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February 3, 2023

New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference comes back strong

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MANCHESTER, NH – In mid-December, thousands of growers from across New England came together in downtown Manchester to learn and discuss what’s new in the fruit and vegetable industry.

Many of the educational sessions were filled to the brim

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February 2, 2023

Using greenhouse temperature to your advantage

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by Courtney Llewellyn

Using temperature to maximize crop quality and profitability is a critical part of growing in greenhouses. It was also the topic discussed by John Erwin, Ph.D., of the Plant Science & Landscape Architecture Department with the

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December 27, 2022

For the love of plants

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There are plenty of ways to start a nursery business, and it didn’t take Erik Rosenbaum long to figure out what worked for his family. His daughter Annette Fentress, who helms the business today, explained how Sun Nurseries began.

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December 6, 2022

Strategies for increasing biodiversity

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Recently the Department of Agriculture announced a $300 million Organic Transition Initiative designed to support the increased production of organic agriculture. The number of farmers transitioning to organic farming has dropped significantly in the past 15 years.

If you’re

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December 6, 2022

AmericanHort Scholars share insights at Cultivate’22

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The AmericanHort Scholars program aims to set students in horticulture on a path to success by exposing them to the breadth of the industry, its opportunities and its leaders at the annual Cultivate convention. Each year, six students are

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December 1, 2022

What to check for winter equipment hibernation

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While many farmers are diligent in keeping up with proper maintenance of their farm equipment throughout their working season, care must be taken in equal measure during the colder off season.

Dr. John Buchanan, associate professor and Extension specialist

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December 1, 2022

Making sure your marketing dollars are well spent

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As you look at the costs for seeds, growing media, lighting and everything else that comes with the 2023 season, be sure to include a line item for marketing. Word of mouth is great, but it’s not enough in

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November 8, 2022

A dose of Mother Nature

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Navy veteran Jeff Boogaard wasn’t new to farming when he considered growing hemp, but he soon found the crop was different than the water buffalo he had been raising on his farm in Loudoun County, VA.

Once Boogaard decided

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November 8, 2022

There’s power in letting go

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Perhaps you’ve heard of Type A and Type B personality theory. It concerns how people respond to stress. According to Dr. Saul McLeod, Type A personality is characterized by a constant feeling of working against the clock and a

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October 4, 2022

Attention to detail

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Although Laura Raney didn’t grow up on a farm, she worked at garden centers and other outdoor jobs, all of which led her to a love of being outdoors. Raney began working at the Silverwood Organic Farm CSA several

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