Cover crops provide benefits to vegetable farms of all sizes in addition to larger-scale contributions to the public good. Reduced tillage systems can provide additional soil health benefits. Many ...

While gardening can be much more leisurely, vegetable farming requires intensive cultivation in order to meet wholesale quotas.

Growing a garden is a great way to produce healthy vegetables, herbs, and fruits to enjoy your favorite fresh foods at home. While spacious outdoor gardens produce larger harvests, you don't need a ...

The Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day proved that dedicated growers won’t let summer temperatures dampen their enthusiasm for learning. Despite the hot weather, 63 attendees gathered at the Purdue ...

Small farms have a pretty big advantage. They don’t need to ascribe to industrial means of growing. That means less tilling and fewer pesticides. The ability to have a regenerative operation is much ...

Early, guided discussions help farm families align expectations, reduce conflict, and build a roadmap for succession and ...