Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I knew that the US’s 40 million acres of lawns contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through consistent mowing and drink up to nine billion gallons of water daily. It will take years to see a difference in the property’s soil compaction. As the property heals, it has a fighting chance against climate change.

Meadow 113

Meadow Greenhouse Compost Soil Compaction 113

UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For me, well, I was taking an introductory soil science class in a two-year horticulture degree program at Farmingdale State College on Long Island, NY. In that soil science class, I learned all about soil horizons, particle size ranges that comprise sand, loam, and clay, pH, N,P,K, and the fact soil compaction inhibits plant growth.

Soil Science 71

Soil Science Science Soil Compaction Pesticide 71

RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Marsha enrolled in the Horticulture Certificate program through Olds College, and they got started in 2003, planting 5 acres of Saskatoon bushes. The following year, they planted another 5 acres, and so on. The airflow is important for the orchard.”

Orchard 52

Orchard Farming Farming Harvesting 52