by Brian Filipowich | Oct 10, 2017 | Farm Management, Uncategorized
As a nation, the U.S.’s demand for organic vegetables exceeds our supply. This has created an organic supply shortage. For years, growers have not been able to grow enough to meet demand and organic prices continue to rise. Hydroponics in several forms (including...
by Jason Arnold | Sep 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
The comment period for the NOSB’s recommendations to the USDA are now closed. To view comments, click here. Friends and farmers, The National Organic Standards Boards (NOSB) is considering recommending that the USDA revoke the ability for hydroponic, aquaponic,...
by Juan Valdez | Aug 31, 2017 | Growing Science, Uncategorized
Nutrient needs Small indoor growers often struggle with nutrient deficiency. While nutrients are small, their impact on an indoor farm is enormous. This article will explain the basics of nutrients, nutrient deficiencies, and how to spot and treat nutrient...
by Amy Storey | Mar 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today, Upstart University – the farm learning platform for modern farmers – celebrates not only its two-year birthday but the collection of incredible people dedicated to making a change in the world of farming. Since 2015, people from all over the globe...
by Amy Storey | Jan 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
So you have a hydroponics system… But how do you fertilize it? It seems like it should be easy. Then you walk into your greenhouse, fertilizer bag in hand, and you realize that you don’t know… Where do I add it? How much to add? Is timing important?...
