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This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next Generation of Farmers

Modern Farmer

Learning the art of affinage (the process of aging cheese), herd management like Maffie, or how to properly prune plants to encourage stem growth are experiences that students will “never get by learning in a classroom,” she says. The ASLF approached McPherson this year to include an aquaculture opportunity.

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Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Because the book explains not just how to conserve one’s garden produce but also when to plant, harvest, and prune, as well as whether to cross-pollinate, it serves as a how-to guide for gardening novices—and a beneficial resource for anyone looking to understand their garden better, from planting to plating.

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