ONFARM Support 's Entries

• 02 Mar 2022
  What Spending Five Months on Bed Rest in an Old Farmhouse Taught Me

  “Forget it. Just throw them in the garbage,” I said to my husband Chris who was standing in front of me with a huge plastic bin meant for Christmas ornaments; only there was no holiday cheer inside this bin. Instead, it was filled with almost a hundred bi... read more

  62 | Published by Modern Farmer
• What Spending Five Months on Bed Rest in an Old Farmhouse Taught Me

  “Forget it. Just throw them in the garbage,” I said to my husband Chris who was standing in front of me with a huge plastic bin meant for Christmas ornaments; only there was no holiday cheer inside this bin. Instead, it was filled with almost a hundred bi... read more

  62 Published by Modern Farmer
• 26 Oct 2021
  The Chocolate Companies Working to Uproot Unfair Labor Practices

  In most countries, cacao pods ripen year round, meaning that harvesting them does, too. The production cycle for chocolate never truly slows down and certainly never stops. Why would it? The global chocolate market is valued at more than $135 billion and ... read more

  63 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• The Chocolate Companies Working to Uproot Unfair Labor Practices

  In most countries, cacao pods ripen year round, meaning that harvesting them does, too. The production cycle for chocolate never truly slows down and certainly never stops. Why would it? The global chocolate market is valued at more than $135 billion and ... read more

  63 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 25 Oct 2021
  Meet the Modern Farmer Helping Colombian Coffee Growers

  Nearly a decade ago, Maria Palacio left the lush green fields of her family’s coffee farm in Colombia in search of new opportunities in New York City. She hoped to pursue the fashion career of her dreams. But amid the hustle and bustle of working for high... read more

  66 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Meet the Modern Farmer Helping Colombian Coffee Growers

  Nearly a decade ago, Maria Palacio left the lush green fields of her family’s coffee farm in Colombia in search of new opportunities in New York City. She hoped to pursue the fashion career of her dreams. But amid the hustle and bustle of working for high... read more

  66 Published by Modern Farmer
• 24 Oct 2021
  How to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies

  Native to China, the spotted lanternfly is a visually beautiful insect with spotted outer wings and brightly colored red and white inner wings. But don’t be fooled. Although they may be pretty to look at, the pests should be destroyed immediately. While t... read more

  72 | Published by Modern Farmer
• How to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies

  Native to China, the spotted lanternfly is a visually beautiful insect with spotted outer wings and brightly colored red and white inner wings. But don’t be fooled. Although they may be pretty to look at, the pests should be destroyed immediately. While t... read more

  72 Published by Modern Farmer
• 22 Oct 2021
  There’s a Pumpkin Fungus Among Us

  If you’ve had trouble finding a pumpkin to plant on your doorstep just in time for spooky season, chances are you’re not alone. Chatter around pumpkin shortages has been circulating in recent weeks. The main culprit of such a crisis? Unfavorable weather c... read more

  64 | Published by Modern Farmer
• There’s a Pumpkin Fungus Among Us

  If you’ve had trouble finding a pumpkin to plant on your doorstep just in time for spooky season, chances are you’re not alone. Chatter around pumpkin shortages has been circulating in recent weeks. The main culprit of such a crisis? Unfavorable weather c... read more

  64 Published by Modern Farmer
• 22 Oct 2021
  How One Organization is Restoring a Community of Black Farmers

  Over the last 100 years, the number of Black farmers has dropped precipitously. Most estimates report that Black farmers have lost more than 12 million acres of land in the last century, or 90 percent of their previous holdings. One study calculated the l... read more

  71 | Published by Modern Farmer
• How One Organization is Restoring a Community of Black Farmers

  Over the last 100 years, the number of Black farmers has dropped precipitously. Most estimates report that Black farmers have lost more than 12 million acres of land in the last century, or 90 percent of their previous holdings. One study calculated the l... read more

  71 Published by Modern Farmer
• 21 Oct 2021
  Organic Soybean Prices Spike Despite Huge US Soybean Production

  Organic soybeans are a crucial crop for the production of organic soy products, such as soy milk and tofu. In the US, organic soybeans are also a major component of feed for organic-certified livestock. As Reuters reports, the prices of organic soybeans h... read more

  67 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Organic Soybean Prices Spike Despite Huge US Soybean Production

  Organic soybeans are a crucial crop for the production of organic soy products, such as soy milk and tofu. In the US, organic soybeans are also a major component of feed for organic-certified livestock. As Reuters reports, the prices of organic soybeans h... read more

  67 Published by Modern Farmer
• 20 Oct 2021
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  205 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  205 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 20 Oct 2021
  A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa: Part 2

  Beekeeper-funded Research A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa Part 2 First published in ABJ April 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Last month I covered the theory of using thermal treatment (hyperthermia) to control varroa, and some of the des... read more

  373 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa: Part 2

  Beekeeper-funded Research A Test of Thermal Treatment for Varroa Part 2 First published in ABJ April 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com Last month I covered the theory of using thermal treatment (hyperthermia) to control varroa, and some of the des... read more

  373 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 20 Oct 2021
  A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  360 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Comparative Trial of the Pollen Subs 2020: Part 1

  A COMPARATIVE TRIAL OF THE POLLEN SUBS 2020 Part 1 Beekeeper-Funded Research First published in ABJ July 2021 Randy OliverScientificBeekeeping.com California has been in a “mega-drought” for a decade. In many areas, there is not enough natural forage in ... read more

  360 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  A winters’ feast for friends

