Caff

JULY 28, 2024

In March, I got to participate in a two-day workshop with the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation teaching private landowners pile burning for ecological health. Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields. Site of the pile burning, Shone Farm, Santa Rosa Junior College.

Production 52

Production Crop Yield Fertilizer Yield 52

Daily Yonder

MAY 14, 2024

Shade from the solar panels is significantly reducing blueberry yield. At the end of the day, it’s not economical for a blueberry farmer to do dual-use at the moment because of the shading and all of these logistics,” Calderwood said. Emmett Gartner covers accountability and Maine’s rural communities as a Roy W.

Farming 112

Farming Farming Construction Agriculture 112

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

The school ran an outdoor hydroponics farm this summer to help work out logistics on the soon-to-be-built indoor vertical farm. Several classes discuss using ecology principles to inhibit or get rid of weeds, for example. Over time, the administrators hope to expand with aquaculture, waste management, raised-bed gardening and more.

Food 98

Food Farming Farming Agroecology 98