Mountain Xpress
Asheville, NC:
Farm to Home Milk brings back home delivery with a dash of poetry
Owner Jonathon Flaum has found a sustainable model for a whimsical notion.
Why The Farm-To-Table Movement Will Keep On Growing
"I think more and more people in this country are wanting to know where their food is coming from."
Why Farm-to-Institution Sourcing is the Sleeping Giant of Local Food
Strategists are following the money to schools, corporate cafeterias, and hospitals in hopes of rebuilding local economies and bringing healthy food access—literally in through the back door.
What nobody told me about small farming: I can’t make a living
People say we're "rich in other ways," but that doesn't fix the ugly fact that most farms are unsustainable
The Surprising Healing Qualities ... of Dirt
A doctor discovers exposure to healthy farm soil holds keys to healthy bodies.
One-Third of Food Is Lost or Wasted: What Can Be Done
From our farms to grocery stores to dinner tables, one-third of the food we grow is lost or wasted. We can do better.
Is it time to pass your farm to the next generation?
If the idea of handing over your farm or ranch to the next generation makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Most producers walk through a range of emotions, including anxiety
FROM THE FARM: Tips on farm fencing
Numerous factors in play for this producer investment
Farm Smarter: Time Management Tips
The problem is, our labor is an asset like any other on the farm, and whether it’s a labor of love or a labor for profit, how we spend it has grave impacts on the course of our businesses, personal lives and the land we steward.
How to Start a Farm Blog
Whether you farm and sell your produce traditionally or you run a Community Supported Agriculture operation (CSA), starting a farm blog can be a great investment for your business. In a world where…
How will Ukraine’s farms fare?
“I cannot imagine trying to farm in a country under siege.”
How to price farm products
Learn how to price your farm products and set your farm on the path to profitability by using these seven numbers to help clarify your costs.
5 tips for child safety on the farm
Farm children start working on the farm from a young age, but making sure they are taking on farm tasks they can handle can help prevent farm accidents.
3 Tips for Buying a Ranch Farm
Learn how to mindfully approach choosing and purchasing a ranch farm.
What on Earth Is an Urban Farm?
Learn about urban farming including how it differs from typical gardening and larger farms. Urban farming involves both plant and animal life.
10 questions to ask before expanding the farm
An expansion can give a farm a lot of advantages, but producers should ask these 10 questions before making a decision.
7 tips for family meetings on the farm
Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.
Why soil is disappearing from farms
The soil beneath our feet is something we take for granted – but we are running out.
How to Start a Mushroom Farm
In time of need, people will be driven to eat just about anything. While mushrooms are widely accepted as a source of food, trying to consume them from wild sources can be very dangerous. On the other hand, starting your own mushroom farm now will give you a [...]
What Is the Future of Farm Data?
The Agricultural Data Coalition is asking for feedback on where you think farm data is headed in the next the five years.
why are farm appraisals so expensive?
In the course of an appraisal assignment, we have to have to research the subject property but also completely research all recent sales of similar property and compare them to the subject. This is a time consuming process that can only be correctly completed by trained professionals.
