October 1, 2017

This is the first of two articles about biochar, the term for charcoal when it is used as a soil amendment. This article details the author’s involvement in an on-farm study of biochar. The second part, explaining his method for making it, will be in the January 2018 Growing for Market. As a young farmer, […]

My first few years as a flower farmer were a thrilling mix of hard work and overwhelming beauty. Through trial and error, and a staggering amount of work, I slowly learned how to grow top quality flowers. But once I figured out what my key crops were and how to grow them in my climate,

This is the first of a two-part article about using permaculture techniques to improve the profitability and resiliency of market gardens. For the second part, click here or see the November/December 2017 issue of GFM. The purpose of this article is to introduce readers to key concepts and practices needed in the transition to a

Editor’s note: The number of farmers markets in the US has nearly quintupled over the last 20 years, though growth has been much slower over the last few years according to USDA statistics. Aggregators like food hubs and the co-ops described in this article have an important part to play in sustaining the momentum of

For years, my wife and I have been considering offering a winter CSA, but have been hesitant. This hesitation stemmed mostly from not having any real experience growing over winter (beyond the kale and collards that persist until January in our fields), but also from lacking the proper infrastructure. This year, however, with two small