The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Israel
Since 2001, Dr. Benny Chefetz has been a faculty member at the Department of Soil and Water Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem ...
... As of 2011 he is acting as the Director of the Hebrew University Center of Excellence in Agriculture and Environmental Health. Since October 2017, Prof. Chefetz serves the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The research group headed by Prof. Chefetz aims at elucidating the fate and processes of organic pollutants occurring in water, reclaimed wastewater, soils and sediments. An overarching goal is to elucidate physical, chemical and biological processes that influence the behavior of organic pollutants in the agricultural environment. Special interests are: (1) Pharmaceutical compounds in reclaimed wastewater-soil-plant-human continuum; (2) Sorption-desorption behavior of xenobiotics in soils and sediments; (3) Nano particles in the agro-environment: fate and processes; (4) Nature and reactivity of dissolved organic matter in soils.
Human exposure to wastewater-derived pharmaceuticals: New Data from a Clinical Trial
Benny Chefetz1,2,*, Naama Golan2, Michael Schapira2, Vered Mordehay1, Orly Manor2,3, and Ora Paltiel2,3
1 Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
2 The Hebrew University Center of Excellence in Agriculture and Environmental Health
3 Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Fresh water scarcity has led to increased use of treated wastewater as an alternative source for crop irrigation. Concerns have been raised regarding pharmaceutical exposure via treated wastewater (Goldstein et al., 2014; Malchi et al., 2014; Paz et al., 2016). In our work we demonstrated that active pharmaceutical are introduced to arable land via irrigation water. Moreover we showed that some pharmaceuticals can be taken up and accumulate in edible parts of plants. In a randomized controlled trial (Paltiel et al., 2016) we demonstrate that healthy individuals consuming reclaimed wastewater-irrigated produce excreted carbamazepine and its metabolites in their urine, while subjects consuming fresh water-irrigated produce excreted undetectable or significantly lower levels of carbamazepine. We also report that the carbamazepine metabolite pattern at this low exposure level differed from that observed at therapeutic doses. This "proof of concept" study demonstrates that human exposure to xenobiotics occurs through ingestion of reclaimed wastewater-irrigated produce, providing real world data which could guide risk assessments and policy design to ensure the safe use of wastewater for crop irrigation.
Based on these findings, we expanded the work by measuring urine carbamazepine levels in specific populations that may show sensitivity to environmental exposure to pharmaceuticals via ingestion of wastewater-irrigated produce. We aimed at measuring the exposure level of healthy volunteers eating their usual diet to carbamazepine and assess inter-individual differences based on age, pregnancy, and type of diet, as well as other baseline parameters such as sex, medication use, body mass index and smoking.
New data about exposure level between the groups and the relationship based on baseline parameters will be presented.
Goldstein, M., Shenker, M. &Chefetz, B. (2014). Insights into the uptake processes of wastewater-borne pharmaceuticals by vegetables. Environmental Science & Technology 48(10): 5593-5600.
Malchi, T., Maor, Y., Tadmor, G., Shenker, M. &Chefetz, B. (2014). Irrigation of root vegetables with treated wastewater: Evaluating uptake of pharmaceuticals and the associated human health risks. Environmental Science & Technology 48(16): 9325-9333.
Paltiel, O., Fedorova, G., Tadmor, G., Kleinstern, G., Maor, Y. &Chefetz, B. (2016). Human exposure to wastewater-derived pharmaceuticals in fresh produce: A randomized controlled trial focusing on carbamazepine. Environmental Science & Technology 50(8): 4476-4482.
Paz, A., Tadmor, G., Malchi, T., Blotevogel, J., Borch, T., Polubesova, T. &Chefetz, B. (2016). Fate of carbamazepine, its metabolites, and lamotrigine in soils irrigated with reclaimed wastewater: Sorption, leaching and plant uptake. Chemosphere 160: 22-29.


I recently went on a great island adventure that took me to the northern village of Penville. I met some lovely people there and perused some of the most fertile lands this end of the island. A gracious local lady walked me through the process of making cocoa-from removing the cocoa pod from the tree, drying/roasting the pods, grinding them down, and forming small cocoa sticks that are sellable at market. It was a lot more hard work than I expected! The experience left me with a great appreciation for those who make a living using their hands. I’m amazed at how cheap cocoa sticks are at the market after seeing what it takes to make just one cocoa stick. I haven’t made cocoa tea yet, but it’s on my to- do list. Till then, here are some photos. Enjoy!


We have served the communities of Eufaula and Clayton, Alabama by providing free fresh food.
Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we’re able to grow and share corn, collards, peas, peppers, turnips and more. Every year we host a “Hoe-Down In The Garden” - everyone’s invited to share in the harvest.
Twelve Stones CDC operates two community gardens in Barbour County, Alabama (Eufaula and Clayton).
We also partner with related agencies to promote healthy eating habits and positive lifestyle choices.
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- We stock Galvanised Gates, Water Troughs, Feeders etc.
- We hold Bateman livestock equipment for horses, cattle and sheep.
- We have in stock 7 rail and half mesh galvanised gates, sheep ring feeders, lamb creep feeders as well as standard and hanging sheep troughs and water troughs.
- We also have a large selection of JFC plastic feed and water troughs and other equipment including an excellent range of two and three wheeled barrows, some with tipping bodies.
- We can supply the COX ALLIGATOR, the "best portable, durable, lightweight sheep handling system on the market". Let us know your requirements and we can quote you a price or arrange a demonstration.


Another issue, space. Though you do need space to grow a garden, there are many ways to work around a small area and still get some valuable produce. My yard is definitely not large, but I have utilized every nook and cranny to my advantage. Here are some pictures of how I have made the most of my space.
Here is the box. This is my lettuce and herb box. I did purchase my herb plants a couple weeks ago on a great deal I found , so those were not from seed.
~~~Tip, see that blue cup. It is filled with beer. Slugs are attracted to beer and will go for that instead of your plants. Great, especially here in the pacific NW, slug capital of the world.~~~
This is the far side of our yard. I have about a 1 foot growing space all around the outside and a 2 foot oval in the middle where my strawberries are
growing taking over. I started with 2 small strawberry plants 2 years ago and now that. I will be transplanting some onto my hillside after this season. In this picture you can see my beans. I made these fences for the beans to grow on by using cheap ($2) yard stakes and cut a roll of wire fencing we had left over.
This is the very far side, behind the strawberries in the previous pictures. These are all squash that I started from seed from the squash I purchase at the local farmers markets last year. When you seed your squash wash the seeds up good and dry them on a towel. It is best to use locally grown squash because you know they do well in that area. This is one section of my squash, the other are behind the tomatoes in the previous picture.
~~~Another great tip that you can see in this picture is the reddish tint you see all around the plants. That is Cayenne pepper. This an awesome, cheap and natural way to keep pests off your plants.~~~
And finally, Loralei's favorite part of the garden, the chives. Chives will come back every year, so once you plant them you don't have to replant. These are mine I started 2 years ago.


