It's early in the season for apple picking, I think, but everything was early this year - even the leaves are falling off the trees a month ahead of schedule after unfurling themselves in late March.
The day my friends and I chose to visit the farm was more like late fall - bitterly cold with a high wind - after days and days of heat and humidity.
Mary = blue feet in sandals and numb fingers peeping out from the 3/4 sleeves of a thin cotton cardi
Everybody else = winter hats, down vests, boots
Still, the view was nice.
None of the trees were marked and nobody was around to tell us what varieties of apple were growing in the orchard, but I didn't have any trouble recognizing this baby:
Russet apples are my all-time favourite. They look sort of ugly but taste oddly sweet and are only available for a short time in the fall as they are poor keepers. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that.
I tried to get a variety but I mostly got russets.
See these clouds?
That's what the whole sky looked like by the time my friends and I laid down blankets and pinned them with folding chairs against the fierce wind for a determined little picnic of sandwiches and fruit. I brought chocolate-covered digestive biscuits to share. It was lovely but I was longing to wrap the one extra blanket over me the entire time.
When we paid for it all plus some local honey and Saskatoon berry jam I can't wait to try, the girl at the counter said she loved my sweater and thought it looked warm. Oh that this were true. And then we ran through the rain to the parking lot.
The next day, I started sampling apples for baking vs. eating, grating the sour ones for some muffins I was about to make.
They're all sour. Even my beloved russets - inedible. The Honeycrisps, too. I have no idea what happened - was it the weird weather in the spring that did it, the early heat and then the cold before summer settled in? Is that they needed more time to sweeten on the branches?
All I can tell you is that there is a lot of apple crisp in my future.


A guide to the African Heritage Diet Pyramid
Any foodie or serious eater will have heard about the Mediterranean Diet which gains in popularity by the day. But have you heard of the African Heritage Diet Pyramid?
In the Americas Africans who were transported through slavery brought with them, many food traditions and these African traditions were often combined with the fruits, vegetables and indigenous foods of the regions they were brought to. Africans in the Americas were often left with only table scraps and the lowest greens and produce left after the elite ate the best. However, some of the best-loved food in the US is still based on this African heritage.
What is the African Heritage Diet Pyramid?
The African Heritage Food Pyramid illustrates that the diet that Africans ate was based on whole fresh, plants like yams, sweet potatoes, yams, beans, nuts and peanuts, rice, flatbreads and other healthy whole grains. The diet is naturally low in processed sugar and unhealthy fats and salt. Almost vegetarian the African diet includes very small amounts of red meat.
In N. America yams and sweet potatoes are often confused and go by the same name. Sweet potatoes are not yams, and yams are not sweet potatoes. They are both tuberous root vegetables that come from a flowering plant, but they are not related.
Over the centuries the African diet was influenced by the role played by colonialism and prior to that, the Arabic cultures had a great influence on local ingredients. The Arabs introduced dried fruits, rice, and spices. They also brought with them fruits from China and India including oranges, lemons and limes as well as domestic pigs. The British were the next to influence local foods with their importation of goats, cattle and sheep along with asparagus and strawberries. The British also planted very high-quality coffee trees.
Traders and explorers also introduced to Africa the staples found within the indigenous groups of North and South America: beans, groundnuts, corn, tomatoes and sweet potatoes were all introduced by traders. Asian influences such as pepper, cloves, cinnamon and curry were also brought to Africa by the traders. In later years wheat and rice was brought in on a wider scale as the climate allowed for wide-scale growing of these basics.
Cupboard staples in Africa include yams, plantains, green bananas and cassava are the essentials. Root crops such as manioc, cocoyams (Ghanaian word for edo, taro or tubers of the elephant’s ear plant), sweet potato, yams, and onion are also important.
Many households will grow their own vegetables and a variety of herbs and spices sometimes for their personal use and they can also be sold at the local markets. Green vegetables include Greens, Spinach (greens), Sweet Potato Leaves, Cocoyam Leaves, Pumpkin Leaves, Jute leaves, and okra to name a few.
Meat, on the other hand, is often used merely as one of a number of flavourings, rather than as the main ingredient in cooking. Vegetables, beans and lentils are definitely the most popular food staples throughout the continent, although animal products are used whenever available.
If you would like to learn more about the African Heritage Pyramid and why the diet is so good for you Oldways Cultural Food Traditions has a series of brochures you can download and lots of recipes and information to check out.
Oldways has worked the past few years to create content that gears communities of colour toward better eating habits and health patterns based in and on the traditional diets of Latin America, South and East Asia, Africa and her Diaspora and the Middle East and the Mediterranean.
The African Diet Heritage Pyramid is a very healthy way of eating and it is affordable as well. It is based on nutritious, healthy foods and traditions that stretch back for centuries.
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Compost tea is a highly concentrated microbial solution produced by extracting beneficial microbes from vermicompost and/or compost. The first key in producing quality compost tea is to start with a high quality, microbial-rich compost. After that, there are four essentials in creating the best possible growing situation for the microbes: water, air, food and comfort. The water should be clean, de-chlorinated, potable water. Compost tea brewers are available from many companies and feature aeration systems that insure the microbes receive adequate oxygen. These companies also provide pre-mixed and packaged nutrients to feed the diverse populations of both bacteria and fungi. Finished compost tea can be used as a soil application or foliar spray.
Our customers found that the addition of one pound SEA-90 sea mineral solids per 100 gallons microbial solution prior to brewing doubles the microbial populations thereby improving the finished compost tea.
After tea has brewed for 12-24 hours, mix in an additional two pounds SEA-90 per 100 gallons of tea (two teaspoons per five gallons tea) and apply 10 gallons of this mixture per acre directly on the soil surface.
For gardens, we suggest applying one gallon per 100 square feet.
Soil applications of compost tea put the microbes to work where needed most, plus the additional SEA-90 provides the minerals and trace elements required for a good start. Application of SEA-90 compost tea has shown to suppress plant and soil disease, increase earthworm populations, improve soil structure, retain nutrients, and increase soil-water retention ability.
After tea has brewed for 12-24 hours, mix in an additional one pound of SEA-90 per 100 gallons of tea (one teaspoon per five gallons tea) and apply 10 gallons per acre. For gardens, fill one three-gallon pump sprayer and apply. The objective is to cover at least 70 percent of leaf surface (top and bottom).
SEA-90 acts as a natural surfactant on the leaf surface and provides additional minerals and trace elements necessary for plant growth and development. When foliar applied, the beneficial microbes in compost tea occupy the plant tissue surface and convert minerals and trace elements in SEA-90 to plant available nutrients. This increases the Brix readings, and pests and diseases are suppressed.


USDA Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets)
Deadline: June 26
USDA NIFA’s Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program provides grants to non-profits to increase the number of military veterans gaining knowledge and skills through comprehensive, hands-on and immersive model farm and ranch programs offered regionally that lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. NIFA requests applications for the AgVets to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. The close date is June 26. Learn more and apply here.
USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program
Deadline: July 6
USDA has announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. There is approximately $1 million available for Planning Projects and $2 million for Implementation Projects. The close date is July 6. Learn more and apply here.


Saskatoon Berry Farm Tour Planned for Saturday, June 7, 2014
POSTED IN For Growers ON 4/3/2014
The Saskatoon Berry Institute of North America is organizing a multi-farm tour of saskatoon growing sites.
This all day tour will begin at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station, departing from there for guided tours of several farms.
If you are a grower, or considering a substantial planting of saskatoons, and you would like to participate, please click on the Contact Us tab, above, and email us with your contact information, indicating your interest in the Farm Tour.


