ONFARM Support 's Entries

• 16 May 2022
  To Meet the Demand for Organic Crops, We Need to Produce More Organic Seed

  Twenty-two years ago, when the US Department of Agriculture finalized the standards for its National Organic Program, produce breeders went back to the drawing board. There was little organically grown seed available for farmers to purchase or for breeder... read more

  257 | Published by Modern Farmer
• To Meet the Demand for Organic Crops, We Need to Produce More Organic Seed

  Twenty-two years ago, when the US Department of Agriculture finalized the standards for its National Organic Program, produce breeders went back to the drawing board. There was little organically grown seed available for farmers to purchase or for breeder... read more

  257 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method

  Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may want to think about integrating this season: grafting.... read more

  415 | Published by Modern Farmer
• How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method

  Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may want to think about integrating this season: grafting.... read more

  415 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  Vineyards Grapple With How to Best Keep Their Workers Safe

  Shannon Donnell remembers a time, just five years ago, when she didn’t see a wildfire break out until late November—well after wine grapes in Sonoma County, California had been fully harvested. Now, Donnell says that wildfires start up right at the beginn... read more

  231 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Vineyards Grapple With How to Best Keep Their Workers Safe

  Shannon Donnell remembers a time, just five years ago, when she didn’t see a wildfire break out until late November—well after wine grapes in Sonoma County, California had been fully harvested. Now, Donnell says that wildfires start up right at the beginn... read more

  231 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  What Can Be Done About the Phosphorus Crisis?

  When it comes to growing crops, fertilizer is a vital component. And when it comes to making fertilizer, phosphorus—a mineral crucial to living organisms—is often a key ingredient.  So what happens to the agriculture industry if phosphorus, of which stock... read more

  204 | Published by Modern Farmer
• What Can Be Done About the Phosphorus Crisis?

  When it comes to growing crops, fertilizer is a vital component. And when it comes to making fertilizer, phosphorus—a mineral crucial to living organisms—is often a key ingredient.  So what happens to the agriculture industry if phosphorus, of which stock... read more

  204 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  Rescued Ducks Play a Vital Role on This Vegan Farm

  In the Green Mountains of northern Vermont, a plot of nearly 1,300 acres is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, a flock of ducks and two farmers: Melissa Hoffman and Shawn Smith. The ducks at Sho Farm and Sanctuary are not being raised to be slaughte... read more

  229 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Rescued Ducks Play a Vital Role on This Vegan Farm

  In the Green Mountains of northern Vermont, a plot of nearly 1,300 acres is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, a flock of ducks and two farmers: Melissa Hoffman and Shawn Smith. The ducks at Sho Farm and Sanctuary are not being raised to be slaughte... read more

  229 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting Backyard Egg Sellers

  First, you have to contain your birds. Keep them inside the coop or a run, although they won’t like that. Then, focus on yourself and what you’re wearing. Have a boot wash station, a change of gloves, maybe a set of coveralls just for the hen house. Keep ... read more

  194 | Published by Modern Farmer
• How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting Backyard Egg Sellers

  First, you have to contain your birds. Keep them inside the coop or a run, although they won’t like that. Then, focus on yourself and what you’re wearing. Have a boot wash station, a change of gloves, maybe a set of coveralls just for the hen house. Keep ... read more

  194 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  USDA Renews People’s Garden with New Locations

  Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack officially reopened the first People’s Garden on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Situated centrally, the garden benefits from foot traffic from people heading to the Smithsonian, and it draws a lot of atte... read more

  206 | Published by Modern Farmer
• USDA Renews People’s Garden with New Locations

  Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack officially reopened the first People’s Garden on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Situated centrally, the garden benefits from foot traffic from people heading to the Smithsonian, and it draws a lot of atte... read more

  206 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  The Lasting Legacy of the First Farmland Preservation Program

