How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strips

Posted 2025-08-25 09:00:33 by: ONFARM Support

As farmland degradation accelerates globally, prairie strips are emerging as a critical conservation solution. These strategic rows of native prairie plants, installed between crop fields, can reduce soil nutrient loss while restoring biodiversity to agricultural landscapes. The post How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strips appeared first on Modern ...

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Fight Potato Viruses with Wildflowers: 9 Flowers to Try

Posted 2025-08-18 09:00:53 by: ONFARM Support

Farmers who have encountered potato viruses know there is no viable treatment for them. But preventative measures go beyond ensuring seed quality is high. Here are 9 wildflowers that attract predators of the aphid vector species. The post Fight Potato Viruses with Wildflowers: 9 Flowers to Try appeared first on Modern ...

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How to Speed Up Your Compost: 5 Recommendations

Posted 2025-08-11 09:00:22 by: ONFARM Support

Getting a healthy amount of compost to spread on your crops ahead of the season gives them the boost they need to really take off. Learn these five ways to speed up the composting process, and you’ll have nutrient-rich humus in no time. The post How to Speed Up Your Compost: 5 Recommendations appeared first on Modern ...

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How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape

Posted 2025-08-04 10:00:13 by: ONFARM Support

Limiting or ceasing tillage offers improvements to soil health, but it can lead to problems with weeds. Here are a few ways you can beat weeds in a no-till environment. The post How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape appeared first on Modern ...

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The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming

Posted 2025-08-04 09:00:26 by: ONFARM Support

Dry farming is a viable strategy that helps farmers adapt to their local climate. It bolsters farms located in dry areas, allowing them to produce even though water is scarce. Take note of these 7 crops as you develop your own dry farm. The post The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming appeared first on Modern ...

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Nutrient Cycling on the Farm: 5 Practices to Implement Now

Posted 2025-07-28 09:00:45 by: ONFARM Support

Achieving a closed system on your farm is easy with a few key practices. Shifting focus toward nutrient cycling can turn a labor-intensive farm into a more passive, yet fruitful, endeavor. Here, gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay shares how to implement nutrient cycling on your farm to improve your soil and yields. The post Nutrient Cycling on the Farm: 5 Practices to Implement Now appeared first on Modern ...

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How to Start a Permaculture Farm

Posted 2025-07-28 09:00:06 by: ONFARM Support

Permaculture principles can be applied to gardens, large landscapes, and communities. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to start a permaculture farm using environmentally-friendly practices. The post How to Start a Permaculture Farm appeared first on Modern ...

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The Sweet Superfood You Should Be Growing

Posted 2025-07-21 09:00:04 by: ONFARM Support

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, prolific, and handle the harshest conditions. Farmers benefit greatly from adding this resilient crop to their land, including the revenue that comes from a healthy market share. The post The Sweet Superfood You Should Be Growing appeared first on Modern ...

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9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing

Posted 2025-07-21 09:00:03 by: ONFARM Support

Summer means long days, busy gardens, and bumper crops, but it can also bring unwelcome diseases. Planting disease-resistant vegetables is one way to help keep your plants healthy. The post 9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should Be Growing appeared first on Modern ...

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Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips

Posted 2025-07-14 10:00:30 by: ONFARM Support

Selling at a farmers market can be a great way to move lots of produce, but it can also leave you with tables full of leftovers. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some tips for making the most of your time at the market. The post Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips appeared first on Modern ...

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