Articles: efficient

Barn in a field

Why Farm Infrastructure is Important: A Farm is More Than Land

The basis for a good farm isn’t just about finding a piece of land with great soil. No, to truly…

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Sprouts Growing in a Greenhouse

Four Books for Growing Food in Winter

Don’t let cold weather stop you from enjoying and growing food! For many, the coming of winter simply means cultivation…

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Appetite For Construction

Have you ever wondered why beavers build dams the way they do? Believe it or not, there is actually a…

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sheep and goats

What Is “Good” Silvopasture Grazing?

If you’re not familiar with silvopasture, you should be. The integrated system, which combines aspects of forestry, animal husbandry, grazing,…

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agroforestry - public garden

Agroforestry Versus Permaculture: Which Approach to Use for a Community Food Forest

Ok, so we’ve gone over some basics of community food forests: Now it’s time to figure out how to plan…

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compost

Composting as if it Mattered

Composting is more than a way to minimize waste and supplement your garden. It is a method which can be…

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herb spiral

How To Make An Herb Spiral: The Ultimate Raised Bed

The herb spiral: A beautiful year-round focal point for your garden that is easy and fun to build and saves both…

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