Tag Archives: Farmer
IDEA Donna at the Sustainable Agronomic Education Association
It was back in February that I attended a conference in McAllen, TX dedicated to sustainable agriculture. It was quite a whirlwind of information and experiences in a small span of two days.
Washing and Preparing Produce for Market
Produce doesn’t look this good straight from the ground. Especially if you are growing organically, there will be extra steps to take to ensure quality produce for your consumers.
On the Farm: Building a DIY Greenhouse (For less than you think)
So, I have been thinking about building a greenhouse since I started work on the farm and the Christmas Break gave me the perfect opportunity to build that idea out.
A Lesson in Efficiency: DIY Seed Tape
I am always looking for ways to cut down my time spent doing things that could be consolidated. Take planting seeds for example. Conventional wisdom has taught that you either direct seed and must thin seedlings later, or use transplants. … Continue reading
On The Farm: Environment Club Weekly
It’s always nice when you don’t have to do all the digging. Some student from the College Prep Environment Club came by on Thursday after school and helped begin shoveling a path from the back of the farm to … Continue reading
On the Farm: A New Beginning
This is the garden after only a few months without a farmer. It is quite easy to see how quickly mother nature can reclaim once beautifully cultivated land. In the coming weeks and months, I, along with the help of … Continue reading
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