Golf Course First Assistant Superintendent
Highland Springs Country Club 5400 Highland Springs Boulevard Springfield, MO 65809
Contact Person: All cover letters and resumes will be reviewed by Jared Brewster, Golf Course Superintendent Send resumes to Leslie Black, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Phone: (417) 886-0408 Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.org
Education / Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider candidates with Associate degree. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in managing Zoysia, A1/A4 Bent Grass, and Fescue cool season rough in a midwestern transition zone environment. Maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Certifications: GCSAA member in good standing Current Missouri pesticide applicators license or the ability to secure one within 90 days of employment
Information: Highland Springs Country Club is a private golf, tennis and social club designed and operated for the exclusive pleasure and recreation of its members and their guests. Highland Springs is committed to providing premier services and facilities to its members and guests. We are excited to be celebrating our 30th Anniversary during the year of 2019! We have a long tradition of being the leading private country club in the southwest Missouri area.
Each year, Highland Springs has the privilege of hosting the acclaimed Price Cutter Charity Championship PGA golf tournament on the Web.com Tour. Since the tournament’s inception in 1990, the Price Cutter Charity Championship has made a significant impact on the lives of children throughout the Ozarks. The tournament has raised more than $15.6 million for local children’s charities.
Highland Springs was developed by John Q. Hammons Industries and is owned and managed by Atrium Hospitality.
Location: Highland Springs Country Club is the focal point of the exclusive, 600-acre master-planned Highland Springs Community located just minutes from Springfield via easy access by four-lane U.S. 60, U.S. 65 and the James River Freeway. Golfing at Highland Springs: The centerpiece of the Highland Springs Community is the 18-hole, par 72 golf course. The 7,115-yard, 200-acre course is one of the most prestigious and challenging in the Midwest. Designed by Robert Trent Jones II and constructed by Greenscape, Ltd., the course is accented by dramatic terrain variations and water, which comes into play on seven holes. Sand and grass bunkers have been strategically placed to enhance the golfing experience. The fully irrigated course features A1/A4 Bent Grass greens and Zoysia fairways and tees, all maintained by a trained and certified staff.
All 18 holes are linked by a paved cart path, and cart tunnels accented with stonework have been constructed to eliminate grade crossing on the entrance road. Job Requirements: The golf course First Assistant Superintendent will report directly to the golf course Superintendent. Under the Superintendent’s supervision, the First Assistant Superintendent directs and participates in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths; supervises the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; other related work as required. The First Assistant Superintendent will serve in the Superintendent’s capacity during his/her absence. Key responsibilities for the successful management of the golf course maintenance operation include, but are not limited to:
• Understands the game of golf and the desired playing conditions for special events, membership, and PGA Tour Events. • Assists in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees and fairways to maintain and improve turf and plan material health. Assists in the management of golf course and grounds maintenance and turf grass conditions. Experience with A1/A4 Bent Grass and Zoysia is highly desired in the midwestern transitional zone environment. • Oversees the Grounds staff: schedules daily work; supervises employees and the use of the equipment; ensures staff is working within OSHA, state and federal guidelines as well as adhering to Club safety standards. • Assists in personnel management development, evaluation, and discipline by working closely with the Superintendent to ensure employees are working safely and according to club policies. • Oversees the employee training program and required certifications. • Instructs equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment. Ensures equipment is properly maintained by golf course mechanic. • Supervises herbicide, fungicide, fertilizer, and pesticide applications and/or operates application equipment. • Calibrates application equipment to desired specifications. • Participates in the operation and maintenance of pumps. • Supervises and participates in the maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and recordkeeping as required by local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Maintains records associated with the grounds & greens maintenance operation. • Serves as Safety Officer for the grounds crew, attends monthly safety meetings and shares relevant information with the staff. Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of computer skills to include Microsoft Office programs, irrigation systems, email and internet. • Administers and enforces all Club rules, regulations and policies for staff. • Exercise excellent communication, presentation, organization, listening, and leadership skills in both oral and written form. • Ability to work independently and be a self-starting problem solver. • Progressively responsible experience in golf course maintenance or related field. • Proficient knowledge of rules of golf, etiquette, and methods of play. • Proficient knowledge of tools and equipment used in golf maintenance and grounds keeping practices. • Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees. • Characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials. • Drainage control methods, and irrigation systems, including wells, pumps and automatic controls. • Ability to schedule and supervise maintenance work to achieve the most efficient utilization of workers and equipment. • Maintain effective employee and public relations.
Compensation and Benefits: • Starting salary range $42,000 - $45,000 per year • Golfing privileges • Local & National GCSAA dues • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid vacation and sick time
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.


Includes, a dog & cats, small feathered animals such as hens, ducks, geese, bunnies, sheep and goats,
as well as a horse and pony for the childrens rides.
There are apple trees, walnuts, shrubs, quince trees, cherries, and cranberries, whose fruits make jams, spoon sweets, traditional drinks or pastries and are offered to our customers.
From 2015 we participate in the "Greek Breakfast" program with our production products.
Rural tourism helps to develop small-scale infrastructure projects with mild interventions in the environment and provides accommodation, dining and leisure services in order to make the visitor aware of the rural area and the rural activities, the cultural elements and the authentic features of the place, the local products, traditional cuisine and the everyday life of rural residents. You can live, on the farm of "Ninemia" complex this experience. Some of the activities, which you can choose, depending on the season:
- Fruit picking like nuts. corms, gooseberries, quinces, and participation in their processing.
- composting, fragmentation deposition of organic residues in autumn.
- cutting tearing and stacking of firewood
- care of farm animals such as hens, geese, sheep, horses, rabbits


Please find below the list of last edition's topics. The list for the next edition will be published when avaiable.
January 11th, 2017 (Wednesday)
Room 1 – Strawberry conference (10.00 - 15.00)
10:00–10:25 – Methods for effective control of mites – Wojciech Piotrowski (chemical and biological), Skierniewice Horticultural Institute
10:25–11:00 – The influence of the type of plants and the time of their planting on the yield of strawberries – Antonio Ferraresi, Vivai Mazzoni
11.00–11.20 – Why is it more and more difficult to control gray mold in strawberries? – dr Mirosław Korzeniowski, Bayer
11.20–11.40 – Fertigation as an important element of building crop of strawberries - Zbigniew Marek, Timac Agro Polska
11.40–12.10 – Requirements made to strawberries sold to retail chains – Mirosław Maziarka, Amplus
12.10–12.50 – New technologies and varieties for repeating crops – Maria Mauel, Haygrove (Germany)
12:50–13:20 – Nutrition treatments supporting strawberries protection – dr hab. Zbigniew Jarosz, Agricutural University of Lublin
13.30–13.40 – JAGODNIK LOTTERY PRIZE DRAW
13.40–14.10 – Noteworthy new varieties on European market – Jeremy Darby, Horticulture Technical Advisor, Meiosis (UK)
14.10–14.30 – Exclusive rights to plant varieties – Joanna Pabiniak, Legal Advisor and Arkadiusz Kamiński, Legal Advisor.
14.30–15.30 – DEBATE – Varieties of strawberries and market requirements: debate participants - Paweł Dąbrowski (Agronom Berrys), Adam Borzęcki (Boryna), Mariusz Padewski (Delphy), Markus Staden (Krege, Niemcy). Moderator: Mariusz Podymniak:
15.30 – Recapitulation of conference
Room 2 (300 seats) – Indoor-growing conference - 10.00 - 15.00
10:00 - 10:25 Technical novelties in greenhouse crops: tomato, cucumber, lettuce. Paweł Strauchmann, Rijk Zwaan Polska.
10:25 - 10:50 Tomato market in Europe (Is growing tomatoes with artificial light profitable? Why is the acreage of illuminated plantations in Netherlands rising?). Marcin Mech, Rijk Zwaan Polska.
10:50 - 11:15 The strong brand - branding as the key to improving the profitability of crops. Przemysław Opioła and Marcin Mech, Rijk Zwaan Polska.
11:15 - 11:40 New threats in greenhouses, among others - Tuta Absoluta - a real problem. TBRFV - another disease and its dangers. Paweł Strauchmann, Rijk Zwaan Polska.
11:40 - 12:05 Greenhouse cucumber - the selection of varieties for the type of production. Wojciech Wasiak, Rijk Zwaan Polska.
12:05 - 12:30 Coffee break
13:00-13:30 The role of light in the production of seedlings and cultivation of peppers under cover - Dr inż. Gabriela Wyżgolik, Indoor Growing School.
13:40-14:10 Physiological disorders in pepper crops under cover - Dr inż. Anna Kołton, Agricutural University in Kraków.
14:20-14:50 Pests and the ways of pest control in pepper crops under cover. Dr inż. Maria Rogowska, State Higher Vocational School of Skierniewice.
15:00-15:30 Diseases of pepper crops under cover. Dr hab. Czesław Ślusarski, retired worker of Skierniewice Horticultural Institute.
Room 3 – Orchard Economic Forum - 10:00 - 15:30
10.00 – 10.05 – The opening of Orchard Economic Forum.
10.05– 10.40 - Polish fruit market in the light of the Russian embargo - dr Bożena Nosecka, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics, Warsaw
10.40– 11.15 - Our apples today and tomorrow – prof. dr hab. Eberhard Makosz, The Society for Promotion of Dwarf Fruit Orchards, Lublin
11.15– 11.50 - How to produce, how to prepare the product to get the expected results on new markets – mgr inż. Waldemar Żółcik, UNIA OWOCOWA / FRUIT UNION
11.50 – 12.25 – Usage of fruits by the fruit processing industry - mgr inż. Julian Pawlak, KUPS / Polish Association of Juice Producers.
12.25 – 13.15 - Internet platform as a future of fresh fruit and vegetables trade? - Rafał Kosiński Service2Fruit Polska, Michał Lachowicz Chairman of Appolonia, Randy Dijskman Representative of Service2Fruit Netherlands.
13.15– 14.15 – Debate ( dr Bożena Nosecka, prof. Eberhard Makosz, Mirosław Maliszewski, Waldemar Żółcik, Julian Pawlak, Rafał Kosiński, Michał Lachowicz)
14.15 – Summary of Orchard Economic Forum.
January 12th, 2017 (Thursday)
Room 1 – Orchardry conference – 10:00 - 15:30
Room 2 – Field vegetables conference - 10:00 - 15:30
Room 3 – 250 osób – Conference: „New species in orchardry - opportunities and prospects”. Leader – Dr hab. inż. Anna Bieniek
10:00 – 10:35 Rode fruits - attractive offer for horticulture and source of health-promoting compounds. Dr hab. Bożena Matysiak, Skierniewice Horticultural Institute.
10:35 – 11:10 New varieties and cultivation technologies of blackberries. Dr Agnieszka Orzeł, Niwa Brzezna.
11:10 - 11.45 Commodity crop Mini Kiwi - opportunities and threats. Dr hab. Piotr Latocha, Faculty of Horticulture, Biotechnology and Landscape Architecture, Department of Environment Protection, Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
11:45 – 12:30 Status and prospects of growing dogwood edible. Prof. dr hab. Svetlana Klymenko, Head of Berry Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Division in the National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev.
12:30 – 13:00 Coffee break.
13:00 – 13:35 Studies on the Saskatoon serviceberry conducted at the Skierniewice Horticultural Institute. Dr hab. S. Pluta, mgr inż. Ł. Seliga, prof. dr hab. E. Żurawicz, Department of Horticultural Plant Breeding, Skierniewice Horticultural Institute.
13:35 - 14:10 Sea Buckthorn - the selection of varieties and cultivation technology. Dr Maryna Shalkevich, Belarusian Institute of Pomology in Samochwałowicze by Mińsk, Belarus
14:10 – 14:45 Cherry Silverberry - perspective plant orchard. Dr hab. inż. Anna Bieniek, Department of Horticulture, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn.
Sala 4 – VIII National Forum of Fruit and Vegetable Producing Groups - 10:00 - 15:00
Note: A detailed plan of the conference may be slightly changed.


