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For an extra incentive, check with your local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office to see if they have a program to support creation and retention of snags, den trees and coarse woody debris for wildlife habitat.

Depending on how many trees you have, where you live and the condition of your tree, cedar trees on your land could command a good price. Who would pay to dig them up if you're selling live mature trees to a neighbor?

“We then rubber band bundles of about 200 stems together and hang individual bundles [upside down] in a dark, well-ventilated barn for approximately one week before debudding/removing all lavender buds for processing for use in essential oil production...

In the last round of awards, 41 percent of total awards were under $50,000. The agency estimates it will make about 250 awards, which are expected to be announced by the end of November 2011.

Frustrated that the mower was stuck (and confused as well, as I hadn't seen the anthill at this point), I considered my options. Fortunately, the differential lock can override the essence of the differential, locking the two wheels together so that they...

To bypass the often-complicated world of food preparation, it's worth exploring some simple ways you can add value to your farm offerings—some easy tricks to turn what you already grow or have (even if it's just a clever slogan) into something more...

The state's biggest crops are feed corn and soybeans, but farmers also cultivate more than 40 fruits and vegetables. Two of the state's biggest fruit crops are grapes and apples, and the farm-to-table movement is driving demand among chefs and restaurateurs...

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Below are details about some of the most commonly grown species.(bat face cuphea, cigar plant, tiny mice, bunny ears): red, purple, black, reminiscent of a tiny purple bat's face with red ears; blooms spring through fall: Grow in full sun or filtered...

Each bloom bursts open in a wispy, fluffy firework from August through October. It seems that we get this one every year and look through it with dreams and plans of what we might order before placing it on the pile.

Micro-kale Microgreens are one of the most nutritious crops you can eat, and customers love them. Kale has become pretty popular over the past few years, and for good reason. But bunches have their advantages, too.

Teaching children to respect and love the natural world is a worthy goal for any farm parent and we have so many resources at our fingertips to do so. If you don't have child-sized bee clothing, have them wear a thick, long sleeve shirt and pants, as...

Bread Bread products, particularly a beautiful, artisan loaf of hand-crafted bread, can be very appealing to CSA members and can often be a side business that someone else in your farming family takes on.

In fact, nutmeg is the only plant that produces two spices. The red aril is part of what makes nutmeg special—it is what we know as mace. If you want the best of what nutmeg has to offer, pick up a nutmeg grater and a small bag of seeds at the after-Christmas...

“Flex rents allow for the [establishment] of a fair base land rental value that both the landowner and farm operator can live with, adding in a formula that would allow for the rental payment to increase if the 2013 crop comes in with a [higher-than-expected]...

These can also be grown successfully in pots in cooler climates for those who want a little dinosaur-age foliage in their greenhouse or summer patio. Because of that, and the fact they are critically endangered, these are quite rare in collections and...

With a clear, written agreement between landowner and tenant, it's possible to rent your land and keep your eco-friendly values in order. You could also accomplish this by lowering the annual rent if your tenant engages in practices that benefit the long-term...

Results indicated significant cultivar differences in floret concentrations of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, sodium, phosphorous and zinc, but not of potassium, manganese, molybdenum or sulfur.

I hefted two identical bunches of carrots at the grocery store the other day, both firm and bright orange with a tousled top of vibrant green leaves; however, one was labeled organic and the other conventionally grown.

In fact, it actually resembles a pizza . I start with whole-wheat pizza dough from the supermarket. You can also use whole-milk ricotta and sour cream as stand-ins. In a heavy, covered pan, slowly cook the onions in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over...

It's Easier to Digest No one is quite sure why, but people (including babies) who have trouble digesting cow's milk seem to have an easier time digesting goat milk. Like cow's milk, it is a good source of protein, calcium and other nutrients.

It found that medusahead has a faster growth rate, a longer period of growth and produced more total biomass than even cheatgrass, another invasive grass species causing major problems.

While not a classic cut flower, they now make up the center attraction at many of my dinner parties. I had encountered its benefits while visiting Zack Woods Herb Farm in Vermont. It is even reported to be a topical remedy used by the Native Americans...

You will, however, need to adjust the amounts! Let's explore some of the accessible egg options. Nutrition Information Calories: 60 to 70 Protein: 6 grams Cholesterol: 187 milligrams Duck Shutterstock A bit larger than chicken eggs, duck eggs have a creamy,...

The difference is whatever else you put in it.” Vegan Soap Ingredients If you or your customers want a soap made without animal products, there are vegan substitutes that achieve the same skin-nourishing benefits as milk.

Do share it in the comments section below. Regardless if you have questions, suggestions, or simply ideas that you want to share, please do so in the comments section below.I want to share with you what horticulture therapy is and how exactly you can...

They also dislike dry sites. Being ericaceous shrubs, they combine beautifully with rhododendrons, azaleas and mountain laurels.Above are some named selections including 'Showy Lantern', 'Princeton Red Bells' (above left and right) and 'Red Bells' (below...