
Episode 165. SIFT Farm’s Unusual Year
In this episode, Andrew Coggins, director of the National Center…

Episode 163. Farming Medicinal Plants
In this episode, Devona Bell, NCAT’s Director of Sustainable…

Episode 160. Hydroponic Trials at NCAT’s SIFT Farm
Today’s episode is about hydroponic systems NCAT has used at…

Pear Trees Exemplify Resilience
Resilience is the latest buzzword in the lexicon of sustainable agriculture... and for good reason. Resilience is the ability to recover or bounce back after a challenge or setback.
By Guy Ames, NCAT Horticulture Specialist
By Guy Ames, NCAT Horticulture Specialist

Build a Basic Wooden Raised-Garden Bed Frame
Jeremy Prater, Urban Program Manager with the Sebastian County…

Weekly Wednesday Workshops. Herbs: the New Commodity
Felicia Bell, has been hosting an online series of workshops,…

Avocados: Fruit Set Challenges and Propagation
Like all plants, avocados have secrets to share; understanding the plants we grow can unlock their potential and bring a deeper understanding of the ecology in our own back yards. Here are a few considerations for your backyard avocados, as well as a propagation technique that can be used on a number of plants.
By Omar Rodriguez
NCAT Agriculture Specialist
By Omar Rodriguez
NCAT Agriculture Specialist


What the Brown Rot Hath Wrought
I don't grow peaches. That unhappy confession is despite the fact that I grow peach trees. And rot. I grow a lot of brown rot.
By Guy Ames, NCAT Horticulture Specialist
By Guy Ames, NCAT Horticulture Specialist

Weekly Wednesday Workshop. Small Grains. The New Staple for Small Farmers
Felicia Bell, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist at the…
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