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Farmer Tip: How to Sell Extra Produce In a Hurry
Andrew Abendshein runs a container farm called Acre in a Box in Houston, Texas. Since starting the farm last year, he’s learned to deal with the thick Texas humidity and troubleshoot a hydroponic system. One of the most unexpected challenges that Andrew ran into...
7 Reasons Why People Like You Are Starting a Modern Farm
This year, Upstart University celebrates over 30 courses, over 1000 members, and hundreds of future farms entering the industry. As we dive into a whole new year of farmer empowerment, we've found it inspiring to understand more about what motivates the people—like...
Best Temperature for Tilapia in Aquaponics Systems
What is the best temperature for tilapia in aquaponics systems? Before we begin, keep in mind that tilapia are definitely warm water fish. But there are a few reasons they are the most common fish in aquaponics. Tilapia are feed tolerant For starters, they're very...
The Basics of Breeding Tilapia for Aquaponics
So you need more fish... Say you just harvested 100 lbs of your tilapia for a local restaurant, or a couple died of old age. Or maybe you accidentally froze one of your fish tanks. Maybe your current stock is just getting old and less productive and you want some...
The Best Hydroponic Nutrients For Your System
How to choose a hydroponic fertilizer Hydroponics systems require a carefully crafted fertilizer, or nutrient solution, to grow optimally. Choosing the right nutrient solution is key to system health and production. If you are starting a hydroponic system, or...
How to Measure & Adjust Hydroponic Nutrients
Nutrients in Hydroponic Systems Hydroponic systems use a formulated nutrient mix to fertilize plants. Although nutrients are formulated in ratios that reflect the needs of the plant, transpiration and crop differences mean that nutrient levels can drift away from the...
The Beginner’s Guide to Mixing Hydroponic Nutrients
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? Do I have to...
7 Myths About Using Social Media on the Farm
Marketing a farm isn't easy for every farmer, and Nick Burton (the Grower's Coach) understands that better than most. He has also overcome many of the struggles of social media marketing for small farmers. In fact, Nick is a farmer himself—he grows both hydroponically...
Growing Hydroponic Basil? Read This First
Basil is a well-loved crop in almost every community. The woody herb can be sweet, savory, or peppery, and it smells amazing. Basil has been used some way in almost every place in the world and has collected its own interesting history throughout the ages. (For a...
Farmer Tip: How to Stand Out By Selling Produce Live
Chris Lukenbill learned the needs and pains of farming on a local farm called Fresh With Edge.Like any farmer, Chris had to get strategic to grow his sales and expand his farm. Chris' greatest advantage as a local farmer was selling produce live ("live sales") to...
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