10 Oct What are some options for managing animal waste on my farm? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
03 Oct Can I use MAP or DAP Diammonium phosphate or other amendments to improve my phosphorous levels on an organic cattle ranch? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
26 Sep What soap is safe to use on organic food crops for insect control? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
19 Sep As a beginning farmer with no accounting experience, how can I get on the path of good financial management? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
12 Sep What can you tell me about transitioning to certified organic production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
05 Sep What can you tell me about producing hydroponic fodder to feed livestock? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
30 Aug How should I space trees in a new pecan orchard? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Aug What are organic solutions for managing brown rot in peaches? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Aug What could be causing the heads of my young white cauliflower to turn yellowish-brown? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 Aug What are the different types of vertical farming systems? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 Aug What are the benefits of direct marketing? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
26 Jul What resources are available to help with installing an agroforestry planting? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 Jul When should I supplement my pasture-grazed livestock? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
12 Jul What is companion planting and can it really benefit my crops? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
05 Jul How do I go about finding customers for my custom grazing business? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 Jun What can you tell me about fertigation techniques for blackberry production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
20 Jun Will a sorghum-sudangrass cover crop have allelopathic effects on subsequent crops? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
13 Jun As a beginning farmer, should I consider pastured poultry production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Jun What information can you give me on designing a solar water-pumping irrigation system? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
31 May How can I control tilapia disease in an aquaponics operation? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 May Is there a low-toxicity herbicide that kills thistle as well as thistle roots? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 May What can you tell me about contract grazing? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 May When should I supplement my pasture-grazed livestock? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 May How should horizontal airflow fans in high tunnels be set up to help prevent foliage diseases on tomato, pepper, and eggplant crops? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
25 Apr How can I treat peach leaf curl organically? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 Apr From a business standpoint, how can I get started in market gardening? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
11 Apr What information can you give me on fruit and nut trees suited to central Arkansas? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
04 Apr What can I do to control root knot nematode in my hoop house that grows lisianthus for a cut-flower market? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
29 Mar What advice do you have for planting and growing alliums without tillage? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
21 Mar What herbicide residues should be avoided in commercial-scale composting? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
14 Mar What are the best organic methods for dealing with a blister beetle infestation? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
07 Mar Are there organic options for managing "sticker bur" grass on a 10-acre field? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
29 Feb What are some of the highest-value crops we might raise and sell to get a positive cash flow? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
22 Feb What can you tell me about holistic management? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Feb How can I calculate the break-even point on my products to help with pricing? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
08 Feb What are the costs and income potential of greenhouse vegetable production per square foot? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
01 Feb What are the different types of vertical farming systems? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
25 Jan I’m about to till in sorghum-sudangrass cover crop. Will they have allelopathic effects on subsequent crops? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 Jan When should I supplement my pasture-grazed livestock? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
11 Jan What are the best organic methods for dealing with a blister beetle infestation? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
04 Jan How can I keep a livestock watering system from freezing in the winter? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
28 Dec What can you tell me about crown gall control, especially resistant varieties? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
21 Dec What can you tell me about growing no-till vegetables? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
14 Dec Are there specific plants that can draw arsenic from chicken litter out of soil? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
07 Dec What can I do to start selling my produce to restaurants and grocery stores? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Nov What types of poultry housing provide protection from predators and are also compatible with a permaculture system? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Nov I’m confused about the terms organic soil amendments and natural soil amendments. Where can I find more about each, and most importantly, lists of approved substances for each? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 Nov Can you identify resources on equipment that can benefit a small vegetable farm? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
26 Oct Can I use pressure-treated lumber if I’m transitioning to organic? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
19 Oct Where can I find funding sources to expand my small farm? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
28 Sep Our goat’s milk has a small ring of red coloring at the bottom of the jar. What is this? Is the milk safe to drink? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
21 Sep How can I use livestock to control smutgrass? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
14 Sep How can I determine how many days my stockpiled winter pasture will feed my sheep? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
31 Aug Where can a beginning farmer learn more about basic accounting? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
24 Aug How can I control internal parasites in my sheep? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
17 Aug How do commercial fertilizers impact soil biology? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Aug How do I determine how long and how often to irrigate with a drip irrigation system? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
03 Aug How can I address cedar rust disease in my apple trees? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 Jul How can I control Bermudagrass organically in my apple orchard? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
20 Jul What types of leasing or ownership arrangements exist for prospective new farmers? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Jul What can you tell me about sheep foot rot? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
29 Jun Can I grow organic cherries in the western United States? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
22 Jun How can I get rid of the cheat grass that has invaded the bare spots in my pastures? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
15 Jun How can I decide whether producing organic small grains is right for me? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 Jun How do I know if I’m ready to scale up production on my farm? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
01 Jun What can you tell me about choosing breeds for pastured poultry production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
25 May What can you tell me about direct marketing specialty melons? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 May Can I control goat parasites with sericea lespedeza in Washington State? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
11 May My dairy farm’s electric bill was $700 last month. Should I consider a solar energy system to reduce electric costs? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
04 May Can you identify resources to help first-time farmers with financing in Maine? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 Apr When moving trees from our nursery to their final locations, is it best to dig them up bare root or with a significant root ball? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
20 Apr How do I go about setting vegetable prices for restaurant and wholesale markets? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
13 Apr Can I substitute wet brewers grains for part of the corn-oats-barley rotation in finishing steers? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Apr How can I get rid of Pleasing fungus beetles Triplax thoracica with natural predators or organic pesticides? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
