High Tunnel Soil Management for Season Extension
By Chris Lent, NCAT Agriculture Specialist When I began to see how unique the growing conditions in my high tunnel are compared to open-field growing, I started to think differently […]
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Living Mulch Cover Cropping for Gardens and Small Farms: Managing an “organic matter” system
/in Blog, CropsBy Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I’m sure farmers have been using living mulches for ages. But there’s nothing like the feeling when your own light bulb switches on and […]
Tine Weeders – Efficient Hand-Scale Weeding
/in Equipment, VideoTine weeders can be an effective cultivation tool, especially for those looking for increased on-farm efficiency. This tool is intended for use on very small weeds; the smaller they are, […]
Episode 334. Teaming Up with Oxen
/in Livestock, PodcastIn this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Tracy Mumma talks with Jim Gronau, who uses oxen as draft animals on his farm in Ontario, Canada. […]
Harvesting Salad Greens – Mechanized Harvest for Small Farms
/in Equipment, VideoHarvesting salad greens can be a slow and labor-intensive process. With recent innovations that include the Quick-Cut Greens Harvester and the Baby Greens Harvester (a scaled up option not shown […]
Flame Weeding on Small Farms
/in Equipment, VideoFlame weeding can be a powerful tool for organic weed management. This video provides a general introduction and tips for flame weeding on small-scale farms. The two hooded options shown […]
Adopting Water-Smart Practices in the Rio Grande Valley
/in Blog, SoilBy Katelyn Amador, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The Hub of Prosperity is an urban 5-acre farm managed by sustainable agriculture students like me at the University of Texas […]
Vacuum Seeder: At-Home Build
/in Equipment, VideoIncrease the efficiency and reduce labor costs of seeding transplant trays in your greenhouse with this self-built vacuum seeder. This how-to video explains the process of building your own vacuum […]
Episode 333. Draft Animals 101
/in Livestock, PodcastFor centuries, draft animals were the premier power source for agriculture. Although tractors eventually usurped draft animals on most farms, ranches, and forests, some teamsters have kept the traditions alive. […]
Diagnosing Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands
/in Blog, SoilBy Justin Morris In an earlier blog, we discussed the causes of soil compaction, largely driven by overgrazing, which reduces rooting depth, root exudation, and soil aggregation. Now that we […]
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