Author Archives: Ben Waterman
Outsmarting Quackgrass
Quackgrass, Elymus repens (L.) Gould, is a major problem in cropping systems across the United States and Canada. It is a persistent, perennial, cool-season weedy grass that has the unique ability to hide below the surface and suddenly invade an … Continue reading
Last Chance to NAP!
But there is no time to nap! It’s time to inquire about NAP, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. USDA Farm Service Agency offers this insurance program to producers of specialty crops. Different coverage levels are available that cover certain … Continue reading
Farm Access Resources for 2015
Numerous organizations and programs across Vermont aim to help you find land, find a farmer or find information related to farm tenure and stewardship. Here are ideas to get you going in 2015. The Vermont Farmland Access Network, or VFAN, … Continue reading
Drip Irrigation Resources
Drip irrigation systems can save enormous amounts of water, thereby reducing wear and tear on pumping components and reducing energy inputs and cost. This article from Penn State Extension points to potential water savings of 50% compared to overhead sprinkler … Continue reading
Farmland Assessment Tips
Here are three tips on land and field assessment that will help you better understand how a particular site might act when put into production: Look around! Look below! Look beyond! Above all nothing beats a site visit to verify … Continue reading
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