Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Harvest Public Media recently ran a piece about how canning is coming back into style. Compost as a last resort We love compost. But, ideally, you are composting the parts of your food that can’t be used for something else. Canning used to be very popular at the household level, but it has largely fallen out of practice.

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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Their innate desire to nurture and uplift their communities in Belize, Honduras, and Panama is palpable as they work with Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) to transform their farms into regenerative ones. In Phase 1 of SHI’s multi-phase program, she quickly learns how to build a plant nursery and compost storage.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Mike Pearson gets the latest on how crops are coming in as we near the end of harvest, plus a Colorado compost operation and wide-row corn.

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UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The timing of winter cover crops can be difficult in the garden because of the crop diversity growing into the fall, each with different end-harvest dates. Find the low hanging fruit – Beds which are relatively clean and bare after harvest require little planning and are ready to seed. tomatoes, corn, pumpkins, or peas).

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Food Tank

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 2, 2024

SHI regenerative farmers in Central America harness the power of nature to produce abundant harvests, reforest the tropics, and contribute to global climate action. Organic methods like composting and biofertilizers minimize reliance on synthetic chemicals. SHI-Panama partner farmer María Andrea Mendoza shows her sustainable farm.

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Caff

JANUARY 6, 2025

We lost a little bit more than a quarter of our product that was ready to be harvested. The cover crop that we had planted, as well as compost that we had purchased, got washed away. We were not expecting this storm, and the damages that it made to our farm, said farm co-owner Teresita Diaz.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Another interesting part of the food waste discussion at the national level is that municipal composting programs are becoming more common. However, compost doesn’t count toward the SDG food waste reduction goals. Compost, if managed properly through the integration of oxygen, will not create such high levels of methane.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In good rain years, it can yield a harvest; in dryer years, it can be used for forage.” But Klemm says he sees a decent harvest even in dry years. K” Kolodge, who manages soils and compost for the dairy, said it would be tough to ensure predictable yield on rainwater alone. Davis agricultural economics professor Daniel Sumner.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

DECEMBER 13, 2024

ICRISAT's solar-powered water hyacinth harvester, designed and fabricated in-house by a team of scientists received its first grant, boosting its ability to be used with ease by rural farming communities The solar-powered equipment offers substantial benefits, including 5060% savings in cost, time, and labour, while prioritising using clean energy.

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CalCAN

JUNE 21, 2023

The collective currently shares two mid-sized combine harvesters, one mini-combine harvester, a compost spreader, two seed cleaners, a berm flamer, a no-till drill, and a foliar spray trailer. Now, every farmer in the collective uses compost.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For many seasons, most of the kale, chard, tomatoes, beets, napa cabbage, carrots, and collard greens harvested by Growing Home , a 1.5-acre To support both the farm’s bottom line and its mission, the project includes building a bigger space for preparing its harvest for distribution and delivery.

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UnderstandingAg

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Some carbon accumulates in the plant as it grows and ends up as crop residue and root biomass that decays after harvest. Another portion of carbon is removed when the grain is harvested. We typically add very little carbon to our fields unless we are adding a lot of manure or compost. of carbon per acre annually.

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Sustainable Harvest International

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Learn more at our World Soil Day webinar The Soil-ution Sustainable Harvest International's proven model demonstrates the profound benefit of family farmers working in harmony with nature. The composting process creates an environment for decomposition. Our approach empowers farmers to be catalysts for necessary change.

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ATTRA

MARCH 12, 2024

But did you know that our gardens have delectable green vegetables available for harvesting and consumption while we wait for the fruits to grow. Harvest the leaves when young and tender, as older leaves can be fibrous. Usually, you have them when harvesting large amounts of root carrots for storage.

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Food Tank

MARCH 2, 2024

At Bonterra Organic Estates , regenerative organic agriculture can be seen in practice diverse cover cropping, bringing sheep on the vineyard to mow for part of the year, applying compost, planting for biodiversity, and using integrated pest management, according to Baum.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Get to know your soil by testing it, and then bring in the heavy hitters compost and cover crops. Regularly amend your soil with organic matter, such as compost or cover crops, to improve fertility. Install drip irrigation systems and rainwater harvesting techniques to conserve water and ensure precise delivery to your crops.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Small footprint, big potential “Microgreens” is a term used to describe the tender, edible seedlings of various herbs, vegetables and grains typically seeded in shallow, soil-filled trays, grown under natural or artificial light, then harvested within two weeks of germination. Microgreens at Kupu Place. Photography by author.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Post a sign near the compost to remind you to log the turns and temperature checks. Purchased Soil Amendments of Animal Origin Requirement : for compost purchased, you obtain documentation showing the amendment was made following a scientifically valid process, as defined in 112.55(a) Use a Clean / Dirty baskets system for tools.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Microgreens are young vegetables harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have developed, typically seven and 21 days. In contrast, sprouts are germinated seeds harvested much earlier, usually within two to seven days. This difference in harvesting time is just the beginning of what distinguishes these two nutritious greens.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