In this episode, we sit down with Didi Pershouse, a soil health educator and author of “The Ecology of Care: Medicine, Agriculture, Money, and the Quiet Power of Human and Microbial Communities”. Didi explains the concept of the “soil sponge”, which refers to the ability of healthy soil to absorb and hold onto water, nutrients, and carbon. She emphasizes that healthy soil is essential for food production, clean water, and a stable climate. She argues that the way we currently manage our soil is contributing to a number of global crises, from food insecurity to climate change.
We dive into the ways in which regenerative agriculture practices can restore soil health and mitigate climate change. Didi shares examples of regenerative practices that will result in increased crop yields, improved soil health, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Didi stresses the need for a paradigm shift in the way we think about agriculture, and a move away from industrial farming practices that prioritize profit over sustainability.
This conversation with Didi Pershouse is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of soil health, human health, and climate change. Join us as we explore how soil can be a powerful tool for healing both the planet and ourselves.
Wonderful conversation. Another example of Didi’s gift for humanizing our fractious climate debates and grounding them where they belong, in life.
Thanks a lot for lovely feedback Rob, and we couldn’t agree more! Was a lovely chat with Didi, it left us full of inspiration and hope for a better future.
Wonderful talk. It is clear that industrial agriculture only added to the damage done. It was not big ag which created the deserts in the Sahara, Madeira, Afghanistan etc. Big ag is busy creating new deserts, but natural farming methods in history did the most terrible damage due to the length of time of these practices were applied. Going organic is not enough. A message one doesn’t ever hear is that regenerative ag methodology is not a universal panacea. In areas of the world which were never grassland with grazing animals we need to be careful applying regenerative agriculture methods. Some of the areas which were not grassland had the greatest biodiversity on the planet, such as rainforest and Mediterranean zones. When allowing the land to re-cover with plants, there is nothing better than native plants. Not only are they adapted and will survive your local climate better than most introduced plants, very often there may be a seed bank in the soil, and they just need to be allowed to recover, and last but not least, they will support much greater insect diversity. Many of these areas have wonderful food plants which are becoming extinct, not because they taste bad or don’t offer excellent nutrient density, but because the commonly known food plants have just swamped agriculture. We need to get back to native food plants in a big way, they will help with food security. Some of these plants can grow on very poor soil. In addition the wild flowers that support many more insects often thrive in poorer soil, as you will find in Prairie, British Wildlife and meadow gardening, German Naturgarten and even north American prairie gardening lore. It seems that planned grazing is not the best answer for increased biodiversity, but some protaganists such as Kiss the Ground and Savory offer it as a universal panacea. There needs to be more soil research in non grassland zones and for it to be added to the soil sponge conversation. There may be ‘natural’ ‘poor’ soils which actually work very well without a deep grassland type of sponge. One example I can think of is in Mediterranean climate fire driven ecology. There is not much talk about what kept these soils functional for millions of years. No one that I know of has investigated the amount of carbon there is underground in such zones, or how deep their organic topsoil layer is, or its nature. I happen to know the Cape Fynbos has its own unique N fixers which are destroyed by the introduction of exotic N fixing plants. Another thing you don’t hear about in public debates, yet, it complexifies the picture too much. There must be a lot of slow, anaerobically burned carbon left behind from fires that burn the roots of the low, scrubby, highly aromatic vegetation found in Mediterranean zones like the Cape and California, and parts of Australia. As for the rainforest, in the Amazon the rapid degradation of the soil when creating pasture is well known. The regenerative story needs to become more context and biodiversity sensitive. Thank you for people like yourself who put plant cover first, before the one size fits all ‘solution’ of planned grazing.
Thank you Didi, always a pleasure to hear your views and how you bring everything together. Great job explaining the soil sponge.


“The mystique of olive trees and making olive oil through the history of mankind has always fascinated me.I could never escape it, and certainly can’t imagine life without it.”
Marvin Martin, Napa Valley
Founded in 1999 by Napa Valley chef and leading olive consultant Marvin Martin, began by producing a single extra virgin olive oil called OliOdessa. Named for the family matriarch Odessa Sarah Martin, OliOdessa – which means mother oil – quickly established itself as a hallmark for artisanal California extra virgin olive oil. The success of OliOdessa Olive Oil provided Marvin with further inspiration to develop and produce more of what have become some of the most highly-awarded olive oils in North America.
Today, Marvin Martin farms thousands of olive trees of 17 different olive varietals. In addition to the numerous award-winning olive oils he meticulously develops for his clients, Marvin produces Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Co-Milled Flavored Olive Oils for his own artisanal Marvin Martin Olive Oils label.
Marvin Martin Olive Oils are made from olive varietals grown in orchards from Calistoga to Carneros in the Napa Valley, and Solono County. The olives are hand-harvested and milled within hours of harvest to provide the best expression of the prized orchards where they are grown.
Our extra virgin olive oils include: CALIFORNIA KORONEIKI OLIVE OIL; CARNEROS OLIVE OIL CO.; OLIODESSA olive oil. Our co-milled olive oils include: Minneola Tangelo OLIVE oil; BEARSS Lime-Jalapenos oil; Eureka Lemon OLIVE OIL; MEYER Lemon OliVE OIL; BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL; and World of Hurt, a hot chile oil


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- Life cycle analysis of pig production in China. Anyou Group
- Effect of β-mannanase on feed efficiency in lactating dairy cows. CTCBio, Korea.
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Yard Waste Program
Deptford Township’s yard waste program will be collected year round. Residents can place their leaves, grass clippings, sticks, twigs, and garden clippings in a container no larger than 30 gallons and which must not exceed 50lbs in weight.
- Yard waste will be picked up the day after your regularly scheduled trash collection day.
- Dirt, rocks, sod and dog waste will not be accepted in yard waste containers.
- Do not commingle yard waste with trash.
- Absolutely no plastic bags will be accepted in the Yard Waste Program. Residents may use a brown paper biodegradable bag if needed.
Grasscycling and its benefits:
- When grasscycling is properly done, clippings settle quickly between the growing blades of grass where they shelter the roots from the sun, conserving moisture. As they break down, they release more moisture as well as nutrients into the soil. This means that grass needs to be watered less frequently.
- Clippings left on the lawn supply one-third or more of the nitrogen needed to keep your grass green and healthy.
- A typical lawn of 5,000 square feet generates about 75 pounds of grass clippings per mowing. Research has shown that by mowing frequently (5-6 times per month) and not bagging those clippings can save lawn owners up to 40% of the time they spend on routine lawn care.
Simple steps for Grasscycling:
- Cut only the top 1/3 of the grass blade and LEAVE the clippings right on the lawn.
- Mow when the grass is dry to avoid tracking and clumping.
- Keep your mower blade sharp.
- No special equipment is necessary. While mulching mowers are available, and do a great job, ANY conventional mower can grasscycle, just remove the bag. (In the case of rear discharge mowers, the exhaust chute must be shut off.) Adapter kits or retro-fit kits are available for your conventional mower.
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Fungus among us
Crumb Trail is blogging that Alaska, and Canada's Yukon territory, could get a bumper crop of morel mushrooms in late spring. Morels come on like gangbusters in seared soils the year after a wildfire. Last year 6.5 million acres of the interior of Alaska burnt, with four of the largest 10 fires of 2004.
Morels make for some good eating, but if you pick them yourself be sure you know what you're picking.


