Committee meeting which took place as part of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference on Feb. 24, a policy amendment for the promotion of
by Sally Colby
Dairy farmers have been opening their doors and sharing farming practices to help consumers learn more about what happens on the farm. While transparency is positive, consumers are questioning some common practices.
Dr. Sarah Adcock, assistant
Kristin Burrello, her husband Jotham and their family moved from Chicago to Connecticut, and it was there she built Muddy Feet Farm from the ground up. Photo courtesy of Kristin Burrello
by Sally Colby
Sometimes it’s time for a
by Sally Colby
Each year, growers are challenged with managing disease and insect pests, both of which are the focus of scouting programs. Emily Pochubay, tree fruit IPM educator at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, discussed an important
Marlene Aitchison helps prepare seedlings for the upcoming spring rush. Photo courtesy of Landon’s Greenhouse
by Sally Colby
When Keith and Jennifer Kershaw were asked to become partners in a greenhouse business in Wyoming, Keith jumped at the opportunity
Amber Holmer is one of the three founders of Perfection Greenhouse in Ohio. “Amber is a graphic designer and has quite an eye for color,” said Nancy Kochel, another member of the trio. Photo courtesy of Perfection Greenhouse
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Rogue Valley Roses specializes in antique and rare roses. Established in 2002, the wholesale business has around 1,700 different varieties of roses. Photo courtesy of Rogue Valley Roses
by Aliya Hall
Janet Inada’s love of roses was first seeded
by Courtney Llewellyn
The USDA Final Rule on hemp goes into effect on March 22, and it includes some important changes from the previous rules on growing the crop. Alyssa Collins, Ph.D., director of Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research
The Mukwonago Farmers Market partnered with a local YMCA camp to offer a larger indoor winter market this season when it became clear their old location wasn’t viable with current social distancing guidelines. Photo courtesy of Mukwonago Chamber of
