Urban Agriculture Resources
Fall is here
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The impact of hurricanes
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Old Cars, Old Tires — and the DOT
There have been a number of things recently that have prompted me to look into the use of Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers on tires: a recent purchase of a used car with seemingly sound tires and a four-wheel-drive SUV…
How did Big Tex Urban Farms use hydroponics to achieve its Million Servings Mission?
Drew Demler, the State Fair of Texas director of horticulture and cofounder of Big Tex Urban Farms, and his staff were able to achieve the farm’s Million Servings Mission ahead of schedule using a variety of controlled environment hydroponic production…
Orange Is The New Carrot (Excerpt: “The Seed Detective”)
In this excerpt from Adam Alexander’s “The Seed Detective,” the British entertainment producer digs in to the history and significance of the orange carrot. The post Orange Is The New Carrot (Excerpt: “The Seed Detective”) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Pier Six Press — Creating a Community through Letterpress Cards
With the creation of new technology, many antique skills have disappeared. One of these is the art of letterpress. Karen Sawyer, the owner and operator of Pier Six Press, says that letterpress “is the old style of printing — that’s…
AeroFarms CTO Roger Buelow to Lead Kick-off Keynote Address at CEA Summit East
DANVILLE, VA – AeroFarms Chief Technology Officer Roger Buelow will lead the opening morning keynote address for the inaugural edition of the CEA Summit East, October 25-26, 2022. Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a…
Livestock Guardian Dogs: Live & Let Live Sheep Protection
The gold standard for non-lethal livestock protection, livestock guardian dogs can be invaluable partners in raising sheep and other vulnerable animals. The post Livestock Guardian Dogs: Live & Let Live Sheep Protection appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Potatoes 5 ways
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Why frozen fruits and vegetables are a good idea
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