2013 Barrel One source trip / Tanna Island / Vanuatu
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Rather than purchasing our raw green arabica beans from a corporate importer, Barrel One Coffee Roasters buy directly from Farmer Co-operatives and Estate farms on Tanna Island. Not only does this allow a direct trade relationship in which we know our farmers, it also allows us to fund projects for the co-operatives and estates. Recently we donated Coffee Pulping machines to the farmers of INIK Co-operative. We saw their needs and delivered with products that would be beneficial to the Co-operative. When purchasing Tanna coffee from Barrel One you are directly helping the coffee farmers and the community of Tanna Island.
Tanna Island is considered one of the most organic places on earth. The locally active Mt Yasur volcano is referred to by the local Ni-Vanuatuians as the mother of the land. Daily the volcano produces ash cloud which is blown northward by the South- easterly trade winds, fertilizing the subsistence farmers lands.
The island itself is made up of 20,000 people of which rely on subsistence farming methods for their livelihood. Each farmer has between 1 -2 acres of gardens in which they grow Taro, Casava, peanuts, cabbage and many other vegetables to either sell or procure for their families.
The cashcrop of the island is Coffee. In 2005 there was a huge push to expand the coffee industry by a pull and plant iniatitive. This resulted in a growth from 25 tonne per year upward of 100 tonne of coffee coming from this island. An intercropping system was created in which the coffee was planted in 3 metre rows, with every 1.5 metres being for their own crop. This intercropping system not only means the land can give them fresh produce, but also make money for the basics in life.
Mt Yasur Volcano plays a very important part in all the farmers lives giving vital organic nutrients for the soils. In numerous areas of the island where roads have been cut out of the hills you can notice huge soil bases. In one particular area there the soil goes down 3 metres, without a rock or clay to be seen.
Tanna Island Coffee beans are 100% organic and are a direct trade resource with all coffee coming from the island being traded directly from the INIK (together) farmers Co-operative.
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About The Fluffy Dog
I’m Emily: music historian, animal lover, and mom (to two little kids, two big, fluffy dogs, and fourteen lovably bird-brained chickens). I grow flowers in my backyard here in Acton, MA, using sustainable and regenerative methods.
I haven’t always been a gardener, but I have always loved flowers. Even when I was a grad student on a seriously skimpy budget, I’d bring home a weekly bouquet from the grocery store – usually whatever was cheap and bright at Trader Joe’s. What I especially loved, though, were those lush, romantic blooms with a million petals. Ranunculus, dahlias, lisianthus, double tulips with blooms so big you’d swear they were peonies…you know, the flowers I’d only ever seen in wedding magazines, not in anyone’s backyard.
When the gardening bug bit, it bit hard. (Just ask my husband, Noah: I tend to do things at either 150% or not at all.) Most of my work as an academic is indoors and abstract, and getting my hands in the soil really helped to balance me out. Learning to produce my own food and flowers, without the pesticides and harmful practices of industrial farming, also gave me a way of managing climate anxiety – a concern of mine that has grown wildly since I became a mom.
Over many years and through trial and (very frequent!) error, I’ve learned a lot about growing flowers – even those finicky, romantic, fluffy blooms I love so much. While I’m continuing to learn (right now, by completing a certificate in sustainable farming at UMASS and listening to a million nerdy podcasts on topics like Korean Natural Farming, pulse watering, and no-till methods), I'm feeling ready to share my flowers with my neighbors here in Acton, Boxborough, and West Concord. And so, in the spring of 2023, my little backyard flower farm - named The Fluffy Dog, after George the Saint Bernard and Violet the Great Pyrenees - opened its doors!


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Seed Germination Index
To find out if water is needed for seed germination
A. Take a seed that has been soaked in water for four hours and gently ease it open without disturbing the inside structures. Observe these structures using a binocular microscope. The outside structure of the seed has already been drawn and labelled for you. Now draw the inside structure of the seed and using the following labels.
Seed coat, food store (cotyledons), root (radicle), shoot (plumule)
B. Now remove the seed coat from one half of the seed. Add to the seed, three drops of iodine solution. What do you observe?
This is a positive test for a complex sugar called starch. It is the food store for the seed.
C. Now cut open the storage organs and put three drops of iodine solution onto a part that you have cut open. What do you observe?
What do these storage organs contain?
Seeds and storage organs contain food to allow the plant to start to grow again the following spring.
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Awasome Kikuyu Vs Couch References. Couch on the other hand will have tough shiny stalks and the nodules. It can be bought as a seed is good on water and will look crap with.
Let's see if we can help.as you can see in the video, we have 5 differen. Two new exciting varieties of lawn entered the turf industry in 2018. Couch often spoils and turns yellow quickly (or develops brown spots), so may not be as good a choice as other turf types.
We Provide Tree Felling, Instant Lawn, Artificial Grass, Irrigation Services, Demolition, Stump Removal Services:
Two new exciting varieties of lawn entered the turf industry in 2018. These varieties both boast the same resilience as dna certified sir walter but with a finer leaf blade. Both buffalo and kikuyu keep their colour well.
Couch Generally Requires Mowing Once Every 7 To 14 Days In The Growing.
Kikuyu is rough, tough and indestructible it is invasive and the best thing about it is it is quick and cheap to grow. Both kikuyu and buffalo are considered warm season grasses. Zoysia have a fine leaf blade but is slightly wider than couch, tapering along the blade to a tip.
However, It Does Generally Require Slightly More.
Sir walter buffalo is a low maintenance grass variety. Kikuyu will have quite thick fleshy stalks near the blade ends and there will be a lot of fine hair on the blades. Many contractors have trouble identifying the different [warm season] grass types.
Couch Often Spoils And Turns Yellow Quickly (Or Develops Brown Spots), So May Not Be As Good A Choice As Other Turf Types.
While it will withstand cold conditions once it. Higher lawn maintenance effort and cost. It can be bought as a seed is good on water and will look crap with.
It Grows Well In Anything From 70 Percent Shade To Full.
Check this one out in the screenshot. The kenda kikuyu is the winner if it is a shady lawn. It also has a dense growth providing it with a high wear resistance.