    This is  a lunch I made for a workshop some time ago, and is basically everything I believe about cooking in four dishes; good, simple, tasty and seasonal food shared generously without fuss and in good company.  It was a tasty spread of baked ricotta,... read more

  66 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A winters’ feast for friends

    This is  a lunch I made for a workshop some time ago, and is basically everything I believe about cooking in four dishes; good, simple, tasty and seasonal food shared generously without fuss and in good company.  It was a tasty spread of baked ricotta,... read more

  66 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  Simple sourdough! A video and step by step guide

  I’ve been baking simple sourdough for a few years now and absolutely love the baking and eating of this beautiful style of bread. And because a few of you lovely people have asked recently if I could share my process, I thought I’d make a little video sho... read more

  66 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Simple sourdough! A video and step by step guide

  I’ve been baking simple sourdough for a few years now and absolutely love the baking and eating of this beautiful style of bread. And because a few of you lovely people have asked recently if I could share my process, I thought I’d make a little video sho... read more

  66 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  Camp oven lamb shanks, by Amanda Thomas

  Amanda Thomas is one of those women who just gets stuff done. She’s a farmer, business owner, agronomist, mum and WICKED camp oven cook. She’s also a really kind, thoughtful and clever lady – let it be known that I am a big fan. I recently travelled to he... read more

  71 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Camp oven lamb shanks, by Amanda Thomas

  Amanda Thomas is one of those women who just gets stuff done. She’s a farmer, business owner, agronomist, mum and WICKED camp oven cook. She’s also a really kind, thoughtful and clever lady – let it be known that I am a big fan. I recently travelled to he... read more

  71 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  ‘5 Things to be Cheerful About’ podcast – episode one with Skye McAlpine!

  Skye McAlpine is a London/Venice-based food writer and a constant source of inspiration and joy for me. I have, and cook often from her two cookbooks (A Table in Venice and A Table for Friends) and was so excited to chat with her for this, my FIRST episod... read more

  66 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• ‘5 Things to be Cheerful About’ podcast – episode one with Skye McAlpine!

  Skye McAlpine is a London/Venice-based food writer and a constant source of inspiration and joy for me. I have, and cook often from her two cookbooks (A Table in Venice and A Table for Friends) and was so excited to chat with her for this, my FIRST episod... read more

  66 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  In Good Company workshops, 2021

  With my new book In Good Company launching very soon (April 1, 2021), I have been working away on a series of events and workshop to celebrate it’s release into the world! Here’s what we have so far, the calendar will be updated as more events are confirm... read more

  96 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• In Good Company workshops, 2021

  With my new book In Good Company launching very soon (April 1, 2021), I have been working away on a series of events and workshop to celebrate it’s release into the world! Here’s what we have so far, the calendar will be updated as more events are confirm... read more

  96 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  Iris and Wool and a weekend in Adelaide

  Last week I got to get on a plane and fly to Adelaide for the launch of Iris & Wool’s Autumn/Winter campaign (which includes two jumpers created in collaboration with me and the beautiful Emily of I&W). I’m wearing one of ‘our’ jumpers in the pict... read more

  70 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Iris and Wool and a weekend in Adelaide

  Last week I got to get on a plane and fly to Adelaide for the launch of Iris & Wool’s Autumn/Winter campaign (which includes two jumpers created in collaboration with me and the beautiful Emily of I&W). I’m wearing one of ‘our’ jumpers in the pict... read more

  70 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  Hannah’s Chicken Soup

  Well it’s certainly soup weather!  And do I have a soup for you….it’s this simple, nutritious chicken one and Louella, the little cutie pie eating it here (those eyes! That grip on those crayons!) will join me in testifying to its deliciousness. A couple ... read more

  65 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Hannah’s Chicken Soup

  Well it’s certainly soup weather!  And do I have a soup for you….it’s this simple, nutritious chicken one and Louella, the little cutie pie eating it here (those eyes! That grip on those crayons!) will join me in testifying to its deliciousness. A couple ... read more

  65 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  In Good Company

  My new book In Good Company is now out in the world! And I am feeling equal parts nerves and excitement about its launch. Here is the introduction I wrote for the opening pages, I hope it sets the scene for what this book is all about. And here too is a l... read more

  67 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• In Good Company

  My new book In Good Company is now out in the world! And I am feeling equal parts nerves and excitement about its launch. Here is the introduction I wrote for the opening pages, I hope it sets the scene for what this book is all about. And here too is a l... read more

  67 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 01 Oct 2021
  Blood orange wreath

  This blood orange wreath is all I ever want or need from a baking project – it’s not hard but hugely satisfying. The process of kneading the dough then rolling and pleating the wreath is a bit of a project,  but a fun one and the dough is beautiful and so... read more

  105 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• Blood orange wreath

  This blood orange wreath is all I ever want or need from a baking project – it’s not hard but hugely satisfying. The process of kneading the dough then rolling and pleating the wreath is a bit of a project,  but a fun one and the dough is beautiful and so... read more

  105 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 30 Sep 2021
  Rising Temperatures and the Future of Outside Livestock Production

  Amidst climbing temperatures and record-breaking heat waves, farmers worldwide have seen the health and production of their livestock come under threat in recent years. The ways in which a specific animal responds to heat stress vary, but cattle, sheep, g... read more

  67 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Rising Temperatures and the Future of Outside Livestock Production

  Amidst climbing temperatures and record-breaking heat waves, farmers worldwide have seen the health and production of their livestock come under threat in recent years. The ways in which a specific animal responds to heat stress vary, but cattle, sheep, g... read more

  67 Published by Modern Farmer