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Blog by Betsy BuxtonIt’s been a while since I last wrote from Weedy Acres, and I hope you remember me. The wind is still blowing and the weeds are still thriving, BUT something new! As I looked out the window for inspiration, what should I spot but a bloom on my Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata)!…
I have seen several issues with arthropods and diseases so far this year. Here’s a quick rundown: Bakanae: Like in previous years, there have been several fields with heavy Bakanae infections. While the number of plants infected is high, I don’t think any of those fields are going to experience a…
Imagine a healthy garden that grows, blooms, and produces food for you, your family and your neighbors, a garden that costs you very little money because everything it needs is already provided. Welcome to the sustainable garden! The Cambridge Dictionary defines sustainable as “causing little or no damage to…
Beware of yellowjacket nests in our state parks--and elsewhere, as well!Self-described "Wasp Woman" UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emerita Lynn Kimsey who directed the Bohart Museum of Entomology for 34 years until her retirement last year, continues to field many a question about insects, including…
This webinar details a step-by-step plan for setting up subscription box orders to generate monthly recurring revenue for your farm using easy-to-use software to set up your online store. Based on his firsthand experience with his farm, Jeff explains how to gain early adoption of the subscription box model,…
Looking for funding that can help take your farm to the next humane farming level? One that’s easy to apply for and report on? Look no further, FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer grant program is the perfect way to improve the lives of the livestock on your farm. In this session FACT’s Humane Farming Director, Samantha…
Whether you’re considering becoming a sheep or goat farmer, have recently started, or have been raising them for many years, you’ll need to have a method for handling them. Sheep need to be sheared, both sheep and goats need health checks, hoof trims, deworming, ear tagging, weighing, trailer loading, and…
As consumer demand for ethically produced food continues to rise, the poultry industry is at a crossroads. This webinar, explores how transitioning to slower-growing chicken breeds can improve animal welfare, align with consumer values, support more sustainable farming practices, plus they're just plain fun…
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