nabo news - regional & seasonal: just hype or is it really much better for everyone?
shortcuts with great effects through conscious nutrition
have you ever eaten a grasshopper? no? this has not been a problem in switzerland since march 2017. three insect species have been approved for food production there. mealworms, crickets and grasshoppers. sounds like a jungle camp? but it isn’t at all.
rather, the decision was the result of a simple realization. People are questioning and reflecting on their consumption and nutritional behavior more than before. not everyone wants to be a vegetarian or vegan, but they do want to eat less meat. to make a contribution against mass animal farming, against animal cruelty, and also for the good of the environment. it is no coincidence that regional (local) foods are in greater demand than organic products. this was also confirmed in a study by the american company, a.t. kearney (http://www.atkearney.de/documents/856314/2519692/bip-lebensmittel-regional-ist-gefragter-als-bio.pdf).
regional & seasonal cooking - nabomade® on youtube
were you already aware? meat also consumes energy
for example, it takes 15 liters of water to produce one potato, while an incredible 3,500 liters are needed for a steak. this is something to think about in view of the worldwide water shortage.
the fao, the food and agriculture organization of the united nations, also estimates that livestock farming accounts for 14.5 percent of all greenhouse gases, globally. a similar amount to the entire transport sector, i.e. what all cars, trucks, planes and tractors produce together.
the environmental association, wwf says that if every citizen gave up meat just once a week, it would save around nine million tons of greenhouse gases every year. the equivalent of 75 billion car kilometers.
the truth about the insect-protein myth
environmentally-conscious eaters tend to be deficient in iron and protein due to the lower consumption of meat. this must be balanced by targeted nutrition, dietary supplements or replacement products. this is where the insects come into play. their supposed wealth of protein explains the new nutritional trend.
however, in many cases, the amounts contained are overestimated. "when analyzing the protein content of insects, the chitinous exoskeleton is often included. however, it does not contain any protein or nutritional value," explains christian rüger, a naturopath at naturheilzentrum bottrop. "without chitin, the amount of protein in insects is the same as that of other livestock."
regional shopping - contributing to the promotion of the local economy
you do not have to resort to such exotic remedies to eat more healthily and sustainably, according to the naturopath and vlogger, farid zitoun. "what you eat is not that crucial. where and when you buy it is much more important." zitoun and rüger have made a recent youtube video highlighting the benefits of regional and seasonal shopping. you will find further information about it on the naturheilzentrum bottrop vimeo channel.
ultimately, all types of mass food production lead to unresolved problems with an ever-increasing world population. substantial quantities of water, animal feed, and medication would also be required for the extensive production of insects.
it therefore makes much more sense to shop ‘regionally and seasonally’. because the best type of food production takes place where it is not produced in mass, where only small areas need to be cultivated, and where the transport routes are short.
four reasons to buy ‘regional and seasonal’ produce
such a conscious approach to your own diet has many advantages:
- for your health
food is best in terms of nutritional value and flavor when it is harvested at the perfect time and is quickly consumed. in addition, the variety created by seasonal shopping leads to a very balanced diet.
- for your wallet
fruit and vegetables are cheaper in peak season, as the prices fall due to the wide range.
- for the environment
lower transport distances save energy and greenhouse-gas emissions will be reduced. for example, shipments of apples from south america require more than ten times more energy than is needed for the distribution of domestic produce. if the fruit is imported by air, energy consumption is more than 500 times higher.
- for the local economy
the preference for local products strengthens the predominantly medium-sized economy in germany. local farmers, farms and producers will be supported and can create long-term jobs. the neighborly effect strengthens the trust in the goods and their socially responsible production.
at naturheilzentrum bottrop, farid zitoun and christian rüger keep informing their patients about the benefits of a new food culture too. although it really wouldn’t be that ‘new’.
rather, it would be a return to a nutritional and cooking tradition that was once commonplace, as technological advances had not yet enabled the year-round availability of almost all types of food in every part of the world. in conclusion: not everything that is possible needs to be done. this also includes the breeding and eating of insects.
more about current nutritional trends involving jerusalem artichokes & co.
here in the nabo blog magazine, you will also find an interesting article by the journalist, christa herlinger, about tubers which are rich in vitamins and provide genuine sources of energy: https://naturheilzentrum.com/en/news/things-to-know-in-nabonews-about-lifestyle-nutritional-trends-and-jerusalem-artichokes/


We would like to welcome you to our farm nestled along the Space Coast here in FL. We are a small family run farm that started like many others with wanting to provide fresh eggs for ourselves. We enjoy our fresh eggs, and our hens lay well enough to offer them available to others.
As the years have passed by we have evolved with what livestock we maintain. The many flocks of chickens and waterfowl have given way to a flock of sheep, and herd of rabbits. We raise both for fiber, showing, and meat, while still maintaining a small flock of ducks for eggs.


Lavender farms are growing (pun intended) in popularity around the world. Since growing lavender is relatively easy, and its blooms are so popular for so many uses, you probably don’t have to go far to find a lavender growing operation. Lavender has grown wild for all of recorded history in the countries of the Mediterranean and has spread through trade, settlement, and conquering armies.
Commercial production of lavender seems to have been started in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These farms were started to provide the essential oil to the perfume industry.
Today they can be found in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, United States of America (USA), Canada, United Kingdom, and of course Mediterranean countries such as France. In the USA lavender farms can be found from New England to Hawaii, from the Pacific Northwest to the Atlantic Southeast, and even in the desert Southwest!
Lavender farms come in many shapes and sizes, from the large commercial operations covering a hundred acres or more to the small boutique farms that are not much more than a large garden. The primary focus of the large farms is to harvest the aromatic blossoms to extract the essential oil through distillation. Often the stills are large self-contained units on trailers that are pulled into the fields. The harvested lavender is loaded directly into the still and the essential oil is put into large containers as it is extracted.
Many of the small to medium sized farms build their operation around the few weeks of summer that the lavender blossoms are at their peak in aroma and beauty. Many of these farms are open to the public and are geared to giving their visitors a unique “Lavender Experience”.
Tours – Many farms provide tours to allow their guests to soak up the relaxing atmosphere of a lavender field in bloom. The tours will be as varied as the farms themselves. You might simply take a stroll through a field on your own, or you might get a guided tour of the facilities including drying and distilling areas. You might even get a hayride on a horse drawn trailer to visit the fields of a larger farm. Regardless of the lavender tour details, you are sure to enjoy the atmosphere you experience on the farm.
Festivals – Lavender festivals are becoming very popular events that celebrate all things lavender. Some small farms sponsor their own festivals, and farmers in areas that have multiple farms may cooperate to have a larger festival. Some of the attractions that are common at many festivals may include:
Pick your own lavender. Walk through the field and harvest your own bounty.
Taste the lavender. Opportunities to dine on lavender seasoned delicacies.
Sample lavender products. Try everything from massage oil to pet shampoo
- Weddings – Some lavender farms offer the use of their facilities to couples who want to tie the knot among the beautiful and sweet smelling lavender blossoms. Lavender bouquets, decorations and colors become a part of the once in a lifetime experience of a lavender wedding .
- Products – Many lavender farmers also make and sell products made from lavender. Some of the common products in this cottage industry include soaps, lotions, creams, and bath salts. Other products are made from the dried lavender stalks and buds including sachets, wands, and wreaths.
If you ever get the opportunity to visit a lavender farm while the plants are in bloom, you’ll enjoy an experience that will likely draw you back again and again.


Here in the U.S., we have the good fortune of access to a wide variety of produce all year round. For that reason, it often escapes my mind that each fruit and vegetable has its very own growing season. When it comes to seasonality, there is no produce item that suffers more than the tomato. We’ve all seen them; flavorless, pink tomatoes that are hard as a rock. The vast difference between that type of tomato and one that is grown in a garden can hardly be encompassed by words.
So just in case you are thinking tomato seasonality doesn’t matter too much, I would urge you to think again. A well grown, in-season tomato is a flavorful masterpiece. They are sweet, acidic, and pouring with juice–simply out of this world.
With the summer tomato season quickly approaching, I love the idea of stuffed tomatoes. They make an amazing side dish and are a great way to use up the tons and tons of fresh tomatoes you plan to buy this summer. Too hungry to wait for summer? Not to worry, these can be made any time of year and are actually a perfect way to add flavor to lack luster tomatoes.
No matter if your parmesan and sausage-stuffed tomatoes are made in winter, spring, summer, or fall, this recipe is sure to please. These guys are filled up with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, crisp Italian sausage, and fresh parsley, then topped off with a layer of delicious Parmesan cheese. This stuffing is so tasty, if I could be a fly on the wall, I’m pretty sure I’ll catch you eating it by itself. It also works great in bell peppers, kind of like our vegan quinoa stuffed pepper recipe. So grab some tomatoes and get cooking!
- 6 small tomatoes (I used Compari) or 3 large vine-ripened tomatoes
- 6 ounces Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cut the core out of the small tomatoes, and scrape out the seeds using a small spoon or melon baller. If you’re using the large tomatoes, simply scrape out the seeds. Salt the tomatoes, inside and out, then place on a rack over a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, cut side down, to drain for 15 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are draining, make the filling. Place a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it becomes browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Drain any excess fat or liquid from the sausage and transfer to a medium, heat-proof bowl. Add the panko, parsley, olive oil, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
- Turn the tomatoes so that the cut side is facing up and fill each with an even amount of the stuffing. Be sure not to pack the stuffing inside the tomatoes. Top each tomato with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake the stuffed tomatoes, on the rack, until the cheese becomes browned, about 20 minutes. Allow the tomatoes to cool for 5 minutes, then devour.