Not to take anything away from yesterday's exciting announcement, but there is another, much less fun, announcement to be made: The Blight has descended upon our garden.
You know The Blight. The New York Times has been squawking about The Blight since this spring, when it was discovered that many of the big box stores (thanks A LOT Lowe's and K-Mart) had sold seedling tomatoes infected with The Blight. It's the same fungus that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1800's, and it can infect both potatoes and tomatoes. The Blight was late in reaching us, but I noticed the first signs of it last week. So far, it only seems to have affected the tomatoes. I doubt if my plants will survive much more than a week now. And I don't even think all the tomatoes that are already on the plants will be able to ripen.
I'll allow you to ponder that for a second.
There will be no tomato canning this year. No salsa, no sauce, no canning throwdown. I will have to buy canned tomatoes this winter.
I don't think I can handle this.
And in related news, I have seen more than one article advocating the substitution of other fruits for the "T" in a BLT. I'm sorry, but a bacon, lettuce, and plum sandwich? GROSS. Even worse than that? Bacon, lettuce, and watermelon.
The End of Days appears to be upon us.


One of our goals was to make sure our produce starts and remains non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) heirloom organically grown specialty and traditional crops. Terra Kotta Farms offer veggies year-round.
Potatoes, Onions, Romaine Lettuce, Mesclun Greens, Bok Choy, Pak Choi, Swiss Chard, Collards, varieties of Kale, Mustard Greens, Carrots, Beets, Broccoli, Shallots, Garlic and more.
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini varieties, Eggplant, variety of peppers (Mild, Sweet and Hot), Melons, Corn and more.
Potatoes, Onions, Romaine Lettuce, Mesclun Greens, Bok Choy, Pak Choi, Swiss Chard, Collards, varieties of Kale, Mustard Greens, Carrots, Beets and more.
Carrots, Beets, Golden Yukon Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Red New Potatoes, Onions, Romaine Lettuce, Mesclun Greens, Bok Choy, Pak Choi, Swiss Chard, Collards, varieties of Kale, Mustard Greens, and more.
We have been determined to find the perfect recipe for raising our chickens in a humane environment, using no antibiotics or hormones while providing an EXCELLENT product that our customers expect.
Terra Kotta Farms chickens are raised in moveable shelters on organically grown pasture.
We have a vast variety of egg laying hens- mostly heritage breeds. Our chickens are raised in a free range setting where they are free to forage on all nature has to offer.
Over the past year we’ve really gotten to explore the goat world here at Terra Kotta Farms. We treat our goats as family and take their health and quality of life very seriously.
We have a small herd of Nubian goats known for their rich creamy milk. Goat milk makes the highest quality cheese for richness and flavor. We offer chèvre (fancy word for goat cheese) and mozzarella in small batches only. Flavors change regularly for a unique chèvre experience.
It's breeding season at the farm so goat cheese isn't available, but stay in touch because you don't want to miss out on an upcoming batch.


Lodmell Vineyards is dedicated to growing the highest quality fruit that our terroir can produce. By maturing our vineyard slowly by limiting vegitative growth and crop loads, we have created ideal conditions that will enable us to consistently produce fruit bearing complex flavors and intense color. Lodmell Vineyards is located on bluffs above the Snake River near Fishhook Park in Walla Walla County. It has a southern sloping exposure. The soil is a Ritzville loam underlaid by fractured basalt. Our site is hotter and dryer with better air cirulation than sites located closer to Walla Walla.


Date(s) - 08/28/2016
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Gideon and Agnes Pond House
It’s wild rice harvest time! While touring the Gideon and Agnes Pond house, see samples of wild rice in various stages of preparation, and learn how important this food was for American Indians and white settlers on the Minnesota frontier.
1:30 and 3:30 pm
$2 suggested donation
FREE for youth through high school and PDHS members
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The joys of gardening are so simple: fresh compost, a ripe tomato, freshly picked salad, a happy earthworm, a flower in bloom. Every season brings something different to the garden tableau, something to lift our hearts and let us know what time of year we are in. Right now we know exactly what time it is: time for chives to bloom. The chives are positively exhuberant: they stand ram-rod straight, each sporting a pom-pom of lavender colored flowers.
They seem so happy to see us as we walk out the front gate. And they do this year after year, without any interference from us.


