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Farming’s Alternate Reality Is A Moneymaker
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia PA The story of the aging American farmer is getting old. Every time a new agricultural census report is released it documents how the age of farmers is rising. According to results of the latest census, the average age of primary producers increased from...
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A Best Practice That Isn’t Always
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia PA Beginning urban farmers eager to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability include rainwater harvesting in their startup plans. Once they start implementing, they usually find that what sounds good in theory doesn't work well in practice. The first downside is the expense in gear...
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Farm a Go-Go
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia PA A post to the Backyard Riches forum asks, “My home state has an interesting political environment after the elections that has led many people looking for an exit. Not getting political, just looking at options before my wallet is attacked. Has anyone moved...
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Surprises Galore! What to Expect on a SPIN Farm Tour
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia PA Farm tours are a hot ticket these days, especially ones that offer entertainment. Many SPIN farmers are hard pressed to provide hay rides, and their plots don’t provide an Instagram-ready backdrop for weddings. But they do show people how to make significant money...
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Time to Think Big(ger)?
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Roxanne C., Philadelphia PA Cutting out the middleman so SPIN farmers put more money in their own pockets was the business model we all started with 10+ years ago. Now, due to the rise of a new food culture, a growing number of grocery shoppers – those...
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Which irrigation methods work for which crops?
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Wally S., Wally's Market Garden, Pleasantdale SK This is a burning question among new and experienced SPIN farmers alike Get ready for the answer that drives everyone inside and outside of farming crazy: It depends. Your choice of irrigation will depend on lots of factors, including your...
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Rhubarb Has Sales Versatility
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Wally S., Wally's Market Garden, Pleasantdale SK Rhubarb can be a valuable crop for single crop production areas of a SPIN farm. My sales of rhubarb have been building for several years, and it is now in demand not only at my farmer's market but also among...
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Quick easy money: Potting up volunteer plants
Share This:FacebookTwitterLinkedinCourtesy of Wally S., Wally's Market Garden, Pleasantdale SK In early spring when your cash flow is still not developed, your sales can get a boost from a source many growers overlook or toss out: volunteer plants from around your property. Typical plants that do well in pots are...
