La Vie en Rows, Phase 4: “Keep Living Roots in the Soil”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 3: “Increase Crop Diversity”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 2: “Minimize Soil Disturbance”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreLa Vie en Rows, Phase 1: “Keep the Soil Covered”
Growing in a covered space seems to be a trend for many local vegetable growers and there is good reason in our northern climate. To help measure the soil health both inside and outside of a caterpillar tunnel, farmers can use a soil health report card with four easy soil health tests. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health Techniques for Small-Scale Producers
Smaller acreage producers have different needs and circumstances, but with the help of some accessible tools can incorporate the fundamentals of soil health into their farming activities. Download the PDF
Read MoreSoil Health for Fruit & Vegetable Growers
SFA has produced a newly updated (2021) edition of “Soil Health Tools and Techniques for Fruit and Vegetable Growers,” that is meant to assist fruit and vegetable growers of all sizes, from community gardens to larger acreages selling commercially. This document was produced with support from Lakewinds Food Co-op. Download the PDF
Read MoreQuick Cover Crops Guide
Considering planting some cover crops? This chart helps you identify your needs in the context of the land you’re working with, and the cover crops that may best help you meet your goals. Download the PDF
Read MoreGrowing Premium Minnesota Asparagus
This webinar is part of SFA’s Growing and Marketing Minnesota Asparagus Project, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension.
Read MoreDirt Rich Episode 12: Bringing Your Food Safety A-Game
Sarah Lindblom and Josh Reinitz join Dirt Rich to talk about how they’ve been growing food for their communities with food safety in mind–through the pandemic, and always. Sarah runs Solar Fresh Produce, a three acre 40-member CSA farm outside of Buffalo, Minn. and has a small flock of laying hens. An hour south, Josh…
Read MoreGrowing Asparagus in Minnesota
This highly detailed manual discusses all aspects of asparagus production and includes photos, charts and sections on topics like choosing a site, nutrient management, pest control, post-harvest management and much more. Download the PDF of this handbook.
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