My family came up to visit this week and we wanted to show them around the area, so we did a little sight-seeing. Just a little drive up the road is Homestead Orchards. They used to be a dairy farm but the owners switched over to apples a few years back and now the son runs the farm. They offer pick-your-own apples, as well as strawberries and fresh corn. The strawberries help them out during the beginning of the summer when the apples aren’t quite ready, helps them in the pocketbook too. They even bake apple goods on-site, so you can pick up a fresh apple pie or apple blondie hot from the oven, if you choose.
When we arrived there were three types of apples ripe for picking. Apples ripen earlier or later during the season depending on the type. When we went there were galas, gingergold, and jonamac apples ready to be picked. They recommend you bring your own bags so it’s easier on the environment too.
When you arrive you can see rows of apple trees laden with ripening fruit. The ones which are ready are clearly marked and you’re welcome to taste while you pick. Jonamac is a combination of a Jonathon and a MacIntosh apple and is a perfect baking apple and great for applesauce and apple butter. We spent about half an hour going through the trees and finding the ones we liked.
After you go back to the barn area, your apples are weighed and you pay a very reasonable price per pound. Of course we picked up an apple blondie to go too, since the smell of fresh baking was wafting through the air. At this time of year who could resist. Talk about farm to table!
A while ago, I picked up some steel cut oats thinking that they were similar to large flake. Boy was I wrong. While the oats are delicious, I hadn’t realized how much more prep would be needed for the steel cut variety. I foolishly picked up the large bag and we’re still have about half a bag left. Instead of always trying to use it up making breakfast, I searched for another way to use these wonderfully filling grains. What did I find? Honey oat loaf. Since we have the fresh apples, why not combine the two?
This recipe requires a little prep as you have to soak the oats for a couple of hours before everything else is mixed together. You could even do it overnight and leave them in the fridge if you like, but you really only need to soak them for a couple of hours.
After the oats have softened, place in large mixing bowl. Preheat your oven to 350F. Mix in your melted butter and honey while on the mixer is on low. Add the eggs and mix well. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Blend the dry mix with a whisk until well combined. While the mixer in on low, add about 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Then add 1/2 of the milk, one more third of dry, the last of the milk, and finally, the last of the dry. You should always end mixing with the dry ingredients. That way you can tell if your mix is too wet or dry and you can adjust accordingly. Then fold in the diced apples. Place even amounts into two greased 8×5 pans and bake for 70 minutes. The dough is very dense so it needs the longer bake time.
Once removed from the oven, immediately remove from the pans and let cool on the rack. The steel cut oats give the loaf a nice chewy texture, interspersed with the warming flavour of apple and cinnamon.
Apple Oat Loaf
- 2 cups steel cut oats
- 2 cups water boiling
- 4 1/2 cups All purpose flour
- 5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup honey liquid, not creamy
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 2 cups apples peeled, small dice
Place steel cut oats in a large bowl and cover with the two cups of boiling water. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for 2 hours. Stir once half way through.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt butter and honey then stir into bowl with oats.
Beat egg into milk and alternately add milk mixture and flour mixture to large bowl with oats stirring with a wooden spoon as you add each. Do not over mix, just mix to combine wet into dry. Fold in diced apple pieces.
Generously spray two standard size loaf pans (8X5) with non-stick cooking spray and scrape the dough into the pan, using half the batter for each. Using a spatula, smooth out the top then place in oven for 70 minutes (one hour and ten minutes), or until a tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. The dough is dense so we recommend leaving in for the full 70 minutes.
As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, remove from pan and cool on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with additional drizzled honey.
Note: this bread is not meant to be that sweet. I personally like to use more tart apples for a greater contrast in taste. Experiment and let me know how you do.


