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ATTRA organic small grains webinar Dec. 3!
Organic small grains are part of a growing niche market of staple crops
that can command higher market prices.
Find out how to grow organic small grains, including wheat, barley, rye and
oats, in a FREE 60-minute webinar from ATTRA.
Attend the Making Organic Small Grains Work
on You...r Farm webinar to learn:
• The economics and marketing of crops
• The importance of soil health and minimal tillage
• Fertility management and acceptable organic nutrient
sources
• Weed and pest management Transition tips
• Rotation design
Register today at:Read More
Organic small grains are part of a growing niche market of staple crops
that can command higher market prices.
Find out how to grow organic small grains, including wheat, barley, rye and
oats, in a FREE 60-minute webinar from ATTRA.
Attend the Making Organic Small Grains Work
on You...r Farm webinar to learn:
• The economics and marketing of crops
• The importance of soil health and minimal tillage
• Fertility management and acceptable organic nutrient
sources
• Weed and pest management Transition tips
• Rotation design
Register today at:Read More
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Question of the Week
This week, R.H. in Ohio asks: What can you tell me about controlling black knot in peach and plum trees?
Black knot is caused by a fungus called Apiosporina morbosa. It can infect wild cherry and plum trees and cause great damage, but with proper measures it can be effectively controlled organically.
Find out how, and get answers to other sustainable agriculture questions, at:
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Each Question of the Week is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
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Building Sustainable Places
We are pleased to announce that a long awaited updated publication,
"Building Sustainable Places," is now available on the ATTRA Web site!
This guide is an updated version of a previous publication called
"Building Better Rural Places" and is written for anyone seeking help
from federal programs ...to foster innovative enterprises in agriculture
and forestry in the United States.
Check it out at: http://attra.ncat.org/guide/Read More
We are pleased to announce that a long awaited updated publication,
"Building Sustainable Places," is now available on the ATTRA Web site!
This guide is an updated version of a previous publication called
"Building Better Rural Places" and is written for anyone seeking help
from federal programs ...to foster innovative enterprises in agriculture
and forestry in the United States.
Check it out at: http://attra.ncat.org/guide/Read More
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This guide is written for anyone seeking help from federal programs to foster innovative enterprises in agriculture and forestry in the United States. Specifically, the guide addresses program resources ...
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Biodiesel webinar available for download
If you want to make your agriculture operation more sustainable, you
probably know that biodiesel is a great alternative fuel that is safe,
inexpensive and can be produced right on the farm. But starting
biodiesel production can be intimidating.
You can get expert information about t...he basic of biodiesel production
and learn about how to incorporate the fuel on your farm or ranch by
watching Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodiesel Production, a FREE 60-minute
ATTRA webinar.
Watch and download it at:Read More
If you want to make your agriculture operation more sustainable, you
probably know that biodiesel is a great alternative fuel that is safe,
inexpensive and can be produced right on the farm. But starting
biodiesel production can be intimidating.
You can get expert information about t...he basic of biodiesel production
and learn about how to incorporate the fuel on your farm or ranch by
watching Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodiesel Production, a FREE 60-minute
ATTRA webinar.
Watch and download it at:Read More
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Webinar canceled, will be available next week
Today's
ATTRA webinar, Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodiesel Production, was
canceled because of technical difficulties. But a recording of the
presentation, by ATTRA biodiesel experts Rich Dana and Al Kurki, will
be available next week at www.attra.ncat.org.
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Biodiesel webinar TODAY! 11 a.m. MST
If you want to make your agriculture operation more sustainable, youprobably know that biodiesel is a great alternative fuel that is safe,inexpensive and can be produced right on the farm. Learn more about biodiesel production in our FREE WEBINAR, Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodie...sel Production.
It's today at 11 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. Sign up here:
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If you want to make your agriculture operation more sustainable, youprobably know that biodiesel is a great alternative fuel that is safe,inexpensive and can be produced right on the farm. Learn more about biodiesel production in our FREE WEBINAR, Getting Started in Farm-Scale Biodie...sel Production.
It's today at 11 a.m. Mountain Standard Time. Sign up here:
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Question of the Week
This week, W.K. in Oklahoma asks: What information can you give me on composting poultry litter?
Poultry litter is an excellent feedstock for composting and ATTRA has all the resources you need to get started, including our Poultry House Management for Alternative Production publication.
Learn more about this topic and see all the resources we offer at:
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Each Question of the Week is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
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Question of the Week
This week's question is: What can you tell me about growing hot peppers for market?
There are many things to consider if you want to grow hot peppers for
market. Hot peppers, in general, require a long growing season, warm
soil and moderate air temperatures, and a fair amount of space. The
marketing too...ls for chiles and hot peppers are extensive, but many
of these avenues do not bring a lot of revenue. To be successful, you
need plenty of information. Get it atRead More
This week's question is: What can you tell me about growing hot peppers for market?
There are many things to consider if you want to grow hot peppers for
market. Hot peppers, in general, require a long growing season, warm
soil and moderate air temperatures, and a fair amount of space. The
marketing too...ls for chiles and hot peppers are extensive, but many
of these avenues do not bring a lot of revenue. To be successful, you
need plenty of information. Get it atRead More
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Each Question of the Week is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
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Start a farm in the city!
