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Whole-Orchard Nutrient Management & On-Farm Composting at Heartwood Farms

Caff

MAY 2, 2024

On April 10th, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) hosted a field day at Heartwood Farms in Linden, CA with farmers Franz Eilers and Emma Wade to discuss all things compost and pest management on their biologically-integrated walnut and cherry orchards. Farmers Franz and Emma introduce Heartwood Farms.

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Organic Gardening with Low-Maintenance Small Shrubs for the Front of Your House

Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 22, 2023

For organic farming enthusiasts, the garden is a sanctuary where sustainable practices meet natural beauty. 3 Boxwood: This is a popular evergreen shrub that is easy to maintain and can be pruned into various shapes and sizes. When it comes to enhancing the front of your house, small shrubs play a vital role. It grows up to 2 ft.

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Adenium Arabicum: Resilient Beauty of Desert Rose

Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 19, 2023

With careful pruning and training, it can be shaped into breathtaking bonsai specimens. Pruning and Shaping Regular pruning helps the Desert Rose maintain its shape and encourages bushier growth. Remember to use sharp, clean pruning shears to avoid damage. This reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

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Good Goats Make Good Neighbors

Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Founded in 2020, Happy Goat farm sits on a 2,000-acre property in Mariposa County, near Yosemite National Park. The farm also teaches local students about agriculture and conservation—and donates much of the fruits and vegetables it grows to people in need. Cahalin wanted goats to be a big part of the farm.

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BIOS Field Day at Chinchiolo Farms

Caff

MAY 1, 2023

(Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Chinchiolo Farms on April 20th. After a very wet winter, attendees enjoyed the nice weather as they gathered in the orchard to discuss a novel mower prototype, pruning, and nematode management.

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Soil Blocking Has Many Benefits. What is It and How Can You Get Started?

Modern Farmer

MARCH 21, 2024

I’ve been a regenerative farmer for nearly two decades, currently operating Blue Ridge Farm in a remote corner of northeastern Washington State. One of my four key farm values is a commitment to decreasing waste, especially in the form of plastic. Left: A young soil blocked collard seedling in the Blue Ridge Farm greenhouse.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Armed with little more than ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive, microgreen growers are transforming the unused corners of their dwellings into profitable farming operations. After finishing college seven years ago, the “video gam- playing, beer-drinking kid” dusted off a section of his parents’ Long Island cellar to launch his micro farm.

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Unveiling the Beauty of Jewel Box Distylium

Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If your garden soil tends to be heavy or clayey, consider adding organic matter like compost to improve drainage. Pruning: Light pruning may be required in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Jewel Box Distylium doesn’t typically require heavy pruning.

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Guide To Starting a Fruit Orchard on Your Farm

Farmbrite

JUNE 19, 2023

Starting a Fruit Orchard on Your Farm Growing fruit trees or nut trees on your farm is a great way to be more self-sufficient and a great way to add items to your CSA, use the unwanted fruit to supplement feed for your animals, sell at your local farmers market or for personal use. prepared for the long haul.

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From Pot to Plate: Growing Beefsteak Tomatoes in Pots

Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 18, 2023

Mix compost, peat moss, and perlite to create a balanced and aerated growing medium that promotes root development and prevents waterlogged soil. When growing beefsteak tomatoes in pots, choose a balanced fertilizer or organic compost that provides essential nutrients throughout the growing season.

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Parda Bel: Nature’s Living Curtain for Your Walls

Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 14, 2023

Regular pruning helps control its growth and maintain the desired shape. A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. Pruning and Training: Regular pruning is essential to maintain the desired shape and size of Parda Bel. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.

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Speaking on Behalf of Small Farmers for a Better Future: Christine Gemperle’s Testimony on AB 552 Regional Equipment Sharing

CalCAN

AUGUST 10, 2023

Specifically she testified in support of AB 552 (Bennett) “Regional Farmer Equipment and Cooperative Resources Assistance Pilot Program” and AB 408 (Wilson) “Climate-resilient Farms, Sustainable Healthy Food Access, and Farmworker Protection Bond Act of 2024.” She also spent time speaking to representatives about issues impacting her farm.

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Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But it wasn’t until he became the beverage director at Farm and Fisherman Tavern in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, that he fully combined his passions for ethnobotany and mixology. It reads as a love letter to his land, his herd, and his rural community and a manifesto on how and why to farm in a way that protects them all.

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Spotlight On an Urban Farm Helping Refugees and Immigrants Build Community

Modern Farmer

MARCH 5, 2025

But MAKE Projects isnt just a farm or cafe. “While not all refugee and immigrant women have a strong connection to farm, everyone has a strong connection to foods that evoke memories, nostalgia or just an important sense of cultural identity,” says Anchi Mei, MAKE’s executive director and founder.

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Adenium Arabicum: Resilient Beauty of Desert Rose

Good Goats Make Good Neighbors

BIOS Field Day at Chinchiolo Farms

Soil Blocking Has Many Benefits. What is It and How Can You Get Started?

Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Unveiling the Beauty of Jewel Box Distylium

Guide To Starting a Fruit Orchard on Your Farm

From Pot to Plate: Growing Beefsteak Tomatoes in Pots

Parda Bel: Nature’s Living Curtain for Your Walls

Speaking on Behalf of Small Farmers for a Better Future: Christine Gemperle’s Testimony on AB 552 Regional Equipment Sharing

Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Spotlight On an Urban Farm Helping Refugees and Immigrants Build Community

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