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Agroforestry: A Practical Guide to Silvopasture and More
Agroforestry explained for working farms: silvopasture, alley cropping, windbreaks, buffers, food forests and water design. See costs and timelines.
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Small-Scale Regenerative Farming: A Guide to Under 5 Acres
Small scale regenerative farming for market gardens, urban farms and homesteads: no-dig beds, compost, cover crops, income ranges and a start-up roadmap.
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Soil Health: The Complete Guide to Building Living Soil
Soil health explained: the soil food web, organic matter, how to test, the five core practices and a first-year plan. Start building living soil…
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USDA Custom Exempt Processing vs Inspected Meat Explained
USDA custom exempt processing vs USDA-inspected: what each lets you sell, how state programs fit in, and how to book a processor. Read before…
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Hedgerows for Pollinators: A Farm Planting Guide
Plan, plant and maintain hedgerows for pollinators and beneficial insects, with regional species ideas and NRCS practice tips. Start your hedgerow here.
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Growing Microgreens for Profit: A Small-Farm Guide
Growing microgreens for profit: setup costs, best varieties, yields per tray, food safety, and how to sell to restaurants and markets. See the real…
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Pastured Pigs: Raising Hogs on Pasture and in Woodlots
Pastured pigs done right: breeds, electric fencing, rotation, woodlot clearing, feed, shelter and real economics. Read before you buy your first feeders.
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Compost Tea and Biological Amendments: Do They Work?
Compost tea and biological amendments: what the evidence says, how to brew safely, and how to trial them on your own farm with strips…
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Permaculture vs Regenerative Agriculture: How They Relate
Permaculture vs regenerative agriculture: origins, scale, design vs outcomes, and where they overlap. See which fits your land and goals before you plan.
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Selling at Farmers Markets: Tips to Boost Sales
Selling at farmers markets works best with the right market, booth, pricing, SNAP access and email list. Get practical steps to grow your sales.
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Swales: When They Work and When They Do Not
Swales can slow runoff and recharge soil moisture, but only on the right soils and slopes. Learn design basics, failure cases, and alternatives before…
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Hoop Houses for Small Farms: Extending the Season
A hoop house can add months to your growing season. Compare high, low and caterpillar tunnels, costs, NRCS cost-share and salt control. See which…