Calling all farmers: While you’re working hard in the greenhouse, we’re already working on our summer issue, and we need your help! What favorite tools can you not live without, especially in the summer? Fill out the form below with your recommendations so we can spread the word! Your answer could be featured in the magazine.
Carhartt Women’s Weathered Duck Wildwood Bib Overalls $99.99; carhartt.com “Yeah, a hundred bucks is a lot to spend on something that will wind up covered in pig, chicken, and turkey poop. But the quilted lining makes a huge difference on cold winter mornings, and the heavy canvas fabric means I can simply hose these overalls off and hang them by the woodstove to dry.” – Alison De Paola, Plum Point, Elkton, MD Jump Start Seedling Heat Mats $84.95 for
As money is once again flowing into grocery-delivery services of all kinds, new, tech-driven business models are springing up in the local-food marketplace. First with the Web and back-end software, and now increasingly with mobile apps, logistics are becoming much easier to manage for both farmers and consumers, creating lots of new business models and — finally — starting to attract substantial financial support. One reason is that investors have finally gott
3 Things to Look for in Your Steering System Steering systems are as essential as the tractor for today’s agricultural operations. They have moved from being a competitive advantage to an industry standard. The guidance provided by a steering system increases efficiency while decreasing costs, which adds up to significant savings multiplied across fields worked and hours spent. The question remains, what should you look for in your steering system? T
Many would say that money tree plant care is fairly easy, with these small indoor plants requiring minimal maintenance throughout their lifetime. However, the two biggest headaches that money tree plant owners may encounter are dropping leaves and stunted growth, both of which can come from improper watering or malnourishment. If your money tree becomes malnourished, the best way to get it back on its feet is to apply a quality fertilizer. But which ones are the best? In this post, will answer