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WEB4 days ago · This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next Generation of Farmers. The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund is helping shape a sustainable food system by offering rare immersive apprenticeships and support to prospective farmers. by Liz Susman Karp August 30, 2024.
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 27, 2022 · Crop rotation, a practice widely utilized by farmers, is exactly how it sounds. It involves rotating the planting location of your fruits and vegetables across a sequence of growing seasons. How it works requires an explanation: Plants add just as many nutrients to the soil as they take from it.
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Wine Grapes
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Remove any broken or damaged roots, and soak the vines in water before planting. Dig a hole a few inches deeper than the longest roots, then plant the vines with the roots pointed down and evenly spread out. Space them at least eight feet apart. Do not use any fertilizer at this time.
Yes, the Government Really Does Stash Billions of Pounds of …
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Only about 300 million pounds of it belongs to the USDA. The rest is owned by private companies and stored by the USDA. So, yes, the government really does hoard billions of wheels of cheese in caves underneath Missouri. And, at least for now, the goal is to help people—both farmers and low-income consumers—with that stash.
What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers - Modern Farmer
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Spread the peppers out on baking sheets and place in an oven preheated to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the oven door open a crack to allow moisture to escape. Check on the peppers every 30 minutes until they are dry, usually within one to two hours. Photo by Fotema/Shutterstock.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
WEBAug 31, 2015 · Spread a tarp or sheet over the floor, and beat the stalks with a wooden dowel to release the grain from the seedheads. (This is called threshing.) Collect the grain in a large bowl or bucket. Set up a fan at a medium speed (strong enough to blow away the chaff, but not so strong to blow away the grain.
How to Build a Farm Pond - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Collect soil samples from several holes in the vicinity of the pond site. Make sure to dig beneath the dark black topsoil and collect your samples from the subsoil. Mix a handful of soil from each hole in a quart-size Mason jar. Fill the jar with water to within 2 inches of the top and shake vigorously for about 60 seconds.
10 Drought-Tolerant Crops to Plant Amid Water Scarcity
WEBJun 9, 2022 · When planting, place each crown upright in the planting hole with the buds one to two inches below the soil surface. Space the plants about three feet apart. After planting, water so that the top four inches of soil is soaked. It …
A Guide To Homemade Mulch - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 27, 2020 · A layer of four to eight sheets of newspapers will work as effective mulch. As you place your newspaper in the garden, rip the paper slightly so that your pieces can wrap around the base of your plant. Moisten the sheets when you place them on the soil to ensure they stick in place. Running your hose or watering can over the sheets is an easy ...
How Does Aeroponics Work? - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 26, 2018 · By Lilkin / shutterstock.com. Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco coir, over which nutrient-laden water is periodically pumped. Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium ...
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