By Kristen McConnaughey, The rising popularity of organic farming means concerns over chemicals. Farmers say pesticide-drifting can cause millions of dollars in lost revenue or even destroy their farming operations all…Continue readingContamination Concerns Grow With Organic Farmers
By Patrick Lester, Advocates are cultivating ways to help Valley’s shrinking farmland sprout anew. Inside a Lower Macungie government building that used to be a barn, plans moved ahead for nearly…Continue readingWill organic farming save Lehigh Valley farmers?
Farmers learning to rely less on pesticides discover a booming market. By Surath Giri, Prem Bahadur Lama discovered the benefits of eating organically grown fruits and vegetables 12 years ago,…Continue readingOrganic farming takes root in Nepal
Nathan Phelps, Press-Gazette Media, With the number of farmers markets growing around the region and across the country, agricultural officials continue working to educate producers and consumers about organic certification…Continue readingOrganic education efforts continue as farmers markets grow
By Sean Sauro | Perry County Times , A long, gravel road wends its way through picturesque landscapes and acres of farmland before ending at Spiral Path Farm near Loysville. The rough,…Continue readingOrganic farm model is gaining traction
By Anneli Carter-Sundqvist, To have correct and well taken care of gardening tools is a great place to start any gardening endeavor. Here at Deer Isle Hostel and Homestead we only use…Continue readingA Homesteaders 5 Favorite Gardening Tools
