Selling meat direct: 5 sales channels for farmers
Many farmers have growing interest in direct sales. Here are five direct sales channels for farmers to put food to fork.
What’s that weed? How an app can help you with identification
The University of Missouri Extension’s Weed ID app can be useful for weed identification in your lawn and garden.
Homegrown turkey for the holidays
The holidays may be months away, but growing a big and beautiful bird to adorn your holiday table starts in summer.
How to stop blossom end rot
Blossom end rot can affect tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash and even watermelons.
How to create a farm safety kit
Farm safety kits should include items to handle a major trauma. Here are 6 tips for creating a farm safety kit.
How to pick edible flowers
A list of edible flowers, plus tips for choosing flowers and resources for cooking and baking.
How to reduce heat stress on poultry flocks
Poultry flocks are no exception to heat stress. Find out how you can help birds beat the heat in hot weather.
How to make a homemade fruit fly trap
Instructions for making a fruit fly trap, plus tips for keeping fruit flies out of your house.
How to prevent and treat heat exhaustion
If you work outside all day, or even if you enjoy outdoor summer activities, be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses, as well as prevention and treatment.
How to use microloans to get your farm started
As a beginning farmer, niche producer or small family farm, you may have more options to finding funds than the traditional outlets for a farm loan.
