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Accessories Quality truck scale accessories increase efficiencies and optimize the flow of trucks in and out of your plant. Knowing which accessories will compliment your...

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Weather Roulette (the annual weather complaint blog in which your trusty farmer gets a bit Debbie Downer!) — Hartwood Farm

The west has fire after fire, and is running out of water for both communities and the main produce production zones for the nation. The mountain west had snow this week, the plains have floods and tornadoes and hail, the upper Midwest and northeast (including us) are swathed in Mordor-like gloom with rain every other day, and the southeast is getting a bit of all of the above. Yesterday’s initial forecast, when announced back on Tuesday, was for a medium chance of tornadoes and hail. Not rain or mist or thunderstorms, but weather potentially so extreme there’s nothing we can even do about it. Thankfully, conditions shifted and let us off the hook,...

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Farming Lessons & Life Goals – Fable Farms

Once upon a time I hated pepper plants. They are notoriously slow to get started from seed and no matter how much I babied...

Découvrez les spas d’exception à Paris

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis Sonia, une blogueuse passionnée qui adore partager mes astuces pour une vie saine et équilibrée. Aujourd’hui, j’ai le...

Book Giveaway | Curiousfarmer

Book Giveaway I don’t normally do this, but this author must’ve caught me on a good day, so when she asked if I would do...

Try a Spring Watercolor Tutorial That’s Easy and Quick! – The Hallelujah House

I admit it, I neglected to share Lisa’s spring watercolor tutorial last month, but it’s better late than never… so come on into The...

Artist Luke Allsbrook – The Hallelujah House

My favorite time of year at the farm (in the sticks of Georgia) is fall. The early evening sun ignites the sky over the...

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Why 100% Ground Cover – Soil Learning Center

During this webinar Helen and Hugo showed a powerpoint with 2 video clips to illustrate the importance of ground cover. The 1st is from the  Mulloon Institute The 2nd played is from the trailer from Kiss the GroundDiscussion Points– Importance of 100% ground cover for soil health and fertility– Carbon capture and nutrient retention by ground cover– Role of sunlight in photosynthesis and cooling the atmosphere– Involvement of key figures like Gabe Brown and Peter Andrews– Necessity of soil health for sustainable farming and food quality– Prevention of soil erosion through ground cover– Detrimental effects of chemical fertilizers on soil health and mycorrhizal fungi– Use of compost and soil-based carbon capture solutions for climate change...

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