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Growing media – Properties, benefits and usage

Cropaia

It is ideal for hydroponic systems and commercial greenhouse production, particularly for high-value crops that require precise growing conditions. General Soil Amendment Mix Components: Peat Moss (50%) and Red Ash (Scoria) (50%) Benefits: Peat moss provides excellent water retention and improves soil texture.

Seeding 98
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Walking a Mile in Others’ Muck Boots—Farmer Dramas and Impostor Syndrome

Hartwood Farm

I have seen people almost come to fistfights over soil management, watched dozens of arguments about pesticide use, seen friendships break up over grazing management (as well as two marriages end building greenhouses), and personally been told what a lousy farmer I am way too many times to count.

Farming 52
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Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

In August 2022, Congress passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark piece of legislation that provided nearly $20 billion dollars to the United States Department of Agriculture for various programs capable of reducing greenhouse gasses across our food and farm system, including CSP. B000CPL24).