You don't need acres and acres to start a sustainable ag operation. Urban farming is not a new concept, but it is gaining new support among diverse citizen groups all over the country. Many of the new urban gardeners grow tons of food on small plots, provisioning farmers’ markets, restaurants, ...food banks and community-supported agriculture share boxes.
Learn about growing in your town, even if your neighbors are skyscrapers, with ATTRA's Start a Farm in the City publication.Read More
You don't need acres and acres to start a sustainable ag operation. Urban farming is not a new concept, but it is gaining new support among diverse citizen groups all over the country. Many of the new urban gardeners grow tons of food on small plots, provisioning farmers’ markets, restaurants, ...food banks and community-supported agriculture share boxes.
Learn about growing in your town, even if your neighbors are skyscrapers, with ATTRA's Start a Farm in the City publication.Read More
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Question of the Week
This week, TK from North Carolina asks: What are some resources for information on small-scale market farming?
Unlike most farming,
small-scale market farming is highly market-responsive. How certain
crops perform is hard to predict, so it must be understood that your
initial planting plan is not a pla...nt-it-and-forget-about-it plan. It
is a starting point that is guaranteed to need adjustment as the season
progresses.
There are many workbooks that can help you evaluate a new farming enterprise. Check out the resources listed here:Read More
This week, TK from North Carolina asks: What are some resources for information on small-scale market farming?
Unlike most farming,
small-scale market farming is highly market-responsive. How certain
crops perform is hard to predict, so it must be understood that your
initial planting plan is not a pla...nt-it-and-forget-about-it plan. It
is a starting point that is guaranteed to need adjustment as the season
progresses.
There are many workbooks that can help you evaluate a new farming enterprise. Check out the resources listed here:Read More
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Each Question of the Week is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
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What is sustainable agriculture?
If you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced producer
interested in transitioning to more sustainable practices, you may want to
start by learning more about the principles of sustainable agriculture and some
of the systems-based approaches associated with it. ATTRA offers a series of
publ...ications that introduce and discuss concepts and provide a general overview
of planning and managing a more sustainable farm operation. Check out our What
is Sustainable Agriculture? series at http://attra.ncat.org/fundamental.html. http://attra.ncat.org/fundamental.htmlRead More
If you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced producer
interested in transitioning to more sustainable practices, you may want to
start by learning more about the principles of sustainable agriculture and some
of the systems-based approaches associated with it. ATTRA offers a series of
publ...ications that introduce and discuss concepts and provide a general overview
of planning and managing a more sustainable farm operation. Check out our What
is Sustainable Agriculture? series at http://attra.ncat.org/fundamental.html. http://attra.ncat.org/fundamental.htmlRead More
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Every Thursday, ATTRA offers a Web site of the Week feature that highlights a sustainable agriculture resource on the Internet. This week, ATTRA highlights the Southwest Marketing Network. The site offers important marketing tools for growers in the Four Corners region and across the country. Just one example of what t...hey have is the Directory of Expertise (http://www.swmarketingnetwork.org/index.
Source: www.swmarketingnetwork.org
Now that we have a new easily searched database, we will be inviting many more experts to be listed. Keep checking back for updates.
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Wish your growing season lasted longer?
This winter, producers who ware lamenting the end of their growing season might start thinking about ways to extend their harvest next year. ATTRA has several resources for season extension, including a webinar about using hoop houses for crop extension. Topics covered include con...struction, materials and cost estimates; management of crops and more. Find it online at http://attra.ncat.org/video/. http://attra.ncat.org/video/Read More
This winter, producers who ware lamenting the end of their growing season might start thinking about ways to extend their harvest next year. ATTRA has several resources for season extension, including a webinar about using hoop houses for crop extension. Topics covered include con...struction, materials and cost estimates; management of crops and more. Find it online at http://attra.ncat.org/video/. http://attra.ncat.org/video/Read More
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New Funding Opportunities
Several new funding opportunities are listed this week on the ATTRA Web site at http://attra.ncat.org/funding/. Here’s a sample of what’s available:
FARRMS Grant to Grow – For ND organic or in-transition farmers, for direct operational needs such as fencing, computers, seed, etc.
Love Your Veggie...s Grant – To help schools make veggies more available.
Florida Organic Cost Share – For certified organic growers in FL, reimburse certification costs.Read More
Several new funding opportunities are listed this week on the ATTRA Web site at http://attra.ncat.org/funding/. Here’s a sample of what’s available:
FARRMS Grant to Grow – For ND organic or in-transition farmers, for direct operational needs such as fencing, computers, seed, etc.
Love Your Veggie...s Grant – To help schools make veggies more available.
Florida Organic Cost Share – For certified organic growers in FL, reimburse certification costs.Read More
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Organic farming, sustainable agriculture funding and grant opportunities.
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What are some resources for information on small-scale market farming?
Answer: Many decisions about crops are made on an ad hoc basis, once production
starts, since farming is weather-dependent, and unlike most farming,
small-scale market farming is highly market-responsive. Keep reading at the link below:
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Each Question of the Week is an actual research query submitted by a farmer or rancher and answered by an Agriculture Specialist from the USDA-funded ATTRA program, managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology
