ONFARM Support 's Entries

• 29 Sep 2021
  A Climate Change Solution Beneath Our Feet

  When we think of climate change solutions, what typically comes to mind is the transportation we use, the lights in our home, the buildings we power and the food we eat. Rarely do we think about the ground beneath our feet. Kate Scow thinks a lot about t... read more

  198 | Posted by ONFARM Support
• A Climate Change Solution Beneath Our Feet

  When we think of climate change solutions, what typically comes to mind is the transportation we use, the lights in our home, the buildings we power and the food we eat. Rarely do we think about the ground beneath our feet. Kate Scow thinks a lot about t... read more

  198 Posted by ONFARM Support
• 29 Sep 2021
  How California Wildfires Are Affecting Vineyards

  Fires are a fact of life in California, but the severity and volume of the fires lately are causing major problems for one of the state’s most important agricultural crops: grapes. Winegrape growing is a fundamental and significant part of the agricultura... read more

  73 | Published by Modern Farmer
• How California Wildfires Are Affecting Vineyards

  Fires are a fact of life in California, but the severity and volume of the fires lately are causing major problems for one of the state’s most important agricultural crops: grapes. Winegrape growing is a fundamental and significant part of the agricultura... read more

  73 Published by Modern Farmer
• 28 Sep 2021
  Why Defining Agricultural Terms is Critical

  Some agricultural terms—such as “organic”— seem pretty straightforward. There is a certification process, in which farmers need to show each step of the production cycle, and there can be regular audits to ensure a level of quality control. But other term... read more

  63 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Why Defining Agricultural Terms is Critical

  Some agricultural terms—such as “organic”— seem pretty straightforward. There is a certification process, in which farmers need to show each step of the production cycle, and there can be regular audits to ensure a level of quality control. But other term... read more

  63 Published by Modern Farmer
• 27 Sep 2021
  The Unique Struggle of Running a Sheep Dairy in America

  The challenges of small-scale farming are well documented, especially in a world grappling with issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chains have been disrupted and consumers now shop for food differently. Climate change continues to take a toll.... read more

  65 | Published by Modern Farmer
• The Unique Struggle of Running a Sheep Dairy in America

  The challenges of small-scale farming are well documented, especially in a world grappling with issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply chains have been disrupted and consumers now shop for food differently. Climate change continues to take a toll.... read more

  65 Published by Modern Farmer
• 26 Sep 2021
  Why Seasonality Matters for Cheese

  We easily accept that summer is the time for sweet corn and tomatoes, and fall is the season for hearty squashes and orchard fruits—at least where I live in the northern hemisphere. But rarely do we give the same thought to cheese. Why not? Cheese is an a... read more

  59 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• Why Seasonality Matters for Cheese

  We easily accept that summer is the time for sweet corn and tomatoes, and fall is the season for hearty squashes and orchard fruits—at least where I live in the northern hemisphere. But rarely do we give the same thought to cheese. Why not? Cheese is an a... read more

  59 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 25 Sep 2021
  How to Preserve Your Own Flowers

  I love always having a jar full of fresh flowers in my space, from fluffy hydrangeas to delicate peonies to fiery birds of paradise—especially when they’re snipped from my family’s garden. Alas, these bouquets are fleeting, but it is possible to extend fl... read more

  65 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• How to Preserve Your Own Flowers

  I love always having a jar full of fresh flowers in my space, from fluffy hydrangeas to delicate peonies to fiery birds of paradise—especially when they’re snipped from my family’s garden. Alas, these bouquets are fleeting, but it is possible to extend fl... read more

  65 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 24 Sep 2021
  America's Oldest Continuously Operating Victory Garden

  "Don't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you got 'til it's goneThey paved paradise and put up a parking lot."—Joni Mitchell Throughout my life, I have found that maintaining a positive outlook has helped me achieve many good things. At the ris... read more

  225 | Published by Modern Farmer
• America's Oldest Continuously Operating Victory Garden

  "Don't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you got 'til it's goneThey paved paradise and put up a parking lot."—Joni Mitchell Throughout my life, I have found that maintaining a positive outlook has helped me achieve many good things. At the ris... read more

  225 Published by Modern Farmer
• 23 Sep 2021
  Tar Spot Disease Is Plaguing Corn Fields Across the Midwest

  Pesky infestations of tar spot disease are expected to put another dent in farmers’ yields across the Midwest, according to a team of scientists that specializes in crop pathology. Tar spot is recognized by its raised black spots that sprout on healthy or... read more

  348 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Tar Spot Disease Is Plaguing Corn Fields Across the Midwest

  Pesky infestations of tar spot disease are expected to put another dent in farmers’ yields across the Midwest, according to a team of scientists that specializes in crop pathology. Tar spot is recognized by its raised black spots that sprout on healthy or... read more

  348 Published by Modern Farmer
• 22 Sep 2021
  What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers

  We’ve reached that point in late summer when my pepper plants are producing more than I can keep up with. There are only so many stuffed peppers, fajitas and stir fries one can eat. If your garden is also pumping out a bountiful amount of peppers right no... read more

  63 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers

  We’ve reached that point in late summer when my pepper plants are producing more than I can keep up with. There are only so many stuffed peppers, fajitas and stir fries one can eat. If your garden is also pumping out a bountiful amount of peppers right no... read more

  63 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  The Most Luxurious Spa is in Your Garden

  Does this Friday afternoon sound familiar? It’s been a long week in a year (two years?) of long weeks. You’re a little achy, you have a bit of a headache and there aren’t any big plans for the weekend because, ya know.  We’ve all been there. But instead o... read more

  63 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• The Most Luxurious Spa is in Your Garden

  Does this Friday afternoon sound familiar? It’s been a long week in a year (two years?) of long weeks. You’re a little achy, you have a bit of a headache and there aren’t any big plans for the weekend because, ya know.  We’ve all been there. But instead o... read more

  63 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  What Does the Future of Ethical Meat Look Like?

  In the wake of the mislabelling scandal that fan-favorite meat producer Belcampo weathered just a few months ago, small, independent ranchers are finding their footing in a changing industry.  Many ranchers and farmers pride themselves on producing ethica... read more

  67 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• What Does the Future of Ethical Meat Look Like?

  In the wake of the mislabelling scandal that fan-favorite meat producer Belcampo weathered just a few months ago, small, independent ranchers are finding their footing in a changing industry.  Many ranchers and farmers pride themselves on producing ethica... read more

  67 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  5 Wild Grains You Can Cook With

  If you’re looking to expand your pantry—and to move away from some of the kitchen’s more expected carbohydrates—wild grains may be for you. As a category, wild grains are defined as uncultivated grains that grow naturally and have been used for centuries ... read more

  67 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 5 Wild Grains You Can Cook With

  If you’re looking to expand your pantry—and to move away from some of the kitchen’s more expected carbohydrates—wild grains may be for you. As a category, wild grains are defined as uncultivated grains that grow naturally and have been used for centuries ... read more

  67 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  How to (Actually) Get Rid of Fruit Flies

  Fruit flies are the worst. One day, you have a perfectly lovely banana sitting on your counter, and the next, you’re hosting a bed and breakfast for a colony of vermin, and they are overstaying their welcome. Fruit flies can pop up at any time of year, bu... read more

  68 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• How to (Actually) Get Rid of Fruit Flies

  Fruit flies are the worst. One day, you have a perfectly lovely banana sitting on your counter, and the next, you’re hosting a bed and breakfast for a colony of vermin, and they are overstaying their welcome. Fruit flies can pop up at any time of year, bu... read more

  68 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  What Does ‘Antibiotic Free’ Mean When it Comes to Food?

  Do you know what’s in your food? That’s the question posed to me by Kevin Lo, CEO of FoodID, a company that tests food to ensure accountability on food labels. It’s a direct question and one that I feel confident answering. What’s in my food? Food, I repl... read more

  61 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• What Does ‘Antibiotic Free’ Mean When it Comes to Food?

  Do you know what’s in your food? That’s the question posed to me by Kevin Lo, CEO of FoodID, a company that tests food to ensure accountability on food labels. It’s a direct question and one that I feel confident answering. What’s in my food? Food, I repl... read more

  61 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  5 Rare Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Care For

  Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know it, you have a full-on windowsill garden. No judgment. We’ve all been there... read more

  72 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 5 Rare Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Care For

  Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know it, you have a full-on windowsill garden. No judgment. We’ve all been there... read more

  72 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  Monstera Mania: Why the Rare Houseplant Craze Isn’t Going Away

  As sourdough starters turn to sludge in the back of the fridge and spin bikes gather dust in the corner, one pandemic trend is still going strong. Sales of houseplants surged last year and still continue to rise. One survey found that two-thirds of nurser... read more

  66 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• Monstera Mania: Why the Rare Houseplant Craze Isn’t Going Away

  As sourdough starters turn to sludge in the back of the fridge and spin bikes gather dust in the corner, one pandemic trend is still going strong. Sales of houseplants surged last year and still continue to rise. One survey found that two-thirds of nurser... read more

  66 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  The Rise of At-Home Hydroponic Gardens

  April Rolle had a leafy green problem. The busy doctor loved salads, but she hadn’t had any luck growing lettuce or other salad components in her outdoor container garden, and because of her schedule, she never ended up using all of the greens she bought ... read more

  60 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• The Rise of At-Home Hydroponic Gardens

  April Rolle had a leafy green problem. The busy doctor loved salads, but she hadn’t had any luck growing lettuce or other salad components in her outdoor container garden, and because of her schedule, she never ended up using all of the greens she bought ... read more

  60 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  How to Design a Moon Garden

  The journey that exists in the garden is one that is gratifying, taxing and even full of comfort. So, after many months of nurturing tiny seeds and watching them grow into an abundance of fruit, vegetables or ornamental blooms, it’s only natural to want t... read more

  64 | Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• How to Design a Moon Garden

  The journey that exists in the garden is one that is gratifying, taxing and even full of comfort. So, after many months of nurturing tiny seeds and watching them grow into an abundance of fruit, vegetables or ornamental blooms, it’s only natural to want t... read more

  64 Published by Moder Farmer - Food & Lifestyle
• 22 Sep 2021
  The Companies Specializing in Farm-to-Door Delivery Service

  When the pandemic hit in March 2020, temporarily closing farmers’ markets and restaurants, farmer Katie Madden knew she had to quickly shift gears in order to sell what her farm had already grown. So the co-owner of Missoula Grain and Vegetable Co. in sou... read more

  232 | Published by Modern Farmer
• The Companies Specializing in Farm-to-Door Delivery Service

  When the pandemic hit in March 2020, temporarily closing farmers’ markets and restaurants, farmer Katie Madden knew she had to quickly shift gears in order to sell what her farm had already grown. So the co-owner of Missoula Grain and Vegetable Co. in sou... read more

  232 Published by Modern Farmer
• 22 Sep 2021
  Ladybug Odor Could Be a Great New Pesticide

  Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ladybugs into an affected area, as ladybugs will prey on... read more

  381 | Published by Modern Farmer
• Ladybug Odor Could Be a Great New Pesticide

  Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ladybugs into an affected area, as ladybugs will prey on... read more

  381 Published by Modern Farmer