Your plants will benefit from grow lights, especially in the winter when there is less light. There are many different seed-starting light options available, as you may have observed if you’ve recently been shopping for grow lights. They come in a range of hues, forms, and costs. The top 9 grow lights for seedlings are listed in this article. Select the one you prefer as you continue reading.
How To Select The Best Grow Lights For Seedlings?
Shapes And Sizes
Grow lights are offered in a range of sizes and shapes, including clip-on rods, long shop lights, and bulbs that resemble those used in lamps. The ideal size and shape for you will depend on how you have set up your seed starting system.
The ideal location for your light is directly above your seedlings. They will stretch to reach it if it’s off to the side or too high above them, which leads to thin, weak stems.
As a result, if you only have one tray of seedlings, a single bulb model will probably be adequate, especially if you have some additional natural lighting, like a bright window. To ensure that the light is distributed more evenly, a tube light the length of your seedling tray would be a better, though typically more expensive, option.
A longer shop light will enable fairly uniform coverage across your trays if you’re starting multiple seedling flats.
Most gardeners either use fluorescent or light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. Other grow light types exist, such as sodium vapor lights, but they are more difficult to find and used in industrial greenhouse settings.
Gardeners’ preferred seed-starting bulbs for a long time were fluorescent shop lights, but LEDs have quickly taken their place as the industry standard. The cost of LEDs is typically higher than that of fluorescent bulbs, but they have a much longer lifespan and are much more energy-efficient.
They come in a wide range of sizes and shapes and do not generate excessive heat. Both kinds are typically sold in garden centers, online, and at nearby hardware stores.
The spectrum of photosynthesis-active radiation, which includes wavelengths from 400 (violet) to 700 (red), is used by plants. Typically, plants use more red light later in their life cycles when they start to flower and produce seeds and less blue and blue-green light when they are seedlings.
Use grow lights with the labels “blue-green spectrum” or “balanced light spectrum” if you’re only using them to start seeds or grow leafy vegetables. It is increasingly common for lights to be labeled “for greens and seeds” or “for flowers and fruit”.
Led Output And Power
We advise considering the LEDs’ output in your potential light when choosing your ideal indoor grow light. Between 45 and 80 Watts of light output are required by the typical small grow light for seedlings. Your plants will grow to their full potential with that many lumens.
Your grow light’s LED quality has a huge impact on how long it last. You should have at least 10,000 hours of service from a typical, high-quality T5 LED before it needs to be replaced.
When purchasing your grow light, it is imperative that you consider the wavelength that the device emits. For the best results in plant growth, full-spectrum light is required. Look for models with a complete PAR spectrum that includes both red and blue wavelengths. The white light will also be present in some models.
Different lighting modes should be available on your LED grow light. In order to suit your preferred growing conditions, look for models with blue, red, and full-spectrum modes. Your plants’ growth is impacted by the lighting settings.
Red, blue, and white LED light balance is referred to as PAR. High PAR ratings are found in top models, giving you the best performance from your new grow light.
For seedlings, timers are a feature of the best grow lights. Depending on the requirements of your plant, you can set your light cycle to three hours, six hours, or twelve hours.
Your light’s timer, which lets you regulate the light cycle, is a useful feature. You will have to buy a timer separately or use manual operation if your model doesn’t include one.
The light output is amplified by a reflector, which also helps to increase the LEDs’ light intensity. Depending on the design and materials used in the reflector, some reflectors can increase the lumen count by as much as 30%. The best reflectors are designed and built from materials like polished aluminum or mylar.
A reflector is not a necessary component of your grow light setup. To hasten the growth of your seedlings, we advise looking at models with reflectors, though. While some models have removable hoods, others have fixed ones.
If you are starting cuttings, a humid environment is necessary to aid in the germination process. A seedling tray, a clear hood, and an LED light on top make up a propagator, a type of lighting setup.
With this configuration, you can keep heat and humidity inside the growing space. Thus, your plants root more quickly. For growing seedlings, propagation kits are another excellent option. Growth is accelerated by the additional moisture and heat.
Adjustable Light Height
You must raise the light as your plants grow in order to maintain the proper distance between them and the canopy.
The foliage will burn and the plant will not grow as quickly if the light is too close to it. For quick adjustment of the light height, some models have gooseneck arms, while others have hanging cables or telescoping legs.
Trays for seedlings are included in some models but not in others. The unique arrangements with built-in seedling trays are appealing. You can get a plug-and-play system from them that is functional right out of the box. The majority of nurseries and big-box stores sell seedling trays, which are generally inexpensive.
Best Grow Lights For Seedlings
Best Overall: GE LED Grow Light Bulb
The GE BR30 is our choice for the best grow light overall. This balanced-spectrum bulb provides high-quality lighting that promotes the growth of houseplants, indoor gardens, cacti, and flowers throughout the year.
It produces gentle, natural illumination and warmth, as opposed to some other grow lights that produce harsh lighting. You can grow herbs, lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables indoors thanks to the balanced light spectrum it is designed to provide for seeds and greens.
- Fits in most lamps
- Soft, natural white light
- Requires a nearby lamp
- Burns out within a few months
Best For Houseplants: Ankace Grow Light, 3 Head Timing, 5 Dimmable Levels
The Ankace 60-watt tri-head grow light takes up very little space, but not all homes have enough room for large hanging grow lights. We chose to use the nearly 3-foot-tall three prongs on the Ankace light to supplement ambient lighting for a houseplant that was beginning to look pretty worn out after spending the winter in a dimly lit room.
Each of the flexible prongs can be positioned over or around the side of a plant in order to distribute light as desired.
The grow light can be adjusted as well; we can select red, blue, or a mix of red and blue light. A timer and the option to dim or brighten the lights are included with the Ankace grow light, which makes it even better.
On a medium brightness setting, we chose the 12-hour-on mode. When all three prongs were placed over the plant, the light radiated outward in a circle about 1.5 feet in diameter, which is just enough space for a single houseplant.
- Handy timer
- Select red or blue light—or both
- Dimmable light output
- Slightly warm on the red light
Best Expandable: 2022 New Spider Farmer SF-1000 LED Grow Light
Contrary to its name, the Spider Farmer light isn’t intended for arachnid breeding. In place of that, it’s a serious grow light that can be paired with other Spider Farmer lights to give a large area of plants healthy illumination.
An outlet is provided on the light’s top so that additional lights can be plugged in. Additionally, it has a continuous dimmer that enables us to choose the precise brightness we needed. The light emits blue, white, red, and infrared (IR).
- Very bright
- Full-spectrum light
- Adjustable intensity
- No timer
Best Tabletop: LBW Grow Light with Stand, LBW Full Spectrum 150W LED
The LBW Grow Light only requires a small amount of room on a table or countertop. A tripod stand that can be adjusted to vary in height from 15 to 48 inches is included. The LBW light can be set up on the floor if preferred, but we chose to place it on a table and angle the gooseneck light downward to light our plants from above.
The LBW light requires some assembly, but it’s easy, and the maker includes the wrench needed to tighten the nut that attaches the LED head to the tripod. This grow light can be turned in any direction thanks to the flexible gooseneck, making it suitable for lighting plants from a variety of positions.
The LBW light shone brightly over a 1.5-foot diameter at a height of 18 inches above the plants; this was a small area, but it wasn’t designed to compete with some of the hanging grow lights we tested. It didn’t produce much heat, making it ideal for small seed-starting projects or individual houseplants.
- No hanging support required
- Suitable for a tabletop
- The adjustable direction of the light head
- Adjustable height
- No timer
- Less bright than some
Best Adjustable: BESTVA Dimmable Pro 1000 LED Grow Light
For serious growers indoors, BESTVA offers a dimmable grow light. This grow light is ideal for getting seedlings off to a good start or growing plants year-round indoors thanks to the 224 potent LEDs in this panel, which illuminated the space almost as brightly as daylight.
The BESTVA light has a dimmer dial with marked increments, so the quality of the materials was obvious right out of the box. We can raise and lower the light as needed thanks to permanently anchored holes that are cut into the stainless steel top’s hanging pulley system.
When turned to its maximum intensity, this powerful grow light illuminates a space that is roughly 3 feet by 3 feet at a height of 18 inches above the plants. Although the amount of light was greater than what we required for testing, a set of sunglasses is provided and would be useful for anyone using the light at its highest setting.
- Very bright
- Full-spectrum light
- Pulley system included
- No timer
Best For Small Pot: GrowLED LED Umbrella Plant Grow Light
The GrowLED Umbrella Light is arguably the cutest grow light available. The telescoping spike on this tiny light, which we used to direct light downward and directly onto the plant, is designed to be inserted into the soil of a pot. The Grow LED only provides cool white or red light, but it’s sufficient to increase ambient lighting in a room or a home office.
The ability to be powered by a USB port or a regular outlet distinguishes this tiny grow light from others. Even on the highest setting, the light intensity is dimmable, and it didn’t generate any heat. The umbrella is 4.5 inches in diameter, and the telescoping spike can be adjusted from just over 8.5 inches to nearly 30 inches, making it suitable for both short and tall plants.
- Suitable for small potted plants
- Adjustable umbrella height
- Comes with a timer
- Not suitable for large plants
Best Versatile: Hydrofarm Agrobrite FLC32D Compact, 32 Watt
The Hydrofarm Agrobrite Fluorescent Bulb is adaptable and fits into a standard light socket while also emitting clear white light that promotes plant growth. The compact fluorescent light (CFL) is ideal for providing the additional light seedlings or potted plants need because of its long expected lifespan of up to 10,000 hours.
But because of how bright it is, you must use it in a fixture that directs the light away from the user’s eyes. However, it wasn’t enough to cause any problems. We only noticed a tiny amount of heat from the light.
When suspended 18 inches above the seedlings, the Hydrofarm light illuminated a region with a diameter of almost 2 feet. To avoid having to turn the light on and off every day, think about combining it with a fixture that has a timer for the best results.
- Very bright
- Fits in standard light sockets
- Useful for seedlings or houseplants
- Just a bulb—fixture needed
Best Monitoring: Phlizon 2022 Upgraded 600W LED Plant Grow Light
The Phlizon Grow Light is ideal for those who grow plants indoors and are concerned about the temperature and humidity of the air around them. It has a separate humidity and temperature module that can be put anywhere close to the plants.
The source of the light emits a variety of blue and red light waves. The potted ivy plant was beginning to show signs of wear and tear from spending the long winter indoors, so we mounted the Phlizon light over it.
Instead of enhancing the health of a single houseplant, the Phlizon is probably better suited for growing several plants. Depending on the needs of their plants, users have the option of selecting either red or blue light.
The oblong light is 18 inches tall and casts enough light to illuminate a space that is 1.5 feet by almost 3 feet. It includes everything we needed to hang it from an overhead support and has a convenient pulley system for raising the light as plants get taller.
- Well made
- Ability to select light color
- Pulley system for adjusting the height
- No timer
Best Kit: AeroGarden Harvest Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
The high-performance 20-watt LED light offers full spectrum light for growing a variety of herbs and vegetables.
It almost has the appearance of a high-end countertop kitchen appliance thanks to its sleek design and LCD control panel. The Harvest Elite is available in stainless steel, white, light green, and black finishes.
It is the ideal size for a tiny desk garden because it is only 11 x 4.61 x 15 inches. Six different herb seeds are also included in the kit; you can start using them right away because they grow in water.
- Full-spectrum illumination
- Comes with grow pods
- High-performance LEDs
- Can be tricky to clean
What Distance Between Plants And Grow Lights Is Ideal?
Grow lights should be put at least 2 feet away from your indoor plants to prevent overheating, though this depends on the wattage and light wavelengths used. However, since LEDs and fluorescent lights typically produce less heat, they can be positioned a little closer.
How Much Time Should Grow Lights Be Left On?
Depending on where you live, the time of year, and the type of plant, a grow light should be on for eight to sixteen hours per day to effectively mimic the sun’s natural light. A plant that receives some natural light will typically require less artificial light, whereas a plant that receives no natural light may require the full 16 hours.
What Color Spectrum Would Be Best For My Seedlings?
It’s important to research the system’s output before making grow light purchase. Red LEDs encourage your seedlings to flower and bear fruit. They also simulate the shorter days of the season, allowing you to transition your plants into their flowering stage.
Red light is therefore crucial for growth, but it shouldn’t be overpowering in your grow light. Blue light LEDs support your plants’ vegetative growth. While it has the perfect spectrum for seedlings, red light is still necessary to balance it out.


