Avocados: Fruit Set Challenges and Propagation
…maybe better not to share, as neighbors may develop into full-blown pests). There’s nothing quite like a homegrown avocado. This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology…
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Backyard Fruit Production for Warm Climates
…system, how to control pests without spraying pesticides, and how to maintain the system without expensive equipment. When growing fruit in warm climates such as southern California, it is also…
Rethinking Crop Insurance in the Time of Pandemic: Risk and Uncertainty
…the uncertainty of yield related to disruption of the normal growth of crops and livestock as affected by weather, disease, pests, and other factors. This is the most common form…
Electric Deer Fence Tips and Resources
…if you have questions about deer fencing, other garden pests, or any agriculture topic! The electric deer fence configuration and supplies list we used at Cobblestone Farm: This blog is…
A Spring IPM Toolbox for Controlling Powdery Mildew in Vineyards
…Production for Eastern Growers Biorationals: Ecological Pest Management Database Use of Baking Soda as a Fungicide Biointensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Managing Pests Organically in the Garden and Orchard UC…
High Tunnels
High tunnels are metal structures covered in plastic and usually unheated that offer the plants grown inside protection from wind, rain, frost, and, in some cases, pests and diseases. This…
Tipsheet: Organic Poultry Production for Meat and Eggs
…with rations that are 100% organic and allowed ingredients for good nutrition and productivity. A grain silo is one way to protect feed from the elements and pests. Photo: Ann…
Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2
…and plant stress brings forth pests and disease capitalized on the weakened plants to the point of elimination. On the other hand, the Asian varieties of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) do…
Dairy Production on Pasture: An Introduction to Grass-Based and Seasonal Dairying
…to an input approach. In practical terms, this means developing soil fertility through grazing management, careful use of winter manure, controlling pests and disease through sanitation and plant and animal…
Soil Steaming for High Tunnels
Soil steaming on farms is an emerging technology that is being utilized to manage disease, weeds, and pests in high tunnels. Although soil steaming is a proven technology, particularly for…