The soil should be tilled. Indeterminate tomatoes allowed to spread over the ground will need a 3-4′ foot (0.91-1.22m) spacing between plants. The seeds are expected to sprout in 8-10 days. Tomato (Nyanya) 1-1 • Tomato is a member of the Solanaceae family which includes crops such as Potato, Sweet Pepper, Chili and Egg Plant • One of the most produced and consumed vegetables in Kenya • Important cash crop for smallholder farmers • Mainly grown in open field but green house production has also grown in popularity An irrigation cycle of twice a week using 10,000 to 20,000ltrs per acre is usually sufficient for tomatoes. I am not starting with seeds, and I generally have a shorter season because I am in Chicago. Tomatoes are an important commercial crop for horticulture farmers in Kenya. This will avoid calcium end rot and other related fruit diseases later on, as well as protect against flower/fruit abortion. If you are in search of the crop with highest profit per acre in Kenya, any of the crops on this list are great options and will give you amazing profits. These are miniature tomatoes with a preferred size of around 15 g per fruit. Diseases and pests that attack tomatoes The tomato tree plants will bear fruits after 2years. Irrigation in Tomato Farming. Tree Tomato Farming in Kenya Plantation stage. Sex for freedom? The Seminis Tomato Ansal, a hybrid variety launched by Bayer East Africa, a subsidiary of Bayer Global, is tolerant to bacterial wilt. Ensure the field is free from weeds before planting by applying ROPHOSATE at 200ml/20ltrs. Growing plants in a greenhouse allows for easier implementation of… Drench the … 8 mistakes to avoid in tomato farming in Kenya. Spray a mix of ROMECTIN 20ml/20ltre, and IMAXI 12.5ml/ltr to control stubborn leaf minors and red spider mites. Jeremy Dore on Tuesday 4 January 2011 Pruning is removing side shoots, old leaves, diseased leaves and laterals. A support system is usually established when the plants are about 50cm high. Greenhouse tomato varieties have higher yield and give heavier fruits. Use the appropriate nozzle for best results. Water well but not excessively. Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is the second most important vegetable crop next to potato. So why is the space between your tomato plants important? There are a few guidelines and tips that apply to all regions, however: Tomatoes marketed as greenhouse varieties are more tolerant of greenhouse conditions. At temperatures of less than 10°C, colour development is affected while ripe fruits can be stored at 2-4°C. Direct seeding is recommended in areas where bacterial wilt and meloidogyne are endemic. Choose a growing medium. No single variety will combine all the best features. Spray BAMAKO 5gms/20ltrs on the crop in the evening and around the edges of the field to control whitefly. During flower set, apply another dose of AFRIKELP 20ml/20ltrs targeting the flower buds. The tomatoes should be ready for harvesting as from the 70th day onwards depending on the variety planted. High Quality Assorted Local And Imported Tomatoes KSh 50. The tamarillo, commonly known as tree tomato is a subtropical fruit that is grown in many parts of the world. Watering is best done in the morning. Scout for any signs of disease after this, and apply MILOR in weekly intervals if noticed. How much space you should leave between your tomato plants depends on the type of tomatoes you want to grow and the place where you’re going to grow them. Without hardening, your seedlings won’t be able to adapt to the change in temperature or the exposure to weather, like wind and rain. Dig the planting holes to a depth of 6 inches. The prescribed spacing for the autumn to winter season crop is 60 cm X 75 cm whereas for the spring to summer crop 45 cm X 75 cm. If you’re short on space, plant a “determinate” variety, which stops at a certain height. 2. With consistent market demand, both for the fresh tomatoes and processed tomato products, farming in Kenya tomatoes can be a profitable venture. Excess N application results in more vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production. Determinate tomatoes can be planted 1.5-2′ (0.48 – 0.61m) between tomato plants, and space rows 2-3′ (0.61-0.91m) apart. If you are able to grow all year and you have seeds planted, your roots are going to be larger. You’ll see there isn’t much around it. Many Kenyans are taking on agribusiness and applying modern technology to make... 8 mistakes to avoid in tomato farming in Kenya, All you need to know about making money from duck farming in Kenya, Why you’re not making money from chicken farming and what to do, George Otieno: How I make Sh. Apply DAP fertilizer at a rate of 80kg per acre. Mix every application with AFRIKELP 20ml/20ltrs to aid plant vigour, and recovery from stress. Peak production is reached after 1-3 years, and the life expectancy is about 12 years. This means your tomato plant suddenly becomes the perfect breeding ground for plant diseases that love the damp conditions. It is a half hardy, annual sub-tropical fruit vegetable used in salads or cooked as a vegetable, processed into tomato paste, sauce and puree. Remove the ripe fruits from the stems carefully and place in clean disinfected containers ready for transport. For warm climates with good fertile soil a spacing of around 3ft (90cm) is often used." This method increases the productivity of tomatoes as compared to traditional open-air methods. The space you need between plants depends on how strong your roots are going to go. Shocking tale of judge Ole Kantai and Sarah Wairimu. Tree tomatoes are ready to harvest when they develop the red or yellow colour. Discover Tylka F1 - The new Green House tomato on Growers and Buyers lips. The support system you decide to go with also tells you how much space you have to leave between the tomato plants. Kshs.500 Add to cart Description: Package offer - Free delivery within Nairobi • Amaranthus - Terere 25g • Collard Simlaw Select 10g • Spring onion 10g • Dahnia 10g • Common N … The optimal day and night Tomato Plant Spacing 101: How to Plant Tomatoes for the Best Results. Hardening your seedlings is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure their survival. A box sells at Sh. Easier to manage weeds – unlike watermelon farming in Kenya that requires a lot of space, tomatoes grown in small scale greenhouses consume less space but produce more fruits per acre. These practices are important when dealing with indeterminate tomato varieties. Types: Vegetables 20 Tomatoes 20. fresh Tomatoes 7 farm Tomatoes 4. Pruned and supported tomatoes tend to suffer more sun scald compared to unpruned bushy tomatoes. 1. To harvest simply pull the fruits from the shrubs with a snapping motion leaving the stalk attached. Areas, where citrus are cultivated, provide good conditions for tree tomatoes. The variety which was launched in August 2017 also has intermediate resistance to tomato yellow leaf curl virus, mosaic virus, and fusarium wilt race one and two. Marglobe. Moreover, use of drip irrigation denies weeds the water they need to thrive. This also reduces splash effect during watering. Direct seeding is recommended in areas where bacterial wilt and meloidogyne are endemic. The seeds should not be buried deep into the soil but should be covered with a very light layer of soil. They do not do well in cool or soggy conditions. There are other measurements but spacing to be adopted will depend on cultivar, soil fertility, training and pruning to be done, and type of spraying to be used. The various tomato varieties that are available possess different benefits which include high yields, resistance to diseases and long shelf-life. Tamarillo, best known by the name Tree Tomato in Kenya is a fast-growing tree belonging to the Solanaceae family, which grows up to approximately 5meters. Keep the field free from weeds particularly in the first 30 days. When he first planted tomatoes on his father’s farm as a lad in Standard Seven in 1979, John Kariuki Thiaka did not realise he was onto something. Profitable Tomato Farming in Kenya: BY SMART HARVEST – Nicholas Njagi’s seven acre tomato farm located in Igamba-ng’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, produces 400 boxes of tomatoes per acre and this season is no different. Thus, you will prevent yourself from extra expenses on disease treatment. Keep them in a shaded place, away from direct sunlight. Apply AMBAR at 30ml/20ltrs between the rows and plants, to suppress any seed weeds before they sprout, and to kill any growing broad-leafed weeds. They perform better when planted in trays where possible. • Altitude: Tomato can be cultivated up to 2,000 m above sea level • Rainfall: Tomato performs well in areas that receive over 600 mm of rainfall annually. Irrigation in Tomato Farming. The variety is known for high production of oval shape and very firm fruits and is ideal for … The perfect starting point is to choose a suitable for tomato farming place. You can also mix with soluble foliar fertilisers which have high potassium and calcium. Roma. Marglobe is one of the earliest maturing tomato varieties in Kenya, with an average maturation period of 67 days. