Thriving on community support
Jaker’s is more than a pumpkin patch. “It started as pick-your-own pumpkin, but now we have a corn maze, petting zoo, a corn pile and hay rides,” said Jake Harward.
Photo courtesy of Harward Farms
by Sally Colby
When
Presidential responses to Farm Bureau questions
For the past 40 years, Farm Bureau has asked every presidential candidate to provide responses to issues likely to impact and affect farmers and rural communities in the next four years. Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President
Food safety focus in Nevada
The University of Nevada-Reno’s Desert Farming Initiative sponsors a food safety program for farmers working in high desert.
Photo courtesy of DFI
by Enrico Villamaino
The University of Nevada-Reno’s (UNR) College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) established
Using the #christmastreefarm to your advantage
Although she’s the subject of this photo, Amanda Werner is the social media maven that helps Werner Tree Farm get noticed online.
Photo courtesy of Werner Tree Farm
by Courtney Llewellyn
Technology has advanced a bit since Werner Tree
What’s new and next in precision viticulture
by Courtney Llewellyn
Digital and precision viticulture is ever-evolving field, and while there’s not a lot of technology that’s ready to go into fields immediately, it’s good to know what will be available in the next five to 10
Agritourism, autumn 2020: What does it look like?
California customers said they felt safer coming to Underwood Family Farms for food essentials than being enclosed in traditional grocery stores.
Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms
by Courtney Llewellyn
Autumn can be the busiest visitor season for many
Realizing potential
Although Yosef Camire understood the basics of plants from his experience as the owner of a landscaping company, he realized he needed a lot more information before digging in.
Photo courtesy of Ahavah Farm
by Sally Colby
Coloradan Yosef
The future of Northwest Christmas tree farms
Chal Landgren is a professor of forest engineering, resources and management at Oregon State University.
Photo courtesy of OSU
by Enrico Villamaino
In 2012, Oregon produced nearly 7.5 million Christmas trees. Since then, it’s been the nation’s top grower
Pumpkin farms adapt for 2020 fall season
Candy and Kevin Longnecker of Long Neck Pumpkin Farm in Colorado Springs, CO.
Photo courtesy of Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
by Gail March Yerke
It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin farms are gearing up for their big season
Bishop’s second season is social distance friendly
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is uniquely suited to the challenges of the day, as it provides people a chance to be outdoors and get some exercise while still maintaining social distancing.
Photo courtesy of Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
by Enrico Villamaino