  Drive through New York’s western Long Island on any given afternoon—particularly as rush hour approaches—and you’ll be moved not by the idyllic rolling hills of verdant farmland but, rather, by the throb of traffic on the LIE (local parlance for the ever-... read more

  208 | Published by Modern Farmer
• The Lasting Legacy of the First Farmland Preservation Program

  Drive through New York’s western Long Island on any given afternoon—particularly as rush hour approaches—and you’ll be moved not by the idyllic rolling hills of verdant farmland but, rather, by the throb of traffic on the LIE (local parlance for the ever-... read more

  208 Published by Modern Farmer
• 16 May 2022
  Measuring the True Amount of Food Loss on Farms

  There are three categories for produce: marketable; edible but not marketable; and inedible. The first category is great, and it’s what every grower strives for. That’s the perfect apple or great-looking squash that comes out of harvest, meeting the highe... read more

  225 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Measuring the True Amount of Food Loss on Farms

  There are three categories for produce: marketable; edible but not marketable; and inedible. The first category is great, and it’s what every grower strives for. That’s the perfect apple or great-looking squash that comes out of harvest, meeting the highe... read more

  225 Published by Modern Farmer
• 08 Apr 2022
  Self Herding

  Self-herding is a behavior-based livestock management approach that provides livestock managers with strategies and tools to positively influence grazing distribution, and help livestock adapt to new surroundings. Self-Herding is based on natural behavior... read more

  231 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Self Herding

  Self-herding is a behavior-based livestock management approach that provides livestock managers with strategies and tools to positively influence grazing distribution, and help livestock adapt to new surroundings. Self-Herding is based on natural behavior... read more

  231 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 08 Apr 2022
  Small Farm Weeds Identifications

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/small-farm-weeds-identifications/ Weed, a general term for any plant growing where it is not wanted, is commonly seen growing on small farms in various locations, including among crops or grazing lands, and these weed... read more

  222 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Small Farm Weeds Identifications

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/small-farm-weeds-identifications/ Weed, a general term for any plant growing where it is not wanted, is commonly seen growing on small farms in various locations, including among crops or grazing lands, and these weed... read more

  222 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 08 Apr 2022
  An Insightful Understanding of Our Soils

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/an-insightful-understanding-of-our-soils/ Everything You Need To Know with Dr. Mary Cole   Most people are unaware of the importance of soil microbiology to ... read more

  239 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• An Insightful Understanding of Our Soils

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/an-insightful-understanding-of-our-soils/ Everything You Need To Know with Dr. Mary Cole   Most people are unaware of the importance of soil microbiology to ... read more

  239 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 08 Apr 2022
  6 Must-Watch Regenerative Documentaries Soil Lovers Globally Should See

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/6-must-watch-regenerative-documentaries-for-soil-lovers-globally/ Have you ever sat back and thought about the dirt beneath your feet?  Ever wondered what goes on deep in the ground, below the surface?  If... read more

  190 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• 6 Must-Watch Regenerative Documentaries Soil Lovers Globally Should See

  https://www.farmingsecrets.com/6-must-watch-regenerative-documentaries-for-soil-lovers-globally/ Have you ever sat back and thought about the dirt beneath your feet?  Ever wondered what goes on deep in the ground, below the surface?  If... read more

  190 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 31 Mar 2022
  How did we do? Our key achievements for 2020/21

  With you, for you - AgForce delivered in 2020/21:   More than 152 Letters to Stakeholders 7 Submissions to Parliament More than 37 Ministerial Meetings 5 Parliamentary Hearings (reduced by COVID and the state election We helped keep ag powering ... read more

  338 | Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• How did we do? Our key achievements for 2020/21

  With you, for you - AgForce delivered in 2020/21:   More than 152 Letters to Stakeholders 7 Submissions to Parliament More than 37 Ministerial Meetings 5 Parliamentary Hearings (reduced by COVID and the state election We helped keep ag powering ... read more

  338 Posted by ONFARM Support - Admin
• 23 Mar 2022
  12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 6, Rocky Road with Sweet Dukkah????

