5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Honeybees from Pesticides

Posted 2025-06-23 10:00:14 by: ONFARM Support

Sometimes it’s not possible to avoid pesticides on farms, and this is a concern for beekeepers. Understanding the harm pesticides can do to bees is important; even more important is knowing how to protect them. The post 5 Ways Farmers Can Protect Honeybees from Pesticides appeared first on Modern ...

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Integrated Pest Management on the Farm: An Overview

Posted 2025-06-23 09:00:24 by: ONFARM Support

The most effective modes of controlling pests on a farm do not involve pesticides. In fact, the best control is prevention. Integrated pest management is an important way to keep pest pressure down and protect the land where your farm is situated. The post Integrated Pest Management on the Farm: An Overview appeared first on Modern ...

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11 Flowers You Should Plant Along Your Vegetable Garden

Posted 2025-06-16 12:00:06 by: ONFARM Support

A strip of wildflowers does more for a farm than regular pesticide use. And there’s no denying the geological and ecological benefits of native plantings added to a farm. Here are 11 flowers that lead to better production and a healthier, more resilient farm. The post 11 Flowers You Should Plant Along Your Vegetable Garden appeared first on Modern ...

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Get Healthy Soil by Nurturing the Rhizosphere: 5 Pro Tips

Posted 2025-06-16 10:00:54 by: ONFARM Support

Healthy soil is key to healthy plants, and vice versa. One way to support both soil and plants is to foster a healthy soil rhizosphere. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares some ways you can support this top layer of soil. The post Get Healthy Soil by Nurturing the Rhizosphere: 5 Pro Tips appeared first on Modern ...

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Could One of These Viral Farming Hacks Work on Your Land?

Posted 2025-06-09 10:00:38 by: ONFARM Support

It’s not uncommon to hear someone touting that they’ve discovered the next great farming hack. But what’s real, and what’s just a ploy to gain followers or customers? These gardening pros examine some popular hacks to see which ones could work for you. The post Could One of These Viral Farming Hacks Work on Your Land? appeared first on Modern ...

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9 Indispensable Tools for the Small-Scale Farmer

Posted 2025-06-09 10:00:15 by: ONFARM Support

With so many lists and products for small farms out there, it’s hard to know which tools to have on hand. This list covers nine essential tools for small-scale farmers and discusses why each is so important to keep around. The post 9 Indispensable Tools for the Small-Scale Farmer appeared first on Modern ...

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3 Trap Crops You Should Plant in June

Posted 2025-06-02 10:00:03 by: ONFARM Support

If you want to try a new pest control strategy this summer, you can plant trap crops in June. Briana Yablonski shares when trap crops are appropriate to use and lists a few you can plant this month. The post 3 Trap Crops You Should Plant in June appeared first on Modern ...

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9 Prize-Winning Tomatoes to Plant in June

Posted 2025-06-02 09:00:34 by: ONFARM Support

It’s not too late to plant tomatoes in June! These varieties deliver on flavor and productivity, making them welcome additions to your garden or farm. The post 9 Prize-Winning Tomatoes to Plant in June appeared first on Modern ...

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5 Conservation Buffers that will Transform Your Farmland

Posted 2025-05-26 10:00:09 by: ONFARM Support

Conservation practices and conventional farming can be integrated to benefit the local environment and the farm's production. Buffers make farms more climate-stable, more resilient, and more successful. Here are 5 ways to use them on your land. The post 5 Conservation Buffers that will Transform Your Farmland appeared first on Modern ...

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Reduce Soil Erosion and Water Waste with Contour Planting

Posted 2025-05-26 09:00:29 by: ONFARM Support

If you’re growing on sloped land, it pays to think about your farm layout before you start preparing the land and getting crops in the ground. Planting down the slope may sound like an easy option, but it lets rainwater rush straight downhill, leading to runoff and erosion. The post Reduce Soil Erosion and Water Waste with Contour Planting appeared first on Modern ...

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