Amelia Evans-Brown from Highland Mountain Farm in Milton, NH, is very passionate about her family’s business, especially when it comes to her 27 Suffolk sheep. Not only does Amelia enjoy shearing, washing and dyeing her own sheep’s wool, she enjoys teaching others to do the same. She teaches wool cl...

The UMass Extension Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory at UMass Amherst is open to the public and currently testing samples to assess how well the soil will support the kinds of crops one is hoping to grow. If your soil sample is unsuited to your agricultural requirements, the lab will sugge...

May 11 is World Migratory Bird Day , a day of celebration and awareness that comes at the height of spring migration as millions of birds make their way north to nest and raise their chicks throughout the Western Hemisphere. This year’s theme, “Insects,” is a nod to the important roles of bees, butt...

It’s that time of year again. Sunny yellow blossoms pop up all over the landscape, bringing smiles to children’s faces – and frowns to those who favor manicured lawns. Love ‘em, hate ‘em or don’t pay them much attention, there’s a lot to be said about dandelions. Its common name comes from the Frenc...

Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day...

On May 2, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, joined by numerous agriculture officials, held an in-the-field press conference, sponsored by Clinton Tractor, to urge motorists to watch for slow-moving agriculture vehicles and to remind farmers of their responsibilities when operating farm equipment ...

At the 2024 Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association Conference, Joel Dufour said, “When you say ‘tractor’ to an American, they automatically think of something with a steering wheel, a seat and four wheels. If you say ‘tractor’ in Europe, you have to specify what type of tractor you’re talking about...

Flowering crabapples in full bloom are one of the major signs that spring has arrived – and that summer is not too far behind. Crabapples ( Malus spp.) are great trees for tough conditions. They can tolerate salty soil and occasional drought. Their small size makes some varieties appropriate for pla...

Are you looking for a fun gardening project to do with your children? Showing them how to grow flowers to make dyes will prove to be a fun and memorable experience this summer, giving them a sense of accomplishment while fostering in them an appreciation for land and nature. Making colors from plant...

There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive. Chickens love to dig in the dirt and that can be a problem. Take advantage of their natural tendencies by allowing access to the garden when they...

Environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals around the U.S. are making plans to celebrate the annual International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) coming up the week of May 5 – 11. The goal of ICAW is to build public awareness on the benefits of compost use ...

If you’re a dairy farmer, no matter the size of your herd, it’s likely that the majority of your milk stays just that – liquid milk. But the spring flush is a real thing for cows, sheep and goats. So whether you keep your livestock’s milk for yourself or you sell it, what do you do when there’s more...

We’ve been focusing a lot lately on how to clean up your home come springtime. There’s nothing quite like throwing open the windows for the first time after the chill of winter and sprucing up your personal space. But the animals we care for stay in their own homes and they need some spring cleaning...

As warmer weather approaches, it is a great time to consider how you use the outdoor spaces in your life. Whether you rent or own, use public land or private, there are things that you can think about to help make these outdoor spaces work better for you. Ideally, the landscape you have would match ...

Fences serve two critical purposes: to keep something you consider valuable in and to keep everything else unwanted out. When it comes to agricultural fencing options, there are several factors to consider. There are five important questions you need to ask yourself when putting up a fence: • What i...