  Hello, I’m Sophie Hansen, a food writer and farmer. On our farm four hours west of Sydney, we raise deer according to holistic practices. This blog is a collection of recipes and resources for people who love supporting their farmers by sourcing, sharing ... read more

  255 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• 12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 6, Rocky Road with Sweet Dukkah????

  Hello, I’m Sophie Hansen, a food writer and farmer. On our farm four hours west of Sydney, we raise deer according to holistic practices. This blog is a collection of recipes and resources for people who love supporting their farmers by sourcing, sharing ... read more

  255 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 23 Mar 2022
  Solar-Driven System Could Produce Electricity and Water in Desert Regions

  Scientists in Saudi Arabia have developed and piloted what could be a useful tool to help curb food insecurity in regions facing water accessibility issues.   The technology, called WEC2P, is a green energy system that uses solar panels to suck up moistur... read more

  219 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Solar-Driven System Could Produce Electricity and Water in Desert Regions

  Scientists in Saudi Arabia have developed and piloted what could be a useful tool to help curb food insecurity in regions facing water accessibility issues.   The technology, called WEC2P, is a green energy system that uses solar panels to suck up moistur... read more

  219 Published by Modern Farmer
• 22 Mar 2022
  Regional Barley is Fueling a Single Malt Whiskey Renaissance

  American whiskey has long been about corn. After all, it’s the star ingredient in bourbon, the country’s beloved spirit. Yet the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which is responsible for regulating and collecting taxes on alcohol, is set to... read more

  339 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• Regional Barley is Fueling a Single Malt Whiskey Renaissance

  American whiskey has long been about corn. After all, it’s the star ingredient in bourbon, the country’s beloved spirit. Yet the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which is responsible for regulating and collecting taxes on alcohol, is set to... read more

  339 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 21 Mar 2022
  12 days of homemade Christmas presents, Day 12 Christmas Pudding

  12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 12???? Christmas Pudding Talk about saving the best for last! This recipe comes to us from deep in the Local is Lovely blog archives and before that, from Anna Derham aka @derhaminteriors’ late Grandma Booth. Than... read more

  95 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• 12 days of homemade Christmas presents, Day 12 Christmas Pudding

  12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 12???? Christmas Pudding Talk about saving the best for last! This recipe comes to us from deep in the Local is Lovely blog archives and before that, from Anna Derham aka @derhaminteriors’ late Grandma Booth. Than... read more

  95 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 21 Mar 2022
  12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 6, Rocky Road with Sweet Dukkah????

  Hello, I’m Sophie Hansen, a food writer and farmer. On our farm four hours west of Sydney, we raise deer according to holistic practices. This blog is a collection of recipes and resources for people who love supporting their farmers by sourcing, sharing ... read more

  205 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• 12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 6, Rocky Road with Sweet Dukkah????

  Hello, I’m Sophie Hansen, a food writer and farmer. On our farm four hours west of Sydney, we raise deer according to holistic practices. This blog is a collection of recipes and resources for people who love supporting their farmers by sourcing, sharing ... read more

  205 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 21 Mar 2022
  12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 10 Stonefruit and Currant Chutney????

  12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 8, Stonefruit and red currant chutney????  Prep time 20 minsCook time 30-35 minsMakes about 3 jars (depending on their size!) This is absolutely delicious served with warm ham and crusty bread, dolloped on a quich... read more

  182 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• 12 days of homemade Christmas presents Day 10 Stonefruit and Currant Chutney????

  12 days of homemade Christmas presentsDay 8, Stonefruit and red currant chutney????  Prep time 20 minsCook time 30-35 minsMakes about 3 jars (depending on their size!) This is absolutely delicious served with warm ham and crusty bread, dolloped on a quich... read more

  182 Posted by ONFARM Support