Water conservation is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. With the growing population and changing climate patterns, water scarcity is a real concern. One way to conserve water is by implementing a smart irrigation system. Here are some benefits of doing so:
1. Efficient Water Use
A smart irrigation system uses sensors and weather data to determine when and how much water to apply to the landscape. This means that water is used more efficiently, and there is less waste. Traditional irrigation systems often apply too much water, leading to runoff and wasted water.
2. Cost Savings
By using a smart irrigation system, you can save money on your water bill. Because the system is more efficient, you use less water, which means a lower water bill. Additionally, because the system is automated, you can save money on labor costs associated with manual watering.
3. Improved Plant Health
A smart irrigation system delivers water directly to the roots of the plants, which means that the water is used more effectively. This leads to healthier plants, stronger roots, and better growth. Traditional irrigation systems can lead to overwatering, which can harm plants and lead to disease.
4. Environmental Benefits
Conserving water through a smart irrigation system has environmental benefits. By using less water, you reduce the strain on local water resources. Additionally, by reducing the need for manual watering, you reduce the use of fossil fuels and carbon emissions associated with lawn maintenance.
5. Easy to Use
Smart irrigation systems are easy to use and low maintenance. Once installed, the system will automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions and soil moisture levels. This means less manual intervention and more time to enjoy your landscape.
Implementing a smart irrigation system is a smart choice for homeowners and businesses looking to conserve water and save money. The benefits of using a smart irrigation system include efficient water use, cost savings, improved plant health, environmental benefits, and ease of use. By making the switch to a smart irrigation system, you can do your part to conserve water and create a more sustainable future.


*Beautiful land located in Thornville, Ohio. 64.35 acres of land that is currently zoned Agriculture. The land consists of farming and wooded acreage. The farming land is about 45 acres currently. The wooded area is filled with mature hard woods. The possibilities are endless with this land.** Well is located on the land. Farming, hunting. building a winery, building a barn...are a few ideas for this perfect acreage. I-70 is minutes away!
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On June 5, Dean Dambroten, HCWP Field Technician, and Holly Hatlewick, Renville SWCD District Administrator, were guests on KWLM's Conservation Conversations Program. They discussed the cover crop and reduced tillage cost share programs, preventative planting, and upcoming events. Click below to listen.
Pioneer Public Television
On July 26, HCWP Technician Jordan Austin, Citizen Monitor Brad Froland, and MPCA's Forrest Peterson met with the Prairie Sportsman crew to film a segment on Citizen Water Monitoring. This data is used to assess the health of water bodies and help with annual reports about the water quality of Minnesota’s lakes and streams. Click on the following link to view the whole segment which aired on February 24.
On February 6, Heidi Rauenhorst, HCWP Coordinator, was a guest on KWLM's Conservation Conversations Program. She discussed recent HCWP activities and upcoming events. Click below to listen.
Reduced Tillage and Cover Crops Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
See the agenda below.
Thank you to everyone that attended the reduced tillage and cover crops field day on September 14, 2018. Thank you to all of the local farmers that allowed us to visits their fields and shared their experience and knowledge with us.
RSVP by Monday, September 10
HCWP's 16th Annual Information and Appreciation Meeting February 28, 2018
Thank you to all of the speakers who presented at our 16th Annual Information and Appreciation Meeting at the Renville Community Center.
Cover Crop and Reduced Tillage Meeting February 21, 2018
HCWP and the Renville County SWCD hosted soil health meeting at the Renville Community Center on February 21, 2018. Thank you to all of the presenters!
HCWP Public Meeting Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Event Center in MAYNARD
See the agenda below.
Cover Crop Field Day September 20, 2017
Over 55 people attended the field day to learn about cover crops and reduced tillage/no-till. We visited Dave Wordes' fields south of Renville and Brad Nere and Kyle VanOverbeke's fields south of Danube to see how they are making cover crops work.
Benefits of Cover Crops Meeting June 29, 2017
Over 75 people attended the meeting to learn more about cover crops and reduced tillage/no-till. A panel of local producers answered audience questions on how they make cover crops and reduced tillage/no-till work.
Women's Conservation Legacy Workshop May 16, 2017
Women are increasingly becoming sole landowners, as they inherit farmland from family members or spouses. It is projected that women may own 75% of farmland by 2030 (Kohl 1999). Women conservationists from local and state agencies presented this free workshop to provide an opportunity for women landowners to learn more about conservation and other land management topics, such as communicating effectively with family members and land tenants, improving soil health and water quality on your land, and financial resources available. Wind and rain simulators were also presented to demonstrate soil health and erosion.
15th Annual Hawk Creek Watershed Information and Appreciation Meeting February 22, 2017
This year the meeting was held at the Renville Community Center. Topics covered were Hawk Creek Watershed Project updates, cover crops, herbicides, weed control, sources of drinking water in the Hawk Creek Watershed, and nitrates in drainage water in Minnesota. Thank you to our presenters Lizabeth Stahl, Amanda Strommer, and Brad Carlson.
Cover Crop Field Day September 23, 2016
The field day was located at Dambroten Farms' cover crop test plot and also had soil pits and a rain simulator.
Benefits of Cover Crops Meeting June 29, 2016
The meeting had soil health presentations and a panel discussion with the Renville County SWCD and several local seed suppliers.
14th Annual Hawk Creek Watershed Information and Appreciation Meeting February 24, 2016
We had a full house for this year's meeting with presentations on tillage and the carbon cycle, soil health, honey bees, and the annual HCWP update. Thank you to Don Reicosky with the University of Minnesota, Holly Hatlewick with the USDA NRCS, and Gary S. Rueter with the University of Minnesota for sharing their knowledge with us. Click here to view the HCWP update from this year's annual meeting.
13th Annual Hawk Creek Watershed Information and Appreciation Meeting February 25, 2015
This year's presentation topics covered erosion control practices in the Minnesota River Basin, Discovery Farms-Minnesota, climate trends and consequences, and an HCWP update. Thank you to Ryan Jones of South Central Technical Service Area, George Rehm of Discovery Farms-Minnesota, and Mark Seeley of University of Minnesota for finding time in their busy schedules to present at our meeting and share their knowledge with us. Click here to view the HCWP update at this year's annual meeting.
12th Annual Hawk Creek Watershed Information and Appreciation Meeting March 7, 2014
We had a great turnout to listen to some informative presentations on soil health, aquatic invasive species, and the 2014 Farm Bill. Thank you to Jodi DeJong-Hughes with the University of Minnesota Extension, Nick Brown with the MN Department of Natural Resources, and Wes Nelson with the Kandiyohi Co. Farm Service Agency for finding time in their busy schedules to present at our meeting and share their knowledge with us.
HCWP Involvement and Activities
Community involvement is an essential part of improving the water quality in the Hawk Creek Watershed. HCWP has many activities to educate, involve, and encourage participation of those that live, work, and enjoy the Hawk Creek Watershed to make meaningful contributions to improving our water quality.
We conduct a Citizen Monitoring Network consisting of several volunteers who track precipitation amounts and stream and lake conditions within the Hawk Creek Watershed. Thank you to all of our volunteers for your hard work! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jordan at (320)523-3666.
We hold regular public meetings, usually in Clara City. We hold an annual appreciation and information meeting, usually in Willmar in late February or early March. Please see the Calendar page for more information about dates, times, and locations.
We also participate in several events and activities with local schools and organizations. Please contact us if you would like us to present to your organization or be involved in your events and activities.


