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BIOS Field Day at Chinchiolo Farms

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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. James wanted to develop this tool to increase efficiency while minimizing the impact that many passes with heavy machinery can have on soil compaction.

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Planting the ‘Prairie Berry’ — Solstice Berry Farm, Crossfield, Alberta

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For example, while they plant around 1000 bushes an acre in rows, they decided to also plant a cover crop between the rows in the orchard to reduce soil compaction and prevent erosion. “We Both varieties are popular for their taste and use in baking and preservation.

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