by Nate Storey | Apr 11, 2017
Takeaways: Some herbs can be fully harvested, but most will be partially harvested. (0:25) Packaging techniques vary from herb to herb. (4:17) Herbs take longer to start from seeds, but they’ll have more genetic variety. (5:20) Cuttings can be a quick way to start...
by Juan Valdez | Apr 6, 2017 | Farming as a Business
Helping hands Hiring new employees is a tricky endeavor for any company. For small farmers, the prospect of bringing in strangers to help run your dream job can be a frightening prospect. New faces, responsibility, and financial strains are a lot to swallow. But we at...
by Amy Storey | Apr 4, 2017 | Farming as a Business
You are the reason people choose the farmers’ market Consumers can almost always buy their produce elsewhere. Grocery stores usually have longer hours and lower pricing than farmers’ markets. So why do people choose the farmers’ market over a grocery...
by Reese Plante | Jan 30, 2017
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Farm Steps to starting a farm If you’ve decided to become a part of the new food system, you’re in the right place. This is your step-by-step guide to starting a farm. Use the checklists and resources in each section to make...
by Amy Storey | Sep 30, 2016 | Crops
Learning how to grow mint is easy Mint is one of the most abundant herbs around the world, living and thriving on all continents except Antarctica, and growing like a weed nearly anywhere it’s planted. There are dozens of types of mint, but the main varieties are...
