The Lunatic Farmer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A refrigerated tank pulled by a tractor comes to the field at the end of milking and hauls all the milk to the farm’s bulk tank where it is picked up by a dairy processor. Commodity productivity per acre is down across the board, driving prices up. All the milking is done by hand, with each guy milking 20-25 cows.

Manure 73

Manure Mechanics Ecology Finance 73

Caff

JANUARY 20, 2022

Launched by Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), the Innovation Challenge solicited innovators from all backgrounds–farmers, students, entrepreneurs–all with the goal of shifting focus away from big ag and towards empowering the greatest number of farms, even those operating on just an acre or two.

Farming 52

Farming Farming Tractor Ranching 52

Caff

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Their pioneering solutions and commitment to sustainable practices underscore the essential contributions of women in driving technological and ecological advancements in agriculture. The unique design allows the rack to be transported by tractor, accommodating up to 1000 pounds of onions per rack tower.

Technology 98

Technology Farming Farming Harvest 98

Caff

MAY 2, 2022

I work about one and half acres that I rent. In addition to working my farm, I also run a farmer training program and Ag education center, the Ecological Agriculture Training and Cultural Center in Norco. Obviously, I will have to add a couple acres to make it all happen but that is what a vision is all about!”

Farming 52

Farming Farming Acre Seeding 52

ATTRA

JULY 18, 2023

Solar panels have been installed over about 11 acres of wild blueberry plants in the first project in Maine to collocate solar electric production with wild blueberry cultivation. However, he didn’t want to see acres of wild blueberries destroyed in the process of constructing a solar array. megawatts of DC power.

Construction 98

Construction Harvest Harvesting Harvester 98

UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Flail mow and direct seed with a grain drill – This is the best method in a larger-scale commercial garden (1+ acre). However, most commercial market gardeners do not own or have access to a tractor driven no-till seeder with down pressure. Direct seeding provides the best seed-to-soil contact and opportunity for establishment.

Crop 90

Crop Cash Crop Seeding Harvest 90

Caff

JANUARY 27, 2021

Inspired by the transformative experience he had on the land through growing food, he chose to work towards building opportunities for other African Americans to do the same, co-founding the African American Farmers of California 16-acre Demonstration Farm. But through cooperation, determination and community, they pulled through.

Food 52

Food Farming Farming Ecology 52