30 Mar How can I control Japanese beetle organically? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Mar How can I propagate blackberries and figs? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Mar What can you tell me about growing tart cherries in the South? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 Mar How can I find a farming internship in the Northeast? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 Mar What can you tell me about saving seed and associated disease issues? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Feb Can you help me understand the different types of hydroponic systems? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
15 Feb Can I treat a cow with frostbitten teats without drying her up? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
09 Feb What can you tell me about the use of Bradford pear as a rootstock? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 Feb What should I look for when buying a used manure spreader? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
26 Jan Can I dig up fruit trees and pot them in very early spring to sell in the fall? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
19 Jan How do I know when my lambs are correctly finished? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
05 Jan What can you tell me about starting an alpaca or llama farm? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
29 Dec Where can I find funding for a sustainable agriculture project? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
22 Dec Is feeding brewer’s grain to steers beneficial? How much should I feed per head? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
15 Dec Without a spreader, could one adequately make compost by turning windrows of straw/manure, provided the C:N ratio and moisture levels are correct? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
08 Dec How does soil salinity affect crop production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
01 Dec What can you tell me about getting started with aquaponics? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
24 Nov What can you tell me about starting an organic orchard for hard cider production in Minnesota? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
17 Nov Would woven black plastic work for suppressing weeds in an orchard? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Nov Is it better to use pelleted or loose chicken manure to fertilize Bermuda grass hay stands? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
03 Nov How can I determine ripeness of an unknown pear on my property? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 Oct How can we convert our pastures from toxic fescue to novel endophyte fescue without chemical burndown? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
20 Oct Are there software programs available for planning and designing small farms? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
13 Oct What are appropriate growing mediums for mushroom production? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Oct What should I look for when choosing hogs that will be pastured? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
29 Sep What is the best time to add lime and manure to my soil? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
15 Sep How I can feed mineral to both cattle and sheep grazing in the same paddocks? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
08 Sep How can I control downy mildew on sugar pumpkins? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 Sep What are some non-chemical ways to control algae in my irrigation pond? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
25 Aug I want to start producing culinary herbs in Illinois for restaurants and grocery stores. Do you have any advice? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 Aug How can I manage Canadian thistle, dog bane, and multiflora rose in my permanent pastures in Wisconsin? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
11 Aug What equipment is best to streamline the washing process in a small-scale produce operation? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
04 Aug I recently acquired 15 acres of pasture with very overgrown grass. Can I manage this overgrowth with my 30 goats? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
28 Jul Can I plant figs in an unheated greenhouse in Zone 6? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
21 Jul I’ve heard rainwater has a lower pH than municipal water. Would this be an advantage in a rainwater-collection system? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
14 Jul My soil was contaminated with an herbicide after I applied composted manure from animals that ate sprayed hay, and it’s stunting my crops. How can I remediate the contamination? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Jul What can you tell me about planning the basic infrastructure for small to mid-size vegetable operations, specifically for harvest/packing shelters, walk-in coolers, and washing facilities? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
30 Jun I’m building stalls for sheep and goats. What can I use to treat the wood that won’t be toxic to the animals? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Jun I’ve inherited an orchard with four- to five-year-old apple and pear trees that have been suffering fire blight. What can I do? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Jun What could be causing the tail and back feathers to fall out of my flock of backyard chickens? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Jun What can you tell me about using weeder geese as a sustainable weed control method in my asparagus field? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
02 Jun What is the best process for efficiently transplanting rootstocks and graftlings on a small or medium scale? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 May I’ve been getting differences in Brix readings depending on how I extract liquid from my sample leaves. What would you consider the most accurate readings of leaf sap? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
18 May How can I manage fungus gnats in my greenhouses? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
12 May Would using seed from a friend’s stand of “superior” black walnut clones result in a stand as good as the original clones? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
05 May I am interested in applying for organic certification. What will an organic certifier look for? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
28 Apr I am interested in producing sod for the wholesale market in Pennsylvania. What should I take under consideration in terms of soil requirements, seed, etc.? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
21 Apr How are paddock systems designed for sheep different from those for cows? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
07 Apr What are some options to organically deworm my cow and her calf? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
31 Mar What can you tell me about flame weeding as a method of weed control in organic crops? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
24 Mar What are some nitrogen-fixing fruit trees that I can incorporate into the alleyways of my citrus orchard in central Florida as a permaculture method? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
17 Mar My mature chestnut trees don’t produce full-term, filled-in nuts. What could be the problem? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Mar My four-year-old blueberry bushes are planted in a wet, shady location. Should I move them to a drier, sunnier spot? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
03 Mar My goats and llamas have overgrazed my small pasture, which contains several bare spots and plenty of knapweed and leafy spurge. How can I continue to irrigate the pasture and also help prevent further deterioration? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
24 Feb What are some good corn varieties for producing tortillas and tamales that I can grow in Northern California? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Feb I would like to start raising sheep. What are some things to consider when choosing ewes? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Feb I would like to start a small-scale vertical urban farm that produces mushrooms in an old factory building. How important is floor drainage in this type of enterprise? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
10 Feb I would like to start a small-scale vertical urban farm that produces mushrooms in an old factory building. How important is floor drainage in this type of enterprise? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
03 Feb I’ve seen peat humus in some potting mix recipes. What is it, and where can I find it? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
27 Jan Can I use my livestock watering system throughout the winter? How can I keep it from freezing? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
20 Jan What are some organic-friendly ways I can manage the staggering weed problem in my banana crop? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
13 Jan Can you suggest a way to get rid of wild onion? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
06 Jan What can you tell me about bio-heated greenhouses? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
30 Dec Can you tell me what the cross-pollination needs are for certain apple, pear, and berry varieties? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
23 Dec Can I plant a cover crop with my asparagus for weed control? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
16 Dec How can I raise lambs on irrigated pasture without having to use chemical wormers? Posted in Question of the Week 0 Comments Read More
