Category Archives: General info

Throw a Dart and Read a Landscape

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jenn Colby

As a regional coordinator for a NESARE-funded regional comprehensive grazing course as well as a fellow trainee, the simple act of throwing some darts has had a profound effect on me and the way that I look at pasture. For … Continue reading →

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Life on a Crouton Farm: From Value-added Product to Growing a Local Commodity

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Debra Heleba

For many farmers, the road to value-added starts with good, abundant production of a commodity and the desire to increase farm revenues by adding value to that commodity through product development. For Francie Caccavo, owner of Olivia’s Croutons, the opposite … Continue reading →

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No Excuses! Actions for growing the ranks of women farmer-leaders

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mary Peabody

With new markets come new farmers. For every farm operator under the age of 35, the U.S. has six farm operators over 65, many of whom are on the verge of retirement. To meet our current and future needs, Agriculture … Continue reading →

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