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Spacing: Use 60-90cm between rows and 45-60cm within rows. An indeterminate hybrid for fresh market with excellent sweet taste. It should be well distributed throughout the growing season. As a precaution against nursery damping off and to give them a boost, soak the seeds in a mixture of AFRIKELP (2ml/litres of water) and RODAZIM (1ml/ltr of water) for 4 minutes before sowing. Support should be done early after transplanting when the plant is still young to avoid stem damage/breaking later on. Tomatoes grown under greenhouse tomato farming in Kenya are better protected from strong wind, strong sun, hail and changes in humidity levels. The plants can grow up to 6M high but are easily damaged by wind and needs shelter. The new variety also has extra firm fruits that last three weeks after harvest and is a high yielder … Plants cuttings can be sown directly at a spacing of 3 ×3M in the ground, but should not be permitted to bear the first year. Duck farming in Kenya: There are numerous meat and egg productive duck breeds available throughout the world. Generally speaking, the ideal spacing for tomato plants is between 24-36 inches (61-91 cm.) Tomatoes perform better when transplanted from a seedbed nursery. Heinz. Tomato is one of the most important vegetables grown in Kenya. Not Hardening Seedlings. Ensure you dig the planting holes to a depth of 15cm. Tomato farmers in Kenya are set to benefit from the launch of a new tomato variety resistant to bacterial wilt disease thanks to Amiran Kenya, a company that deals with horticultural production. Ideal storage temperature will depend on the stage of maturity at harvest like mature green is best stored at 18°C. will reduce air circulation around the plants and may result in disease. Shape- The oval (saladette) shaped tomato is attractive to buyers. Plants may also be raised from cuttings (suckers that are virus-free). Check for signs of insect damage every day particularly in warm dry conditions. Amateur rodade. Mulching is also effective in weed control. Cherry tomatoes are easier to grow organically than most other tomatoes as many of them have a high tolerance to diseases and can be grown successfully both under green house and open field conditions. All Rights Reserved. High yielding tomato varieties in Kenya such as Anna F1 tomato perform Its plant is a fast-growing tree that can rise up to 5 meters for some varieties. The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches and flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. Tomatoes are good for people who are looking for whole health remedies. Most tomato farmers in Kenya practice small scale greenhouse farming of popular greenhouse tomato varieties such as Anna F1. This is done by tying a plant vertically using a string and poles. The variety is known for high production of oval shape and very firm fruits and is ideal for … Tylka F1 . Pull the seedlings from the nursery bed after watering well to soften the soil. The spacing between rows should be around 15cm. Indoor conditions do need a lot of careful handling to forestall diseases and to pollinate the flowers successfully. Select a tomato variety. Tomato Farming in Kenya. Tylka F1 is a particularly good tasting variety without a bitter after taste. Well nourished plants can produce up to 66 kg per year. You must avoid these common mistakes when doing tomato farming in Kenya As a result, we’ve divided today’s guide into several parts, according to these factors. Add sieved FYM and fine sand on the seedbed. It is a favourite for greenhouse farmers. Tomato Farming in Kenya. READ ALSO: Maize Farming in Kenya Business Plan: What You Need to Know ; capsicum farming in kenya - cultivation for beginers; Greenhouse Farming in Kenya for Beginners: How to Make It Lucrative Support can be by staking or trellising. It is a daylength neutral plant. Harvesting. Weeding should be done regularly as weeds compete for nutrients with the plants. “After two to three weeks of transplanting, the tomato plants should be top dressed with two fertilizers yara mila winner and … San-marzano. With good temperature management and enough sunshine, greenhouse growers in most areas of the planet will get two tomato crops annually. During wet conditions, green mature fruits are harvested and ripened at warm conditions for several days. ii DECLARATION This thesis is my original work and has not been … Easier to manage weeds – unlike watermelon farming in Kenya that requires a lot of space, tomatoes grown in small scale greenhouses consume less space but produce more fruits per acre. Tomatoes thrive in well-drained, deep, uniform clay or silty loams. Spray JACKPOT 12.5 ml/20Ltr to control aphids, and worms, particularly at fruit set, before the moths can lay their eggs on the fruits. Avoid planting weak and diseased plants. Tomato Plant Spacing – 12″ Radius. 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- Think about your planting scheme and introduce more drought tolerant plants such as lavender, hebe, salvia, Russian olive/olive trees, chaste tree, euphorbia, cosmos, verbena, Californian poppy, globe thistle and sedum.
- Water your plants in the morning or evening, while it is still cool. Watering during the day means the heat can cause the water to evaporate before your plants can absorb it. So get up early or get out and enjoy your garden in the evening, once it’s cooled off a little.
- Reuse water from the home. If you haven’t got a water butt full of rain water, try saving washing up water (as long as it doesn’t contain bleach) or bathwater by putting it into buckets and then using to water your garden.
- Soak up excess water. When you’re watering your pots, put an absorbent mat or saucer under them, so they catch the water as it flows through, and therefore really maximises the water it’s getting. The roots will soak up the water left at the bottom!
- Protect plants from the sun. Organic matter, including mulch, compost, farmyard manure and bark, improves water infiltration and water holding capacity, giving plant roots and soil organisms better living conditions. To protect your plants during dry weather, place a layer of organic matter on top of the soil to keep your garden moist. This is a pretty quick job and will really help.
- Don’t worry about your lawn. It will bounce back I promise! If it needs mowing, set your lawnmower to cut higher and leave clippings where they fall to act as mulch.
- Really focus on the base of the plant when you’re watering with your watering can. The best way to water plants is to target their roots, as they will take moisture from the surrounding soil or compost.
- Put away your hosepipe. Use your watering can instead of a hosepipe, and you could consider creating a watering schedule so you’re being really efficient with your water too.
- Get your butt in gear. First things first, get yourself a water butt. They’re not very expensive and they mean you are maximising what nature gives us when it does rain. It will collect up the water so you can reuse it to water your plants. It really is that simple. It’ll be saving you money in the long run!
Lisa Gahan, the Director Responsible for Water Resources at South West Water, said: “When it comes to water use, the garden tends to be the outlet for a considerable amount of water, with hosepipes using around 1,000 litres an hour when in use.
“The current high levels of demand and unprecedented weather conditions mean our reservoirs are lower than usual for this time of year, so we are thrilled to be sharing Daisy’s tips on how to reduce water usage in the garden.
“We also know that climate change is likely to bring more prolonged hot and dry weather conditions, like we are seeing now, so it’s great to remind people that our gardens can still be thriving and beautiful when rain is less frequent.
“We are also working hard to do our bit. Our teams continue to work tirelessly around the clock to manage and increase supplies to customers while reducing water usage at our own sites and across our network. We thank customers right across our region for playing an important role in reducing usage and only using the water they need.”
In the last two years South West Water has doubled the number of leak detection staff and now has 140 leak detectors finding and fixing around 2,000 leaks a month, keeping leakage levels at one of the lowest in the industry.
Around 30% of leaks in the region occur on private supplies, and South West Water is also working closely with customers to detect and help repair leaks on their property.
Find out more online at https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/


