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An Overview of Certification for Small Farms
Do I have to certify my farm? The opportunity to run your own business and be your own boss is full of appeal. Farming is a great way to make your own hours, and approach life on your terms. So when someone tells you to follow rules and regulations, it's not always an...
Celebrating 600 New Students with the Upstart U 2nd Birthday Sale
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 have been joining...
The Best Crops for Raft Systems (DWC)
Choosing the best crops for raft systems So you're starting a farm. You've got a basic business plan, a mentor to help you, and a growing facility. You're not entirely sure what crops to plant in your raft system (deep water culture system), but you've got some ideas....
The Beginners Guide to Crowdfunding A Farm
Need green to grow? Funding a farm isn’t easy. Equipment, personnel, and promotional material all rapidly eat up precious resources. If you’re a new farmer, you’re probably searching for ways to reach the startup capital you need or to get those necessary cash...
The Beginners Guide to Applying for Farm Grants
Funding a farm? Don't forget about grants!We've said it before, and we'll say it again: getting funds is one of the trickier parts of farm startup. Many farmers get hung up on funding because they either don't know how much money they need or they don't know what...
The Best Plants for Bato Buckets
Choosing the best plants for Bato bucketsFarmers know that the right choices for any growing operation take thought, consideration, and planning. Foresight and experience are the hallmarks of great growers, and we've had the privilege of working with the best growers...
6 Ways to Grow Better Microgreens
Why microgreens? For consumers, microgreens offer a chance to pack nutrition and flavor into a variety of dishes. The crop can taste fresh, sweet, buttery, or spicy depending on the type grown. Chefs and cooks across the world are discovering amazing uses for these...
How to Give Seedlings Enough Light to Be Healthy
Why your seedlings aren't getting enough light Light is the number one underestimated factor of growing, even at the seedling stage. If seedlings don't have enough light, they grow more slowly and can become leggy. Overall, growers who do not give seedlings enough...
How To Choose a Hydroponic Pump Sized in Horsepower
When GPH just isn't enough, HP steps in So you’re building a hydroponic or aquaponic system, and have done the calculations to size a pump. Let's imagine that you've calculated your flow rates and decided that you need a pump capable of moving 2000 gallons per hour...
Farmer Tip: Start Small and Take More Risks
Considerations of starting small Whether you're bootstrapping, testing out the feasibility of a farm, or limited to a certain space, there are several good reasons to start small. Farms that start small and scale up take a different approach to the startup process...
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