Helps farmers to effectively plant crops and pasture on the rolling topography of West Central Georgia using the Notill planting method.
Because of the rolling topography of West Central Georgia, the only way to plant without excessive soil erosion is through the use of the notill planting method. Seed is placed directly in the ground in one pass without prior soil preparation, saves fuel, and eliminates exposing topsoil to wind and water erosion.
A custodial agreement with the four member soil and water conservation districts (Lamar SWCD, Pine Mountain SWCD, Roosevelt SWCD and Towaliga SWCD) make nine notill units available for rent by local farmers and cattlemen in the Two Rivers Council area.
Wildlife enthusiasts have also found the program to be very beneficial to wildlife when establishing food plots on transmission rights-of-way and other open areas needing habitat improvement.
To date, the statewide Notill Drill Program has served more than 17,000 Georgians who collectively planted over 400,000 acres the notill way.
The success and continuing need for the program can be measured by its longevity which now stretches into its 22nd year of operation.
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Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, the Maker's Market provides local artisans and small businesses the landscape needed to exhibit/sell goods, collaborate with aligned individuals, and work independently, enriching the surrounding community.
A space for entrepreneurs & the self employed to work, collaborate, and create.
A social gathering point for the surrounding community.
An education centre on consumerism & fast fashion, and sustainability.
A buying and viewing point for businesses Okanagan locals want to support.
An attraction for tourists compelled to shop the Okanagan the way 'locals do'.
A permanent and physical location for small business owners and artisans to sell and exhibit goods.
MARKET & CO-WORKING
s autumn sweeps over the unparalleled landscape of low hills and oblong lakes known as the Okanagan, visitors near and far flock to experience the valley’s flourishing fruit trees. A driver of tourism and agriculture, orchards plentiful in arrays of vibrant fruits are engraved in the diverse identity of what we know to be the Okanagan. These orchards remain home to an abundance of trees, thriving as they produce a variety of fruits to be enjoyed all across the valley. The trees work in unison, budding from the same soil, laying the same roots, and by harvest, they are to produce fruit reminiscent of their labours.
Not unlike an orchard’s intent to facilitate growth and synergy amongst its trees, The Maker’s Market will foster a collective initiative for members to work and sell, by means of collaboration. Located in the cultural district of downtown Kelowna, at the heart of the Okanagan, the market is rooted in enhancing the community and economy. This will be achieved through means of hosting local artisans and vendors both in a retail and office setting, where they can collectively sell goods, collaborate with aligned businesses, and work independently. These artisans and vendors will come together on the same soil to work in harmony, spread the same roots, and eventually, produce goods representational of their passions.


Firstly let me say that I am married to a farmer's daughter and my in-laws still farm on the Isles of Scilly. They used to be dairy farmers and supplied the whole islands with milk for most of the year. However the quotas put an end to that as my farther in law was pouring milk down the drain while milk was being brought in on the ship.
Whilst I would not claim to be an expert I am very supportive of our local farmers and aware of many of the challenges they face. I have met with a number and will continue to do so in the coming weeks. I have a meeting with the local NFU arranged and recently hosted a dinner with Liz Truss, Secretary of State for DEFRA to meet local farmers.
The issue of milk prices is a major concern that I know is effecting many dairy farmers. I am clear that we need to do all we can to support our farmers and ensure they are paid a fair price that ensures our dairy farms are economically viable. I am a free market Conservative at heart but if there is one area where I would support Government intervention it would be in protecting farmers from the unreasonable behaviour of supermarkets.
As you are probably aware, the Government encouraged farmers and milk processors to agree a Dairy Code of Practice on contracts. Since its launch in 2012, this has helped improve contractual relationships between farmers and milk buyers. However I appreciate milk prices remain problematic for dairy farmers and if elected I would work to ensure the Government does all it can to support the dairy industry.
Whilst there is clearly an immediate crisis that needs to be addressed, and we need to act to ensure we do not lose dairy farms for the future, we also need to work with the agriculture industry to make sure farming of all types has the support it needs to ensure it is sustainable for the long term.
I am also pleased that the Government has urged Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs to be sympathetic when dealing with dairy farmers. Importantly, in the most recent Budget the Chancellor announced that all farmers will be able to average their incomes for tax purposes over five years, which should make a tremendous difference. In addition DairyCo, part of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, has set up a special unit offering financial advice.


81:1.1 For about thirty-five thousand years after the days of Adam, the cradle of civilization was in southwestern Asia, extending from the Nile valley eastward and slightly to the north across northern Arabia, through Mesopotamia, and on into Turkestan. And climate was the decisive factor in the establishment of civilization in that area.
81:1.2 It was the great climatic and geologic changes in northern Africa and western Asia that terminated the early migrations of the Adamites, barring them from Europe by the expanded Mediterranean and diverting the stream of migration north and east into Turkestan. By the time of the completion of these land elevations and associated climatic changes, about 15,000 B.C., civilization had settled down to a world-wide stalemate except for the cultural ferments and biologic reserves of the Andites still confined by mountains to the east in Asia and by the expanding forests in Europe to the west.
81:1.3 Climatic evolution is now about to accomplish what all other efforts had failed to do, that is, to compel Eurasian man to abandon hunting for the more advanced callings of herding and farming. Evolution may be slow, but it is terribly effective.
81:1.4 Since slaves were so generally employed by the earlier agriculturists, the farmer was formerly looked down on by both the hunter and the herder. For ages it was considered menial to till the soil; wherefore the idea that soil toil is a curse, whereas it is the greatest of all blessings. Even in the days of Cain and Abel the sacrifices of the pastoral life were held in greater esteem than the offerings of agriculture.
81:1.5 Man ordinarily evolved into a farmer from a hunter by transition through the era of the herder, and this was also true among the Andites, but more often the evolutionary coercion of climatic necessity would cause whole tribes to pass directly from hunters to successful farmers. But this phenomenon of passing immediately from hunting to agriculture only occurred in those regions where there was a high degree of race mixture with the violet stock.
81:1.6 The evolutionary peoples (notably the Chinese) early learned to plant seeds and to cultivate crops through observation of the sprouting of seeds accidentally moistened or which had been put in graves as food for the departed. But throughout southwest Asia, along the fertile river bottoms and adjacent plains, the Andites were carrying out the improved agricultural techniques inherited from their ancestors, who had made farming and gardening the chief pursuits within the boundaries of the second garden.
81:1.7 For thousands of years the descendants of Adam had grown wheat and barley, as improved in the Garden, throughout the highlands of the upper border of Mesopotamia. The descendants of Adam and Adamson here met, traded, and socially mingled.
81:1.8 It was these enforced changes in living conditions which caused such a large proportion of the human race to become omnivorous in dietetic practice. And the combination of the wheat, rice, and vegetable diet with the flesh of the herds marked a great forward step in the health and vigor of these ancient peoples.