Calling all gardeners in Ritchie, do you have a garden (edible or decorative) you would be willing to show to your neighbours? We want to hear from you! We are looking for 5 gardens to showcase on a garden tour of Ritchie that can help inspire creative ways to grow edible or non edible landscapes. We are particularly looking for gardens that showcase sustainable growing techniques (ex. permaculture or unique watering systems), or are great examples of edible and non edible gardens. Get in touch with us! Please contact us by e-mailing our Ritchie Livability Coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.org, no later than August 18, 2017. Keep an eye out for more updates as they come on this exciting event.
What we have in mind
We are inviting you to participate in our September garden extravaganza! We know there are some really talented gardeners in Ritchie and neighbours that love the gardens of Ritchie. Why not combine these two loves on one awesome day? Here is what we are proposing– a garden tour of Ritchie that ends in a Ritchie farmers market of sorts where neighbours share their locally grown produce or plant bulbs if they have some to spare. Please join us on September 10th for a garden event that will awaken the green thumb in you! We will post an event listing here soon.


Little Paradise Farm is situated in the Sonoma Valley, just east of the town of Sonoma, on 33 acres nestled against the Mayacamas foothills. The farm was once part of the 19,000-acre Rancho Huichica, granted in 1841 by the Mexican governor to Jacob and Rosalia Leese. Rosalia was the sister of General Mariano Vallejo, founder of the town of Sonoma. The current owners purchased the property in 2005 with the idea of introducing organic agriculture to the site which had long been fallow.
The farm was certified organic in 2013 by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and is operated in the interest of promoting sustainability and respecting the environment. Under the attentive supervision of manager Christian Cartano, we grow a thriving array of fruits and vegetables that are "cultivated with care." The farm is also home to a small chicken flock and apiary.
Little Paradise Farm proudly remains small and family-owned.
© 2017 Little Paradise Farm, Sonoma, California


Last year we started an asparagus patch. We know that it is easier to start from crowns, but really wanted to see if we could do it from seeds. It really didn't turn out to well, with only a few making it. We are not sure if it was due to low germination, or if we accidentally pulled them up thinking they were weeds.... ooopppsss! To our defense we didn't know what asparagus looked like when it grew, only were aware of what full grown and ready to eat asparagus looked like.
Did we give up though? No way! We are going to try again this year, but we did decide to do things a little differently. We still wanted to do it from seeds- just to see the whole process. Asparagus is a rather long process, which takes a few year from crowns to eat and we didn't think a couple of more added on to grow from seed would be a big deal.
We decided to grow some indoors this year- just to get a look at how they do grow and what they look like. We figure we'll do a really good weeding before moving them outdoors and putting down some more seeds. Hopefully, this year we will not pull up asparagus when we do. Hey, you live and learn.
We were excited to see some growing in our pop bottle green house. So far so good....hopefully we shall be more successful than last year. Wish us luck!
So, if you do not know what asparagus looks like when it is growing feast your eyes on this:
E thinks they are funny looking, but thinks it is cool we got them started.
Does anyone have experience starting asparagus from seeds?


Alternatives to typical grass are a great idea for any desert landscape. Traditional grass is thirsty and requires a great deal of maintenance. These three grasses are native to the Nevada area and can grow with relatively little care whatsoever. Enjoying grass is possible in the desert without excessive watering.
If you are interested in planting these grasses yourself, make sure that the ground is well tilled and that that roots are deep enough and that the soil is not over packed. Give the grass some room to breathe. Also, for better water absorption, you may consider having the slope of the landscape angling toward the plants so that the water rests on the patches of grass giving the grass more water, so that it stay as vibrant and green as possible.
The SNWA (Southern Nevada Water Authority) will also give you a rebate for landscaping your garden with drought resistant plants. If you are looking for landscape companies Las Vegas, make sure that they have experience planting grasses. Feel free to speak to one of our landscaping experts, 702.798.1776


If you’re into gardening, then you already know how great mulch is for plants, shrubs and trees in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Mulch traps moisture to help plants thrive. Unfortunately, the moisture also makes it easier for termites to tunnel through. By following these tips from the University of Florida, you can prevent termites in AZ, along with your garden.
1. Use the Least Amount of Mulch Possible
Termite bodies dehydrate rapidly when exposed to sunlight. This is why they like to travel inside of things like wood, dirt or mulch. Mulch makes soil moist and easier to move through. The moisture makes the soil more comfortable for the termites. Use mulch sparingly so that the plants get the benefit and not the mulch. Keep mulch to depths less than six inches thick.
2. It Does Not Matter What Kind of Mulch You Use
Although termites love to eat anything with cellulose like wood-based mulches, they move through mulch easily if it is deep enough and moist enough. It does not matter what kind of material the mulch is made out of, or even if the termites stop to eat the mulch along the way to your home. The University of Florida notes that although termites avoided melaleuca mulch the longest, they still eventually tunneled through it.
3. Keep Mulch from Touching Home
Mulch makes a nice bridge over rock-hard Arizona soil or even soil treated with pesticides from the termite nest to your home. Termites are attracted to food smells like wood. Your home is made up of wood or wood-based materials. If mulch is close enough to your home, then the termites will scent your home while in the mulch. Keep mulch at least one foot away from the sides of your home, porch, deck or sheds.


Mechatronics is an innovative, interdisciplinary engineering field that involves aspects of mechanical, computer and electrical engineering. Mechatronics encompasses robotics and other modern electromechanical devices.
Agricultural biotechnology, also known as agritech, is an area of agricultural science involving the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Agricultural soil science is a branch of soil science that deals with the study of edaphic conditions as they relate to the production of food and fiber. In this context, it is also a constituent of the field of agronomy and is thus also described as soil agronomy.
Agricultural chemistry is the study of both chemistry and biochemistry which are important in agricultural production, the processing of raw products into foods and beverages, and in environmental monitoring and remediation. These studies emphasize the relationships between plants, animals and bacteria and their environment.


U-Pick at Chileno Valley Ranch
Enjoy a day of family apple picking in our orchard with varieties such as Orin, Pinova, Candy Crisp, and Jonagold. We are open for u-pick on Sundays only, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, during September and October unless otherwise noted.
Our 2023 U-Pick season is winding down!
Chileno Valley Ranch will offer one more U-Pick for the 2023 Season
Sunday November 5th from 9 am to 1 pm. We will close promptly at 1 pm.
There will be no reservations required for this last U-Pick.
Join our email list (in the lower right corner of this page) or like our Facebook page to be informed about the season.
Entry time slots are available every hour, to help spread guests throughout the day, which creates a better experience for everyone. Admission is $10 per family and must be pre-booked online. Each family must have their own reservation.
2023 Prices: Apples $2/lb. We often have other wonderful items for sale from our farm or our neighbors, such as free-range eggs, honey, and baked goods. All items subject to availability.
Payment: cash, local checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
To register for a U-Pick time slot click here. ** Registration is closed for 2023 — See you next season! **
Our opening and closing dates vary from year to year depending on the climate, crop size, etc. Occasionally, we don’t open on a particular Sunday in-season because there aren’t enough ripe apples. Be sure to check this site and confirm that we are open before you come.
No dogs and no smoking, please.
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We had a great time picking apples and meeting the animals on the farm. They offer a variety of organic apples and asian pears, as well as a few vegetables, eggs and grass-fed beef. – Alexandra