According to this study, the most effective ways to reduce emissions are to utilize soil modifications for crops (biochar, compost, and rock amendments), develop agroforestry, advance sustainable seafood harvesting practices, and promote hydrogen-powered fertilizer production. Related ATTRA resource: Climate Beneficial Practices

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The company composts all fruit scraps, tea, herbs, cultures, and paper towels while also saving over 1,100 gallons of water per day through their recapture system. Kernza® is a deeply rooted perennial grain harvested from intermediate wheatgrass and provided to the breweries by A-Frame Farm in Minnesota. “By for a new beer initiative.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 5, 2024

For instance, ExxonMobil promises that plastic sheets , like those used by Emmert, will “protect and preserve harvests in even the most demanding weather conditions.” Yet there’s a major catch: It needs to be collected and composted properly. There’s also a potential solution in bioplastics , which can break down into organic material.

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ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2024

In this video, Russell Hollander of Care2Grow Farm in Naples, Florida, guides us through the captivating journey of medicinal and gourmet mushroom cultivation, unveiling the intricate process from substrate to harvest. Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer!

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 18, 2023

By following our expert tips and guidelines, you can produce an abundant harvest of these flavorful, meaty tomatoes that are perfect for salads, sandwiches, and other delectable dishes. High-quality seeds will give your tomato plants a head start, leading to vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Invisible’ Waste: For Restaurants, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning Cooking, refrigeration, air conditioning, water use, and packaging contribute to greenhouse gas emissions too. But recent years have seen poor harvests of cocoa in West Africa, where most of the world’s chocolate is grown, due to bad weather and tree disease.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Instead of throwing garden refuse away or composting it, one could instead chop it up and drop it as mulch back into the garden. Of course, additional nutrients must be added into the system to replace minerals lost through harvest/animal losses. Mulberry ( Morus sp.) Mulberry, however, grows like a weed and is highly nutritious.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Compost and organic amendments : Regenerative farmers prioritize the use of organic matter, such as compost, manure, and other natural amendments, to enhance soil fertility and microbial activity. By understanding the specific needs of their soil, farmers can tailor their practices accordingly.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 8, 2024

Prior to that, they had all either harvested by hand, an intensely laborious process, or hired someone with a combine. To get [your mulch or compost] spread in a timely manner was really quite impossible,” said Gonzales-Siemens. The companies are often booked months in advance. “To

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ATTRA

JANUARY 2, 2024

Salts from added compost, manure, or fertilizers can build up in the rain-free environment of a tunnel and accumulate near the soil surface, affecting crop growth. High tunnel kale crop for harvest through the fall. Many growers turn to compost to amend the soil and help raise SOM.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You can harvest them after the cotyledon leaves have developed with one set of true leaves. The high nutrient density is because microgreens are harvested after germination when all nutrients for plant growth are still present. You can harvest most varieties of microgreens within 10 to 28 days of sowing the seed.

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The Farmers Daughter USA

JUNE 12, 2023

Corn stover, which comprises the plant’s stalk and leaves, are generally separated from the corn during harvest and left in the field. Researchers have developed innovative technologies to extract and refine the cellulose found in corn residue, which can then be used to create a range of biodegradable and compostable plastic products.

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Food Tank

APRIL 2, 2024

Through their Resource Center programming, the Alliance offers trainings and workshops; volunteer and labor support; compost, tools, and equipment; and capacity building grants. They also operate a youth agricultural program to connect young people to the land and teach them about planting, harvesting, and preparing traditional foods.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Audrey Kolde , NCAT Agriculture Specialist As a nongenerational farmer, most of my agricultural experiences before entering the field of farming and food systems had huge impacts on my decision to farm, from childhood memories of wild blackberries to college-age harvesting of carrots. How do I make that happen? Ready to start planting?

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Farmbrite

MARCH 14, 2023

The ideal time is when you're harvesting the largest variety of crops. Soil amendments have been applied 120 days before the harvest. Harvest stage · Harvest tools and equipment are cleaned and sanitized before use. Harvest machinery is in good form to prevent glass breakage. Develop your traceability system.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

CONTENT SOURCED FROM WIRED November 23, 2022 Jennifer Bousselot has had one hell of a summer harvest. On a commercial farm, crops are usually grown one at a time and tended with specialized equipment—you can’t plant wheat and carrots in the same field because they’re harvested in totally different ways.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 7, 2023

At the top of a gradual slope, Falani Spivey leaned on a shovel as she pointed to several rows of malagueta and Carolina reaper peppers and described the salad greens she planned to plant for fall harvesting. That project is being funded by a second award through the OAIUP’s composting grant program.

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