The ‘Get Green’ Category...
14 May, 2010
Growing an organic garden is improving a piece of the world. It will keep you in touch with the earth and in tune with nature. Kids love growing and harvesting there own fruit and vegies (you’ll be amazed at how their attitude towards veggies change) .
Our current range has flat leaf (Italian) parsley or the very beautifully smelly fennel. Both are very easy to grow and should be planted now.
Growing Instructions For Your Parsley and Fennel
- choose a pot, an old boot or a patch of dirt and pop some great soil in (lots of compost is good!).
- choose a sunny spot
- sow anytime (fennel will need more space than parsley)
- plant some other stuff just for fun!
No-Dig Garden Beds
A really effective way of ensuring that your soil is nutrient rich and chemical free is to make a no-dig garden. You can put them anywhere and are great for any size space. For raised beds you need a large amount of organic matter so collect as much leaf litter, twigs, and even newspaper etc for the lower levels. The next layers are manures, straws and composts. You will have to wait awhile before you can plant the bed. A couple of books that we recommend are ‘The Organic Garden’ by Jeffrey Hodges and ‘Gardening and Eating for Living’ by Caralyn Lagrange. Caralyn also runs workshops, which are fantastic. Check her website www.bedfordale.com and get planting!
We love to look at gardens! Send us pictures of your veggie garden, tell us how you went about it and we may pop it on our site. Those gardens that make it onto our site will win an eco peko prize. Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org
1 January, 2010
10 Top Tips To Green Up Your Life
- Use re-useable mugs and bottles for your takeaway coffee and water. It will save on waste and will save you a heap of money. Almost everywhere you go now has free filtered water and a lot of coffee shops offer a discount if you supply your own mug.
- Bring your own bags when shopping. Those plastic bags aren’t helping anyone, and sustainable bags look a lot better.
- Save some trees and use recycled paper wherever possible. From the office to your bathroom, there are many choices of recycled products available.
- Use eco-friendly cleaning products. Not only are you saving the environment you are protecting your health. Many ingredients in cleaning products are toxic chemicals, which we absorb on a daily basis.
- Eat organic food. Makes sense. Pesticides and chemicals just aren’t good for you. Organic food production encourages sustainable farming by looking after our soil, so that future generations can have a healthy planet and nutrient rich food.
- Use organic bathroom products. We absorb 60-70% of what we put onto our skin. Nurture you skin with pure nutrients, not just chemicals. There are loads of organic products out there.
- Turn off! Lights and appliances (even when they are on standby), waste huge amounts of energy. Turn everything off at the power point, you’ll be amazed at how much you will save on your power bill.
- Buy sustainable clothing. From organic cotton to bamboo ,their are loads of options and they help the environment.
- Purchase offsets. It’s a good way to understand and account for your own personal footprint.
- REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE,COMPOST and GROW YOUR OWN FOOD. Compost scraps, use compost on your garden, grow your own food.We believe that if people start growing there own organic food, that they will gain a love for great tasting, fresh fruit and vegies and in turn a deeper understanding and respect for our planet. It’s a brilliant way to introduce vegies into kid’s diets and help them understand about foods growth cycle and origin.
14 September, 2009
Cotton is a huge industry, providing half of the worlds fibers, making it an essential component of foreign earnings for more than 55 countries. It is also the most chemical dependent crop in the world accounting for 10% of chemical pesticides and 22% of all insecticides. That’s 8 times more than what’s used on an average food crop.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO);
- 20,000 people die every year from accidental pesticide poisoning via conventional cotton farming.
- 100,000 more suffer from pesticide poisoning.
Pesticides aside, the manufacture process from seed to shirt is riddled with a variety of hazardous chemicals, including formaldehyde dyes, chlorine bleaches, industrial detergents and sulphuric acid. These end up down the drain, in the air and in the cotton itself.
Organic cotton on the other hand is;
- Good for the environment, for now and the future.
- Good for cotton farmers, manufacturers and our health.
- Good for farmer’s income. They don’t have to pay for expensive agricultural chemicals. Also, farmers get up to a 50% increase in their income when growing organically, allowing them to better feed, clothe and educate their children and at the same time, keeping our children healthy.
- A production system that replenishes and maintains soil fertility. Encouraging a healthy ecosystem for future generations and us.
- The purest and most natural form of cotton available (we believe it’s softer and easier on your skin as well!)
eco peko believes that the good health of our planet is good business. We bring you products from a line that is committed to sustainability, recycling, non-chemical alternatives and practicing fair trade.
We leave our ecological footprints behind us in the way in which we live our lives. As producers or consumers, we have choices to make. We can make a difference.
Treat the earth well : it was not given to you by your parents,
it was loaned to you by your children.
We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children.


I belong to a CSA (community supported agriculture) in Northern California. For $24 a week, I am given a big box of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables every Wednesday. This blog chronicles my resulting culinary adventures.
As a single woman living on her own in Sonoma County and making under $25,000 a year, I know it’s difficult to make ends meet! Sometimes we sacrifice quality for quantity when it comes to our food. Unfortunately, by purchasing pre-packaged meals and vegetables grown out of our own country, we are not supporting our delicate local economy… in fact, we’re hurting it. Another thing that suffers is our bodies. The quality of our food is terribly important. Fresh, ripe fruit and vegetables are jam-packed with nutrients. When you buy from a local farm that allows you to visit, you can see how your food is grown. You can trust that you’re ingesting produce free from pesticides and chemical fertilizer. You can nourish your body properly!
If you’re interested in finding a CSA near you, check out this link:
They also have a tab for local farms you can buy directly from and seeds for sale.


This farm offers a unique blend of agricultural productivity and natural diversity. With 206.5 tillable acres dedicated to produce production, the land is equipped with state-of-the-art drip irrigation systems, ensuring efficient cultivation. Adding to its appeal, 254 acres of wooded terrain have undergone a clear-cut process, presenting opportunities for development or alternative land use. The property features essential irrigation infrastructure, including a reliable well and strategically positioned holding ponds. These elements contribute to sustainable water management, a crucial aspect for agricultural success. Additionally, the well-balanced combination of tillable land and wooded areas provides flexibility for a range of purposes, from agriculture to forestry, or even potential development. The property strikes a harmonious balance between rural tranquility and accessibility to essential amenities.
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Judicial Review of Law No. 36 of 2009, Ruling in Case No. 24
Officials from a local Indonesian farming administration and their representative farmers challenged the constitutionality of Article 113 of Indonesia’s Health Law. The farmers claimed the law excluded any beneficial uses for tobacco and thus severely damaged their livelihoods as tobacco farmers. The court accepted the arguments and found that tobacco also has other beneficial uses despite its dangers to human health. The court granted the petition holding parts of Article 113 unconstitutional and suggesting a changing of the wording to embody the court’s ruling.


- Turf Grass Seed Bluegrass, Bentgrass, Ryegrass, Fescues...
- Forage Seed Bromes, Clovers, Fescue, Wheatgrass, Legumes
- Grains Wheat Grain, Rye Grain
- Cover Crop Seed Buckwheat, Clover, Peas, Ryegrain
- Wildflower Seed Mixtures, Singles, Annual, Perennial
- Sprouting Seeds
AUSTRIAN Winter Peas: Very good for cover crops and green manure crops, building tilth and adding organic matter and thus humus to the soil. Peas like well-drained and fertile loam soils. Field peas are used as a winter annual in the South and as a spring annual in the North for soil improvement and for forage. Generally grown with a small grain for pasture, hay or silage. Many cultivars have been available for use as a cover crop or green manure crop. Does not tolerate high water table or any substantial flooding.
SEEDING RATE: 75-100 lbs p/ac | 5 lbs p/1,000 sq ft


Lawn care and landscape maintenance for our Association is provided by Teal Lawn.
Teal Schedule for Landscape Services for 2021
Trim: bushes, pigmy palms, and ground cover
April, June, August, October
inspection and repairs
March, May, July, September, November
April, June, October, December
Fertilization: (liquid spray)
(Granular), June and October (Liquid)
Fences: As we have a bulk lawn care contract that services all lawns at the same time, fences are not allowed as it would impede the lawn care maintenance crews and add to lawn maintenance costs for the extra time to access fenced areas.
Irrigation System Repair Policy: The HOA or Landscape Contractor will cover the cost of sprinkler head repair / replacement as well as modest costs (under $25) to repair broken water lines, damaged control valve wiring and valve repair. Costs over $25 including valve replacement and control box replacement/repair will be the Homeowner's cost.
For questions, issues, and special requests, Teal Lawn may be contacted at:
Mark Dover, General Manager


I love gardening, most especially, growing my own herbs and vegetables (there’s really nothing like eating your own homegrown produce). Where young children are concerned, it’s hard to get them to eat fruit and veggies (well, maybe not all of them are that fussy), so I love the idea of them being able to create their own gardens – it’s also a great way for them to learn about how various plants grow, and develops an interest and love for gardening at a young age.
Whilst out shopping recently with Master Four, we came across Little Gardeners range of products, and I allowed Master Four to choose the ones he wanted to grow – he chose strawberries (not surprising as he loves those) and mini tomatoes (I’m hoping he’ll eat these as he’s not been overly fussed on salads and I want to encourage him to try salads for lunches).
The kit comes with everything you need, you just add water. Below is the process of “planting the seeds” – Master Four had fun doing this.
Here you can see the contents of the kit (the “greenhouse”, seeds, soil pellet and instructions). We placed the pellet inside the cup, added water, waited for it to absorb the water and grow in size. Then we stirred the soil to ensure it was evenly spread in the cup. Next step was planting the seeds, before adding the lid to create the greenhouse and then placing it in a warm sunny spot for the seeds to sprout and grow. The greenhouse provides the perfect environment for the seeds to grow in, you’ll need to watch the moisture level, adding a little water when the soil starts to dry a little.
Master Four loved watching the seeds sprout, always checking each day to see if they were growing (and impatient on the days leading up to the first shoots sprouting). Below you can see the process of the seeds sprouting.
When the seedlings start to get a bit thick in the pot, you’ll need to thin them out, keeping the strongest seedlings and removing the weaker ones. In time, they can then be replanted into the garden or a larger pot to continue growing until they’re ready for you to pick the fruit, vegetables or herbs from.
I really love the concept behind these and that they encourage children to get outside and play in the garden, teaching them how different plants grow, and gives them an interest in different fruits, vegetables and herbs, hopefully developing a love for gardening and trying different foods along the way.
We love cooking in the kitchen too, so we’ll likely create a “pizza” garden in the future (as homemade mini pizzas are one of Master Four’s favourites for us to make together).
To find out more about Little Gardeners and to see the complete range from Mr. Fothergill’s click the link here – you can purchase online, or through various stores like KMart. They have flowers in the range as well, so if your little one likes flowers, you can create a flower garden together, teaching them about different flowers along the way.