New York opened the general licensing window on October 4, 2023, and the authorities will be issuing at least 1,500 licenses in different categories. If you want to open a cannabis cultivation business in New York, then this blog is for you.
What Are Cannabis Cultivation Licensees Licensed To Do?
- Buy, possess, cultivate, trim, harvest, dry, and cure marijuana on its authorized premises.
- Supply cannabis to a processor, micro business, cooperative, Registered Organization with Dispensing, Registered Organization Non-Dispensing, or a licensee for cannabis research.
- Deliver marijuana to a processor while maintaining control over the cannabis.
- Buy marijuana from another grower for processing if the cultivation licensee also holds a processor license.
What Are the Different Types of Cultivation Licenses In New York?
After adult-use marijuana became legal in New York, the state started granting conditional cultivation licenses to qualified hemp farmers in an effort to kickstart the state’s recreational marijuana industry and guarantee that the majority of the adult-use marijuana sold there comes from New York farmers.
For up to two years, authorized hemp farmers are permitted to grow, harvest, and sell marijuana plants under the terms of the conditional license. Holders of conditional cultivation permits who intend to continue cultivating marijuana for New York’s adult-use marijuana market before the time period ends must have obtained the state’s adult-use cultivation license.
Additionally, Registered Organization adult-use cultivator licensees are permitted to grow marijuana legally in the state of New York under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
The same permissions and restrictions apply to adult-use cultivator licensees and holders of a Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator License. However, these license holders may only sell adult-use cannabis and cannabis-related products to other certified adult-use processors. No other adult-use license can be obtained by the holder of a Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator License.
How To Get A License To Grow Marijuana In NY
Here are some things to consider before diving into the details of the cannabis license application:
- Cultivation Facility Size: Choose your intended cultivation facility size.
- Cultivation Tier: Depending on the size of your business, determine your cultivation tier.
- Cultivation Type: Think about whether your operation will be inside, outdoors, or a combination of both, as each has specified limitations on uses and light sources.
- Number of Licenses: Keep in mind that although a grower may operate many sites, they may only have one cultivator license in New York. Cannabis must be grown under a license for commercial purposes.
It is important to remember that anybody with a cannabis growers license in New York, or really any other place, cannot get a license for an adult-use retail store or a license to run a cannabis consumption lounge.
Cannabis Cultivation License Eligibility
To qualify for an Adult-Use Conditional Cultivator License in New York, you must fulfill each of the requirements listed below, according to the New York Office of Cannabis Management:
- Permitted to cultivate hemp under the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program of the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- In compliance with the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- Permitted to grow “CBD hemp” rather than hemp grown for grain or fiber by the Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- Be able to show the Office proof of having permission to cultivate and harvest cannabinoid or “CBD hemp” for two of the previous four years.
- Own at least 51% or more of the company that had Department of Agriculture and Markets authorization to cultivate industrial hemp.
What To Do After Applying For A Cannabis Cultivation License In New York
Marijuana cultivators must follow ongoing procedures after applying with the state of New York. They consist of the following, but are not limited to:
- Operating plan – You must submit a company operating plan in accordance with the requirements of the New York Office of Cannabis Management within six months of getting a cultivation license.
- Cultivation report – You must submit an Annual Cultivation Report to the Office one year following issuance. Additionally, the report must be accessible upon request.
- Inspection – The Office has the authority to inspect the locations where your cannabis operations are being conducted.
- Sampling and testing – The Office, or a party it designates, is permitted to randomly sample any raw cannabis product (flower). They may offer revised guidelines and rules for sampling and testing, including requirements for batch sizes, testing thresholds, and sample techniques. As a licensee, you are accountable for paying all associated sampling and testing fees and making sure that requirements are followed.
- Traceability – You must have or create an on-premises-based identification and traceability system in time for the growing season that enables the cannabis product to be tracked back to your company and a specific production site, down to the ground level. It must be tracked along the supply chain to the following distribution point. You must be able to connect the harvested cannabis product to the production records using the batch number or harvest date.
Apart from the above-mentioned ongoing procedures you have to take part in a social and economic justice mentorship program that is chosen by the Office as a requirement for licensure. The Office will specify the terms and conditions of the program. As a cultivator, you could be required to take part in several tasks, such as pre-program surveys, mentoring activities, and data reporting-related tasks.
How To Submit The Cannabis Cultivation License Application
The Office of Cannabis Management is now accepting applications for the following licenses:
- Adult Use Cultivator
- Adult Use Processor
- Adult Use Distributor
- Adult Use Retail
All cannabis business applications including cultivator license applications must be submitted online using a NY.gov account through New York Business Express (NYBE).
Visit cannabis.ny.gov/licensing to learn more and submit your application. The application deadline is Monday, December 4, 5 PM.
How Much Is A Grower’s License in NY
Depending on the size, the cost of obtaining a NY Grower’s License for the recreational license submission will range from $1,000 to $100,000. Only Tier 1 and Tier 2 growers, each with a maximum canopy area of 5,000 square feet and 12,500 square feet, respectively, will be granted licenses during the first round of licensing, which is open for 60 days between October 4 and December 3.
The OCM further plans to set a very low threshold of only 20 cultivation permits in this initial round. The best we can tell is that the reason for this low limit is that all of the conditionally licensed growers in New York who produced harvests during the previous two years still require a market for the surplus they have been holding onto.
Being a cannabis grower in the state of New York is a promising and exciting journey. Despite the fact that the process might seem challenging, you can successfully navigate the cannabis sector with knowledge and preparedness. The future is green and bright for cannabis entrepreneurs in the Empire State, so stay updated about any new laws or changes to the licensing procedure. Wishing you success as you pursue cultivating marijuana!


How Do We Measure Success?
Until the last decade or so, success in land preservation was measured almost solely by the number of acres preserved, sometimes in comparison to the number of acres developed outside of growth areas. Eventually it became clear that there would never be enough money to preserve land just by buying it or acquiring easements. It also became clear that excessive development was fragmenting agricultural and natural resource land, threatening the viability of farming in the first instance and eliminating vital environmental benefits in the latter. As a result, the land preservation programs started to pay attention to the amount of development occurring in preservation areas, the ability to create large, contiguous blocks of preserved land, and the best ways to maximize the return on investment of taxpayer dollars in preservation.
MALPF succeeded in getting legislation passed to limit the number of lots that could be subdivided for owners and children. Rural Legacy, when deciding on how to award its funds, now considers the land use tools at work in Rural Legacy areas and the ability of local governments to limited development there. The State Agricultural Certification Program was recently updated to require the designation of Priority Preservation Areas in which development must be limited. POS now evaluates the effect of development and potential development in places where it is considering the acquisition of land. GreenPrint and AgPrint are both designed to analyze the land use context for unpreserved land in an attempt to target taxpayer dollars where agricultural and natural resource land are least disturbed by existing or potential development.
What is AgPrint’s Significance to Bay Stat?
Forests provide incomparable benefits to air and water quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and other pollutants, filtering and storing water, preventing erosion, etc. Agriculture does add nitrogen, pesticide, and other chemicals to the Bay, but the effects of development—contaminated stormwater from roads and parking lots, erosion, effluent from septic systems—are worse. In addition, every farm and wooded parcel that sells an easement is required to have a management plan in place
- New Regulations to Define “Local” Foods Published in the Maryland Register MDA 12.17.10
- Statement from Gov. O'Malley on Federal Crop Disaster Designation MDA 11.8.10
- Agriculture Secretary Visits Carroll County Schools to Present Farm-to-School Youth Video Contest Awards MDA 10.27.10
- New Phosphorus-based Rules Allow for Manure Application to Soybeans MDA 10.21.10
- State Department of Agriculture Honors Employees with Long Service Awards MDA 10.5.10


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Hi, Due to the large number of returning employees from last season (as well as from planting time) we were unable to re-open the application form for the fruit season work. If you would like to work with us next year, please follow this blog and our Facebook page to ensure you receive our updates … More Our Fruit Season Team is Full
Thank you to all who applied recently for planting work and for your patience while we reviewed your applications. Our team is now full. We apologise that we are unable to contact each person individually to let you know the outcome of your application. If you have not heard from us, we have not been … More Our Planting Team Is Now Full
Thank you to all who applied for planting work. We now will take until approximately 6th March to review your applications and will contact successful applicants via email by this date. Once all positions are filled we will also post a notice here and on our Facebook page. Please note that we won’t be accepting … More The Application Form for Planting is now closed
Thank you to all who have already applied! If you haven’t yet applied for planting work and would like to, please ensure you submit your form before 1.00pm today! The Application Form will be made unavailable after this time. The application form will close at 1:00pm Monday 25th February (today)!
Hello to all job seekers! We will be opening our Application Form for Planting Wednesday 20th February from 10:00am To apply for planting work, you will need to be available from the beginning of March until approximately the middle of April. Please also note that this type of work is physically demanding and requires a … More 2019 Planting Application Form will Open Wednesday 20th February from 10.00am