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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses. The 800-square-foot basement and garage provide ample space for germination, cultivation and packaging, he says, with the vertical shelf configuration leaving plenty of room to grow. “I Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods.

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Could Dry-Farming Wheat in San Diego Seed a Local Grain Economy?

Civil Eats

He’s been collecting seeds for years. “I I seek out purity of ingredients, those that speak to my heart, and that is why for the last 10 years I’ve been collecting heirloom wheat seeds—to one day plant and watch them grow, to learn from them, and pass on their radiant life force through a loaf of bread, from the heart,” Velazquez said.

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What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture

Food Tank

Urban agriculture can take on many different forms including, but not limited to, community gardens, urban farms, greenspaces, bioswales, rain gardens, community composting, beekeeping, and aquaculture. Many utilize regenerative growing and composting to maintain healthy crop life cycles from seed to harvest and foster healthy soils.

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Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The 2022 Student Organic Seed Symposium and the 2021 Northeast Organic Seed Conference built robust and lasting collaborations. Organic production of crop seeds and transplants. Managing soil health, pests, and diseases in protected cultivation such as high tunnels. Climate resilience strategies for organic systems.

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Regenerative Gardening, No-Till Winter Cover Crop Strategies

UnderstandingAg

Planning Winter Cover Crop Rotations Maximizing cover crop benefits in the garden requires strong crop planning with strategic rotations coupled with creative improvision so it’s important to examine strategies and considerations for incorporating cover crops with no-till methods and inter-seeding.

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Adenium Arabicum: Resilient Beauty of Desert Rose

Kavya Organic Farm

In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating world of Adenium arabicum, from its origins to cultivation tips and more. Instead, it develops at a steady pace, making it a perfect plant for enthusiasts who appreciate the art of cultivation and patience. Here are some tips for successful indoor cultivation: 1.

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Secrets of Adenium Obesum: The Desert Rose Story

Kavya Organic Farm

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, this article will guide you through all aspects of cultivating and caring for the Desert Rose. Attractive Bonsai Specimens: Adenium obesum is highly sought-after for bonsai cultivation due to its distinctive caudex and intricate branching patterns.

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